Amana Microwave Oven MVH230 User Manual

Over-the-Range  
Microwave Oven  
Owner's Manual  
MVH230*  
* Additional alphanumeric characters representing other  
models in the series may follow each model number.  
Keep these instructions for future reference. If the oven  
changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies  
oven.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Recognize this symbol as a SAFETY message  
11. DO NOT store this equipment outdoors. DO  
WARNING  
NOT use this product near water – for example,  
near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a  
swimming pool, and the like.  
When using electrical equipment, basic safety  
precautions should be followed to reduce the risk of  
burns, electrical shock, fire, or injury to persons.  
12. DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.  
1. READ all instructions before using equipment.  
13. Keep cord AWAY from HEATED surfaces.  
2. READ AND FOLLOW the specific  
“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE  
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE  
ENERGY” on page 5.  
14. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or  
counter.  
15. See door cleaning instructions in “Care and  
Cleaning” section of manual on page 12.  
3. This equipment MUST BE GROUNDED.  
Connect only to properly GROUNDED outlet.  
See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page  
5.  
WARNING  
4. Install or locate this equipment ONLY in  
accordance with the installation instructions in  
this manual.  
To avoid starting and spreading of accidental  
cooking fires while the vent fan is in use.  
• Clean the underside of the microwave often. Do  
not allow grease to build up on the microwave or  
the fan filters.  
• In the event of a grease fire on the surface units  
below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan  
on the surface unit by covering the pan completely  
with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray.  
• Use care when cleaning the vent fan filters.  
Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based  
oven cleaners, may damage the filters.  
• When flaming foods under the microwave, turn the  
vent fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread the  
flame.  
• Never leave surface units beneath your microwave  
oven unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers  
cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may  
ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is  
operating. To minimize automatic fan operation,  
use adequate sized cookware and use high heat  
on surface units  
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed  
containers, for example, closed glass jars may  
explode and SHOULD NOT be HEATED in this  
oven.  
6. Use this equipment ONLY for its intended use  
as described in this manual. Do not use  
corrosive chemicals or vapors in this  
equipment. This type of oven is specifically  
designed to heat or cook. It is not designed for  
industrial or laboratory use.  
7. As with any equipment, CLOSE SUPERVISION  
is necessary when used by CHILDREN.  
8. DO NOT operate this equipment if it has a  
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working  
properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.  
9. This equipment, including power cord, must be  
serviced ONLY by qualified service personnel.  
Special tools are required to service equipment.  
Contact nearest authorized service facility for  
examination, repair, or adjustment.  
10. DO NOT cover or block filter or other openings  
on equipment.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
11. Use only popcorn in packages designed and  
labeled for microwave use. Pop according to  
package directions, beginning with the  
minimum amount of time recommended.  
CAUTION  
To avoid personal injury or property damage  
Use caution when handling hot popcorn bag.  
12. Microwave convenience foods are often  
packaged in specially designed packaging.  
Special plates, lids, containers, or other  
unique packaging materials may be used.  
Susceptor packing material (a thin, metalized  
plastic film) is frequently used to help brown  
and make crisp foods such as microwave  
pizzas, French fries, or fish sticks. Be sure to  
follow food package instructions carefully.  
Contact convenience food manufacturer with  
questions concerning these products. Amana  
does not endorse any brand of microwave  
convenience foods, or any type of microwave  
food packaging.  
observe the following:  
1. Always press STOP/RESET before  
programming oven.  
2. Do not deep fat fry in oven. Fat could overheat  
and be hazardous to handle.  
3. Do not cook or reheat eggs in shell or with an  
unbroken yolk. Pressure may build up and  
erupt. Pierce yolk with a fork or knife before  
cooking. Do not reheat previously cooked eggs  
in the microwave oven unless finely chopped or  
scrambled.  
4. Pierce skin of potatoes, tomatoes, or other foods  
with a "skin" before cooking in microwave oven.  
Piercing skin allows steam to escape during  
cooking.  
13. Do not operate microwave oven empty. This  
could damage the oven.  
5. Do not home can in microwave oven. Home  
canning is generally done with metal lids. Since  
metal lids reflect heat, product may not be  
heated uniformly to 212°F or above. Food could  
deteriorate. USDA extension specialists do not  
recommend home canning in microwave ovens.  
6. Remove excess fat from meats and poultry to  
prevent splattering.  
7. Do not heat baby bottles in microwave oven.  
8. Briskly stir or pour liquids before heating to  
prevent spontaneous boiling or eruption. Do  
not overheat. If air is not mixed into a liquid,  
liquid can erupt in oven or after removal from  
oven.  
9. All uncooked foods should be heated to a final  
internal temperature of at least 165°F. Some  
foods require higher temperatures. These  
recommended temperatures kill most food  
borne, disease causing organisms. Some  
common visual signs that indicate the cooking  
temperature has been reached:  
14. Do not use regular cooking thermometers in  
oven. Most cooking thermometers contain  
mercury and may cause “arcing”, malfunction,  
and/or damage to oven.  
15. Metal or ceramic accessories which are  
designed to absorb microwave energy to  
provide heat should be used with caution. Test  
device before use (See “Microwave Utensils”  
on page 16). Read and follow manufacturer's  
instructions provided with the accessory.  
Contact accessory manufacturer with questions  
concerning these accessories. Amana does not  
endorse any brand of accessory.  
16. Pierce or open plastic bags (and other airtight  
containers) before heating in microwave oven.  
This allows steam to escape during cooking.  
17. Containers may become hot and pot holders  
may be needed.  
18. Closely supervise any use by children. Make  
sure they can read instructions and reach  
controls. Never allow them to lean or swing on  
oven door.  
• Food steams throughout, not just around  
edges.  
• Center bottom of dish is very hot to the  
touch.  
10. If using a microwave popcorn popper, use  
according to manufacturer's instructions. Do not  
continue to heat after popping has stopped.  
Popcorn will scorch or burn. Do not leave oven  
unattended.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Grounding Instructions  
CAUTION  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:  
To avoid the risk of electrical shock or death, this  
oven must be grounded.  
a. DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend  
appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible  
materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate  
cooking.  
WARNING  
To avoid the risk of electrical shock or death, do not  
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic  
bags before placing bag in oven.  
c. If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep  
oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect  
the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or  
circuit breaker panel. IF THE DOOR IS  
OPENED THE FIRE MAY SPREAD!  
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.  
alter the plug.  
This oven 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 oven is equipped with a cord  
having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug  
must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed  
and grounded.  
Consult a qualified electrician or servicer if grounding  
instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt  
exists as to whether the equipment is properly  
grounded.  
PRECAUTIONS TO  
AVOID  
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE  
TO EXCESSIVE  
Do not use an extension cord. If the product power cord  
is too short, have a qualified electrician install a three-  
slot receptacle. This oven should be plugged into a  
separate 60 hertz circuit with the electrical rating as  
shown in drawing. Oven requires a 120 supply voltage.  
When a microwave oven is on a circuit with other  
equipment, an increase in cooking times may be  
required and fuses can be blown.  
MICROWAVE ENERGY  
a. DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with the  
door open since open-door operation can result  
in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is  
important not to defeat or tamper with the safety  
interlocks.  
b. DO NOT place any object between the oven  
front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner  
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.  
c. DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged. It is  
particularly important that the oven door close  
properly and that there is no damage to the: (1)  
door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or  
loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.  
d. The oven should NOT be adjusted or repaired  
by anyone except properly qualified service  
personnel.  
120V–15AMP  
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Installation  
Unpacking Oven  
• Inspect oven for damage such as dents in door or  
dents inside oven cavity.  
• Report any dents or breakage to source of purchase  
immediately. Do not attempt to use oven if damaged.  
• Remove all materials from oven interior.  
• If oven has been stored in extremely cold area, wait a  
few hours before connecting power.  
Turntable  
Turntable provides even cooking. Place turntable roller  
in oven cavity so wheels are in track. Place glass tray on  
roller. Turntable must be in place when operating.  
CAUTION  
• Glass tray and filters are located in packing material.  
To avoid burns, allow glass tray to cool or use dry  
oven mitts when handling. Tray can become hot  
during heating.  
Oven Placement  
• This microwave oven is U.L. listed for installation over  
gas and electric ranges.  
• Microwave oven should not be installed over a range  
wider than 42 inches.  
• Do not mount this appliance over a sink.  
• Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with  
the provided installation instructions.  
Turntable  
• Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance.  
• Do not store anything directly on top of microwave  
oven during oven operation.  
Radio Interference  
Microwave operation may cause interference to radio,  
television, or similar equipment. Reduce or eliminate  
interference by doing the following:  
• Clean door and sealing surfaces of oven according to  
instructions in “Care and Cleaning” section.  
• Place radio, television, etc. as far as possible  
from oven.  
• Use a properly installed antenna on radio, television,  
etc. to obtain stronger signal reception.  
Roller  
Optional Accessories  
Rack  
• Filler Panel kit: If space between cabinets is  
greater than 30 inches, filler panel kit may be used to  
fill in gap between microwave oven and cabinets.  
Contact dealer to purchase filler panel kit.  
• Charcoal Filter kit: Charcoal filter kit is needed for  
non-vented (ductless) installation. Contact dealer to  
purchase charcoal filter kit.  
Rack is packed in oven cavity. Unpack and store. Do not  
leave in oven while using. See “Using Rack” section.  
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Control Panel  
DISPLAY  
Displays time of day, cook time, power level, and cook  
mode instructions.  
PROGRAM 1 & 2  
Use to enter time not in oven memory. Program 1 & 2  
are set to power level 10 (High).  
ONE STEP COOK  
Press number pads 1 through 6 for one to six minutes of  
cooking. No need to press START; oven will start  
immediately.  
ACCU-THAW®  
Automatically sets power levels and defrosting time  
according to food weight.  
POPCORN  
Cooks prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75  
to 3.5 ounces.  
COOK  
Cook feature automatically sets cooking times and  
power levels according to selected food type.  
REHEAT  
Use to automatically reheat previously cooked food.  
ADD 30 SECONDS  
Each time ADD 30 SECOND pad is pressed 30 seconds  
is added to cooking time. Press pad and oven will start  
immediately.  
COOKMATIC LEVEL  
Programs cooking power level.  
CLOCK  
Use to enter time of day or check time of day while  
heating.  
NUMBER PADS  
Press to enter cooking time, defrosting time, time of day,  
power level or food weights for Accu-Thaw ®.  
TIMER  
Functions as either kitchen timer, holding period after  
defrost, or delay timer before Program I & II cooking.  
No microwave energy is generated when using timer  
feature.  
AUTO START  
Programs oven to begin cooking at preset time of day  
(up to 12-hour delay).  
VENT FAN  
STOP/RESET  
Press HI, LO or OFF for different fan speeds.  
Press to stop oven and erase all settings except time of  
day.  
TURNTABLE  
Allows or stops turn table from rotating. Stop turn table  
from rotating when using large rectangular dishes.  
START  
Press to start oven.  
REMINDER  
SURFACE LIGHT  
Reminder feature is used like alarm clock. While oven is Press once for bright surface light, twice for softer night  
cooking reminder can be set up to 24 hours later.  
light or press 3 times to turn off.  
AM/PM  
Display ON/OFF  
Press when setting clock and Auto Start feature.  
Press and hold 0 pad for 3 seconds to turn display on  
or off. Display cannot be turned off while oven is in  
operation.  
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Operation  
Pause or Cancel Cycle  
Vent Fan  
Open door or press START pad to pause. Press STOP/  
RESET pad to cancel cycle.  
Press VENT FAN pad to turn vent fan to HI, LO, and  
OFF. Vent fan protects microwave from excess heat  
rising from cooktop or range. Fan automatically turns on  
at low speed when excess heat is sensed. If excess  
heat is sensed fan can't be turned off manually until  
internal parts have cooled.  
Complete Reminder  
Reminds user that there is food in oven. “FOOD IS  
READY” is displayed and oven signals once every  
minute until door is opened, or STOP/RESET pad is  
pressed. Complete Reminder is not adjustable.  
Surface Light  
Press once for bright surface light, twice for softer night  
Program 1 Microwave Cooking  
Set cooking time from 1 second, to 99 minutes 99  
seconds. Cooks at 100% power unless cookmatic level  
is changed. See “Changing Cookmatic® Power Level”  
section.  
light or press 3 times to turn off.  
Display ON/OFF  
Press and hold 0 pad for 3 seconds to turn display on or  
off. Display cannot be turned off while oven is in  
operation.  
1. Place food in oven. Close door.  
2. Press PROGRAM 1 & 2 pad.  
3. Press number pad to select desired cooking time.  
• For example, for 1 minute, press 1,0,0.  
4. If power level other than 100% is desired, press  
COOKMATIC LEVEL pad and number pad.  
• For example, for 20% power, press 2 pad.  
5. Press START pad.  
Scroll Speed  
The display scroll speed can be changed. Press and  
hold AM/PM pad for 3 seconds to access display. Press  
number pad 1-5 to set scroll speed.  
• Oven stops, signals, and “FOOD IS READY”  
displays at end of cooking time. “READY” remains  
in display until door is opened or STOP/RESET  
pad is pressed.  
Clock  
1. Press CLOCK.  
2. Enter time of day.  
• For example, for 10:35 (a.m or p.m.), press  
1,0,3,5.  
3. Press AM/PM pad.  
4. Press CLOCK pad. Clock is set.  
• Reset or change time by repeating above steps.  
Program 2 Microwave Cooking  
PROGRAM 2 feature is designed to set two timed  
cooking functions within one program.  
1. Place food in oven and close door.  
2. Press PROGRAM 1 & 2 pad.  
3. Press number pads to select first cook time.  
• For example, for 2 minutes 15 seconds, press  
2,1,5.  
4. If power level other than 100% is desired, press  
COOKMATIC LEVEL pad and number pad.  
• For example, for 20% power, press 2 pad.  
5. Press PROGRAM 1 & 2 pad.  
6. Press number pads to select second cook time.  
7. If power level other than 100% is desired, press  
COOKMATIC LEVEL pad and number pad.  
• For example, for 20% power, press 2 pad.  
8. Press START pad.  
Minute Timer  
1. Press TIMER pad.  
2. Press desired time.  
• For example, for 3 minutes, press 3,0,0.  
3. Press TIMER pad.  
• Display counts down.  
• Signal sounds and “End” displays at end of time  
period. Press TIMER pad again to return to time of  
day.  
Reminder  
1. Press REMINDER pad.  
2. Enter time of day you want the oven to signal.  
• Check clock for correct time of day.  
3. Press AM/PM pad.  
• Oven stops, signals, and “FOOD IS READY”  
displays at end of cooking time. “READY” remains  
in display until door is opened or STOP/RESET  
pad is pressed.  
4. Press REMINDER pad.  
• If program cycles are interrupted, close door and  
press START pad to resume cooking.  
Child Lock  
To lock or unlock control, press and hold STOP/RESET  
pad for about 3 seconds.  
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Changing Cookmatic® Power Level  
Oven has ten power levels. When no power level is  
selected, oven operates at 100% power during cook  
mode or at power level 3 during defrost.  
1. Place food in oven and close door.  
2. Select cook or defrost program.  
3. Enter numbers for cooking or defrosting time.  
4. Press COOKMATIC LEVEL pad.  
• Power level displays.  
One-Step Cook (1-6)  
One-step process to program oven at full power for 1-6  
minutes.  
1. Place food in oven and close door.  
2. To select 1 to 6 minutes of cooking time, press  
desired number pad (1-6).  
• For example, to cook for 2 minutes, press 2 pad.  
Oven will start immediately.  
3. Oven stops, signals, and “FOOD IS READY”  
displays at end of cooking time. “READY” remains  
in display until door is opened or STOP/RESET pad  
is pressed.  
5. Press number for desired power level. Number  
displays.  
• For example, to cook at power level eight, for  
80% power, press 8.  
6. PressSTART.  
Auto Start  
• Oven operates, time counts down, and power  
level selected displays. Microwave power cycles  
on and off.  
CAUTION  
7. Oven stops, signals, and “FOOD IS READY”  
displays at end of cooking time. “READY” remains in  
display until door is opened or STOP/RESET pad is  
pressed.  
To avoid risk of food poisoning, do not hold foods  
containing meat, dairy products or eggs in oven for  
over 1 hour before cooking.  
Power Level  
Use  
Programs oven to begin cooking at preset time of day  
(up to 12 hour delay). Clock must be set to use feature.  
Ensure correct time of day is displayed.  
1. Place food in oven and close door.  
2. Press AUTO START pad.  
3. Enter desired start time.  
• For example, for 2:30 (a.m or p.m.), press 2,3,0.  
4. Press AM/PM pad.  
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Fish , bacon, vegetables,  
boiling liquids  
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Gentle cooking of meat  
or poultry, casseroles,  
reheating  
Slow cooking and  
tenderizing stews or  
lesser cuts of meat  
Defrosting without  
cooking, simmering, or  
delicate sauces  
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5. Enter desired cook or defrost program.  
6. Press START pad.  
2 or 3  
1
• Oven will automatically start at programmed  
time. Programmed start time is displayed until  
reached.  
Keeping food warm or  
softening butter.  
7. Oven stops, signals, and “FOOD IS READY”  
displays at end of cooking time. “READY” remains  
in display until door is opened or STOP/RESET pad  
is pressed.  
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Auto Accu-Thaw®  
Accu-Thaw®  
Auto Accu-Thaw® automatically sets defrosting times  
and power levels. Use to defrost meat, poultry, or fish.  
Enter food weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (see  
conversion guide below). Check weight guide located at  
front of oven for maximum and minimum weights for  
variety of foods.  
Accu-Thaw® automatically sets power level to defrost.  
Enter defrost time. Use to defrost bread, fruits, and  
baked goods.  
1. Remove food from package, place in oven on  
microwave-safe dish and close door.  
2. Press ACCU-THAW® pad twice.  
3. Enter defrost time.  
4. Press START pad. Display counts down defrost  
time.  
1. Remove food from package, place in oven on  
microwave-safe dish and close door.  
2. Press ACCU-THAW® pad.  
3. Enter food weight.  
• After ½ of defrosting cycle passes, oven will beep  
and "TURN FOOD OVER" displays. Defrost  
continues while "TURN FOOD OVER" is  
displayed. After manipulating food, close door and  
press START pad.  
• For example, if food item weight is 2 pounds, 4  
ounces, convert 4 ounces to pounds by using  
conversion guide below. Press 2,3 (2 represents 2  
pounds, and 3 represents 4 ounces).  
• If ounces are not entered within three seconds,  
“ PRESS START” displays. Press STOP/RESET  
pad and repeat steps 2 through 3.  
5. Oven stops, signals, and “FOOD IS READY”  
displays at end of cooking time. “READY” remains in  
display until door is opened or STOP/RESET pad is  
pressed.  
4. Press START pad. Display counts down defrost  
time.  
• After Accu-Thaw®, meat needs standing time to  
allow inside to defrost. Food may be taken out of  
oven for stand time.  
• Twice during defrosting cycle, oven will beep 4  
times and "TURN FOOD OVER" displays. Defrost  
continues while "TURN FOOD OVER" is  
displayed. After manipulating food, close door and  
press START pad.  
5. Oven stops, signals, and “FOOD IS READY”  
displays at end of cooking time. “READY” remains in  
display until door is opened or STOP/RESET pad is  
pressed.  
• After Auto Accu-Thaw®, meat needs standing time  
to allow inside to defrost. Food may be taken out  
of oven for stand time.  
Conversion Guide  
If weight of food is stated in pounds  
and ounces, ounces must be converted  
to tenths (.1) of pounds.  
Ounces  
1-2  
Pounds  
0.1  
3
0.2  
4-5  
0.3  
6-7  
0.4  
8
0.5  
9-10  
11  
0.6  
0.7  
12-13  
14-15  
0.8  
0.9  
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Popcorn  
Cook  
Cook feature automatically sets cooking times and  
power levels according to selected food type.  
1. Place food in oven and close door.  
2. Press COOK pad.  
CAUTION  
3. Press pad for desired food code. See table below.  
• For example, press 1 pad for canned vegetables.  
4. Press number pads to enter food weight in ounces.  
• For example, for 18 ounces press 1,8.  
5. Press START pad. Oven will begin cooking.  
• Oven stops, signals, and “FOOD IS READY”  
displays at end of cooking time. “READY” remains  
in display until door is opened or STOP/RESET  
pad is pressed.  
To avoid steam burns when opening bag, wear  
protective clothing like dry oven mitts and keep face  
away from bag opening. Escaping steam can burn.  
Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with  
prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to 3.5  
ounces. Use popcorn feature by observing the following:  
1. Remove outer wrapper from microwave popcorn.  
2. Open oven door and place package of popcorn in  
center of oven floor, as directed on popcorn  
package. Close oven door.  
3. Press POPCORN pad. Oven will start immediately.  
To increase cooking time, immediately after  
pressing POPCORN pad, press 9 pad. A plus  
sign appears in display behind “POP”. Plus sign  
indicates 20 seconds of additional cooking time.  
Press 9 pad twice to add 30 seconds to cooking  
time. If oven beeps before 9 pad is pressed, press  
STOP/RESET pad and start over.  
To decrease cooking time, immediately after  
pressing POPCORN pad, press 1 pad. A minus  
sign appears in display behind “POP”. Minus sign  
indicates 20 seconds less cooking time. Press 1  
pad twice to subtract 30 seconds from cooking  
time. If oven beeps before 1 pad is pressed, press  
STOP/RESET pad and start over.  
• Oven will start immediately.  
Cook Pad Table  
Comments  
Food Type  
Weight  
(oz.)  
4-20  
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Cover with lid or plastic  
wrap.  
1 Canned Vegetables  
2 Frozen Vegetables  
3 Fresh Vegetables  
4 Potatoes  
4-20  
4-16  
8-40  
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Follow package instructions  
for adding water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.  
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Add 2 tablespoons water for  
each serving. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.  
Pierce skin with fork. Arrange in star pattern on oven floor or  
turntable.  
4-16  
4-40  
8-48  
Use oblong, square or round dish. Cover with plastic wrap.  
Use oblong, square or round dish. Cover with plastic wrap.  
Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat into dish. Do not cover  
dish. Drain and stir at signal.  
Layer strips on a plate, 4 to a layer. Cover each layer with a paper  
towel.  
5 Fish  
6 Chicken Pieces  
7 Ground Meat  
(Beef, pork, turkey)  
8 Bacon  
2-10  
4-16  
Follow package instructions to prepare pizza for microwaving.  
9 Pizza  
(frozen microwaveable)  
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Care and Cleaning  
Reheat  
Interior, Exterior and Door  
Reheat is a feature used to automatically reheat  
previously cooked food. Reheat food types 1 through 5  
allow up to 3 servings to be heated at once.  
1. Place food in oven and close door.  
2. Press REHEAT pad.  
3. Press number pad from 1 to 6 to select desired food  
type. See Reheat table below.  
4. To reheat two servings press 2 pad. To reheat three  
servings press 3 pad. To reheat 1 serving, go to next  
step.  
If walls, floor, and door of microwave oven become  
splattered, wipe with paper towel or clean with mild  
detergent in warm water using soft sponge or cloth.  
Wring sponge or cloth to remove excess water before  
wiping oven. If desired, boil a cup of water in  
microwave oven to loosen soil before cleaning.  
• Do not use cleaners containing ammonia. These  
cleaners could damage finish.  
• Never pour water into microwave oven bottom.  
• Do not use abrasives to clean inside of oven.  
Abrasives cleaners can damage oven finish.  
5. Press START pad.  
• Oven stops, signals, and “FOOD IS READY”  
displays at end of cooking time. “READY” remains  
in display until door is opened or STOP/RESET  
pad is pressed.  
Turntable Roller and Glass Tray  
Wash roller and glass tray in dishwasher or with mild  
detergent in warm water using soft sponge or cloth.  
Exhaust Maintenance  
Pad  
Food  
Type  
Pasta  
Comments  
Exhaust hood is equipped with two metal filters which  
collect grease. Never operate oven without filters in  
place. In situations where flaming might occur on  
surfaces below hood, filters will stop entry of flames  
into oven. When fan is operated, air is drawn through  
filters. Depending on installation, air is either  
discharged through venting to outside or drawn through  
charcoal filter and recirculated.  
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2
Cover with lid or plastic  
wrap.  
Cover with lid or plastic  
Meats,  
casseroles, wrap.  
pizza  
Fruits,  
vegetables  
Beverages, Use wide mouth mug.  
8-10 oz.  
Sauces,  
gravies  
Plate of  
leftovers  
3
4
5
6
Cover with lid or plastic  
wrap.  
Cover with lid or plastic  
wrap.  
Cover with plastic wrap.  
2-3 foods, 4 oz. each  
CAUTION  
To avoid personal injury, do not operate microwave  
oven without filters in place.  
Add 30 Seconds  
Removing grease filters  
1. Grasp tab on filter and slide to rear.  
2. Pull filter downward to front. Filter will drop out.  
• Provides convenient way to extend cooking time by 30  
seconds, while oven timer is counting down. Each  
time ADD 30 SECOND pad is pressed 30 seconds is  
added to cooking time.  
• Pad may be used as express cook for 30 seconds.  
Press pad and oven will start immediately.  
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Cleaning grease filters  
Replacing Light Bulbs  
Grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month  
to remove residue. Clean filters by soaking and agitating  
in warm sudsy water. Do not use ammonia or ammonia  
products, they will darken metal. Light brushing can be  
used to remove embedded dirt. Rinse, shake and  
remove moisture before replacing.  
WARNING  
To avoid electrical shock hazard unplug power cord  
or open circuit breaker to microwave oven before  
replacing light bulb.  
Replacing grease filters  
Do not operate vent hood with filters removed.  
1. Slide filter into frame slot on back of opening.  
2. Pull filter upward to front.  
3. Lock in place.  
CAUTION  
Charcoal Filter (recirculating installation  
Wear gloves or use clean cotton cloth to protect  
hands should light bulb break. If hot, allow bulb to  
cool.  
only)  
Microwave oven can be recirculated instead of being  
vented to outside. For recirculating installation,  
charcoal filter must be used. Charcoal filter removes  
smoke and odors caused by cooking on range top.  
Charcoal filter is disposable and should be replaced  
when it is noticeably dirty or discolored (approximately  
every 6 to 12 months, depending on usage). Charcoal  
filter may be purchased from dealer.  
Tools needed  
• protective gloves  
• phillips screwdriver  
• two 120 volt, 40 watt, surface light bulbs available  
from Amana dealer, servicer, factory service center, or  
Amana Consumer Affairs (1-800-843-0304 if inside  
U.S.A. and 1-319-622-5511 if outside U.S.A.)  
• 30 watt, oven light bulb available from Amana dealer,  
servicer, factory service center, or Amana Consumer  
Affairs (1-800-843-0304 if inside U.S.A. and 1-319-  
622-5511 if outside U.S.A.)  
• Do not clean charcoal filter.  
• Do not operate venthood with charcoal filter removed.  
Charcoal filter  
To remove charcoal filter  
1. Disconnect power at main fuse, circuit breaker  
panel or pull plug.  
2. Remove two screws that hold grille in place.  
3. Remove grille.  
4. Grasp filter, slide toward front of oven and remove.  
To install new charcoal filter  
1. Remove plastic and other outer wrapping from new  
filter.  
2. Insert filter into top opening of oven as shown.  
Filter will rest at an angle, on two side support tabs.  
3. Replace grille.  
4. Replace two screws to secure grille.  
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Changing Oven Light Bulb  
1. Unplug microwave oven.  
2. Remove two screws holding grille in place and  
remove grille.  
Changing Surface Light Bulb  
1. Unplug microwave oven.  
2. Remove screw in front of light compartment covers  
(underneath side of microwave oven).  
3. Remove 2 screws located above door near center of  
oven. Remove light bulb cover.  
3. Lower cover until it stops.  
4. Remove bulb, being careful not to burn fingers or  
break bulb and replace 30 watt bulb.  
5. Replace screws located above door near center of  
oven.  
6. Replace grille and 2 screws.  
7. Restore power to microwave oven.  
4. Remove bulb, being careful not to burn fingers  
or break bulb and replace two 40 watt bulbs.  
5. Replace light compartment cover and screw. Do not  
operate oven without light compartment cover.  
6. Restore power to microwave oven.  
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Before Calling for Service  
WARNING  
Unchanged Condition  
If condition remains unchanged, perform the following  
steps:  
1. Check to see if fuse or circuit breaker is open.  
2. Unplug oven.  
3. Reconnect oven to wall outlet. “RESET” appears in  
display.  
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe  
personal injury or death, do not remove outer case at  
any time. Only authorized servicer should remove  
outer case.  
4. Press STOP/RESET or set clock.  
Normal Operation  
If microwave oven does not operate:  
• The oven floor is warm when the oven has not been  
operating. Oven light is on.  
• Steam or vapor escaping around oven door.  
• Dimming oven light or change in blower sound when  
heating at power level other than 100%. Dull thumping  
sound while oven is operating.  
• Confirm oven is plugged into dedicated circuit.  
• Confirm oven is on grounded and polarized circuit.  
• Check fuse or circuit breaker. Determine if circuit  
is operable by plugging another item in outlet.  
• Confirm microwave oven door is securely closed.  
• If condition remains unchanged, see “Unchanged  
Condition” instructions below.  
Keep a copy of sales receipt for future reference or in  
case warranty service is required. Any questions or to  
locate an authorized servicer, call 1-800-NAT-LSVC  
(1-800-628-5782) inside U.S.A. 319-622-5511 outside  
U.S.A. Warranty service must be performed by an  
authorized servicer. Amana, also recommends  
contacting an authorized servicer if service is required  
after warranty expires.  
If control will not accept instructions:  
• For cooking by time, see “Unchanged Condition”  
instructions below.  
If readout appears wrong:  
• PressSTOP/RESET.  
• See “Unchanged Condition” instructions below.  
If oven light does not work:  
• Confirm light bulb is screwed in tightly.  
• Confirm light bulb is not defective.  
If room lights dim or pulse when oven is in use:  
• Confirm microwave is on proper circuit. See  
“Grounding Instructions” section.  
If oven operates, but will not heat food:  
• Place one cup cool water in oven. Heat for one  
minute. If water temperature does not rise, oven is  
operating incorrectly.  
If “RESET” appears in display:  
• This is a power interruption signal and will appear  
whenever oven is initially plugged in or when  
power is interrupted. Set the clock to clear.  
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Microwave Cooking  
Microwave Utensils  
Microwave Cooking Principles  
Decrease cooking times when:  
• Foods are high in fat and sugar.  
• Foods are porous.  
Recommended utensils include: glass, glass-ceramic,  
natural fiber cloth, non-recycled paper, plastic and  
wood.  
Not Recommended utensils include: aluminum foil,  
grocery bags, lead crystal, metal, metallic trimmed  
china, newspapers and recycled paper.  
• Foods are flat, thin or prepared in shallow pan.  
Increase cooking times when:  
• Foods are thick and dense.  
• Foods are frozen or refrigerator temperature.  
• Food volume increases.  
Utensil Check Test  
Use the following test to check utensils for microwave  
safeness.  
Food Placement  
1. Place glass measuring cup of water next to  
empty dish to be tested in microwave oven.  
2. Heat on full power for one minute.  
3. Check temperature of dish and water.  
• If dish remains cool and water is hot, dish is  
microwave safe.  
Allow space between foods for proper cooking results.  
For best results, arrange thickest or hardest to cook  
portion of food toward outside of dish. Place smaller,  
easier to cook portions toward center.  
Reheating  
• If dish is slightly warm, use for short term cooking  
only.  
• If dish is hot and water is cool, do not use. Dish  
remains cool if not absorbing microwaves and  
microwaves are being absorbed by water. Dish  
becomes hot if absorbing microwaves.  
When reheating food, cover dish loosely with plastic  
wrap. Heat at full power. Reheat porous items such as  
breads and cakes for a minimum amount of time. Stir  
soups, sauces and beverages vigorously before  
reheating.  
Browning  
Preventing Excess Moisture  
Some foods prepared in microwave will not brown the  
same as if done in conventional oven. This is  
particularly true for baked goods, such as breads and  
cakes.  
When cooking foods in a microwave oven, a  
considerable amount of steam/water vapor can be  
generated and accumulate on foods and inside of oven.  
This is caused by hot moist air from food coming in  
contact with cool surfaces inside oven. Use the  
following procedures to help reduce moisture buildup.  
• Cover foods before cooking in microwave.  
• Cover potatoes and fresh vegetables with a  
microwave-safe paper towel before cooking to help  
absorb excess moisture. Remove paper towel  
immediately after cooking to prevent vegetables from  
reabsorbing moisture.  
Shielding  
Porous, thin and protruding portions of large food items,  
such as poultry drumsticks, can be covered with thin  
strips of foil to prevent overcooking.  
Piercing  
Membranes or tight skins on foods, such as egg yolks,  
potatoes, tomatoes, and squash must be pierced.  
Piercing allows steam to escape during cooking.  
• Open microwave door immediately after cooking to  
reduce moisture inside oven.  
Defrosting  
Frozen foods in paper or plastic can be defrosted in  
package. Slit, pierce, or vent sealed packages.  
Foods that spoil easily like milk eggs, fish, stuffing,  
poultry, and pork should not be allowed to sit out for  
more than 1 hour after defrosting.  
It is important that most foods, especially meats, be  
totally defrosted before cooking. Determine foods are  
totally defrosted, by inserting sharp knife in center of  
food and checking for remaining ice crystals. Turn large  
food items over during defrosting, for best results.  
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Rack provides a flat surface for placing dishes that may  
tilt if placed on the turntable.  
Using Rack  
Food microwaves best when placed on the turntable or  
on the rack. For best cooking results, remove the rack  
unless you are cooking on two levels.  
Rack allows you to place 2 dishes side-by-side. This is  
helpful for casseroles or other cookware that may be too  
tall to cook on two levels.  
Rack gives you the option to reheat or cook more than  
one dish of food at the same time.  
Rack  
To cook on 2 levels or to cook 2 dishes:  
1. Double the cooking time.  
2. Switch places after ½ the time and give dishes  
½ turn.  
• Place dense foods, or those that require a longer  
cook time, on the shelf first.  
Even results  
Uneven results  
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Cooking and Defrosting Guides  
Cooking Guide  
Vegetable  
Quantity  
Time (Min.) Comments  
Asparagus  
Fresh spears  
Frozen spears  
Beans  
1 lb.  
10 oz. pkg.  
7-9, level 7  
5-7  
1½ qt. oblong glass baking dish. Add ¼ cup of water.  
1 qt. casserole dish.  
1 lb. cut in  
half  
10-12  
1½ qt. casserole, place ½ cup water.  
Fresh green  
10 oz. pkg.  
10 oz. pkg.  
6-8  
6-8  
In 1 qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.  
In 1 qt. casserole, place ¼ cup water.  
Frozen green  
Frozen lima  
Beets  
1 bunch  
18-22  
8-10  
In 2 qt. casserole, place ½ cup water.  
In 2 qt. casserole, place ½ cup water.  
Fresh whole  
Broccoli  
Fresh cut  
1 bunch  
(1¼-1½ lbs.)  
1 bunch  
(1¼-1½ lbs.)  
10-13  
In 2 qt. oblong glass baking dish, place ¼ cup water.  
Rotate dish after half of time. (Turntable should be  
turned off.)  
Fresh spears  
10 oz. pkg.  
10 oz. pkg.  
5-7  
5-7  
In 1 qt. casserole.  
In 1 qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.  
Frozen chopped  
Frozen spears  
Cabbage  
1 med. head  
(about 2 lbs.)  
9-11  
8-10  
In 1½ or 2 qt. casserole, place ¼ cup water.  
In 2 or 3 qt. casserole, place ¼ cup water.  
Fresh  
Wedges  
Carrots  
1 lb.  
10 oz. pkg.  
7-9  
5-7  
In 1½ qt. casserole, place ¼ cup water.  
In 1 qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.  
Fresh sliced  
Frozen  
Cauliflower  
Flowerets  
Fresh whole  
Frozen  
1 med. head  
1 med. head  
10 oz. pkg.  
10-14  
10-17  
5-7  
In 2 qt. casserole, place ½ cup water.  
In 2 qt. casserole, place ½ cup water.  
In 1 qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.  
Corn  
10 oz. pkg.  
1-5 ears  
5-7  
In 1 qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.  
Frozen kernel  
Corn on the cob  
Fresh  
3-4 per ear  
In 2 qt. oblong glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is  
in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add ¼  
cup water. Rearrange after half of time. (Turntable  
should be turned off.)  
1 ear  
2-6 ears  
5-6  
3-4 per ear  
Place in 2 qt. oblong glass baking dish.  
Cover with vented plastic wrap.  
Frozen  
Rearrange after half of time. (Turntable should be  
turned off.)  
Mixed vegetables  
Frozen  
Peas  
10 oz. pkg.  
5-7  
In 1 qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.  
In 1 qt. casserole, place ¼ cup water.  
2 lbs.  
unshelled  
10 oz. pkg.  
10-12  
5-7  
Fresh shelled  
In 1 qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.  
Frozen  
Potatoes  
Fresh cubed white  
4 potatoes  
(6-8 oz.  
10-12  
Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in 2 qt. casserole  
with ½ cup water. Stir after half of time.  
each)  
1 (6-8 oz.)  
3-4  
Pierce with cooking fork. Place in center of the oven.  
Let stand 5 minutes.  
Fresh whole sweet  
or white  
Use 100% power unless instructed otherwise.  
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Vegetable  
Quantity  
Time (Min.) Comments  
Spinach  
Fresh  
Frozen chopped  
and leaf  
10-16 oz.  
10 oz. pkg.  
5-7  
5-7  
In 2 qt. casserole, place washed spinach.  
In 1 qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.  
Squash  
Fresh summer and  
yellow  
1 lb. sliced  
5-7  
In 1½ qt. casserole, place ¼ cup water.  
1-2 squash  
(about 1 lb.  
each)  
8-11  
Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In 2 qt.  
oblong glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.  
Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes. (Turntable should be  
turned off.)  
Winter acorn  
butternut  
Use 100% power unless instructed otherwise.  
Defrosting Guide  
Food  
Quantity  
Time (Min.) Comments  
Bread, Cakes  
Bread, buns or rolls  
Sweet Rolls  
1 piece  
approx. 12  
oz.  
1
3-5  
Fish and Seafood  
Fillets, frozen  
Shellfish, small pcs.  
1 lb.  
1 lb.  
7-9  
5-7  
Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after  
half the time.  
Fruit  
Plastic pouch  
1-2 10 oz.  
pkg.  
3-6  
Meat  
Bacon  
1 lb.  
1 lb.  
3-5  
3-5  
Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes  
after defrosting.  
Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until  
franks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if  
necessary, to complete defrosting.  
Turn meat over after half the time.  
Use power level 1.  
Franks  
1 lb.  
5-7  
12-16 per lb.  
Ground meat  
Roast: beef, lamb,  
veal, pork  
6-8 per lb.  
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after  
half the time and shield warm areas with foil. When  
finished, separate pieces and let stand to complete  
defrosting.  
Steaks, chops and  
cutlets  
Poultry  
Chicken, broiler-  
fryer cut up  
2½-3 lbs.  
2½-3 lbs.  
16-20  
18-22  
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over  
after half the time. When finished, separate pieces and  
microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let  
stand to finish defrosting.  
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half the time,  
unwrap and turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with  
foil. Finish defrosting. If necessary, run cold water in  
the cavity until giblets can be removed.  
Chicken, whole  
8-14 per lb.  
6-10 per lb.  
Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-side-up. Turn  
over after half the time. Run cool water in the cavity  
until giblets can be removed.  
Place unwrapped breast in dish breast-side-down.  
After half the time, turn over and shield warm areas  
with foil. Finish defrosting. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in  
refrigerator to complete defrosting.  
Cornish hen  
4-6 lbs.  
Turkey breast  
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Quick Reference Instructions  
Program 2 Microwave Cooking  
Vent Fan  
1. Place food in oven and close door.  
2. Press PROGRAM 1 & 2 pad.  
Press VENT FAN pad to turn vent fan to HI, LO, and  
OFF.  
3. Press number pads to select first cook time.  
4. If power level other than 100% is desired, press  
COOKMATIC LEVEL pad and number pad.  
5. Press PROGRAM 1 & 2 pad.  
Surface Light  
Press once for bright surface light, twice for dimmer  
night light or press 3 times to turn off.  
6. Press number pads to select second cook time.  
7. If power level other than 100% is desired, press  
COOKMATIC LEVEL pad and number pad.  
8. Press START pad.  
Display ON/OFF  
Press and hold 0 pad for 3 seconds to turn display on or  
off. Display cannot be turned off while oven is in  
operation.  
Changing Cookmatic® Power Level  
1. Place food in oven and close door.  
2. Select cook or defrost program.  
3. Enter numbers for cooking or defrosting time.  
4. Press COOKMATIC LEVEL pad.  
5. Press number for desired power level. Number  
displays.  
Scroll Speed  
The display scroll speed can be changed. Press and  
hold AM/PM pad of about 3 seconds to access display.  
Press number pad 1-5 to set scroll speed.  
Clock  
1. Press CLOCK.  
6. PressSTART.  
2. Enter time of day.  
3. Press AM/PM pad.  
4. Press CLOCK pad. Clock is set.  
One Step Cook (1-6)  
1. Place food in oven and close door.  
2. To select 1 to 6 minutes of cooking time, press  
desired number pad (1-6).  
3. Oven stops, signals, and “FOOD IS READY”  
displays at end of cooking time. “READY” remains in  
display until door is opened or STOP/RESET pad is  
pressed.  
Minute Timer  
1. Press TIMER pad.  
2. Press desired time.  
3. Press TIMER pad.  
Auto Start  
Reminder  
1. Place food in oven and close door.  
2. Press AUTO START pad.  
3. Enter desired start time.  
4. Press AM/PM pad.  
1. Press REMINDER pad.  
2. Enter time of day you want the oven to signal.  
3. Press AM/PM pad.  
4. Press REMINDER pad.  
5. Enter desired cook or defrost program.  
6. Press START pad.  
Child Lock  
TO lock or unlock control, press and hold STOP/RESET  
pad for about 3 seconds.  
Auto Accu-Thaw®  
1. Remove food from package, place in oven on  
microwave-safe dish and close door.  
2. Press ACCU-THAW® pad.  
3. Enter food weight.  
Pause or Cancel Cycle  
Open door or press START pad to pause. Press STOP/  
RESET pad to cancel cycle.  
4. Press START pad.  
Complete Reminder  
Complete Reminder is not adjustable.  
Accu-Thaw®  
1. Remove food from package, place in oven on  
microwave-safe dish and close door.  
2. Press ACCU-THAW® pad twice.  
3. Enter defrost time.  
Program 1 Microwave Cooking  
1. Place food in oven. Close door.  
2. Press PROGRAM 1 & 2 pad.  
3. Press number pad to select desired cooking time.  
4. If power level other than 100% is desired, press  
COOKMATIC LEVEL pad and number pad.  
5. Press START pad.  
4. Press START pad.  
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Popcorn  
1. Remove outer wrapper from microwave popcorn.  
2. Open oven door, place package of popcorn in  
center of oven floor, and close oven door.  
3. Press POPCORN pad. Oven will start immediately.  
Cook  
1. Place food in oven and close door.  
2. Press COOK pad.  
3. Press pad for desired food code.  
4. Press number pads to enter food weight in ounces.  
5. Press START pad. Oven will begin cooking.  
Reheat  
1. Place food in oven and close door.  
2. Press REHEAT pad.  
3. Press number pad from 1 to 6 to select desired food  
type.  
4. Press START pad.  
Add 30 Seconds  
Each time ADD 30 SECOND pad is pressed 30 seconds  
is added to cooking time. Press pad and oven will start  
immediately.  
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Part No. C8940848  
Printed in Korea  
1997 Raytheon Appliances  
Amana, Iowa 52204  
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