Amana ACM0720A Microwave Oven User Manual
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1. 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 17 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 Arcing or sparking e 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 e Food refuse remains in the cavity or inside the cavity is uncleaned Clean cavity with wet towel Uneven cooking or poor defrosting e 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 e Food is not turned or stirred Turn or stir food Overcooked foods Cooking time Cooking po2. 11 12 13 14 15 16 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 and the like Do not immerse cord or plug in water Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or counter 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 Do not heat any type of baby bottles or baby food Uneven heating may occur and could cause personal injury Avoid heating small necked containers such as syrup bottles Avoid using corrosive and vapors such as sulfide and chloride 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 pl
3. BUILT BETTER THAN IT HAS TO BE Amana Owner s Manual fa on AMI zya Coveing modd ACM 0720A 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 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Heating or Reheating Guide Fresh Vegetable Chart Troubleshooting Amana Warranty COOOL Part No 3828W5A1878 Thank you for buying an Amana Microwave Please take the time to complete the registration card and return promptly If the registration card is missing call Amana Consumer Affairs Department When contacting Amana provide product information from serial plate Model Number Manufacturing P Number Serial Number S N Purchase Date Dealer Name Dealer Address Dealer Phone Keep this manual and your sales receipt together in a safe place for future reference or if warranty service is required For answers to questions or to locate an authorized servicer call 1 800 NAT LSVC 1 800 628 5782 inside USA or 319 622 5511 outside USA Warranty service must be performed by an authorized servicer Amana Appliances also recommends contacting an authorized servicer if service is required after warranty expires Questions on cooking cleaning or usage Refer to Product Assistance at WWW amana com or call Consumer Affairs at 1 800
4. 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 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
5. 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 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 12401528 Printed in China 03 01 2001 Amana Appliances Amana lowa 52204
6. 131 2 16 7 9 n m ole e e E A A RAS Add 1 2 cup water in 1 1 2 qt covered casserole Stir halfway through cooking Add 1 2 cup water in 1 1 2 qt covered casserole Rearrange halfway through cooking Ta e a Add 1 2 cup water Add 1 2 cup water in 1 1 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 1 1 2 qt covered casserole Stir halfway through cooking E o aein PORATA hae Cover Place mushrooms in 1 1 2 qt covered casserole Stir halfway through cooking Add 1 2 cup water in 1 1 2 qt covered casserole Stir halfway through cooking Add 1 2 cup water in 1 1 2 qt covered casserole Stir halfway through cooking Pierce potatoes several times with fork Place on 2 paper towels Turn over halfway through cooking Pierce potatoes several times with fork Place on 2 paper towels Turn over halfway through cooking Add 1 2 cup water in 2 qt covered casserole Place in 8x8 inch baking dish Cover Add 1 2 cup water in 1 1 2 qt covered casserole Stir halfway through cooking Pierce Place on 2 paper towels Turn zucchini over and rearrange halfway through cooking 2 3 minutes 2 3 minutes 2 3 minutes 2 3 minutes 2 3 minutes 2 3 minutes 2 3 minutes 2 3 minutes
7. 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 2 Read all instructions before using the appliance Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3 of this manual This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 5 of this manual Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars may explode and should not be heated in this oven 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 As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children 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 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 appliance
8. 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 the 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
9. 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 materials Display Window Glass Turntable 0 000 1 each Owner s Manual amp Control Panel Cooking GUIdE eee 1 each Rotating Ring ceeeeee 1 each Door Open Button This microwave oven is designed for household use only It is not recommended Safety Door Lock System for commercial purposes Turntable Rotating Ring Control Panel Auto Cook POPCORN POTATO BEVERAGE FRESH DINNER FROZEN VEG PLATE ENTREE AUTO 1 MEAT DEFROST PQULTRY 2 NOTE A beep sounds when a pad on the control panel is touched to indicate setting has been entered Operating Instructions SETTING CLOCK This is a 12 hour 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 0 Example To set 11 11 1 Touch CLOCK 2 Enter the time by us
10. 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 Density 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 microwavi
11. 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 Replacement of household fuses resetting of circuit breakers or correction to household wiring or plumbing Normal product maintenance and cleaning including light bulbs Products with original serial numbers removed altered or not readily determined Products purchased for commercial industrial rental or leased use Products located outside of the United States or Canada Premium service charges if the servicer is requested to perform service in addition to normal service or outside normal service hours or area Adjustments after the first year 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 improper 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
12. 843 0304 What You Need to Know Asure Extended Service Plan Amana Appliances offers long term service protection for this new microwave Asure Extended Service Plan covering functional parts labor and travel charges is specially designed to supplement a strong warranty Call 1 800 528 2682 for information Parts and Accessories Purchase replacement part and additional accessories by phone To order accessories for your Amana product call 1 800 843 0304 inside USA or 319 622 5511 outside USA Save Time and Money If something seems unusual please check Troubleshooting section which is designed to help you solve problems before calling service If you have a question call us at 800 843 0304 or write us at Consumer Affairs Department Amana Appliances 2800 220th Trail Amana lowa 52204 Remember to include model number of your appliance and your phone number Recognize Safety Symbols Words Labels About Safety Instructions A DANGER Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all injury or death DANGER Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal possible conditions and situations that may occur Common sense A WARNING caution and care must be exercised when installing maintaining or operating WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death mic
13. Remove any portions that have thawed Return frozen portions to the oven and touch START to resume the defrost cycle The oven will not STOP during the BEEP unless the door is opened 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 Place foods in a shallow glass baking dish or ona microwave roasting rack to catch drippings Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST SEQUENCE LIST Sequence Food BEEF Ground beef Round steak dEFl Cubes for stew Tenderloin steak MEAT Pot roast Rib roast Rump roast Chuck roast Hamburger patty LAMB Chop 1 inch thick Rolled roast PORK Chop 1 2 inch thick Hot dogs Spareribs Country style ribs Rolled roast Sausage VEAL Cutlets 1 lbs 1 2 inch thick POULTRY Whole under 4 Ibs Cut up Breasts dEF2 boneless POULTRY CORNISH HENS Whole TURKEY Breast under 6 lbs FISH dEF3 Fillets Whole Steaks FISH SHELLFISH Crab meat Lobster tails Shrimp Scallops Operating Instructions A CAUTION To avoid risk of property damage do not use alumium foil in microwave oven MEAT 1 No special techniques are required The roast should be prepared and seasoned if desired as for any oth
14. acing bag in oven Cc 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 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 4 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 Iq 2 e Ensure proper ground exists before use Tv 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
15. breakage to 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 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 in a 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 book 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 y
16. c wrap vented Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns Use the following chart as a guide for reheating cooked food Fish fillet 1 serving 101 2 oz Barbecued beef 1 sandwich 1 2 cup meat filling without bun 1 cup 4 cups Baked beans 1 cup Ravioli or pasta in sauce 1 serving 8 oz 1 leg and thigh Sandwich rollorbun 31 2 5 minutes 21 2 5 minutes 51 2 61 2 minutes 2 3 minutes 21 2 4 minutes 61 2 9 minutes 21 2 31 2 minutes 41 2 8 minutes 2 31 2 minutes Items ien Special Instructions Sliced meat Place sliced meat on microwavable plate 3 slices 1 4 inch thick 2 3 minutes Cover with plastic wrap and vent Note Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy Chicken pies Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate 1 breast 3 4 minutes Cover with plastic wrap and vent Place fish on microwavable plate 6 8 oz Cover with plastic wrap and vent Lasagna Place lasagna on microwavable plate Cover with plastic wrap and vent Casserole COOK covered in microwavable casserole 1 cup 21 2 31 2 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking 4 cups 12 14 minutes Casserole COOK covered in microwavable casserole cream or cheese Stir once halfway through cooking 1 cup 21 2 4 minutes 4 cups 10 12 minutes Sloppy Joe or Reheat filling and bun separately Cook filling covered in microwavable casserole Stir once Heat bun as directed in chart below COOK covered in microwavable ca
17. 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 water 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
18. dsy cloth then rinse and dry Do not use harsh detergent or abrasive cleaners GLASS TRAY The glass tray can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher CONTROL PANEL 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 15 DOOR If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door 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 OUTSIDE OVEN SURFACE 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 Heating or Reheating Guide To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave it is important to follow several guidelines Measure the amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best results Room temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed in a microwavable container The food will be heated more evenly if covered with a microwavable lid or plasti
19. er conventional method Meat should be thoroughly defrosted before cooking Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or ovenproof plate and place on the turntable Cook according to the cooking chart below using the longer time for large meats and the shorter time for smaller meats For thicker chops use the longer time Turn the meat once halfway through the cooking time STAND for 5 10 minutes wrapped in foil after cooking The standing time is very important as it completes the cooking process Ensure meat especially pork is thoroughly cooked before eating MEAT COOKING CHART POULTRY 1 No special techniques are required The poultry should be prepared as for any other conventional method Season if desired Poultry should be thoroughly defrosted ensuring giblets and any metal clamps are removed Prick the skin and brush lightly with vegetable oil unless self basting All poultry should be placed on a microwave roasting rack or a microwave proof plate and placed on the turntable Cook according to the instructions in the cooking chart below turning the bird over halfway through the cooking time Poultry because of its shape has a tendency to cook unevenly especially in very bony parts Turning the bird during roasting helps to cook these areas evenly STAND for 5 10 minutes wrapped in foil after cooking before carving The standing time is very imp
20. h Meat Sauce Chicken with Rice Sliced Turkey Breast with Rice and Vegetable 12 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 check turn over separate or rearrange Three different defrosting levels are provided 1 MEAT dEF1 2 POULTRY dEF 2 3 FISH dEF 3 You can select the category by touching the key once MEAT twice POULTRY or three times FISH Available weight is 0 1 6 0 Ibs 0 045 2 72 kg Example To defrost 1 2 lbs of ground beef 1 Touch AUTO DEFROST d EF 1 appears in the display AUTO DEFROST 2 Enter the weight by touching 1 and 2 1 2 appears in the display i 3 Touch START Defrosting starts 13 NOTE When you touch the START pad the display changes to defrost time count down The oven will beep during the DEFROST cycle At each beep open the door and turn separate or rearrange the food
21. ing the number key pads 1 1 1 and 1 3 Touch CLOCK The clock starts counting OOOO 8 4 TIMER You can use the TIMER of your oven for purposes other than food cooking Example To set the timer 1 Touch TIMER pad TO 2 Touch 3 0 0 OOO Gap EASY COOK A time saving pad this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch START 3 Touch START pad Q 4i Example To set EASY COOK for 2 minutes Touch EASY COOK EASY COOK 4 times The oven begins cooking and display shows time counting down NOTE If you touch EASY COOK it will add 30 seconds up to 3 minutes after 3 minutes every touch will add 1 minute up to 99 min 99 seconds TIME COOK This function allows you to cook food for a desired time And in order to give you the best results there are 10 power level settings in addition to HI POWER because many foods need slower cooking at less than HI POWER Example To cook food on 80 Power Power8 for 5 minutes 30 seconds OOO 1 Enter 5 minutes 30 seconds by touching 5 3 and 0 4i 2 Touch POWER LEVEL P HI appears in the display This is to tell you that the oven is set on HI unless a different power setting is chosen POWER LEVEL 3 Touch 8 To select power level 80 Display shows P 80 4 Touch START i i When the cooking time i
22. lculating the cooking time Operating Instructions FISH 1 Arrange fish in a large shallow non metallic dish or casserole 2 Cover with pierced microwave plastic film or casserole lid 3 Place the dish on the turntable 4 Cook according to the instructions in the cooking chart below Butter can be added to the fish if desired 5 Let STAND as directed in the cooking chart before serving 6 After standing time check to see that the fish is thoroughly cooked The fish should be opaque and flake easily FRESH FISH COOKING CHART Microwave Cooking Time Standing Fish power per pound Butter Time Fish Fillets HIGH 6 8 minutes Add 15 30 ml 1 2 tbsp 2 3 minutes uncer ee ag i ee n A EAN ee amma Cleaned and Prepared Whole Trout Cleaned HIGH 8 10 minutes 3 4 minutes sana Prepare n oe en reaa i laa aed Saeed seca PETEN Salmon Steaks HIGH 8 10 minutes Add 15 30 ml 1 2 tbsp 3 4 minutes Care and Cleaning A CAUTION To avoid risk of property damage unplug the microwave oven or disconnect power at source by removing fuse or throwing circuit breaker Before cleaning the oven unplug the power supply cord of the oven If impossible open the oven door to prevent an accidental oven start 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 su
23. ng 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 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
24. ortant as it completes the cooking process Ensure poultry is thoroughly cooked before eating Whole poultry is completely cooked when the juices run clear from the inside thigh when it is pierced with a sharp knife poultry portions should be pierced with a sharp knife through the thickest part to ensure that the juices are clear and the flesh is firm POULTRY COOKING CHART Cut Microwave Cooking time power per pound BEEF Standing Rolled Rib Rare 8 10 12 minutes Medium 8 10 13 minutes Well done 8 13 15 minutes Ground Beef HIGH 9 12 minutes to brown for casserole Hamburgers Fresh or defrosted 4 oz each 2 patties HIGH 100 3 5 minutes 4 patties HIGH 100 4 6 minutes PORK Loin Leg 8 14 17 minutes Bacon 4 slices HIGH 3 4 minutes 6 slices HIGH 4 5 minutes NOTE The above times should be regarded only as a guide Allow for difference in individual tastes and preferences The times may vary due to the shape cut and composition of the meat Microwave Cooking time Poultry power per pound CHICKEN Whole 8 13 15 minutes Breast boned 8 12 15 minutes Portions 8 12 17 minutes TURKEY Whole 8 13 15 minutes NOTE The above times should be regarded only as a guide Allow for difference in individual tastes and preferences The times may vary due to the shape cut and composition of the food If whole birds are stuffed the weight of the stuffed bird should be used when ca
25. our 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 relatively 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
26. oven damage 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 a Clean the door and the sealing surfaces of the oven b Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television c Relocate the microwave oven in relation to the TV or radio d Move the microwave oven away from the receiver e Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits G UNPACKING OVEN e Inspect oven for damage such as dents in door or inside oven cavity e Report any dents or
27. ping casseroles and main dishes warm Softening butter and cream cheese Standing time Independent timer 11 Operating Instructions CHILD LOCK This is a unique safety feature that prevents unwanted oven operation such as used by children 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 To set the child lock STOP 1 Touch STOP CLEAR CLEAR e 2 Touch and hold 0 until L appears in the display and two beeps are heard L remains in the display When child lock was already set if you touch START or one touch cook pad display shows L Then you can cancel the child lock according to below procedure To cancel the child lock Touch and hold 0 until L disappears in the display The time of day returns to the display window Operating Instructions AUTO COOK Auto Cook made easy Your oven s menu has been preprogrammed to cook food automatically Tell the oven what you want Then let your microwave oven cook your selections Example To cook popcorn 3 5 oz simply follow the step below POPCORN Place popcorn in the oven and close the door Touch POPCORN once The oven begins the cooking you selected without the need to touch START Be sure to close the doo
28. r before selecting categories AUTO COOK CHART K To ch Serving Directi ey ouc size irections POPCORN one Time 3 5 oz e Follow package instructions two Times 3 0 oz e Use popcorn package which is made especially three Times 1 75 oz for microwave cooking Refer to 8 page e Do not try to pop unpopped kernels e Heat only 1 package at a time e Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while popping popcorn POTATO one Time 1 e 8 10 oz per potato two Times 2 e Place in center of the turntable tray on paper towel three Times 3 e Pierce potato several times with fork four Times 4 e After cooking let stand for 5 minutes e No cover BEVERAGE one Time 1 cup e 240ml per cup two Times 2 cups e Use mug or microwave safe cup e Stir after reheating FRESH one Time 1 cup e Prepare vegetable wash and cut into 1 2 inch pieces VEGETABLE two Times 2 cups e Cover with plastic wrap and vent three Times 3 cups e Most vegetables need 2 to 3 minutes standing time to finish cooking four Times 4 cups 1 amp 2 cups Add 2 tablespoon water 3 amp 4 cups Add 4 tablespoon water DINNER PLATE one Time 1 serving e Arrange food on turntable tray two Times 2 servings e Place meaty portions and bulky vegetable to the outside of the plate Cover with plastic wrap and vent e After cooking let stand for 2 minutes FROZEN one Time 10 oz e Follow the package instructions ENTREE e Example of one frozen entree is Lasagna wit
29. rowave A CAUTION Always contact your dealer distributor service agent or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage 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 7 Do not operate the oven empty Either food or three inches away or more from the countertop water should always be in the oven during edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance operation to absorb microwave energy in normal usage 8 Do not use your microwave oven to dry For the most accurate programming of the newspapers or clothes They can catch fire electronic units touch the center of each pad 9 Use only thermometers approved for securely Do not touch several pads at one time or touch between pads A beep sound should microwave oven cooKing be heard with each touch when a pad is 10 Be certain the turntable is in place when you touched correctly operate the oven Do not hit or strike the control with objects such 11 Pierce the skin of potatoes whole squash as silverware utensils etc Breakage may apples or any fruit or vegetable which has a occur skin covering before cooking Be careful when taking the cooking utensils out 12 Never use your microwave o
30. s over two short and one long tone sounds The word End shows in the display window Then the oven 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 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 for additional Time and Power program you want to add 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 evel Use Boiling water Making candy Cooking poultry pieces fish amp High vegetables Cooking tender cuts of meat 9 Reheating rice pasta amp vegetables Reheating prepared foods quickly 8 Reheating sandwiches Cooking egg milk and cheese dishes 7 Cooking cakes breads Melting chocolate Cooking veal 6 Cooking whole fish Cooking puddings and custard Cooking ham whole poultry lamb 5 Cooking rib roast sirloin tip 4 Thawing meat poultry and seafood Cooking less tender cuts of meat 3 Cooking pork chops roast 2 Taking chill out of fruit Softening butter Kee
31. sserole Stir once halfway through cooking COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway through cooking COOK covered in microwavable casserole 1 cup 31 2 5 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking 4 cups 9 12 minutes Rice COOK covered in microwavable casserole 1 cup 3 4 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking 4 cups Wrap in paper towel and place on glass 1 roll 20 40 seconds microwavable rack Vegetables COOK covered in microwavable casserole 1 cup 2 4 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking 4 cups 8 10 minutes Soup COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway through cooking 16 Fresh Vegetable Chart Cook time i Standing Vegetable Amount at HIGH Instructions Time Artichokes 2 medium 8 10 Trim Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp lemon juice 2 3 minutes 80z each 12 15 Cover rece onan Fresh Spears Beans Green amp Wax Broccoli Fresh Spears ee tr Cease Chopped Carrots Fresh Sliced Cauliflower Fresh Whole Fresh Flowerettes Celery Fresh Sliced Mushrooms Fresh Sliced Parsnips Fresh Sliced Peas Green Fresh Sweet Potatoes Whole Baking 6 8 oz each Whole Baking 6 8 oz each Spinach Fresh Leaf Squash Acorn or Butternut Fresh Zucchini Fresh Sliced Zucchini Fresh Whole 4 medium 11b 2 medium 4 medium 2 potatoes 4 potatoes 11b 11b 41 2 61 2 8 101 2
32. ven to cook eggs of the oven Some dishes absorb heat from the in the shell Pressure can build up inside the cooked food and may be hot shell causing it to burst Do not rinse cooking utensils by immediately 13 Do not pop popcorn except in a microwave placing them into water just after cooking This safe container or commercial package may cause breakage Allow the turntable to designed especially for microwave ovens cool 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 Use only specific glass utensils See cooking utensils section in this manual PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks 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 SAFETY
33. wer level is not suitable Use correct time cooking power level when you cook the same food Undercooked foods e Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used Use microwave safe cookware only e Food is not defrosted completely Completely defrost food e 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 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 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 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 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
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