Amana ACM1580A Microwave Oven User Manual
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1. What a neat ace rack A metal rack is provided with the oven for use in convection oven mode Metal Do not use metal utensils or pots in the oven racks should not be used in the oven during microwave or combination mode Metal in a microwave energy environment will cause arcing which could result in damage to the oven Cooking hints for your oven A cover will trap heat and steam causing food to heat more quickly Covering Always use a lid approved for both convection and microwave cooking Should I use a Stirring Redistributes heat in foods Always stir from the outside toward the P op corn center of the dish popper Piercing Pierce the shell skin or membrane of foods before heating to prevent Popcorn should only be bursting cooked in a specially designed Turning Large foods should be turned so that the top and bottom heat evenly microwave popcorn popper or in the Arrangement Do not stack food Arrange in a single layer on a dish safe for commercially prepared microwave safe g combination heating popcorn bag it was sold in Do not use a opper designed to focus or concentrate Standing Foods often need to stand from 2 to 15 minutes after being removed P PP i ie P hould also b Time from the oven This finishes cooking Normally an internal temperature energy or heat oe will continue to rise approximately 5 to 10 F during standing time popped only while oven is in Spacin Arrange individual foods such as potatoes2. door opened frequently peeking Insufficient baking Excessive shrinkage Cakes high in middle or cracked Too little leavening Mixing batter too long Pan too large Oven temperature too high Baking time too long Temperature set too high Overmixing Too much flour Pans touching each other or oven walls 21 Test your cakes for doneness While they are still in the oven Because of variances across individual ovens it is best to test for the proper consistency rather than solely relying on time and visual appearance as an indicator It may not be the oven Cake problems may be in the mixing of the batter Overbeating can cause cake structure to break down and excessive shrinkage of the cake Underbeating can result in lumpy cakes that may not be cooked thoroughly All ingredients should be at room temperature not out of the refrigerator Make sure to follow the recipes directions for how long the batter should be mixed and recommended times Stuck cake Allow cake to cool in cake pan on a rack for 10 minutes before removing Larger cakes over 14 inches in diameter may take 15 minutes If the cake has cooled too long reheat in the oven at 250 F for a few minutes Better with butter Make sure to follow recipe directions and use butter or margarine when it is listed Using a low fat substitute will cause a recipe to fail Troubleshooting 44 WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shoc
3. in a circle and at least microwave mode If convection heat is P 9 1 inch apart This helps food heat more evenly present popcorn may scorch burn or catch fire Microwave Cooking Do not use the A convection rack in any microwave cooking cycles Manual Programming To manually set the cooking time and power level Press PROGRAM ENTER COOKING TIME scrolls through display Enter desired cooking time using digit touchpads PROGRAM TOUCH START GR POWER scrolls through display Press POWER LEVEL pad to change power level if desired For a lower microwave power press pads POWER 1 for 10 through 9 for 90 0 turns off LEVEL microwave power completely Press START PAUSE pad At end of cooking cycle tones sound and oven START turns off PAUSE Recall This feature enables you to repeat the previous cooking cycle without having to reprogram the oven To use simply press CANCEL STOP and then RECALL RECALL What is stage cooking Stage cooking enables different cooking cycles or stages to be used consecutively without repeated input from the user Stage Cooking Stage cooking allows consecutive cooking cycles without interruption Two different cooking cycles can be used To use stage cooking Stage cooking can be set to defrost food initially then cook it and then keep the food warm until serving time Example of Stage Cooking Conditions Stage 1 H high Stage 2 Ti
4. paying all other costs including mileage and transportation Second through Fifth Year Amana will provide replacement magnetron part f o b Amana lowa and labor 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 Appliance must be reasonably accessible to servicer To schedule service contact the Amana dealer where you purchased your appliance or contact Amana Appliances Factory Service e Replacement of household fuses resetting of circuit breakers or correction to household wiring or plumbing e Normal product maintenance and cleaning including light bulbs e Products with original serial numbers removed Amana Appliances Factory Service altered or not readily determined 1 800 628 5782 inside USA e Products purchased for commercial industrial rental or leased use For more information e Products located outside of the United States Amana Appliances Consumer Services or Canada Amana Appliances e Premium service charges if the servicer is 2800 220th Trail requested to perform service in addition to normal Amana lowa 52204 service or outside normal service hours or area 1 800 843 0304 inside USA e Adjustments after the first year 319 622 5511 worldwide e Repairs resulting from the following e Improper installation exhaust syste
5. 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 DO NOT use the cavity for storage DO NOT leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use 4 amp WARNING Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present THIS COULD 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 Do not overheat the liquid Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container 44 CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage observe the following 1 Do not deep fat fry in oven Fat could overheat and be hazardous to handle Do not cook or reheat eggs in shell or with an unbroken yolk using microwave energy Pressure may build up and erupt Pierce yolk with fork or knife before cooking Pierce skin of potatoes tomatoes and similar foods before cooking wit
6. with any metal pan For roasting and baking glass pans should be used CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage do not use oven without turntable in place CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage do not use aluminum foil CAUTION To avoid risk of property damage do not use lightweight plastic containers plastic wraps or paper products during a combination cooking cycle Combination Cooking conea CAUTION To avoid risk of burns handle utensils racks and door with care Allow oven utensils and racks ul M to cool before cleaning Oven utensils and racks become hot during operation 1 PAY The following instructions are for combination cooking only For convection cooking see that section Only use the 5 rack for cooking frozen Auto Bake pizzas Do not use any metal pizza pans To automatically bake frozen pizza muffins biscuits and frozen french or tin foil Place convection rack fries using both microwave and convection energy alternately securely on turntable and away from sides of combination oven 1 Press CANCEL STOP Press AUTO BAKE pad under Convection Combination e FROZEN PIZZA TOUCH 1 MUFFINS TOUCH 2 BISCUIT A C AUTI ON DINNER ROLL B STICK TOUCH 3 FROZEN FRENCH FRIES TOUCH 4 scrolls through display To avoid risk of personal injury Touch appropriate digit touchpad AUTO or property damage do not use Muffins a
7. 139E 425 F 2to3 35 to 45 Medium 160 F 4to6 45 to 60 Rib Roast Well Done 170 F 325 F 4to6 26 to 42 Very Well Done 180 F 6to8 23 to 35 Rib Eye Roast 350 F 4to6 18 to 24 PORK Loin Roast bone in 350 F 3to5 All pork must be cooked to an internal F Mib Moast boneless temperature of at least 160 F to reduce Sour ene 20 minutes Tenderloin the likelihood of Trichinosis and other 450 F Voto per pound food borne illnesses Ham bone in cook before eating 325 F 7to8 LAMB Shoulder 325 F 3 to6 35 to 40 Rib Roast 21 gas Medium Rare 150 F ea 1 2 2 oe Rib Crown Roast not stuffed Medium 160 F 375 F 2to3 25 to 30 Well D 170 F Loin Roast wares 9 325 F 1 to1 45 to 55 Leg Frenched Style or Half Shank 325 F 5to7 15 to 20 7to9 20 to 25 POULTRY unstuffed Capon 325 to 350 F 4to8 20 to 30 min Ib Cornish Hens whole 325 to 350 F 1V to1 50 to 60 total Duck wagle To reduce the risk of food borne illnesses gene FOU 18 20 ae Goose whole poultry must be cooked to an internal 325 to 350 F mae 20 to 25 min lb Pheasant whole UPA eae 325 to 350 F 2 30 min ib Quail whole 325 to 350 F 20 minutes total Turkey 325 F 8 to 16 3 v2 to 5 hours All times and recommended temperatures are provided by the USDA the Beef Industry Council the National Pork Producer s Council and the American Sheep Industry Council 19 Cooking Baking Guidelines Remember when baking with a new oven temperatures vary from oven t
8. Amana Built better than it has to be Owner s Manual Covering model ACMI580A Contents Important Safety Instructions PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE Display amp Features Cooking Methods Cookware Suggestions Microwave Cooking Convection Cooking i Combination Cooking Combination Oven Care and Cleaning Cooking Roasting Keep instructions for future reference Be sure manual stays with oven Troubleshooting Amana Warranty 99099004 Part No 3828W5A2110 Thank you for buying an Amana Oven 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 To locate an authorized servicer call 1 800 843 0304 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 warranty 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 Y
9. LD cooking cycles e Press MORE or LESS pads during active cooking cycle e For convection cooking MORE or LESS are used as temperature selection pads Cooking Methods Microwave cooking uses high frequency energy waves to heat the food When cooking microwave energy causes food molecules to move rapidly This rapid movement between the food molecules creates heat which cooks the food Microwaves cook moist food and foods of varying fat content more Convection cooking utilizes both a convection element and fan to evenly distribute heated air throughout the oven cavity By circulating air no hot or cold spots occur creating a consistent temperature envelope around the food These consistent temperatures cook food evenly and reduces cooking 3 SS Microwave Cooking quickly Convection Cooking time Combination Cooking A SS The combination mode uses both the speed of microwave energy and browning of convection cooking to yield fast high quality food e Microwave cooking uses high frequency energy waves to heat the food When cooking microwave energy causes food molecules to move rapidly This rapid movement between the food molecules creates heat which cooks the food e Convection cooking uses the selected oven temperature to bake and brown foods The circulating air surrounds food in an envelope of evenly heated air Combination Microwave energy and circulated heated air Microwave Convection Heated air circula
10. NU O 9 scrolls through display e See table below for category options Enter desired category using digit touchpads DO NOT use metal pots Oven begins Sensor Cook cycle SENSOR in this oven e SENSING displays COOK To end cycle open door or press CANCEL STOP At end of cooking cycle tones sound and oven turns off Food Serving amount and recommendations 1 to 4 medium potatoes aei Potatoes approx 8 to 10 ounces each 1 to 4 cups 2 Fresh f Vegetables Add 2 to 4 tablespoons water in vented dish Allow 2 to 3 minutes standing time after cooking 1 to 4 cups 3 avert Add 2 to 4 tabl ter in vented dish Vegetables O ablespoons water in vente ISN Allow 2 to 3 minutes standing time after cooking DO NOT use fetal 10 to 20 ounce frozen package utensils in this oven 4 Frozen Remove from package as directed by frozen food Entr e supplier Most entr es need 2 to 3 minutes standing time after cooking Follow package instructions for ingredient amounts Do not use the convection rack in any microwave cooking cycles Most rice needs 2 to 3 minutes standing time after cooking 1 to 4 cups 6 Casserole Combine ingredients as instructed in the recipe Cover with plastic wrap and vent Allow 3 minutes standing time after cooking 4 to 32 ounces 1 4 to 2 pounds Crumble meat into a microwave safe container Vent cover to ensure well done meat 4 to 32
11. PERVISION is necessary when used by CHILDREN DO NOT operate this equipment if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped This appliance including power cord must be serviced ONLY by qualified service personnel Special tools are required to service equipment Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment DO NOT cover or block any openings on this appliance 11 12 13 DO NOT heat baby boitles in oven Baby food jars shall be open when heated and contents stirred or shaken before consumption in order to avoid burns DO NOT store this appliance outdoors DO NOT use this product near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool or similar locations DONOT immerse cord or plug in water Keep cord AWAY from HEATED surfaces DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter See door cleaning instructions in Care and Cleaning section of this manual DONOT insert oversized foods or oversized utensils in amicrowave convection oven as they may create a fire an electrical arc or risk of electrical shock DO NOT clean with metal scouring pads Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of electrical shock DONOT use paper products not intended for cooking when equipment is operated in convection or combination mode DONOT store a
12. ance around top and sides of oven Proper air flow around oven cools electrical components With restricted air flow oven may not operate properly and life of electrical parts is reduced B Install combination oven so oven bottom is at least 3 feet 36 inches above floor Oven Clearances Installation 44 WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock or death this oven must be grounded and plug must not be altered Ke Grounding Instructions Oven MUST be grounded Grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current if an electrical short occurs This oven 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 Consult a qualified electrician or servicer if grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the oven is properly grounded Do not use an extension cord If the product power cord is too short have a qualified electrician install a three slot receptacle This oven should be plugged into a separate 60 hertz circuit with the electrical rating as shown in specifications table When the combination oven is on a circuit with other equipment an increase in cooking times may be required and fuses can be blown Microwave operates on standard household current 110 120V Display and Features CONTROL da Option SET UP is oven is desi
13. aning Oven utensils and racks become hot during operation 1 TAY The following instructions are for combination cooking only For convection only cooking see that section Combination Roast To program the amount of time and heat for a cooking cycle using both microwave energy and convection energy Put food on the oven rack and close oven door Press CANCEL STOP Press ROAST pad under Combination 350F TOUCH MORE OR LESS FOR TEMP SET OR ENTER COOKING TIME scrolls through display Adjust temperature setting as desired using MORE or LESS touchpads START PAUSE ROAST e Temperature range is 225 F to 450 F e Microwave energy can not be adjusted and is set at 40 Touch START PAUSE At the end of cooking time tones sound END displays and oven turns off Combination Bake To program the amount of time and heat for a cooking cycle using both microwave energy and convection energy 1 Put food on the oven rack and close oven door Press CANCEL STOP Press BAKE pad under Combination e J1SF TOUCH MORE GR LESS FOR TEMP SET OR ENTER COOKING TIME scrolls through display Adjust temperature setting as desired using MORE or LESS touchpads START PAUSE BAKE e Temperature range is 225 F to 450 F e Microwave energy can not be adjusted and is set at 10 Touch START PAUSE At the end of cooking time tones sound ENB displays and oven turns off Do not use the convection rack
14. ch on a meat cut Make sure to follow the manufacturer s directions storage Safety Once carved refrigerate unused portion immediately Keep hot foods hot and cold Cooking Tips Marinate meat in the refrigerator Throw out excess marinade that came into contact e with meat foods cold when serving meals Use an oven proof meat e Separate cooked foods into thermometer small portions for fast cooling e Cook meat to internal e Do not store cooked ground temperature recommended by meats or meals containing USDA ground meats for longer than e When reheating foods heat to 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator an internal temperature of at Do not allow cooked or least 165 F uncooked meat juices to come into contact with ready to eat foods such as fruits or vegetables e While cooking meats turn over at least once Using a Meat Thermometer When using a meat thermometer remember to insert it at a slight angle in the thickest part of the meat away from fat and bone The meat should be removed when 5 F below the desired final temperature While the meat sits before carving it will continue to cook internally raising the last 5 F by itself A meat thermometer can e Take the guesswork out of cooking to a desired doneness Help reduce the risk of foodborne illness Oven safe Thermometer Inserted before the meat is placed in the oven this thermometer stays with the meat while it cooks e The inte
15. e oven or wait 10 minutes after oven signal beeps Recommended for before placing food in oven The extra time creates a more stable oven pies and breads temperature Shiny pans Recommended for no sides cookies Shiny pans Recommended for sides cakes Lower recommended Glass pans oven temperature by 25 F 20 Cooking cont d Common Baking Problems Adjusting to a new oven can be hard especially making a change to a convection oven If you begin to notice consistent problems refer to the chart below for possible solutions If baking results are still poor contact Amana Consumer Affairs at 800 843 0304 Problem Lopsided cakes bake unevenly Cause Pans touching each other or oven walls Batter spread unevenly in pan Incorrect use of aluminum foil Oven is not level Cakes cookies biscuits too brown on bottom or top Pies don t brown Oven not preheated Pans touching each other or oven walls Using glass darkened warped or dull finish metal pans Rack position too high or low Incorrect use of aluminum foil Oven temperature too high Incorrect rack position Using shiny metal pans Temperature set too low Cakes not done in center Cakes fall Temperature too high Pan too small Baking time too short Pan not centered in oven Too much shortening or sugar Too much or too little liquid Temperature too low Old or too little baking powder Pan too small Oven
16. eparate or rearrange food during the defrost cycle 1 Press CANCEL STOP Press DEFROST AUTO TIME once MEAT TOUCH 1 POULTRY TOUCH 2 FISH TOUCH 3 BREAD TOUCH 4 scrolls through display Press appropriate digit pad EATER WEIGHT scrolls through display Enter weight using digit touchpads e Weight ranges for meat poultry and fish are 0 1 to 6 0 Ibs e Weight range for bread is 0 1 to 1 0 Ibs Press START PAUSE pad Microwave Cooking conva DEFROST AUTO TIME START PAUSE At end of cooking cycle tones sound and oven turns off Time Defrost Defrost for a desired length of time Press CANCEL STOP Press DEFROST AUTO TIME twice ENTER DEFROST TIME scrolls through display Press appropriate digit touchpads e TOUCH START scrolls through display Press START PAUSE pad At the end of the defrost time tones sound and oven turns off Rapid Defrost Preset to defrost one pound of frozen food Press CANCEL STOP Press RAPID DEFROST MEAT TOUCH 1 POULTRY TOUCH 2 FISH TOUCH 3 scrolls through display Press appropriate digit touchpads e TOUCH START scrolls through display Press START PAUSE pad At the end of the defrost time tones sound and oven turns off DEFROST AUTO TIME DEFROST AUTO TIME START PAUSE RAPID DEFROST START PAUSE Defrosting Tips e Remove fish shellfish meat and poultry from its original closed paper or plastic package e Form the meat into a sha
17. gned for individual preferences such as language and volume control To change an option 1 Press the CONTROL SET UP pad 2 Press the pad for the option you want to change 3 Oven display scrolls selections for that option 4 Press pad for the desired selection for that option 5 Oven makes change and leaves option mode Function Option Volume Mute low medium loud Clock On or off Scroll 3 Slow normal Speed or fast Lbs and F Units 4 or Kg C Demo 5 Onor off English or Language 6 Spanish 12 hour clock and timer Oven is equipped with a 12 hour clock and a timer that can be set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds Clock does not display AM PM or military time To set clock 1 Touch CANCEL STOP pad 2 Touch CLOCK pad ENTER TIME OF BAY scrolls through display 3 Enter desired time by using digit touchpads TOUCH START scrolls through display 4 Touch START PAUSE To set timer 1 Touch CANCEL STOP pad 2 Touch TIMER pad ENTER TIME IN MIN AND SEC scrolls through display 3 Enter desired time by using digit touchpads e Maximum amount of time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds TOUCH TIMER scrolls through display 4 Touch TIMER e To cancel timer at any time press TIMER pad 0 Child Lock This is a unique feature that prevents accidental programming by children or when cleaning the oven control To set the child lock press and hold the 0 pad until LOCKED appears in t
18. h microwave energy When skin is pierced steam escapes evenly Do not leave oven unattended Do not use regular cooking thermometers in oven when cooking in microwave or combination mode Most cooking thermometers contain mercury and may cause an electrical arc malfunction or damage to oven Do not use metal utensils in oven except when recommended by microwave food manufacturers or recipe requires metal utensils in convection or combination mode Heat food in containers made of glass or china if possible Never use paper plastic or other combustible materials that are not intended for cooking If oven temperature is high material may ignite 8 9 Oven temperature is at least 100 F in convection mode Verify plastic paper or other combustible materials are recommended by the manufacturer to withstand the minimum oven temperature When cooking with paper plastic or other combustible materials follow manufacturer s recommendations on product use Do not use paper towels which contain nylon or other synthetic fibers Heated synthetics could melt and cause paper to ignite Do not heat sealed containers or plastic bags in oven Food or liquid could expand quickly and cause container or bag to break Pierce or open container or bag before heating Racks utensils rack guides and oven surfaces may become hot during or after use Use utensils or protective clothing like pan grips or dry oven mitts when
19. he display and tones are heard During Child Lock mode LOCKED displays when a touchpad is pressed To cancel child lock touch and hold 0 until LOCKED disappears from display After child lock is turned off the time of day displays and cooking functions return to normal EASY COOK Electronic oven control is equipped with this time saving feature Press the Easy Cook pad for each minute of microwave cooking time desired At the end of the cooking cycle tones will sound To use Easy Cook 1 Touch CANCEL STOP pad 2 Touch EASY COOK pad for each minute of microwave time desired 3 Atthe end of the cooking cycle oven stops and tones sound HELP HELP displays feature information and helpful hints To use the HELP feature simply press the HELP pad and then the feature pad you would like information about Descriptive information about that feature will be scrolled through the display After the help information is displayed oven leaves help mode HELP Display and Features conva REMINDER REMINDER The reminder feature may be used as an alarm clock without starting the oven The reminder time can be set to activate up to 12 hours after current time of day To program a reminder 1 Press CANCEL STOP pad 2 Press REMINDER pad e ENTER REMIND TIME scrolls through display 3 Enter desired time using the digit touchpads e TOUCH REMINDER scrolls through display 4 Touch REMINDER pad REMINDER SET scrolls through displa
20. k of personal injury preheated or property damage do not use Open door place food on convection rack and oven without turntable in place close door e ENTER COOKING TIME scrolls through display START Enter desired cooking time using digit touchpads PAUSE TOUCH START scrolls through display Touch START PAUSE Atthe end of cooking time tones sound END displays and oven CAUTION turns off To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage do not cover turntable or rack with MORE LESS aluminum toil Manual Programming without Preheat To program the amount of time and heat for a direct cooking cycle Press CANCEL STOP Press COOK pad under Convection e 350F TOUCH MORE OR LESS FOR TEMP SET OR START CONV 44 CAUTION OR ENTER COOKING TIME scrolls through display COOK To avoid risk of property Adjust temperature setting as desired using MORE LESS touchpads damage do not use lightweight a T A plastic containers plastic wraps e Temperature range is 225 F to 450 F or paper products during a Enter desired cooking time using digit touchpads TOUCH START scrolls through display START convection cooking cycle Touch START PAUSE E At the end of cooking time tones sound END displays and oven turns off Combination Cooking microwave and convection amp CAUTION To avoid risk of burns handle utensils racks and door with care Allow oven utensils and racks ull mi to cool before cle
21. k which can cause severe personal injury or death do not remove outer case at any time Only authorized servicer should remove outer case Topic Possible Cause Solution OPERATION Appliance not working Power outage Make sure appliance is plugged in Verify that circuit breaker is not tripped Replace household fuse but do not change fuse capacity Arcing or sparking Cookware Verify cookware is safe for microwave use Metal foil Do not use metal foil in oven Running oven empty DO NOT run oven empty Oven light not working Normal Is oven operating Oven must be operating for light to come on Bulb burnt out Light bulb may need to be replaced Call Amana Clock and timer not working Power outage Make sure appliance is plugged in Verify that circuit breaker is not tripped Replace household fuse but do not change fuse capacity Light reflection around microwave Normal Light is reflected from light located between the oven cavity and the outer wall of oven 22 23 Amana Warranty Limited Warranty First Year Amana Appliances will repair or replace including related labor any part f o b Amana lowa which proves defective as to workmanship or materials when carried into an authorized Amana servicer 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
22. m or When contacting Amana Appliances please maintenance include the following information e Any modification alteration or adjustment not e Your name address and telephone number authorized by Amana Model number and serial number of your appliance e Accident misuse abuse fire flood or e The name and address of your dealer and the date acts of nature of purchase e Connections to improper electrical current voltage e A clear description of the problem supply or gas supply e Proof of purchase sales receipt Use of improper pans containers or accessories that cause damage to the product Travel 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 www amana com Part No 12401537 2001 Amana Appliances Printed in U S A 07 01 Amana lowa 52204
23. me 1 30 DEFROST Auto Time Can I use auto defrost The auto defrost feature can be used as one of the cooking stages but it must be programmed as the first stage For instructions on how to use auto defrost see the next page Press PROGRAM ENTER COOKING TIME scrolls through display Enter desired cooking time using digit touchpads TOUCH START GR POWER scrolls through display Press POWER LEVEL e EATER POWER LEVEL 1 10 scrolls through display POWER Press digit touchpad to adjust microwave energy LEVEL e For a lower microwave power press pads 1 for 10 through 9 for 90 0 turns off the microwave power completely Touch PROGRAM ENTER COOKING TIME scrolls through display Enter desired cooking time using digit touchpads TOUCH START GR POWER scrolls through display Press POWER LEVEL e EATER POWER LEVEL 1 10 scrolls through display levee Press digit touchpad to adjust microwave energy for START PAUSE Press START PAUSE pad e Oven begins to cook second stage e Atend of first stage oven beeps once to signal the transition PROGRAM PROGRAM For a lower microwave power press pads 1 for 10 through 9 for 90 O turns off the microwave power completely 10 At the end of the cooking cycle oven signals and turns off Auto Defrost Four different preset defrost settings are available depending on food being defrosted For added convenience a built in tone reminds you to check turn over s
24. nd and oven turns off The sensor pad is not working If it appears Sensor Touch is not Sensor Reheat working check the following Designed to reheat precooked room temperature or refrigerated foods easily and quickly by detecting steam from the food and automatically O d tr in closed ee f E sgn R adjusting cook time for best heating results e Glass turn table must be dry before cooking or using Sensor Touch Press CANCEL STOP e The oven will beep twice when Press SENSOR REHEAT steam is detected during the e SELECT MENU 1 3 scrolls through display cooking cycle Opening the oven Select desired category using digit pads door or pressing CANCEL STOP e Category 1 is for an average sized dinner plate before the oven beeps will end the containing about 1 to 2 cups of food Sensor Touch process e Category 2 is to reheat 1 to 4 cups of soup or e Cover food with plastic wrap and sauce in a bowl or casserole dish SENSOR provide a slit for venting steam e Category 3 is to reheat a 1 to 4 cup portion of a REHEAT casserole in a casserole dish or small bowl Oven begins Sensor Reheat cycle e SENSING displays To end cycle open door or press CANCEL STOP At end of cooking cycle tones sound and oven turns off Microwave Cooking conva Sensor Cook A sensor detects steam from the food and automatically adjusts cook time for best cooking results for most foods Press CANCEL STOP Press SENSOR COOK e SELECT ME
25. nd biscuits require a preheat cycle and BAKE oven without turntable in place should be placed on the rack after the signal sounds Frozen pizza MUST be placed directly on the convection cooking rack DO NOT use a metal pizza tray or tin foil Muffins biscuits and dinner rolls can use metal START muffin tins if necessary PAUSE A CAUTION Bread sticks and frozen french fries can be placed Te ae on a small shallow metal pan such as a tray if necessary To avoid risk of personal injury Press START PAUSE pad cee aac i fe e If additional information is needed oven will prompt in display PONS ANTAO E een At the end of cooking time tones sound END displays and oven aluminum foil Make sure that rack sits securely on the turns off turntable Auto Roast Q C AUTION Auto roast automatically roasts beef chicken turkey breasts and pork using both microwave and convection energy alternately To avoid risk of property damage 1 Press CANCEL STOP go not DS lightweight prasnic 2 Press AUTO ROAST pad under Conamara plastio Wraps or paper Convection Combination products during a combination ia l cooking cycle e BEEF TOUCH 1 WHOLE CHICKEN TOUCH 2 TURKEY BREASTS TOUCH 3 PORK TOUCH 4 scrolls through display Touch appropriate digit touchpad ENTER WEIGHT scrolls through display AUTO Use digit touchpads to enter weight ROAST Press START PAUSE pad If additional information is needed oven will prompt in display At the end of c
26. nderstand 4 amp 4 WARNING WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death 4 CAUTION CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage Recognize this symbol as a HOT SURFACE WARNING 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A Recognize this symbol as a SAFETY message 4 amp 4 WARNING When using electrical oven basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce risk of burns electric shock fire or injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy 1 READ all instructions before using equipment 2 READ AND FOLLOW the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY in IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This equipment MUST BE GROUNDED Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS in Installation section of this manual Install or locate this equipment ONLY in accordance with the installation instructions in this manual Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars are able to explode and SHOULD NOT be HEATED in this oven Use this equipment ONLY for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this equipment This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use As with any appliance CLOSE SU
27. necessary to avoid burns Do not unplug oven immediately after use Internal fan must cool oven to avoid damage of electrical components To avoid pacemaker malfunction consult physician or pacemaker manufacture about effects of microwave energy on pacemaker SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Un Ra packing 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 dio Interference Microwave operation may cause interference to radio television or a similar oven Reduce or eliminate interference by doing the following Clean door and sealing surfaces of oven according to instructions in Care and Cleaning section Place radio television etc as far as possible from oven Use a properly installed antenna on radio television etc to obtain stronger signal reception Oven Placement Do not install oven next to or above source of heat such as pizza oven or deep fat fryer This could cause microwave oven to operate improperly and could shorten life of electrical parts Allow enough room for air movement around oven Install oven on level countertop surface Outlet should be located so that plug is accessible when oven is in place A Allow at least 4 of clear
28. ny materials other than manufacturer s recommended accessories in this equipment when notin use DO NOT cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil Airflow restriction will cause overheating of the oven DONOT spray oven cleaning solutions toward the rear inner cavity surface This will contaminate and damage the convection heating assembly PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks DO NOT place any object between the oven front face and the door to allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces DO NOT operate the 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 Oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To avoid risk of fire in the oven cavity DO NOT overcook food Carefully attend oven when 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
29. o oven Store bought thermometers are generally not accurate and cannot be used to evaluate oven temperatures Ingredients should be at ambient temperature prior to baking Hints for Cookies BAKING TIME GUIDELINES Shiny flat cookie sheets should Cake Pan Cups of Oven be used Avoid cookie pans with Type Pan size batter Temp Minutes high sides this will cause uneven browning on the top 7 AE XS A 350 F 25 to 30 Oval e Cookie sheet should not touch 13 x9 3 350 F 25 to 30 the sides of the oven or door 6 350 F 25 to 30 Cakes ae 8 3 350 F 30 to 35 e Determine pan size from recipe 14 10 350 F 50 to 55 directions Shiny pans work best for cakes Round 8 5 325 F 60 to 65 e Cake baked in too large a pan 3 layer 12 11 3259F 75 to 80 will be thin and dry Too small a pan results in undercooked or Half Round 18 9 3259F 60 to 65 unevenly cooked cake and batter 2 layer may spill naf Roung 18 3259F 60to65 3 layer me 6 350 251030 e Pies should be baked in dark or dull pans to increase browning Square 10 350 F 35 to 40 e Frozen pies should be heated on 16 350 F 45 to 50 an aluminum cookie sheet BAKEWARE GUIDELINES Preheating Absorb more heat In most cases you should preheat the oven before baking For delicate baking Dark or dull 209 result in darker such as puff pastries or souffles preheat approximately 15 20 minutes pans browning before placing food insid
30. ooking Meat Basics While cooking has always been a talent it is now becoming a science also Amana provides this information as a guide to aid in preparation For specific questions regarding meat preparation handling or storage contact USDA United States Department of Agriculture Meat amp Poultry Hotline at 800 535 4555 Handling Hints When shopping put meat in its own separate plastic sack to keep drips off other foods Defrost frozen meats in refrigerator not at room temperature Keep meat cool and covered until it is time to cook Wash hands with warm soapy water before and after handling meat or raw egg Thoroughly wash any surface or utensil raw meat or egg touched Do not put cooked meat on the same plate that held raw meat Tenderizing Braising is only one way to tenderize less tender cuts Before cooking you may pound cube marinate or use commercially prepared meat tenderizers You may then use a dry method to cook the meat Marinades are acidic liquids such as wine citrus or vinegar Marinades soften meat fibers but only penetrate about one fourth of an inch into the interior of the meat Do not marinate meat for longer than 24 hours Pounding with a heavy meat mallet breaks down the connective tissue to tenderize meat Cubing breaks down the structure more than pounding Cubing is done at the meat counter Commercial tenderizers are primarily enzymes that work on the outer fourth in
31. ooking time tones sound END m displays and oven turns off U Care and Cleaning Clean oven frequently to maximize oven life performance and efficiency A dirty oven cooks inefficiently because moisture spills and grease absorb convection and microwave energy a WARNING A CAUTION To avoid electrical shock which To prevent burns handle utensils racks and door with can cause severe personal iil Gy care Allow oven utensils racks to cool before cleaning injury or death unplug power cord or open circuit breaker to oven before cleaning oven Oven utensils and racks become hot during operation S Recommended Cleaning Schedule Oven Turntable e Schedule daily cleaning and clean after use The turntable and rotating ring are e Clean interior exterior and door according to instructions removable They should be hand e Clean spills immediately washed in warm not hot water and e Remove oven racks and clean according to instructions a mild detergent Dry thoroughly with e Wipe dry after cleaning a soft cloth DO NOT use cleaning powders abrasives steel wool or other rough pads DO NOT put in an Cleaning Oven Exterior automatic dishwasher Clean the door and other exterior surfaces with a clean cloth sponge or nylon pad using a mild detergent and warm water solution Wring cloth well to remove excess water before wiping oven Turntable may be cleaned at the sink Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges a
32. ou Need to Know About Safety Instructions Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may injury or death Asure Extended Service Plan Amana Appliances offers long term service protection for this new range Asure Extended Service Plan covering functional parts labor and travel charges is specially designed to supplement a strong warranty Call 1 800 528 2682 or visit www amana com for information Parts and Accessories Purchase replacement parts 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 Iowa 52204 Remember to include model number of your appliance and your daytime phone number Recognize Safety Symbols Words Labels 44 DANGER DANGER Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal occur Common sense caution and care must be exercised when installing maintaining or operating oven Always contact your dealer distributor service agent or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not u
33. ounces 14 to 2 pounds Fish Seafood Add to Ya liquid wine water salsa if desired Vent cover to ensure thoroughly cooked meat 2 to 5 medium sized eggs Scrambled Eggs Add 1 tablespoon milk or water and beat eggs Allow 1 to 2 minutes standing time after cooking o Frozen Use only frozen pizza intended for microwave use Pizza Do not cover Follow packaging instructions Convection Cooking To avoid risk of burns handle utensils racks and door with care Allow oven utensils and racks sli M to cool before cleaning Oven utensils and racks become hot during operation To operate the oven for convection cooking only you can use only manual time entry The following instructions are for convection cooking only For combination cooking see that section y Manual Programming with Preheat Can I use the rack Yes For convection only Press CANCEL STOP cooking to aid in cooking times Press COOK pad under Convection and quality a round metal rack 350F TOUCH MORE OR LESS FOR TEMP SET OR is provided with your oven The START OR ENTER COOKING TIME scrolls through rack should only be used when cooking display exclusively with convection heat Adjust temperature setting as desired using MORE or LESS touchpads CONV e Temperature range is 225 F to 450 F COOK Press START PAUSE pad e PREHEAT displays with selected temperature CAUTION e PLACE FOOD ON RACK displays when oven is To avoid ris
34. pe of a doughnut before freezing e Scrape off thawed meat during defrost and then continue defrosting e Place foods in a shallow glass baking dish The oven beeped The oven beeps approximately midway through a defrost cycle to remind you to check the food Pause the oven by pressing START PAUSE and open door Once food has been checked or rearranged close door and press START PAUSE to resume the defrost cycle the function you START PAUSE set or pause the oven temporarily during cooking or defrosting Press again to restart oven from a pause This pad cancels a currently running program and erases a cooking cycle being programmed This pad will start Microwave Cooking conrea Sensor Touch Popcorn Asensor detects steam from the food and automatically adjusts cook time for best cooking results Commercially packaged popcorn in 1 75 to 3 5 ounce bags can be used Put popcorn on a plate in the center of the turntable e DO NOT use the metal convection cooking rack A WARNING To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage do not cook popcorn with the metal convection cooking rack for popcorn cooking Do not use the _ Press CANCEL STOP convecuen _ Press SENSOR POPCORN cooking rack to pop popcorn e Oven will cook popcorn automatically using the oon sensor system Oven begins Popcorn cycle To end cycle open door or press CANCEL STOP At end of cooking cycle tones sou
35. rnal temperature will rise slowly as the meat cooks DONOT use a metal thermometer in the oven in COMBINATION mode or MICROWAVE mode Instant read Thermometer e Not oven safe these thermometers are placed in the meat when it is removed from the oven e While times may vary an accurate temperature is normally displayed within one to two minutes e When using an instant read remember to clean the thermometer stem with warm soapy water between readings Roasting Guidelines Tender cuts such as rib and loin cuts are best cooked by dry heat methods such as roasting To roast Cooking contd 1 Heatoven to desired temperature 2 Place roast directly from refrigerator fat side up in a shallow non metal pan 3 Place roast in combination oven 4 Remove roast and check internal temperature with a meat thermometer DO NOT place roast inside combination oven with thermometer 5 Roast is done when 5 F below desired degree of finished internal temperature 5 Transfer roast to carving board and tent loosely with aluminum foil for approximately 15 minutes Approximate Meat Cut Recommended Internal Temperature a ecunde Cooking Time P p minutes BEEF Boneless Rump Roast 325 F 4to6 25 to 30 Tip Roast Very Rare 130 F 325 F 3Y eto4 30 to 40 Eye Round Roast nare 1400F 325 F 4to6 20 to 30 Tenderloin Roast Meola
36. s this could Do notuse harsh or abrasive cleaners or cleaners containing ammonia cause the turntable to break Do not use water pressure type cleaning systems during use e Rotating ring must be cleaned Cleaning Oven Cavity regularly Wipe the oven inside with a soft cloth and a mild detergent solution Rinse and Turntable must ALWAYS be in wipe dry Never use cleaning powders abrasives or other rough pads place when using this oven Excessive oil splatters on the inside top will be difficult to remove if left to sit Wipe splatters with a wet paper towel as soon as they occur NOTE A plastic putty knife or equivalent may be used to remove baked on debris e Wear protective rubber gloves when cleaning oven Use only a plastic putty knife nylon scouring pad or equivalent to aid in removing soil or build up from the oven interior Do not use knife metal utensil or steel wool pad to remove baked on material This will damage the teflon coating Cleaning Oven Door For best performance and safety the inner door panel and the oven front frame should be free of food or grease build up Wipe often with a mild detergent and then rinse Wipe dry with a soft cloth Do NOT use cleaning powders abrasives or other rough pads After cleaning the control panel touch CANCEL STOP pad to clear any entries that might have been accidentally made while cleaning To avoid this problem child lock may be set prior to cleaning 17 C
37. ted in Heat source Microwave energy oven cavity Heat Heat produced within food Heat conducted from Conduction by energy penetration outside of food to inside Browns foods and seals in flavors Fast high efficiency heating Primary Benefit Food heats both through conduction from outside and within from energy Shortened heating time from microwave energy browning and crisping from convection Cookware Suggestions What Should You Consider in Cookware Cooking method used determines the cookware that can be used To simplify choices use cookware that is approved for all three cooking methods microwave convection and combination Select Avoid Can I can Heat resistant glass Canning is not allowed in microwave or combination ovens Non heat resistant glass Ceramics or china Metal trimmed ceramics or china Pyrex Metal cookware f When heating liquids in the microwave Heat resistant Teflon utensils such as spatulas Metal cooking utensils oven especially for extended periods of l time superheating can occur This o cookware that is safe to Paper products straw wicker and wood condition may result in boil over or possible eruption when the liquid is Handles that are secure Cookware with loose or broken handles disturbed or a jar is sealed Damage incurred by canning or attempting to can using the oven is not covered under warranty Kt N N a
38. y once e To cancel reminder program press REMINDER followed by the CANCEL STOP pad 5 Reminder sounds and displays REMINDER at selected time Oven then leaves reminder mode WAN WARM HOLD This feature safely keeps cooked food warm in your oven for up to 99 minutes using microwave energy You can use WARM HOLD by itself or to automatically follow a timed cooking cycle Do not use more than one complete WARM HOLD cycle on food To use WARM HOLD 1 Put hot cooked food in the oven and close the door Food that is covered during cooking should be covered during WARM HOLD e Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during WARM HOLD Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during WARM HOLD 2 Press CANCEL STOP pad 3 Press WARM HOLD pad TOUCH START scrolls through display 4 Press START PAUSE pad WARM displays To cancel WARM HOLD open oven door at any time or press the CANCEL STOP pad F To use WARM HOLD after another cooking cycle 1 After entering the timed cooking cycle instruction press WARM HOLD before touching START PAUSE pad 2 When the last cooking cycle is over tones sound and WARM displays Oven will continue to run MORE LESS MORE and LESS The MORE and LESS functions of this oven adjusts the cooking cycle s cook time MORE adds 10 seconds to the cook time LESS subtracts 10 seconds e MORE and LESS do not adjust cook time for the DEFROST and WARM HO
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