Amana ACM1460A Microwave Oven User Manual
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1. BUILT BETTER THAN IT HAS TO BE Amana Owner s Manual fa on AMI zya Covering modd ACM 1460A ACM 2160A Electric Microwave Keep instructions for future reference Be sure manual stays with microwave Contents Important Safety Information Installation Other Helpful Information Cooking Utensils Feature Diagram Control Panel Operating Instructions Fresh Vegetable Chart Cook using Sensor Cook Cleaning Troubleshooting Amana Warranty COOOL Part No 3828W5A1882 Thank you for buying an Amana Microwave Please take the time to complete the registration card and return promptly Asure Extended If the registration card is missing call Amana Consumer Affairs Department Service Plan When contacting Amana provide product information from serial plate Amana Appliances offers long term service protection for this new microwave Asure Extended Service Model Number Plan covering functional parts labor Manufacturing P Number and travel charges is specially Serial Number S N designed to supplement a strong warranty Purchase Date Call 1 800 528 2682 for information Dealer Name Dealer Address Parts and Accessories Dealer Phone 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 Keep this manual and your sales receipt together in a safe pla2. Season the fish with lemon pepper and roll up and secure with a wooden pick Place in a glass pie plate and sprinkle with lemon juice Cover with plastic wrap and cook on sensor or microwave on medium power for about 5 minutes or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily Mix the juices with 1 4th 4cups Italian salad dressing and pour over the fish Fish Filets Parmesan serves 4 4 fish filets about 4 ounces each folded over 1 cup prepared spaghetti sauce 1 2 cup Parmesan cheese grated Place the sauce in a 2 quart microwave dish and lay the fish over with the thicker part toward the side of the dish Sprinkle with cheese Cover and cook on sensor Trout Almandine serves 2 2 whole trout about 8 ounces each 2 tablespoons slivered almonds 2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 slices bacon crisp cooked and crumbled 4 tablespoons chopped parsley Place the fish along side each other head to tail ina 10 inch glass pie plate Add the lemon juice and butter and cover with plastic wrap and cook on sensor or microwave on medium power for about 6 minutes or until the fish is done Place on a serving platter and pour cooking juices over the fish and sprinkle with nuts bacon and parsley 20 EGGS Hard Cooked Eggs for Egg Salad If you ve ever made an egg salad the traditional way you know it s quite a task You have to boil the eggs allow them to cool and then peel them before you chop them and add the other ingredients When
3. These are microwave safe provided they are specially made for cooking However be sure to make a slit in the bag so that steam can escape Never use ordinary plastic bags for cooking in your microwave oven as they will melt and rupture 6 Plastic microwave cookware A variety of shapes and sizes of microwave cookware is available For the most part you can probably cook with items you already have on hand rather than investing in new kitchen equipment 7 Pottery stoneware and ceramic Containers made of these materials are usually fine for use in your microwave oven but they should be tested to be sure Feature Diagram Oven Front Plate Window Door Screen Your oven will be packed with the following Door Seal materials Glass Turntable ccccccceeeessseeeeeenees 1 each Display Window Owner s Manual amp Sotta COOKING GUID aia eiie penurun aiaeeiiee 1 each ontro Fane r 3 Rotating Ring eeeceeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 1 each This microwave oven is designed for household Door Open Button use only It is not recommended for commercial Safety Door Lock System purposes and will void the warranty Turntable Rotating Ring Control Panel Sensor Cook POPCORN COOK RREHEAT AUTO AUTO COOK DEFROST WARM HOLD MORE LESS RAPID EASY DEFROST COOK 3 6 9 POWER LEVEL PROGRAM STOP CLEAR CONTROL CLOCK SET UP TIMER NOTE A beep sounds when a pad on
4. 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 warranties e Replacement of household fuses resetting of circuit breakers or correction to household wiring or plumbing Normal product maintenance and cleaning including light bulbs e Products with original serial numbers removed altered or not readily determined e Products purchased for commercial industrial rental or leased use e Products located outside of the United States or Canada e Premium service charges if the servicer is requested to perform service in addition to normal service or outside normal service hours or area e Adjustments after the first year e Repairs resulting from the following e Improper installation exhaust system or maintenance e Any modification alteration or adjustment not authorized by Amana e Accident misuse abuse fire flood or acts of nature e Connections to impr
5. cooked by convection It follows then that the worst possible shape for a food that is to be microwaved is a thick cube The corners will burn long before the center is even warm Round thin and ring shaped foods cook most successfully in the microwave Quantity of foods The number of microwaves in your oven remains constant regardless of how much food is being cooked Therefore the more food you place in the oven the longer the cooking time Remember to decrease cooking times by at least one third when halving a recipe Cooking Utensils A CAUTION utensils in the oven To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage do not use stoneware alumium foil metal utensils or metal trimmed MICROWAVE SAFE UTENSILS Never use metal or metal trimmed utensils in your microwave oven Microwaves cannot penetrate metal They will bounce off any metal object in the oven and cause arcing an alarming phenomenon that resembles lightning Most heat resistant non metallic cooking utensils are safe for use in your microwave oven However some may contain materials that render them unsuitable as microwave cookware If you have any doubts about a particular utensil there is a simple way to find out if it can be used in your microwave oven Testing utensils for microwave use Place the utensil in question next to a glass bowl filled with water in the microwave oven Microwave at power HIGH for 1 minute If the wate
6. plastic wrap and vent 3 Frozen Remove from package rinse off frost under running 10 oz 1 Ib Vegetable water Place in an appropriately sized microwave container cover with plastic wrap and vent 4 Frozen Remove from outer display package Slit cover If Works best if entree is Entree not in microwave safe container place on plate less than an inch thick or cover with plastic wrap and vent less than 3 4 pound 5 Rice Place rice and twice as much liquid water or chicken 1 2 2 cups Use medium or vegetable stock in a 2 quart microwavable dish or long grain rice Cook Cover with plastic wrap When cooking is complete instant rice according to allow 10 minutes standing time Stir for fluffier rice directions on the package 6 Fish Place the food around the sides of an appropriate 1 4 2 pounds Seafood microwave container Season and add 1 4 1 2 cup See pages 19 20 for recipes If you open the door or press STOP CLEAR during sensing the process will be canceled 14 Operating Instructions SENSOR POPCORN SENSOR POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn 1 75 3 5 ounces For best results use a fresh bag of popcorn Place only one bag of prepackaged microwave popcorn on the center of turntable Example To pop 3 5 oz Touch POPCORN Display scrolls the words POPCORN Then the oven will cook food automatically by sensor system POPCORN NOTE e Do not attempt to reheat or cook any
7. source of purchase immediately Do not attempt to use oven if damaged e Remove all materials from oven interior If oven has been stored in extremely cold area wait a few hours before connecting power H BUILT IN CAPABILITY To build in use only Amana FTK127 or FTK130 trim kits The trim kit will specify which Amana Wall Ovens the ACM2160 can be built above 09Qaoo e ow Other Helpful Information GETTING THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Keep an eye on things The instructions in this book have been formulated with great care but your success in preparing food depends of course on how much attention you pay to the food as it cooks Always watch your food while it cooks Your microwave oven is equipped with a light that turns on automatically when the oven is in operation so that you can see inside and check the progress of your recipe Directions given in recipes to elevate stir and the like should be thought of as the minimum steps recommended If the food seems to be cooking unevenly simply make the necessary adjustments you think appropriate to correct the problem Factors affecting cooking times Many factors affect cooking times The temperature of ingredients used ina recipe makes a big difference in cooking times For example a cake made with ice cold butter milk and eggs will take considerably longer to bake than one made with ingredients that are at room temperature All of the recipes in this bo
8. unpopped kernels e Do not use popcorn popping devices in microwave oven with this feature SENSOR REHEAT This feature allows you to reheat precooked room temperature or refrigerated foods without selecting cooking times and power levels This feature has 3 categories dinner plate soup sauce casserole Example To reheat casserole RREHEAT 1 Touch REHEAT pad Display scrolls the words SELECT MENU 1 TO 3 SEE COOKING GUIDE BEHIND DOOR 4i 2 Touch number 3 3 Then the oven will reheat food automatically by sensor system 15 SENSOR REHEAT CHART Cate Code gory Direction Amount 1 Dinner Place foods to be heated Approx plate on dinner plate or similar 1 2 1 dish pound Cover with plastic wrap 2 Soup Place food to be heated 1 4 cups Sauce in an appropriate size microwave container Cover with plastic wrap 3 Casse Cover dish containing 2 6 role the casserole with servings plastic wrap WARM HOLD You can safely keep hot cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds You can use WARM HOLD by itself or to automatically follow a cooking cycle Example To hold warm hot or cooked food 1 Touch WARM HOLD Display scrolls the words HOLD WARM TOUCH START WARM HOLD NOTE e WARM HOLD operates for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds e Opening the oven door cancels WARM HOLD Close the door and touch WARM HOLD
9. weight is 0 1 6 0 lbs 0 1 4 0 kgs Example To defrost 1 2 Ibs of ground beef 1 Touch AUTO DEFROST AUTO Display scrolls the words DEFROSI MEAT TOUCH 1 POULTRY TOUCH 2 FISH TOUCH 3 2 Touch 1 1 Display scrolls the words ENTER WEIGHT 5 1 2 3 Enter the weight by touching 1 and 2 Display scrolls the words 1 2 LBS TOUCH START 4 Touch START Defrosting starts NOTE When you touch the START pad the display changes to defrost time count down The oven will beep during the DEFROST cycle At beep open the door and turn separate or rearrange the food Remove any portions that have thawed Return frozen portions to the oven and touch START to resume the defrost cycle 17 e For best results remove fish shellfish meat and poultry from its original closed paper or plastic package wrapper Otherwise the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook e For best results shape your ground meat into the form of a doughnut before freezing When defrosting scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and continue defrosting e Place foods in a shallow container or on a microwave roasting rack to catch drippings e Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven AUTO DEFROST SEQUENCE LIST Sequence Food 1 BEEF MEAT Ground beef Round steak Cubes for stew Tenderloin steak Pot r
10. you cook the eggs as directed here the job is so much easier but the recipe looks and tastes the same Put 1 4 cup hot water and carefully crack eggs ina 4 cup measuring cup or 1 quart casserole dish Gently pierce the yolks with a fork Cover with vented plastic wrap and cook on sensor ALLOW STANDING TIME OF 1 MINUTE OR UNTIL THE EGGS HAVE SET Puff Omelet or Egg Cake This is one the easiest ways to cook eggs by microwave Though it doesn t look like a conventional omelet it tastes great and is so much easier to make Beat eggs and milk 1 TS per 1 egg until blended in a 4 cup measuring cup or 1 2 quart microwave casserole dish Cover with vented plastic wrap and cook on sensor ALLOW STANDING TIME OF 1 MINUTE Scrambled Eggs Cook as puff omelet but scramble immediately after cooking Ham and Egg for One This recipe is done before the toast pops out of the toaster and no frying pan to wash Place a slice of boiled ham in an 8 ounce coffee cup and crack a large egg into the ham cup Gently pierce the yolks with a folk Cover with plastic wrap and cook on sensor ALLOW STANDING TIME OF 1 MINUTE OR UNTIL THE EGGS HAVE SET Cook using Sensor Cook EZ Eggs and Sausage for Two This is a great recipe for two busy people who have to get off to work without a lot of breakfast preparation 4 cooked breakfast sausage links 4 eggs beaten 2 scallions thinly sliced salt and pepper to taste Coat a 9 10 inc
11. CAUTION Always contact your dealer CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor distributor service agent or personal injury or product or property damage manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION A CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage observe the following 1 Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inches away or more from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage For the most accurate programming of the electronic units touch the center of each pad securely Do not touch several pads at one time or touch between pads A beep sound should be heard with each touch when a pad is touched correctly Do not hit or strike the control with objects such as silverware utensils etc Breakage may occur Be careful when taking the cooking utensils out of the oven Some dishes absorb heat from the cooked food and may be hot Do not rinse cooking utensils by immediately placing them into water just after cooking This may cause breakage Allow the turntable to cool Use only specific glass utensils See cooking utensils section in this manual ke 10 11 12 13 Do not operate the oven empty Either food or water should always be in the oven during operation to absorb microwave energy Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers or cloth
12. ES Vegetable Medley serves 4 as a side dish or 2 as a meal 2 large carrots cut into 1 inch pieces 1 large baking potato diced 1 medium red onion thinly sliced 4 cloves of garlic peeled 2 stalks celery cut into 1 inch pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper to taste Place everything in a 2 quart microwave dish cover and cook with sensor or microwave on high power for about 10 minutes or until the carrots are tender Stewed Peppers serves 4 1 large red bell pepper cored and cut into 1 inch strips 1 large green bell pepper cored and cut into 1 inch strips 1 medium red onion thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic smashed 1 cup prepared salsa 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper to taste Place everything in a 2 quart microwave dish cover and cook with sensor or microwave on high power for about 12 minutes or until the peppers are very soft RICE Spanish Rice serves 4 1 2 pound lean ground beef or smoke sausage 1 medium green bell pepper cored and chopped 1 small yellow onion chopped 1 cup instant rice 1 can 14 ounces stewed tomatoes 1 teaspoon chili powder Place the meat pepper onion in a 2 quart microwave dish and microwave 2 minutes on high power Drain off the fat Stir in the other ingredients cover and cook on sensor CASSEROLE Macaroni and Cheese serves 4 4 ounces macaroni noodles cooked as directed on package 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 large egg 2 3 cup milk 2 ounc
13. FETY INFORMATION A Recognize this symbol as a SAFETY message A WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy 1 Read all instructions before using the appliance 2 Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3 of this manual 3 This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 5 of this manual 4 Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions 5 Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars may explode and should not be heated in this oven 6 Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use 7 As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children 8 Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped 9 This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment 10 Do not cover or block any openings on the ap
14. ND SEC 2 Touch 3 0 0 3 0 0 Display scrolls the words 3 00 TOUCH START 3 Touch START pad 4i Operating Instructions CONTROL SET UP CONTROL SET UP provides five modes which make using your microwave oven quite handy You can select SOUND ON OFF CLOCK ON OFF SCROLL SPEED LBS KG and DEMO MODE Example 1 To turn off Sound of beeper Example 2 To select kg unit 1 Touch CONTROL SET UP 1 Touch CONTROL SET UP CONTROL Five modes show in the display CONTROL Five modes show in the display SET UP repeatedly You can set them SET UP continuously according to your intention You can set them according to your intention 2 Touch 1 2 Touch 4 1 Display scrolls the words 4 Display scrolls the words SOUND ON TOUCH 1 LBS TOUCH 1 OFF TOUCH 2 KG TOUCH 2 5 3 Touch 2 3 Touch 2 2 Display scrolls the words SOUND 2 Display scrolls the words KG OFF The current time will be The current time will be displayed displayed NOTE NOTE To select LBS repeat steps 1 2 then To turn beep sound back on repeat touch number 1 steps 1 2 then touch number 1 CONTROL SET UP FUNCTION CHART NO FUNCTION CHOICE REMARKS 1 SOUND ON OFF Sound On or Sound Off All of the key sound and EOC sound on or off 2 CLOCK ON OFF Clock On or Clock Off When clock is off nothing displays when oven is not in use 3 SCROLL SPEED Slow Normal or Fast Scroll speed con
15. amage Low voltage will cause slow cooking In case your microwave oven does not perform normally in spite of proper voltage remove and reinsert the plug Installation D PLACEMENT OF THE OVEN Your microwave oven can be placed easily in your kitchen family room or anywhere else in your home Place the oven on a flat surface such as a kitchen countertop or a specially designed microwave oven cart Do not place oven above a gas or electric range Free air flow around the oven is important E DO NOT BLOCK AIR VENTS All air vents should be kept clear during cooking If air vents are covered during oven operation the oven may overheat In this case a sensitive thermal safety device automatically turns the oven off The oven will be inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently F 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 Clean the door and the sealing surfaces of the oven Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television Relocate the microwave oven in relation to the TV or radio Move the microwave oven away from the receiver Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits G UNPACKING OVEN e Inspect oven for damage such as dents in door or inside oven cavity e Report any dents or breakage to
16. ce 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 Save Time and Money Warranty service must be performed by an authorized servicer Amana Appliances also recommends contacting an authorized servicer if service is required after warranty expires If something seems unusual please check Troubleshooting section which is designed to help you solve problems before calling service If you H i i have a question call us at Questions on cooking cleaning or usage RE ic re hee ere Refer to Consumer Affairs Department Amana Appliances Product Assistance at WWW amana com 2800 220th Trail or Amana lowa 52204 call Consumer Affairs at 1 800 843 0304 Remember to include model number of your appliance and your phone number What You Need to Know Recognize Safety Symbols Words Labels About Safety Instructions A DANG E R Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this DANGER Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury manual are not meant to cover all or death possible conditions and situations that may occur Common sense A WARNING caution and care must be exercised when installing WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe maintaining or operating personal injury or death microwave A
17. cing bag in oven c If materials inside the oven should ignite KEEP OVEN DOOR CLOSED turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel d Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock or death this oven must be earthed A WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock or death do not alter the plug 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 A lt KA Ensure proper ground exists before use B CIRCUITS For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a 15 or 20 Amp circuit No other electrical appliances or lighting circuits should be on this line If in doubt consult a licensed electrician C VOLTAGE The voltage used at the wall receptacle must be the same as specified on the oven name plate located inside oven door Use of a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing oven d
18. en shuts itself off NOTE If you do not select the power level the oven will operate at power HIGH To set HI POWER cooking skip steps 2 amp 3 above Example To cook food on 80 Power power8 for 5 minutes 30 seconds 1 Enter 5 minutes 30 seconds by gt touching 5 3 and 0 Display scrolls the words 5 30 TOUCH START OR POWER POWER 2 Touch POWER LEVEL LEVEL Display scrolls the words ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 TO 10 8 3 Touch 8 To select power level 80 Display scrolls the words P 80 TOUCH START 4 Touch START Operating Instructions MULTI STAGE TIME COOK For Multi Stage cooking touch PROGRAM and repeat Time Cook steps 1 3 on previous page before touching the START pad Auto Defrost can be programmed before the first stage to defrost first and then cook MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS Your microwave oven is equipped with eleven power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking The table below will give you some idea of which foods are prepared at each of the various power levels MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL CHART POWER LEVEL USE Boiling water 10 Making candy HIGH Cooking poultry pieces fish amp vegetables Cooking tender cuts of meat Whole poultry 9 Reheating rice pasta amp vegetables 8 Reheating prepared foods quickly Reheating sandwiches Cooking egg milk and cheese dishes 7 Cooking cakes breads Melt
19. es They can catch fire Use only thermometers approved for microwave oven cooking Be certain the turntable is in place when you operate the oven Pierce the skin of potatoes whole squash apples or any fruit or vegetable which has a skin covering before cooking Never use your microwave oven to cook eggs in the shell Pressure can build up inside the shell causing it to burst Do not pop popcorn except in a microwave safe container or commercial package designed especially for microwave ovens Never try to pop popcorn in a paper bag not designed for microwave oven use Overcooking may result in smoke and fire Do not repop unpopped kernels Do not reuse popcorn bags PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Itis important not to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy DONOT place any object between oven front face and door to allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces DONOT 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 Oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SA
20. es canned diced pimentos salt pepper to taste cayenne pepper to taste optional Mix the egg with the milk and blend with the other ingredients in a 2 quart microwave dish Cover and cook on sensor 19 Ground Beef and Noodle Casserole serves 4 5 ounces egg noodles cooked according to package directions 1 pound lean ground beef cooked and drained 2 cups cooked chopped broccoli either fresh OR 10 ounces cooked peas 1 can 10 3 4 ounces cheddar cheese soup salt and pepper to taste 2 ounces canned pimentos optional Mix everything in a 2 quart casserole cover and cook on sensor Shepherd s Pie serves 4 1 pound ground beef lamb or turkey cooked and drained 1 package frozen cut green beans defrosted or equal amount of cooked green beans 1 can 10 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup 2 cups instant mashed potatoes prepared as directed on package or equal amount of leftover mashed potatoes 4 tablespoons butter melted salt and pepper to taste Spread the beans over the bottom of a 1 1 2 quart microwave dish Mix the meat with the soup and season with salt and pepper Spread this mixture over the beans and spread the potatoes over the meat Drizzle the butter over the top of the casserole and cook on sensor or microwave on medium power for about 8 minutes or to an internal temperature of 180 degrees Chicken and Spaghetti Casserole serves 2 2 boneless chicken breasts cooked and diced 1 pound spaghett
21. everything in a 2 quart microwave dish cover and cook on microwave on high power for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender Beans and Rice serves 4 as a side dish or 2asa meal 1 2 cup long grain rice 1 1 2 cup tomato or V8 juice 1 can 14 ounce pinto beans drained 1 tablespoons dried onion flakes salt and pepper to taste Place everything in a 2 quart microwave dish cover and cook on microwave on high power for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender Cleaning A CAUTION circuit breaker To avoid risk of property damage unplug the microwave oven or disconnect power at source by removing fuse or throwing Before cleaning the oven unplug the power supply cord of the oven If impossible open the oven door to prevent an accidental oven start Part Description INSIDE OF THE OVEN Use a damp cloth to wipe out crumbs and spillovers It is important to keep the area between door and cavity front clean to assure a tight seal Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth then rinse and dry Do not use harsh detergent or abrasive cleaners The glass tray can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher Wipe with a damp cloth followed immediately by a dry cloth The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the control panel Child Lock prevents accidental programming when wiping the control panel DOOR If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven d
22. h glass pie with vegetable oil spray and place the sausages around the edge of the plate Pour the eggs into the plate and cover with plastic wrap and cook on sensor ALLOW STANDING TIME OF 1 MINUTE OR UNTIL THE EGG HAVE SET CHICKEN Chicken in Yogurt serves 2 2 large chicken breasts cut up and skinned 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 3 tablespoons gravy flour 1 cup chicken stock 1 cup yogurt 1 2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves salt and pepper to taste Mix everything in a 2 quart microwave dish cover and cook on microwave on high power for about 15 minutes or until the chicken is 170 degrees Breast of Chicken Florentine serves 2 1 10 ounce package frozen spinach cooked and squeezed of water 2 skinned and boned chicken breasts cut in half 1 2 pound white mushrooms sliced 1 2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 4 cup bread crumbs 1 tablespoon lemon juice chopped parsley Lay the spinach on the bottom of a shallow casserole dish or glass pie Lay the chicken breasts over the spinach and top with the mushrooms Mix the cheese and crumbs and sprinkle over the mushrooms Drizzle lemon juice over the top and cover with plastic wrap Cook using microwave on high power for 10 minutes or until the chicken is 170 degrees Sprinkle with parsley and serve 21 MEATLESS DISHES Potato Onion Bake serves 2 2 medium baking potatoes cubed 1 large yellow onion diced 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper to taste Place
23. he outside portion of foods it makes sense to place thicker portions of meat poultry and fish to the outer edge of the baking dish This way thicker portions will receive the most microwave energy and the foods will cook evenly Other Helpful Information Elevating Thick or dense foods are often elevated so that microwaves can be absorbed by the underside and center of the foods Piercing Foods enclosed in a shell skin or membrane are likely to burst in the oven unless they are pierced prior to cooking Such foods include both yolks and whites of eggs clams and oysters and many whole vegetables and fruits Testing if cooked Because foods cook so quickly in a microwave oven it is necessary to test food frequently Some foods are left in the microwave until completely cooked but most foods including meats and poultry are removed from the oven while still slightly undercooked and allowed to finish cooking during standing time The internal temperature of foods will rise between 5 F 3 C and 15 F 8 C during standing time Standing time Foods are often allowed to stand for 3 to 10 minutes after being removed from the microwave oven Usually the foods are covered during standing time to retain heat unless they are supposed to be dry in texture some cakes and biscuits for example Standing allows foods to finish cooking and also helps flavors to blend and develop HOW FOOD CHARACTERISTICS AFFECT MICROWAVE COOKING De
24. i or other noodles of choice cooked as directed on package 1 can 14 ounces creamed corn 1 can 14 ounce stewed tomatoes 1 cup frozen peas defrosted 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Mix the first 5 ingredients in a 2 quart microwave dish and spread the cheese over the top Cover and cook on sensor or microwave on medium power for 10 minutes or to an internal temperature of 180 degrees FISH SEAFOOD Poached Salmon serves 4 1 2 cup dry white wine 1 2 cup bottled clam juice 4 sprigs fresh dill weed or 1 tablespoon dried dill weed 6 pepper corns 4 small salmon steaks about 4 ounces each lemon slices In a shallow 2 quart microwave dish place the first 5 ingredients cover and microwave on high power 3 minutes Add the salmon recover and cook on sensor or microwave on high power for 3 4 minutes or until the cooked and the internal temperature is about 160 degrees Cook using Sensor Cook Peel and Eat Shrimp serves 2 1 2 cup dry white wine 2 cloves garlic minced 2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 tablespoons butter 1 pound large shrimp in shells Place everything in a 2 quart microwave dish push to the edge of the dish cover and cook on sensor or microwave on high power for about 5 minutes stirring once or until the shrimp are pink Peel the shrimp and serve with juices Rolled Fish Filets serves 4 4 fish filets sole flounder catfish or roughly about 4 ounces each lemon pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice
25. ing chocolate Cooking veal 6 Cooking whole fish Cooking puddings and custard Cooking ham whole poultry lamb 2 Cooking rib roast sirloin tip 4 Thawing meat poultry and seafood 3 Cooking less tender cuts of meat Cooking pork chops roast 2 Taking chill out of fruit Softening butter Softening butter and cream cheese Standing time Independent 1 Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm 11 CHILD LOCK This safety feature prevents unwanted oven operation Once the child lock is set no cooking can take place The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the control panel Child Lock prevents accidental programming when wiping the control panel If the CHILD LOCK is set and you touch another cooking pad the word LOCKED shows in the display Cancel the child lock according to the procedure below To set the child lock CLEAR 2 Touch and hold 0 until the word LOCKED appears in the display and two beeps are heard fi To cancel the child lock 0 Touch and hold 0 pad until the word LOCKED disappears in the display After the CHILD LOCK is turned off the time of day will return to the display window The oven will operate normally TIMER You can use the Timer of your oven for purposes other than food cooking Example To set the TIMER 1 Touch TIMER pad TIMER Display scrolls the words ENTER TIME IN MIN A
26. ite potatoes n Whole Baking 6 8 oz each Spinach Fresh O leaf Squash Acorn or butternut Fresh Zucchini Fresh sliced Zucchini Fresh whole 2 cups 4 medium 4 potatoes 1 Ib 3 6 6 10 earns 6 11 8 13 5 7 Rearrange halfway through cooking Place broccoli in baking dish Add 1 2 CUD water co ce esncatecutsasenrsts mencnbeles Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 qt covered casserole Stir halfway through cooking Add 1 4 cup water in 1 qt covered casserole Stir halfway through cooking Trim Add 1 4 cup water in 1 qt covered casserole Stir halfway through cooking Slice Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 qt covered Husk Add 2 tsp water in 11 2 qt baking dish Cover Place mushrooms in 11 2 qt covered casserole Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 qt covered casserole Stir halfway through cooking Pierce potatoes several times with fork Place in 8x8 inch baking dish Cover Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 qt covered casserole Pierce Place on 2 paper towels Turn zucchini over and rearrange halfway through cooking Pierce potatoes several times with fork Add 1 2 cup water in 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes 2 3 minutes 2 3 minutes 2 3 minutes 2 3 minutes 2 3 minutes 2 3minutes 2 3 minutes _ 2 3 minutes 2 3 minutes 2 3 minutes 2 3 minutes 2 3 minutes 2 3 minutes 2 3 minutes 18 Cook using Sensor Cook VEGETABL
27. ively small amounts of browning sauces are added to foods the original flavor of recipes is not altered Covering A cover traps heat and steam and causes food to cook more quickly You may either use a lid or microwave cling film with a corner folded back to prevent splitting Covering with waxed paper Waxed paper effectively prevents spattering and helps food retain some heat Since it makes a looser cover than a lid or cling film it allows the food to dry out slightly 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 Arranging and spacing Individual foods such as baked potatoes small cakes and hors d oeuvres will heat more evenly if placed in the oven and equal distance apart preferably in a circular pattern Never stack foods on top of one another Stirring Stirring is one of the most important of all microwaving techniques In conventional cooking foods are stirred for the purpose of blending Microwaved foods however are stirred in order to spread and redistribute heat Always stir from the outside towards the center as the outside food heats first Turning over Large tall foods such as roasts and whole chickens should be turned so that the top and bottom will cook evenly It is also a good idea to turn cut up chicken and chops Placing thicker portions near the edge Since microwaves are attracted to t
28. losed 2 Once the vapor is detected two beeps will sound 3 Opening the door or touching the STOP CLEAR pad before the vapor is detected will abort the process The oven will stop Before using Sensor Cook make sure the exterior of the cooking container and the interior of the oven are dry to assure the best results Room temperature should not exceed 95 F Oven should be plugged in at least 5 minutes before Sensor Cooking Categories Sensor Popcorn Sensor Cook Sensor Reheat SENSOR COOK SENSOR COOK allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without having to select cooking times and power levels This oven automatically determines the cooking time for each food item This feature has 6 food categories Example To cook FROZEN ENTREE 1 Touch COOK Display scrolls the words SELECT MENU 1 TO 6 SEE COOKING GUIDE BEHIND DOOR COOK 4i 2 Touch 4 The oven will cook food automatically by sensor system A Operating Instructions SENSOR COOK CHART Code Category Direction Amount 1 Potato Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the 1 4 medium approx 8 oven tray around the edge at least one inch apart ounce each liquid wine water salsa etc Cover with plastic wrap vented 2 Fresh Prepare as desired wash and leave residual water 1 6 cups Vegetable on the vegetables Place in an appropriately sized microwave container cover with
29. nsity of foods Light porous food like cakes and breads cook more quickly than heavy dense foods such as roasts and casseroles You must take care when microwaving porous foods that the outer edges do not become dry and brittle Height of foods The upper portion of tall foods particularly roasts will cook more quickly than the lower portion Therefore it is wise to turn tall foods during cooking sometimes several times Moisture content of foods Since the heat generated from microwaves tends to evaporate moisture relatively dry foods such as roasts and some vegetables should either be sprinkled with water prior to cooking or covered to retain moisture Bone and fat content of foods Bones conduct heat and fat cooks more quickly than meat Therefore care must be taken when cooking bony or fatty cuts of meat that the meats do not cook unevenly and do not become overcooked NOTE It is a common misconception that micro waves cook food from the inside out This comes from heating filled pastries with a high sugar content like jelly doughnuts The pastry is cool but the filling is very hot If you cook a chicken or a roast you ll see the outside is cooked first Shape of foods Microwaves penetrate only about 1 inch 2 5cm into foods the interior portion of thick foods is cooked as the heat generated on the outside travels inward In other words only the outer edge of any food is actually cooked by microwave energy the rest is
30. oast Rib roast Rump roast Chuck roast Hamburger patty LAMB Chops 1 inch thick Rolled roast PORK Chops 1 2 inch thick Hot dogs Spareribs Country style ribs Rolled roast Sausage VEAL Cutlets 1 Ib 1 2 inch thick POULTRY Whole under 4 Ibs Cut up Breasts boneless CORNISH HENS Whole TURKEY Breast 2 POULTRY FISH Fillets Whole Steaks SHELLFISH Crab meat Lobster tails Shrimp Scallops FISH RAPID DEFROST This feature provides you with the quick defrosting methed for 1 0 pound frozen ground beef 1 Touch RAPID DEFROST The oven begins the cooking without the need to touch START RAPID DEFROST 1 Ib Fresh Vegetable Chart Cook time Standi Vegetable Amount at HIGH Instructions nal ing minutes me Artichokes 2 medium 5 8 Trim Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp lemon juice 2 3 minutes 8 oz each 4 medium 10 12 Cover Cook stem end up Asparagus 1 Ib 3 7 Wash and turn half of spears around 2 3 minutes Fresh spears Add 1 2 cup water Cover pe ane Seale ee ye cup wale eee oe pane eee ae wax Stir halfway through cooking l Beets Fresh o 1b 12 16 Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes spears a a Peelers chopped Carrots Fresh sliced Cauliflower Fresh whole s on n ner ese sliced Mushrooms Fresh sliced Parsnips Fresh sliced Peas Green Fresh Sweet Potatoes Whole Baking 6 8 oz each Wh
31. ok give a range of cooking times In general you will find that the food remains under cooked at the lower end of the time range and you may sometimes want to cook your food beyond the maximum time given according to personal preference The governing philosophy of this book is that it is best for a recipe to be conservative in giving cooking times While undercooked food may always be cooked a bit more overcooked food is ruined for good Some of the recipes particularly those for bread cakes and custard recommend that food be removed from the oven when they are slightly undercooked This is not a mistake When allowed to stand usually covered these foods will continue to cook outside of the oven as the heat trapped within the outer portions of the foods gradually travels inward If the foods are left in the oven until they are cooked all the way through the outer portions will become overcooked or even burnt As you gain experience in using your microwave oven you will become increasingly skillful in estimating both cooking and standing times for various foods SPECIAL TECHNIQUES IN MICROWAVE COOKING Browning Meats and poultry that are cooked fifteen minutes or longer will brown lightly in their own fat Foods that are cooked for a shorter period of time may be brushed with a browning sauce to achieve an appetizing color The most commonly used browning sauces are Worcestershire sauce soy sauce and barbecue sauce Since relat
32. oor wipe the panel with a soft cloth This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit Clean with damp cloth To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven the water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings After cleaning the oven be sure that the rotating ring and the glass tray are in the right position Press the STOP CLEAR pad twice to reset any accidental key setting 22 Troubleshooting A WARNING To avoid risk of severe personal injury electrical shock or death do not remove outer case of at any time Only an authorized servicer should remove outer case 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 Problem Possible Causes Oven will not start at all e Electrical cord for oven is not plugged in Plug into the outlet e Door is open Close the door open and try again e Wrong operation is set Check operation instructions Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used Use microwave safe cookware only e The oven is operated when empty Do not operate with oven empty Food refuse remains in the cavity or inside the cavity is uncleaned Clean cavity with we
33. oper electrical current voltage supply or gas supply e Use of improper pans containers or accessories that cause damage to the product To Receive Warranty Service 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 Amana Appliances Factory Service 1 800 628 5782 inside USA For more Information Amana Appliances Consumer Services Amana Appliances 2800 220th Trail Amana lowa 52204 1 800 843 0304 inside USA 319 622 5511 worldwide When contacting Amana Appliances please include the following information e Your name address and telephone number e Model number and serial number of your appliance The name and address of your dealer and the date of purchase e A clear description of the problem e Proof of purchase sales receipt 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 12401532 Printed in Korea 03 01 2001 Amana Appliances Amana lowa 52204
34. pliance 11 Do not store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example near a kitchen sink ina wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 12 Do not immerse cord or plug in water 13 Keep cord away from heated surfaces 14 Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or counter 15 When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door use only mild non abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth 16 Do not heat any type of baby bottles or baby food Uneven heating may occur and could cause personal injury 17 Avoid heating small necked containers such as syrup bottles 18 Avoid using corrosive and vapors such as sulfide and chloride 19 Liquids heated in certain shaped containers especially cylindrical shaped containers may become overheated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients instant coffee etc resulting in harm to the oven and possible injury In all containers for best results stir the liquid several times before heating Always stir liquid several times between reheatings A CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity a Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking b Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before pla
35. r heats up but the utensil remains cool to the touch the utensil is microwave safe However if the water does not change temperature but the utensil becomes warm microwaves are being absorbed by the utensil and it is not safe for use in the microwave oven You probably have many items on hand in your kitchen that can be used as cooking equipment in your microwave oven Just read through the following checklist 1 Dinner plates Many kinds of dinner ware are microwave safe If in doubt consult the manu facturer s literature or perform the microwave test above 2 Glassware Glassware that is heat resistant is microwave safe This includes all brands of oven tempered glass cookware However do not use delicate glassware such as tumblers or wine glasses as these might shatter as the food warms 3 Paper Paper plates and containers are convenient and safe to use in your microwave oven provided the cooking time is short and foods to be cooked are low in fat and moisture Paper towels are also very useful for wrapping foods and for lining baking trays in which greasy foods such as bacon are cooked In general avoid colored paper products as the color may run 4 Plastic storage containers These can be used to hold foods that are to be quickly reheated However they should not be used to hold foods that will need considerable time in the oven as hot foods will eventually warp or melt plastic containers 5 Plastic cooking bags
36. t towel Arcing or sparking Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used Use microwave safe cookware only Cooking time Cooking power level is not suitable Use correct time Cooking power level Food is not turned or stirred Turn or stir food Uneven cooking or poor defrosting Overcooked foods Cooking time Cooking power level is not suitable Use correct time cooking power level when you cook the same food Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used Use microwave safe cookware only Food is not defrosted completely Completely defrost food Oven ventilation ports are restricted Check to see that oven ventilation ports are not restricted Cooking time Cooking power level is not suitable Use correct time Cooking power level when you cook the same food Undercooked foods ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL e Dull thumping sound during oven operation e Steam or vapor escaping from around the door e Light reflection around door or outer wrapper Dimming oven light and change in blower sound during oven operation at power levels other than high e Some radio and TV interference might occur during operations It is similar to the interference caused by other small appliances such as mixers blow dryer etc 23 Amana Warranty Full ONE Year Warranty Amana Appliances will repair or replace including related labor and travel any part f o b Amana lowa which
37. the control panel is touched to indicate setting has been entered 9 Operating Instructions SETTING CLOCK When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption the numbers in the display reset to NOTE You can select AM or PM by touching CLOCK pad alternately Example To set 11 11 PM 1 Touch CLOCK pad twice Display scrolls the words PM ENTER TIME OF DAY shows in the display CLOCK i N Enter the time by using the number key pads 1 1 1 and 1 Display scrolls the words 11 11P TOUCH START i w Touch START The clock starts counting and 11 11P shows in the display EASY COOK A time saving pad this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch START NOTE If you touch EASY COOK it will add 30 seconds up to 3 minutes 30 seconds after 3 minutes 30 seconds every touch will add 1 minute up to 99 min 59 seconds Example To set EASY COOK for 2 minutes Touch EASY COOK 4 times The oven begins cooking and display shows time counting down 10 TIME COOK This function allows you to cook food for a desired amount of time Because many foods need slower cooking at less than HI POWER there are 10 power level settings in addition to HI POWER When cooking is complete beeps will sound The word END shows in the display window Then the ov
38. then touch START if additional WARM HOLD time is desired e Food cooked should be covered during WARM HOLD e Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during WARM HOLD e Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during WARM HOLD Do not use more than 1 complete WARM HOLD cycle about 1 hour 40 minutes The quality of some foods will suffer with extended time 2 Touch START The word WARM will come on while the oven continue to run Ci Operating Instructions AUTO COOK This feature allows to cook foods that you select by touching AUTO COOK pad It has 6 foods categories Example To cook four slices of bacon 5 2 Touch number 1 1 Display scrolls the words BACON 1 Touch AUTO COOK TOUCH 2 TO 6 SLICES AUTO Display scrolls the words SELECT CooK MENU 1 TO 6 SEE COOKING GUIDE BEHIND DOOR 3 Touch number 4 4 The oven will start automatically AUTO COOK CHART e First touch AUTO COOK pad then select food and amount Code Category Direction Amount 1 Bacon Place bacon strips on microwave bacon rack for best results 2 6 slices Use diner plate lined with paper towels if none available 2 Frozen Remove from display package and place on plate 1 6 pieces Roll Muffin If muffins are over 3 oz each count as two when entering quantity 2 3 ounces each 3 Fresh Remove from display package and place on plate 1 6 pieces Roll Muffin If m
39. trol speed of message that scroll across display 4 LBS KG Lbs or Kg Set control to LBS or KG for Auto Cook and Auto defrost features 5 DEMO ON OFF Demo On or Demo Off Demo mode allows oven to operate without oven heating NOTE When the power cord is first plugged in the default setting are Sound ON Clock ON Normal Speed LBS and DEMO OFF 12 Operating Instructions MORE LESS By using the MORE or LESS keys all of the AUTO COOK TIME COOK EASY COOK SENSOR COOK programs can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds to the cooking time each time you press it Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it You must wait until heating begins to count down before adding or subtracting time Example To adjust the AUTO COOK ex beverage 2 cups cooking time for a longer time or for a shorter time e Touch AUTO COOK A Sabi Display scrolls the words SELECT MENU 1 TO 6 SEE COOKING GUIDE BEHIND DOOR 2 Touch 4 4 Display scrolls the words BEVERAGE TOUCH 1 TO 2 CUPS 2 3 Touch 2 NOTE Press the MORE or LESS pad during time countdown 13 SENSOR COOK OPERATION INSTRUCTION For most Sensor Cook programs a chart with specific food examples and cooking instructions is provided on the next pages The Sensor Cook system works by detecting a build up of vapor Hints 1 Make sure the door remains c
40. uffins are over 3 oz each count as two when entering quantity 2 3 ounces each Remove from display package and place on plate 4 Beverage Be careful The beverage will be very hot Sometimes liquids 1 2 cups heated in cylindrical containers will splash out when the cup is moved 5 Chicken Place the chicken pieces in an appropriately sized microwaveable 1 2 2 0 lbs Pieces container cover with plastic wrap and vent Prepare as directed on package and cook 6 Hot Cereal Stir and allow standing time before eating 1 6 servings Use only instant hot cereal 16 Operating Instructions AUTO DEFROST Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven The defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods The cooking guide will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting With the Auto Defrost feature the oven automatically sets the defrosting time and power levels for you The oven automatically determines required defrosting times for each food item according to the weight you enter For added convenience the Auto Defrost includes a built in beep mechanism that reminds you to check turn over separate or rearrange Three different defrosting levels are provided 1 MEAT 2 POULTRY 3 FISH e You can select the category by touching the numeric key 1 MEAT numeric key 2 POULTRY and numeric key 3 FISH after touching the AUTO DEFROST pad e Available
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