Amana Microwave Oven ACM0720A User Manual

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OwnerÕs Manual  
Covering model ACM0720A  
Contents  
Important Safety Information ....................................... 3  
Installation..................................................................... 5  
Other Helpful Information............................................. 6  
Cooking Utensils........................................................... 8  
Feature Diagram .......................................................... 9  
Electric Microwave  
Operating Instructions................................................ 10  
Keep instructions for future reference.  
Be sure manual stays with microwave.  
Care and Cleaning ..................................................... 15  
Heating or Reheating Guide...................................... 16  
Fresh Vegetable Chart............................................... 17  
Troubleshooting.......................................................... 18  
Amana Warranty........................................................ 19  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION  
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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.  
7. Do not operate the oven empty. Either food or  
water should always be in the oven during  
operation to absorb microwave energy.  
8. Do not use your microwave oven to dry  
newspapers or clothes. They can catch fire.  
2. 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.  
9. Use only thermometers approved for  
microwave oven cooking.  
10. Be certain the turntable is in place when you  
operate the oven.  
11. Pierce the skin of potatoes, whole squash,  
apples, or any fruit or vegetable which has a  
skin covering before cooking.  
3. Do not hit or strike the control with objects such  
as silverware, utensils, etc. Breakage may  
occur.  
12. Never use your microwave oven to cook eggs  
in the shell. Pressure can build up inside the  
shell, causing it to burst.  
4. Be careful when taking the cooking utensils out  
of the oven. Some dishes absorb heat from the  
cooked food and may be hot.  
13. Do not pop popcorn, except in a microwave-  
safe container or commercial package  
5. Do not rinse cooking utensils by immediately  
placing them into water just after cooking. This  
may cause breakage. Allow the turntable to  
cool.  
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.  
6. Use only specific glass utensils. See cooking  
utensils section in this manual.  
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO  
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY  
A. DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave  
energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks.  
B. DO NOT place any object between oven front face and door to allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.  
C. DO NOT operate oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that oven door close properly and that there is no damage to:  
1. Door (bent),  
2. Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),  
3. Door seals and sealing surfaces.  
D. Oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION  
Recognize this symbol as a SAFETY message  
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WARNING  
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave  
energy:  
11. 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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
16. Do not heat any type of baby bottles or baby food.  
Uneven heating may occur and could cause  
personal injury.  
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.  
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.  
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 appliance.  
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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.  
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.  
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags  
before placing bag in oven.  
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  
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Installation  
D. PLACEMENT OF THE OVEN  
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WARNING  
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.  
To avoid risk of electrical shock or death, this  
oven must be earthed.  
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WARNING  
E. DO NOT BLOCK AIR VENTS  
To avoid risk of electrical shock or death, do not  
alter the plug.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Ensure proper ground  
exists before use  
G. UNPACKING OVEN  
• Inspect oven for damage such as dents in door or  
inside oven cavity.  
B. CIRCUITS  
• Report any dents or breakage to source of purchase  
immediately.  
Do not attempt to use oven if damaged.  
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.  
• Remove all materials from oven interior.  
• If oven has been stored in extremely cold area, wait  
a few hours before connecting power.  
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 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.  
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Other Helpful Information  
GETTING THE BEST RESULTS  
FROM YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN  
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES IN  
MICROWAVE COOKING  
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.  
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 cook more quickly. You may either use a lid or  
microwave cling-film with a corner folded back to  
prevent splitting.  
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  
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  
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 doeuvres 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.  
conservative in giving cooking times. While  
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.  
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.  
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 receive the most  
microwave energy and the foods will cook evenly.  
As you gain experience in using your microwave  
oven, you will become increasingly skillful in  
estimating both cooking and standing times for  
various foods.  
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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.  
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, youll see  
the outside is cooked first.  
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.  
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 center is even warm. Round,  
thin, and ring shaped foods cook most successfully in  
the microwave.  
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.  
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.  
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 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.  
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Cooking Utensils  
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CAUTION  
To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not use stoneware, alumium foil, metal utensils, or metal trimmed  
utensils in the oven.  
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  
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  
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 plastic bags  
for cooking in your microwave oven, as they will melt  
and rupture.  
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.  
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.  
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,  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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Feature Diagram  
Oven Front Plate  
Window Door Screen  
Door Seal  
Your oven will be packed with the following  
materials:  
Glass Turntable...................... 1 each  
Owner's Manual &  
Cooking Guide........................ 1 each  
Display Window  
Control Panel  
Rotating Ring.......................... 1 each  
This microwave oven is designed for  
household use only. It is not recommended  
for commercial purposes.  
Door Open Button  
Safety Door Lock System  
Turntable  
Rotating Ring  
Control Panel  
NOTE: A beep sounds when a pad on the  
control panel is touched to indicate  
setting has been entered.  
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Operating Instructions  
SETTING CLOCK  
TIME COOK  
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.  
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 set 11:11  
Example: To cook food on 80% Power(Power8)  
for 5 minutes 30 seconds  
1. Touch CLOCK.  
1. Enter 5 minutes  
30 seconds by touching  
[5], [3],and [0].  
2. Enter the time by using the  
number key pads.  
[1], [1], [1], and [1].  
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.  
3. Touch CLOCK.  
The clock starts counting.  
TIMER  
3. Touch 8.  
You can use the TIMER of your oven for purposes  
other than food cooking.  
To select power level 80%.  
Display shows P-80.  
Example: To set the timer.  
1. Touch TIMER pad.  
4. Touch START.  
2. Touch 3, 0, 0.  
3. Touch START pad.  
When the cooking time is 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 & 3 above.  
EASY COOK  
A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you  
quickly set and start microwave cooking without the  
need to touch START.  
Example: To set EASY COOK for 2 minutes.  
Touch 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.  
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Operating Instructions  
MULTI-STAGE TIME COOK  
CHILD LOCK  
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.  
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  
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.  
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.  
2. Touch and hold 0 until L ”  
appears in the display and two  
beeps are heard. L remains  
in the display.  
MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL CHART  
Power  
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.  
Use  
Level  
*Boiling water.  
*Making candy.  
*Cooking poultry pieces, fish, &  
High  
vegetables.  
*Cooking tender cuts of meat.  
To cancel the child lock  
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*Reheating rice, pasta, & vegetables.  
Touch and hold 0 until L ”  
disappears in the display. The time  
of day returns to the display  
window.  
*Reheating prepared foods quickly.  
*Reheating sandwiches.  
*Cooking egg, milk and cheese dishes.  
*Cooking cakes, breads.  
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*Melting chocolate.  
*Cooking veal.  
*Cooking whole fish.  
*Cooking puddings and custard.  
*Cooking ham, whole poultry, lamb.  
*Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip.  
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4
*Thawing meat, poultry and seafood.  
*Cooking less tender cuts of meat.  
*Cooking pork chops, roast.  
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2
*Taking chill out of fruit.  
*Softening butter.  
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Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm.  
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*Softening butter and cream cheese.  
*Standing time.  
*Independent timer.  
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Operating Instructions  
AUTO COOK  
Auto Cook made easy! Your ovens 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  
*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 door  
before selecting categories.  
AUTO COOK CHART  
Serving  
size  
Key  
Touch  
Directions  
POPCORN  
one Time  
two Times  
three Times  
3.5 oz.  
3.0 oz.  
1.75 oz.  
Follow package instructions.  
Use popcorn package which is made especially  
for microwave cooking.(Refer to 8 page)  
Do not try to pop unpopped kernels.  
Heat only 1 package at a time.  
Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while popping popcorn.  
POTATO  
one Time  
two Times  
three Times  
four Times  
1
2
3
4
8-10 oz. per potato.  
Place in center of the turntable tray on paper towel.  
Pierce potato several times with fork.  
After cooking, let stand for 5 minutes.  
No cover.  
BEVERAGE  
one Time  
two Times  
1 cup  
240ml per cup.  
2 cups  
Use mug or microwave-safe cup.  
Stir after reheating.  
FRESH  
one Time  
two Times  
three Times  
four Times  
1 cup  
2 cups  
3 cups  
4 cups  
Prepare vegetable(wash and cut into 1/2-inch pieces).  
VEGETABLE  
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.  
Most vegetables need 2 to 3 minutes standing time to finish cooking.  
1 & 2 cups - Add 2 tablespoon water.  
3 & 4 cups - Add 4 tablespoon water.  
DINNER PLATE one Time  
1 serving  
Arrange food on turntable tray.  
two Times  
2 servings  
Place meaty portions and bulky vegetable to the outside of the plate.  
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.  
After cooking, let stand for 2 minutes.  
FROZEN  
ENTRÉE  
one Time  
10 oz.  
Follow the package instructions.  
Example of one frozen entree is Lasagna with Meat Sauce, Chicken  
with Rice, Sliced Turkey Breast with Rice and Vegetable.  
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Operating Instructions  
NOTE:  
AUTO DEFROST  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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 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.  
For added convenience, the Auto Defrost includes a  
built-in beep mechanism that reminds you check, turn  
over, separate, or rearrange.  
*Place foods in a shallow glass baking dish or on a  
microwave roasting rack to catch drippings.  
Three different defrosting levels are provided.  
1 MEAT (d E F 1 )  
*Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when  
removed from the oven.  
2 POULTRY (d E F 2 )  
3 FISH (d E F 3 )  
*You can select the category by touching the key  
once (MEAT), twice (POULTRY), or three times  
(FISH).  
AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST SEQUENCE LIST  
Sequence  
Food  
*Available weight is 0.1~6.0 lbs (0.045~2.72 kg).  
BEEF  
Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs of ground beef.  
Ground beef, Round steak,  
Cubes for stew, Tenderloin steak,  
Pot roast, Rib roast, Rump roast,  
Chuck roast, Hamburger patty.  
LAMB  
d E F 1  
MEAT  
1. Touch AUTO DEFROST.  
d E F 1 appears in the display.  
Chop(1 inch thick), Rolled roast  
PORK  
Chop(1/2 inch thick), Hot dogs,  
Spareribs, Country-style ribs.  
Rolled roast, Sausage.  
VEAL  
2. Enter the weight by touching [1]  
and [2].  
1.2 appears in the display.  
Cutlets(1 lbs,1/2 inch thick)  
3. Touch START.  
Defrosting starts.  
POULTRY  
Whole(under 4 lbs), Cut up Breasts  
(boneless)  
d E F 2  
CORNISH HENS  
Whole  
POULTRY  
TURKEY  
Breast(under 6 lbs)  
FISH  
Fillets, Whole Steaks  
SHELLFISH  
Crab meat, Lobster tails, Shrimp,  
Scallops  
d E F 3  
FISH  
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CAUTION  
To avoid risk of property damage do not use alumium foil in microwave oven  
.
MEAT  
POULTRY  
1. No special techniques are required. The roast  
should be prepared and seasoned (if desired) as  
for any other conventional method. Meat should be  
thoroughly defrosted before cooking.  
1. No special techniques are required. The poultry  
should be prepared as for any other conventional  
method. Season if desired.  
2. Poultry should be thoroughly defrosted, ensuring  
giblets and any metal clamps are removed.  
2. Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or  
ovenproof plate and place on the turntable.  
3. Prick the skin and brush lightly with vegetable oil  
unless self-basting.  
3. 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.  
4. All poultry should be placed on a microwave  
roasting rack or a microwave-proof plate and  
placed on the turntable.  
4. Turn the meat once halfway through the cooking time.  
5. 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.  
5. STAND for 5-10 minutes wrapped in foil after  
cooking. The standing time is very important as it  
completes the cooking process.  
6. Ensure meat, especially pork, is thoroughly cooked  
before eating.  
6. STAND for 5-10 minutes wrapped in foil after  
cooking before carving. The standing time is very  
important, as it completes the cooking process.  
MEAT COOKING CHART  
Microwave  
power  
Cooking time  
per pound  
7. 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.  
Cut  
BEEF  
Standing/Rolled Rib  
-Rare  
-Medium  
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8
8
10~12 minutes  
10~13 minutes  
13~15 minutes  
9~12 minutes  
-Well-done  
POULTRY COOKING CHART  
Ground Beef  
(to brown for casserole)  
Hamburgers,  
Fresh or defrosted  
(4 oz. each)  
-2 patties  
HIGH  
Microwave  
power  
Cooking time  
per pound  
Poultry  
CHICKEN  
Whole  
Breast(boned)  
Portions  
13~15 minutes  
12~15 minutes  
12~17 minutes  
HIGH(100%)  
HIGH(100%)  
3~5 minutes  
4~6 minutes  
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8
8
-4 patties  
PORK  
Loin, Leg  
Bacon  
8
14~17 minutes  
TURKEY  
Whole  
13~15 minutes  
8
-4 slices  
-6 slices  
HIGH  
HIGH  
3~4 minutes  
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 food.  
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.  
*If whole birds are stuffed, the weight of the stuffed bird  
should be used when calculating the cooking time.  
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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  
power  
Cooking Time  
per pound  
Standing  
Time  
Fish  
Butter  
Fish Fillets  
HIGH  
HIGH  
6~8 minutes  
6~8 minute  
Add 15~30 ml (1~2 tbsp.)  
_
2~3 minutes  
3~4 minutes  
Whole Mackerel,  
Cleaned and Prepared  
Whole Trout, Cleaned  
and Prepared  
HIGH  
HIGH  
8~10 minutes  
_
3~4 minutes  
3~4 minutes  
Salmon Steaks  
8~10 minutes Add 15~30 ml (1~2 tbsp.)  
Care and Cleaning  
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CAUTION  
To avoid risk of property damage, unplug the microwave oven or disconnect power at source by removing fuse or  
throwing circuit breaker.  
DOOR  
Before cleaning the oven, unplug the power supply cord of the oven.  
If impossible, open the oven door to prevent an accidental oven start.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
GLASS TRAY  
The glass tray can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher.  
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.  
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.  
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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 plastic wrap, vented. Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns. Use the following  
chart as a guide for reheating cooked food.  
Cook time  
(at HIGH)  
Items  
Special Instructions  
Sliced meat  
Place sliced meat on microwavable plate.  
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.  
*Note: Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy.  
3 slices (1/4-inch thick)  
2~3 minutes  
Chicken pies  
1 breast  
1 leg and thigh  
Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate.  
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.  
3~4 minutes  
31/2~5 minutes  
Fish fillet  
(6~8 oz.)  
21/2~5 minutes  
Place fish on microwavable plate.  
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.  
Lasagna  
Place lasagna on microwavable plate.  
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.  
1 serving (101/2 oz.)  
51/2~61/2 minutes  
Casserole  
1 cup  
4 cups  
COOK covered in microwavable casserole.  
Stir once halfway through cooking.  
21/2~31/2 minutes  
12~14 minutes  
Casserole  
cream or cheese  
1 cup  
COOK covered in microwavable casserole.  
Stir once halfway through cooking.  
21/2~4 minutes  
10~12 minutes  
4 cups  
Sloppy Joe or  
Barbecued beef  
1 sandwich  
Reheat filling and bun separately.  
Cook filling covered in microwavable casserole.  
Stir once. Heat bun as directed in chart below.  
2~3 minutes  
(1/2 cup meat filling)  
without bun  
Mashed potatoes  
1 cup  
4 cups  
COOK covered in microwavable casserole.  
Stir once halfway through cooking.  
21/2~4 minutes  
61/2~9 minutes  
Baked beans  
1 cup  
COOK covered in microwavable casserole.  
Stir once halfway through cooking.  
21/2~31/2 minutes  
Ravioli or pasta in sauce  
COOK covered in microwavable casserole.  
Stir once halfway through cooking.  
1 cup  
31/2~5 minutes  
9~12 minutes  
4 cups  
Rice  
1 cup  
4 cups  
COOK covered in microwavable casserole.  
Stir once halfway through cooking.  
3~4 minutes  
41/2~8 minutes  
Sandwich roll or bun  
1 roll  
Wrap in paper towel and place on glass  
microwavable rack.  
20~40 seconds  
Vegetables  
1 cup  
4 cups  
COOK covered in microwavable casserole.  
Stir once halfway through cooking.  
2~4 minutes  
8~10 minutes  
Soup  
1 serving(8 oz.)  
COOK covered in microwavable casserole.  
Stir once halfway through cooking.  
2~31/2 minutes  
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Fresh Vegetable Chart  
Cook time  
at HIGH  
Standing  
Time  
Vegetable  
Amount  
Instructions  
Artichokes  
(8oz. each)  
2 medium  
4 medium  
8~10  
12~15  
Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp lemon juice.  
Cover.  
2-3 minutes  
2-3 minutes  
2-3 minutes  
2-3 minutes  
2-3 minutes  
2-3 minutes  
2-3 minutes  
2-3 minutes  
2-3 minutes  
Asparagus,  
Fresh, Spears  
1Ib.  
1 lb.  
1 Ib.  
1Ib.  
51/2~81/2  
10~13  
Add 1/2 cup water. Cover.  
Add /2 cup water in 1- 1/2 qt. covered casserole.  
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Beans, Green &  
Wax  
Stir halfway through cooking.  
Beets, Fresh  
161/2~191/2  
8~10  
Add 1/2 cup water in 1- 1/2 qt. covered casserole.  
Rearrange halfway through cooking.  
Broccoli, Fresh,  
Spears  
Place broccoli in baking dish.  
Add 1/2 cup water.  
Cabbage, Fresh,  
Chopped  
1Ib.  
8~11  
Add 1/2 cup water in 1- 1/2 qt. covered casserole.  
Stir halfway through cooking.  
Carrots, Fresh,  
Sliced  
2 cups  
1 lb.  
41/2~61/2  
9~11  
Add 1/4 cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole.  
Stir halfway through cooking.  
Cauliflower,  
Fresh, Whole  
Trim. Add 1/4 cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole.  
Stir halfway through cooking.  
Fresh, Flowerettes  
Celery, Fresh,  
Sliced  
2 cups  
4 cups  
41/2~6  
8~101/2  
Slice. Add 1/2 cup water in 1-1/2 qt. covered casserole.  
Stir halfway through cooking  
Corn, Fresh  
2 ears  
1/2 Ib.  
1Ib.  
7~10  
21/2~4  
6~9  
Husk. Add 2 tbsp water in 1-1/2 qt. baking dish.  
Cover.  
2-3 minutes  
2-3 minutes  
2-3 minutes  
2-3minutes  
Mushrooms,  
Fresh, Sliced  
Place mushrooms in 1-1/2 qt. covered casserole.  
Stir halfway through cooking.  
Parsnips, Fresh,  
Sliced  
Add 1/2 cup water in 1-1/2 qt. covered casserole.  
Stir halfway through cooking.  
Peas, Green,  
Fresh  
4 cups  
9~11  
Add 1/2 cup water in 1-1/2 qt. covered casserole.  
Stir halfway through cooking.  
Sweet Potatoes  
Whole Baking  
(6-8 oz. each)  
2 medium  
4 medium  
7~11  
9~14  
Pierce potatoes several times with fork.  
Place on 2 paper towels.  
Turn over halfway through cooking.  
2-3 minutes  
2-3 minutes  
White potatoes,  
Whole Baking  
(6-8 oz. each)  
2 potatoes  
4 potatoes  
8~101/2  
131/2~16  
Pierce potatoes several times with fork.  
Place on 2 paper towels.  
Turn over halfway through cooking  
2-3 minutes  
2-3 minutes  
Spinach, Fresh,  
Leaf  
1Ib.  
1 medium  
1Ib.  
7~9  
Add 1/2 cup water in 2 qt. covered casserole.  
2-3 minutes  
2-3 minutes  
2-3 minutes  
2-3 minutes  
Squash, Acorn or  
Butternut, Fresh  
9~11  
8~10  
9~12  
Cut squash in half. Remove seeds.  
Place in 8x8-inch baking dish. Cover.  
Zucchini, Fresh,  
Sliced  
Add 1/2 cup water in 1-1/2 qt. covered casserole.  
Stir halfway through cooking.  
Zucchini, Fresh,  
Whole  
1Ib.  
Pierce. Place on 2 paper towels.  
Turn zucchini over and rearrange halfway through  
cooking.  
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Troubleshooting  
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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  
Electrical cord for oven is not plugged in.  
-Plug into the outlet.  
Door is open.  
-Close the door, open, and try again.  
Wrong operation is set.  
-Check operation instructions.  
Arcing or sparking  
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used.  
-Use microwave-safe cookware only.  
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 wet towel.  
Uneven cooking or poor defrosting  
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.  
Overcooked foods  
Undercooked 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.  
ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL  
Dull thumping sound during oven operation.  
Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.  
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.  
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Amana Warranty  
Full ONE Year Warranty  
Amana Appliances will repair or replace, including related labor and travel, any part (f.o.b. Amana Iowa)  
which proves defective as to workmanship or materials.  
Limited Warranty  
After one year from the date of original retail purchase, Amana will provide a free part, as listed below, to  
replace any part that fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. The owner will be responsible for  
paying all other costs including labor, mileage, and transportation.  
Second through Fifth Year  
Amana will repair or replace, including related labor, a magnetron tube (f.o.b. Amana lowa) which proves  
defective as to workmanship or materials when carried into an authorized Amana servicer.  
What is not covered by these  
warranties  
Replacement of household fuses, resetting of  
circuit breakers, or correction to household wiring  
or plumbing.  
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.  
Normal product maintenance and cleaning,  
Amana Appliances Factory Service  
including light bulbs.  
1-800-628-5782 inside USA  
Products with original serial numbers removed,  
altered, or not readily determined.  
Products purchased for commercial, industrial,  
For more Information,  
Amana Appliances Consumer Services  
rental, or leased use.  
Products located outside of the United States or  
Amana Appliances  
2800 220th Trail  
Canada.  
Amana, lowa 52204  
1-800-843-0304 inside USA  
(319) 622-5511 worldwide  
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.  
When contacting Amana Appliances please  
include the following information:  
Your name, address, and telephone number.  
Repairs resulting from the following:  
Improper installation, exhaust system, or  
maintenance.  
Model number and serial number of your appliance.  
Any modification, alteration, or adjustment not  
authorized by Amana.  
The name and address of your dealer and the date  
of purchase.  
Accident, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, or acts of nature.  
A clear description of the problem.  
Proof of purchase (sales receipt).  
Connections to improper electrical current,  
voltage supply, or gas supply.  
Use of improper pans, containers, or accessories  
that cause damage to the product.  
IN NO EVENT SHALL AMANA BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have others which vary from state to state. For  
example, some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this  
exclusion may not apply to you.  
Amana Appliances Online • http://www.amana.com  
Part No. 12401528  
Printed in China 03/01  
2001 Amana Appliances  
Amana, lowa 52204  
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