Maytag AMC5101AAS User Manual

Microwave Oven

Owner’s Manual

AMC5101AAB/W

AMC5101AAS

AMC5101AAB/W

AMC5101AAS

Part No.: 8112P252-60

Form No.: A/01/04

Code No.: DE68-02903A-01

Safety

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A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming

entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer cord sets or

extension cords are available and may be used with caution.

Do not operate any other heating or cooking appliance beneath this

appliance.

Do not mount unit over or near any portion of a heating or cooking

appliance.

Do not mount over a sink.

Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance when it is in

operation.

If materials inside oven should ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn

the 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.

Precaution for safe use to avoid possible exposure to excessive

micro oven energy :

Do not attempt to pull any part of the door by hand to open the door.

Open the door only utilizing the push button located at front-right-

bottom side.

Important Safety Instructions, continued

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Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use near water – for

example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming

pool, etc.

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Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles or spattered oils

stuck to the oven walls or floor can cause paint damage and reduce

the efficiency of the oven.

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Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

When cleaning door and oven surfaces, use only mild, nonabrasive

soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

To reduce the risk of fire in the oven:

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a. Do not overcook food. Watch appliance carefully if paper, plastic,

or other combustible materials are inside.

b. Remove wire twist-ties from plastic cooking bags before placing

bags in oven.

c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn

the oven off, disconnect the power cord, or shut off the power at

the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

d. Do not use the oven compartment for storage purposes. Do not

leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the oven when

not in use.

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GROUNDING

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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 electrical current. This

appliance is equipped with a cord that includes a grounding wire

and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet

that is properly installed and grounded. Plug the three-prong

power cord into a properly grounded outlet of standard 115-120

voltage, 60 Hz. Your oven should be the only appliance on this

circuit.

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Do not try to preheat oven or operate while empty.

Do not cook without the glass tray in place on the oven floor. Food will

not cook properly without the tray.

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Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles. The

containers can break.

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Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle with care.

Carefully remove container coverings, directing steam away from

hands and face.

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Remove lids from baby food before heating. After heating baby food,

stir well and test temperature by tasting before serving.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Safety

WARNING

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk

of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or

servicer if you do not understand the grounding

instructions or if you are not sure if the appliance is

properly grounded.

Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the

power cord under any circumstances.

Note

Connect the oven to a 20A circuit.

When connecting the oven to a 15A circuit, make sure

that circuit breaker is operable.

Use of Extension Cords

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of

becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer

cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if

care is exercised in their use. If a long cord or extension cord is

used:

Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated

beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible

bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the

microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT

IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN

THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER

UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord

should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the

appliance.

2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord

and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet.

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape

over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by

children or tripped over accidentally. If you use an extension

cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower may vary

when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be

longer, too.

1. Do not overheat the liquid.

2. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.

3. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

4. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave

oven for a short time before removing the container.

5. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil

into the container.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Your New Microwave oven

Table of Contents

Checking Parts

Safety ............................................................................................2

Unpack your microwave oven and check to make sure that you have all

the parts shown here. If any part is missing or broken, call your dealer.

Your New Microwave oven..........................................................5

Checking Parts...........................................................................5

Setting Up Your Microwave Oven ..............................................6

Control Panel Buttons AMC5101AAB/W....................................6

Control Panel Buttons AMC5101AAS ........................................7

Operation......................................................................................8

Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight...........................8

Setting the Clock ........................................................................8

Using the Pause/Cancel Button .................................................8

Using the Instant Cook Buttons..................................................9

Using the One Minute + Button................................................10

Using the Handy Helper Button................................................10

Using the Kids Meals Button ....................................................11

Using the Snack Bar Button .....................................................11

Defrosting Automatically...........................................................12

Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels ...................................12

One-stage Cooking ..................................................................12

Multi-stage Cooking..................................................................13

Using the More/Less Buttons ...................................................13

Switching the Beeper On/Off....................................................13

Using the Kitchen Timer...........................................................14

Demonstration Mode................................................................14

Setting the Child Protection Lock .............................................14

Reheating Automatically...........................................................14

Microwave oven

Glass tray

Roller guide ring

Registration card

Instruction manual

Cooking Instructions.................................................................15

Cooking Utensils ......................................................................15

Testing Utensils........................................................................15

Cooking Techniques.................................................................16

General Tips.............................................................................16

Cooking Guide..........................................................................17

Auto Defrosting Guide..............................................................19

Recipes ....................................................................................20

Appendix.....................................................................................22

Troubleshooting Guide.............................................................22

Care and Cleaning ...................................................................22

Specifications ...........................................................................23

Warranty .....................................................................................24

Quick Reference........................................................ Back Cover

Your New Microwave oven

Setting Up Your Microwave Oven

Control Panel Buttons AMC5101AAB/W

Place the oven on a flat, sturdy surface and plug the cord into a

grounded outlet. Once plugged in, the display on your oven will

show:

START ENTER COOK TIME TIME2

Oz.

Lbs. QTY.

Make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at

least four inches of space behind, above, and to the side of the

oven.

Open the oven door.

Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp cloth.

Place the pre-assembled ring in the indentation in the center of the

oven.

Place the glass tray on top of the ring so that the three glass tabs in

the center of the tray fit securely into the tabs on the floor of the

oven.

Your New Microwave oven

1. One Minute+

p.10

p.12

p.9

Control Panel Buttons AMC5101AAS

Press once for every minute of cooking at High Power

2. Auto Defrost

Sets weight of food to be defrosted.

3. Instant Cook Buttons

Instant settings to cook popular foods.

4. Number Buttons

Sets cooking times or amounts and power levels other than high.

5. More/Less

p.13

p.12

p.14

p.8

Increase or decrease cooking time.

6. Power Level

Press this pad to set a power level other than high.

7. Kitchen Timer

Sets kitchen or convenience timer.

8. Clock

Sets current time.

9. Sound Button

p.13

p.8

Sets sound on or off.

10. Pause/Cancel

Press to pause oven or correct a mistake.

11. Start

Press to start cooking.

12. Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar

p.10

p.14

Selects type of dish to be reheated.

13. Auto Reheat

Operation

Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight

Setting the Clock

The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has

Press the Clock button. The “ENTER” and “TIME” indicators flash.

been an interruption in power, the display shows “

” At this point,

you can select the weight system for the display. You can choose

between pounds (LBS) or kilograms (KG). To do so,

START ENTER COOK TIME TIME2

Oz Lbs. QTY.

Press 0 immediately after plugging in your microwave. The display

will show:

Use the number buttons to enter the current time. You must press

at least three numbers to set the clock. If the current time is 5:00

enter, 5,0,0.

START ENTER COOK TIME TIME2

If the display does not shows “Kg”, you will need to unplug the

microwave and then plug it in again in order to change to the weight

selection.

Oz Lbs. QTY.

When 5 seconds has elapsed, “ENTER” indicator flashes and

“Cloc” will be displayed.

Press 0 repeatedly to select the weight system you wish to use:

START ENTER COOK TIME TIME2

Oz Lbs. QTY.

Press Clock again. A colon will blink, indicating that the time is set.

Lbs cup

If there is a power interruption, you will need to reset the clock.

You can check the current time while cooking is in progress by

pressing the Clock button.

When you have selected the weight system you want to use, press

the PAUSE/CANCEL button to end this procedure.

Using the Pause/Cancel Button

The Pause/Cancel button allows you to clear instructions you have

entered. It also allows you to pause the oven’s cooking cycle, so that

you can check the food.

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To pause the oven during cooking: press Pause/Cancel once. To

restart, press Start.

To stop cooking, erase instructions, and return the oven display to

the time of day: press Pause/Cancel twice.

To correct a mistake you have just entered: press Pause/Cancel

once, then re-enter the instructions.

Operation

Beverage

½ cup

1 cup

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Use measuring cup or mug ; do not

cover.

Place the beverage in the oven.

After heating, stir well.

Using the Instant Cook Buttons

2 cups

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Press the Instant Cook button corresponding to the food you are

cooking (Popcorn, for example). The display shows the first

serving size. (“ENTER” and “QTY.” will flash):

Frozen Dinner 8-10 oz

10-12 oz

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Remove package from outer

wrapping and follow package

instructions for covering and standing.

After cooking, let stand 1-3 minutes.

START ENTER COOK TIME TIME2

12-18 oz

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Oz Lbs. QTY.

Pizza Reheat

1 Slice

2 Slices

3 Slices

Put the pizza on a microwave-safe

plate with wide end of slice towards

the outside edge of the plate.

Do not let slices overlap. Do not

cover.

Press the button repeatedly to select the serving size you want.

The display will cycle through all available serving sizes. Once you

select the correct serving size, the microwave will begin cooking

automatically.

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Before serving, let stand 1-2 min.

START ENTER COOK TIME TIME2

Bacon

2 Slices

4 Slices

6 Slices

Place 2 paper towels on plate and

arrange bacon on towels, do not

overlap. Cover with additional paper

towel. Remove paper towel

immediately after cooking.

Use More or Less button for desired

crispness.

Oz Lbs. QTY.

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When the cooking time is over, the oven will beep. The oven will

then beep every minute.

Instant Cook Chart

Item

Popcorn

Weight

Remarks

Regular

(3.5 oz),

Light

Regular

(3.0-3.5 oz)

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Use one microwave-only bag of

popcorn. Pop only one bag at a time.

Use caution when removing and

opening hot bag from oven.

Potato

1 EA, 2 EA

3 EA, 4 EA

5 EA, 6 EA

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Prick each potato several times with

fork.

Place on turntable in spoke-like

fashion.

Remove from oven, wrap in foil and

let stand 3-5 min.

Operation

Using the One Minute + Button

Using the Handy Helper Button

This button offers a convenient way to heat food in one-minute

increments at the High power level.

1. Press the Handy Helper button corresponding to the food you are

cooking. The display shows “A-1”.(code of item) Press the

Handy Helper button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer

to the Handy Helper Chart below)

2. Press the Number button to select the serving size you want. You

can press “1” or “2” buttons for selecting serving size.

Only the “1” button(serving) is available for Soften Cream Cheese

and Melt Chocolate.(Refer to the Handy Helper Chart below for the

serving)

Press the One Minute + button once for each minute you wish to

cook the food. For example, press it twice for two minutes. The

time will display, and the oven starts automatically.

Add minutes to a program in progress by pressing the One Minute

+ button for each minute you want to add.

3. Press Start button to begin cooking.

Handy Helper Chart

Item

Code Weight

Remarks

Melt

Chocolate

A-1

1 cup chips

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Place chocolate chips or square in a

microwave-safe dish.

Stir well at half time when the oven

beeps, and re-start the oven.

Unless stirred, the chocolate keeps

its shape even when heating time is

over.

Soften

Cream

Cheese

A-2

A-3

1 package

(8 oz.)

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Unwrap cream cheese and place on

microwave-safe dish.

Let stand 1-2 min.

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Melt Butter

1 stick

Remove wrapping and cut butter in

half vertically.

Place butter in dish, cover with wax

paper.

Stir well after finishing and let stand

1-2 min.

(1/4 lb.)

2 sticks

(1/2 lb.)

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Operation

Using the Kids Meals Button

Using the Snack Bar Button

1. Press the Kids Meals button corresponding to the food you are

cooking. The display shows “A-1”(Code of item).

1. Press the Snack Bar button corresponding to the food you are

cooking. The display shows “A-1”.(Code of item)

Press the Kids Meals button repeatedly to select the item you

Press the Snack Bar button repeatedly to select the item you

want.(Refer to the Kids Meals Chart below)

want.(Refer to the Snack Bar Chart below)

2. Press the Number button to select the serving size you want. You

can press “1” or “2” buttons for selecting serving size.(Refer to the

Kids Meals Chart below for the serving.)

2. Press the Number button to select the serving size you want. You

can press “1” or “2” buttons for selecting serving size.

Only the “1” button(serving) is available for Nachos.

(Refer to the Snack Bar Chart below for the serving)

3. Press Start button to begin cooking.

Kids Meals Chart

Snack Bar Chart

Item

Code Weight

Remarks

Item

Nachos

Code Weight

Remarks

Chicken

Nuggets

A-1 4-5 oz

6-7 oz

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Put a paper towel on top of plate and

arrange nuggets in spoke fashion on

paper towel.

A-1 1 serving

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Place tortilla chips on plate without

overlapping.

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Do not cover. Let stand 1 min.

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Sprinkle evenly with cheese.

Contents

Hot Dogs

A-2 2 EA

4 EA

Prick hot dogs, place on plate. When the

oven beeps, add buns and re-start the

oven.

- 2 cups tortilla chips

- 1/3 cup grated cheese

French Fries A-3 4-5 oz

6-7 oz

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Place 2 paper towels on plate and

arrange french fries on towels, do not

overlap.

Blot with additional paper towel after

removal from oven.

Chicken Wings A-2 5-6 oz

7-8 oz

•

Use pre-cooked, refrigerated chicken

wings.

Place chicken wings around plate in

spoke fashion and cover with wax

paper.

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Frozen

A-4 1 EA

2 EA

Place frozen sandwich in susceptor

"sleeve" (which is in package) and put on

plate.

Potato Skins

A-3 1cooked

potato

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Cut cooked potato into 4 even

wedges. Scoop or cut out potato flesh,

leaving about 1/4" of skin.

Place skins in spoke fashion around

plate.

Sandwich

2 cooked

potatoes

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Sprinkle with bacon, onions and

cheese. Do not cover.

Cheese Sticks A-4 5-6 pcs

7-10 pcs

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Place cheese sticks on plate in spoke

fashion.

Do not cover.

Operation

Defrosting Automatically

Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels

To thaw frozen food, set the weight of the food and the microwave

automatically sets the defrosting time, power level and standing time.

Your microwave allows you to set up to two different stages of cooking,

each with its own time length and power level. The power level button

lets you control the heating intensity from Warm (1) to High (0).

Press the Auto Defrost button. The display shows “0.5 lbs.” (0.2

Kg if you have set your oven for metric measure).

(“ENTER” and “ Lbs.” will flash).

One-stage Cooking

START ENTER COOK TIME TIME2

For simple one-stage cooking, you only need to set a cooking time. The

power level is automatically set to High. If you want to set the power to

any other level, you must set it using the Power Level button.

Oz Lbs. QTY.

Use the number buttons to set a cooking time. You can set a time

from one second to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. To set a time over one

minute, enter the seconds too. For example, to set 20 minutes,

enter 2, 0, 0, 0 .

To set the weight of your food, press the Auto Defrost button

repeatedly. This increases the weight by 0.5 lb increments, up to

6.0 lbs (The Auto Defrost button will increase the weight by 0.2kg

up to 2.6kg if you are using metric measurement).

You can also use the number buttons to enter the weight of the

food directly.

If you want to set the power level to something other than High,

press the Power Level button, then use the number buttons to

enter a power level.

The oven calculates the defrosting time and starts automatically.

Twice during defrosting, the oven will beep to let you know to turn

the food over.

Power Levels:

1 = PL:10 (Warm)

6 = PL:60 (Simmer)

7 = PL:70 (Medium High)

8 = PL:80 (Reheat)

9 = PL:90 (Sauté)

2 = PL:20 (Low)

Press the Pause/Cancel button, open the oven door, and turn the

3 = PL:30 (Defrost)

4 = PL:40 (Medium Low)

5 = PL:50 (Medium)

food over.

0 = PL:Hi (High)

Press the Start button to resume defrosting.

Press the Start button to begin cooking. If you want to change the

power level, press Pause/Cancel before you press Start, and re-

enter all of the instructions.

• See page 19 for the Auto Defrosting Guide.

Some recipes require different stages of cooking at different

temperatures. You can set multiple stages of cooking with your

microwave.

Operation

Multi-stage Cooking

Using the More/Less Buttons

The More/Less buttons allow you to adjust pre-set cooking times. They

only work in the Instant, Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar or

Time Cook modes. Use the More/Less button only after you have

already begun cooking with one of these procedures.

Follow steps 1 and 2 in the “One-Stage Cooking” section on the

previous page.

When entering more than one cooking stage, the Power Level

button must be pressed before the second cooking stage can be

entered.

To ADD more time to an automatic cooking procedure: Press the

To set the power level at High for a stage of cooking, press the

Power Level button twice.

More (9) button.

To REDUCE the time of an automatic cooking procedure: Press the

Less (1) button.

Use the number buttons to set a second cooking time.

Press the Power Level button, then use the number buttons to set

the power level of the second stage of cooking.

If you wish to increase/decrease in Time Cook mode by 10 sec,

press the More (9) or Less (1) button.

Press Start to begin cooking.

Switching the Beeper On/Off

You can check the Power Level while cooking is in progress by

pressing the Power Level button.

You can switch the beeper off whenever you want.

Press the Sound button. The display shows “ON”.

(“START” will flash)

START ENTER COOK TIM

TIMIIE2

lbs cup

Press the Sound button to turn the volume off. The display shows:

“OFF”.(“START” will flash)

START ENTER COOK TIM

TIMIIE2

lbs cup

Press Start.

The display returns to the time of day.

Operation

Using the Kitchen Timer

Reheating Automatically

To reheat food, select the type of dish and the number of servings you want

to reheat, and the microwave automatically sets the reheating time.

Press the Kitchen Timer button.

Use the Number buttons to set the length of time you want the

timer to run.

Press the Auto Reheat button repeatedly to select the type of dish you

wish to reheat. The initial serving size for each dish is one serving.

You can select up to four servings for casseroles and pasta reheat.

Only one serving is available for a plate of food.

Press Start to begin Kitchen Timer.

The display shows the dish and quantity you have chosen.

The display counts down and beeps when the time has elapsed.

Use the number buttons to increase the serving size. For example,

for three servings, press the 3 button (Refer to the Auto Reheat

Chart below for the servings). The display shows the number of

servings you have selected:

“Note: The microwave does not turn on when the Kitchen timer

is used.”

Press the Start button. The display will show Cooking Time.

Demonstration Mode

Auto Reheat Chart

You can use the Demonstration Mode to see how your microwave oven

operates without the oven heating.

Item

Weight

1 serving

Remarks

•

Use only pre-cooked, refrigerated foods.

Cover plate with vented plastic wrap or

wax paper.

Plate of

food

Hold the 0 button and then press the 1 button.

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Contents

To turn demo mode off, repeat step 1 above.

- 3-4 oz. meat, poultry or fish

( up to 6 oz. with bone)

- ½ cup starch (potatoes, pasta, rice,

etc.)

Setting the Child Protection Lock

- ½ cup vegetables (about 3-4 oz.)

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Use only refrigerated foods.

Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

Stir foods well before serving.

Casserole

1 to 4 servings

(8 oz./serving)

You can lock your microwave oven so it can’t be used by unsupervised

children.

Pasta

Reheat

1 to 4 servings

(8 oz./serving)

Hold the “0” button and then press the 2 button.

At this point, the microwave oven cannot be used until it is

unlocked. To unlock it, repeat step 1 above.

Cooking Instructions

Not Recommended

Cooking Utensils

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Glass jars and bottles — Regular glass is too thin to be used in a

microwave, and can shatter.

Paper bags — These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that

are designed for microwave use.

Styrofoam plates and cups — These can melt and leave an

unhealthy residue on food.

Plastic storage and food containers — Containers such as

margarine tubs can melt in the microwave.

Recommended Use

•

Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for heating or

cooking.

•

Microwavable browning dish — Use to brown the exterior of small

items such as steaks, chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions

provided with your browning dish.

•

Microwavable plastic wrap — Use to retain steam. Leave a small

opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on

the food.

Metal utensils — These can damage your oven. Remove all metal

before cooking.

•

Wax paper — Use as a cover to prevent spattering.

Paper towels and napkins — Use for short-term heating and

covering; they absorb excess moisture and prevent spattering. Do

not use recycled paper towels, which may contain metal and can

catch fire.

Paper plates and cups — Use for short-term heating at low

temperatures. Do not use recycled paper, which may contain metal

and can catch fire.

Thermometers — Use only those labeled “Microwave Safe” and

follow all directions. Check the food in several places. Conventional

thermometers may be used once the food has been removed from

the oven.

Testing Utensils

If you are not sure whether a dish is microwave-safe or not, you can

perform this test:

•

Fill a cup with water and put inside your oven, next to the dish you

want to test.

Limited Use

•

Aluminum foil — Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of

exposed areas. Using too much foil can damage your oven, so be

careful.

•

Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware — Use these if they are

labeled “Microwave Safe”. If they are not labeled, test them to make

sure they can be used safely. Never use dishes with metallic trim.

Plastic — Use only if labeled “Microwave Safe”. Other plastics can

melt.

Press the One Minute + button once to heat them for one minute at

High power.

•

The water should be warm and the dish you are testing should be cool. If

the dish is warm, then it is absorbing microwave energy and is not

acceptable for use in the microwave.

Straw, wicker, and wood — Use only for short-term heating, as

they can be flammable.

Cooking Instructions

Cooking Techniques

Stirring

Adding Moisture

Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute

heat evenly. Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and

heats more quickly, so stir from the outside to the center. The oven will

turn off when you open the door to stir your food.

Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven

in moisture content should be covered or allowed to stand so that the

heat disperses evenly. Add a small amount of water to dry food to help it

cook.

General Tips

Arrangement

•

Dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to heat than lighter

foods. Foods with a delicate texture should be heated at a low power

level to avoid becoming tough.

Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or chops, with

the thicker, meatier parts toward the outside of the turntable where they

receive more microwave energy. To prevent overcooking, place thin or

delicate parts toward the center of the turntable.

•

Altitude and the type of cookware you are using can affect cooking

time. When using a new recipe, use the minimum cooking time and

check the food occasionally to prevent overcooking.

Foods with a non-porous skin or shell, such as potatoes, eggs, or hot

dogs, should be pierced to prevent bursting.

Frying with heating oil or fat is not recommended. Fat and oil can

suddenly boil over and cause severe burns.

Some ingredients heat faster than others. For example, the jelly

inside a jelly doughnut will be hotter than the dough. Keep this in

mind to avoid burns.

•

Shielding

Shield food with narrow strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking.

Areas that need shielding include poultry wing-tips, the ends of poultry

legs, and corners of square baking dishes. Use only small amounts of

aluminum foil. Larger amounts can damage your oven.

•

Home canning in the microwave oven is not recommended because

all harmful bacteria may not be destroyed by the microwave heating

process.

Although microwaves do not heat the cookware, the heat is often

transferred to the cookware. Always use pot holders when removing

food from the microwave and instruct children to do the same.

Turning

Turn foods over midway through cooking to expose all parts to

microwave energy. This is especially important with large items such as

roasts.

Standing

Foods cooked in the microwave build up internal heat and continue to

cook for a few minutes after the oven stops. Let foods stand to complete

cooking, especially foods such as roasts and whole vegetables. Roasts

need this time to complete cooking in the center without overcooking the

outer areas. All liquids, such as soup or hot chocolate, should be shaken

or stirred when cooking is complete. Let liquids stand a moment before

serving. When heating baby food, stir well and test the temperature

before serving.

Cooking Instructions

Cooking Guide

Guide for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave

Guide for Cooking Poultry in Your Microwave

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Place meat on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe

dish.

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Place poultry on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe

dish.

Start meat fat-side down. Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield

any bone tips or thin meat areas.

Check the temperature in several places before letting the meat

stand the recommended time.

The following temperatures are removal temperatures. The

temperature of the food will rise during the standing time.

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Cover poultry with wax paper to prevent spattering.

Use aluminum foil to shield bone tips, thin meat areas, or areas that

start to overcook.

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Check the temperature in several places before letting the poultry

stand the recommended time.

Food

Whole

Cook Time/Power Level

Directions

Food

Roast

Cook Time/Power Level

Cooking Time:

Directions

Cooking Time:

6-9 min. / lb.180°F

Place chicken breast-side

down on roasting rack. Cover

with wax paper. Turn over

when the cooking time is half

up. Cook until juices run clear

and meat near the bone is no

longer pink. Let stand 5-10

min.

Place roast fat-side down on

7-11 min. / lb. for 115° F - roasting rack. Cover with wax

Chicken

Beef

Boneless Rare

paper. Turn over when

Up to 4 lbs. Power Level: Medium

8-12 min. / lb. for 120° F - cooking time is half up. Let

High(70).

Up to 4 lbs. Medium

stand 10 min.

9-14 min. / lb. for 145° F -

Well Done

Power Level: High(Hi) for

first 5 min., then

Chicken

Pieces

Cooking Time:

6-9 min. / lb.

180°F dark meat

Place chicken bone-side down

on dish, with the thickest

Medium(50).

portions towards the outside

of the dish. Cover with wax

paper. Turn over when the

cooking time is half up. Cook

until juices run clear and meat

near the bone is no longer

pink. Let stand 5-10 min.

Pork

Cooking Time:

Place roast fat-side down on

roasting rack. Cover with

vented plastic wrap. Turn over

Up to 2 lbs. 170°F light meat

Power Level: Medium

High(70).

Boneless 11-15 min. / lb. for 160° F

or bone-in Well Done

Power Level: High(Hi) for when cooking time is half up.

Up to 4 lbs. first 5 min., then

Medium(50).

Let stand 10 min.

Cooking Instructions

Guide for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave

Guide for Cooking Eggs in Your Microwave

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Cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork.

Place fish on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe

dish.

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Never cook eggs in the shell, and never warm hard-cooked eggs in

the shell; they can explode.

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Always pierce whole eggs to keep them from bursting.

Cook eggs just until set; they become tough if overcooked.

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Use a tight cover to steam fish. A lighter cover of wax paper or paper

towel provides less steaming.

Do not overcook fish; check it at minimum cooking time.

Guide for Cooking Vegetables in Your Microwave

Cook Time/Power

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Vegetables should be washed just before cooking. Often, no extra

water is needed. If dense vegetables such as potatoes, carrots and

green beans are being cooked, add about ¼ cup water.

Small vegetables (sliced carrots, peas, lima beans, etc.) will cook

faster than larger ones.

Whole vegetables, such as potatoes, acorn squash or corn on the

cob, should be arranged in a circle on the turntable before cooking.

They will cook more evenly if turned over after half the cooking time.

Always place vegetables like asparagus and broccoli with the stem

ends pointing towards the edge of the dish and the tips toward the

center.

Food

Steaks

Directions

Level

Cooking Time:

6-10 min. / lb.

Arrange steaks on roasting

rack with meaty portions

towards the outside of rack.

Cover with wax paper. Turn

over and rearrange when

cooking time is half up. Cook

until fish flakes easily with a

fork. Let stand 3-5 min.

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Up to 1.5 lbs.

Power Level: Medium-

High(70).

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Fillets

Cooking Time:

Arrange fillets in a baking

dish, turning any thin pieces

under. Cover with wax paper.

If over ½ inch thick, turn over

and rearrange when cooking

time is half up. Cook until fish

flakes easily with a fork. Let

stand 2-3 min.

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When cooking cut vegetables, always cover the dish with a lid or

vented microwavable plastic wrap.

Whole, unpeeled vegetables such as potatoes, squash, eggplant,

etc., should have their skin pricked in several spots before cooking to

prevent them from bursting.

3-7 min. / lb

Up to 1.5 lbs.

Power Level: Medium-

High(70).

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For more even cooking, stir or rearrange whole vegetables halfway

through the cooking time.

Generally, the denser the food, the longer the standing time.

(Standing time refers to the time necessary for dense, large foods

and vegetables to finish cooking after they come out of the oven.) A

baked potato can stand on the counter for five minutes before

cooking is completed, while a dish of peas can be served

immediately.

Shrimp

Cooking Time:

Arrange shrimp in a baking

dish without overlapping or

layering. Cover with wax

paper. Cook until firm and

opaque, stirring 2 or 3 times.

Let stand 5 min.

3-5 ½ min. / lb.

Up to 1.5 lbs.

Power Level: Medium-

High(70).

Cooking Instructions

Notes

Auto Defrosting Guide

Check foods when the oven signals. After the final stage, small sections

may still be icy; let them stand to continue thawing. Do not defrost until

all ice crystals have thawed. Shielding roasts and steaks with small

pieces of foil prevents the edges from cooking before the center of the

food has defrosted. Use narrow, flat, smooth strips of aluminum foil to

cover the edges and thinner sections of the food.

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Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food.

Standard

Amount

Food

Procedure

Roast

Beef, Pork

2.5-6.0 lbs.

Start with the food placed fat side down.

After each stage, turn the food over and

shield any warm portions with narrow

strips of aluminum foil.

Steaks,

Chops,

Fish

0.5-3.0 lbs.

After each stage, rearrange the food. If

there are any warm or thawed portions of

food, shield them with narrow flat pieces of

aluminum foil. Remove any pieces of food

that are nearly defrosted. Let stand,

covered, for 5-10 minutes.

Ground

Meat

0.5-3.0 lbs.

2.5-6.0 lbs.

After each stage, remove any pieces of

food that are nearly defrosted. Let stand,

covered with foil, for 5-10 minutes.

Whole

Chicken

Remove giblets before freezing poultry.

Start defrosting with the breast side down.

After the first stage, turn the chicken over

and shield any warm portions with narrow

strips of aluminum foil. After the second

stage, again shield any warm portions with

narrow strips of aluminum foil. Let stand,

covered, for 30-60 minutes in the

refrigerator.

Chicken

Pieces

0.5-3.0 lbs.

After each stage, rearrange or remove any

pieces of food that are nearly defrosted.

Let stand for 10-20 minutes.

Cooking Instructions

Broccoli and Cheese Casserole

¼ cup butter or margarine

Recipes

Beef and Barley Stew

1½ lbs. beef stew cubes, cut into ½-inch pieces

½ cup chopped onion

¼ cup chopped onion

1½ Tbs. flour

½ tsp. salt

2 Tbs. all-purpose flour

¼ tsp. dry mustard

¹/8 tsp. pepper

1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce

1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) beef broth

2 medium carrots, cut into ½-inch slices (about 1 cup)

½ cup barley

1½ cups milk

¼ cup chopped red pepper

8 oz. (2 cups) cheddar cheese, shredded

1 pkg. (9-10 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed

4 cups cooked spiral shaped pasta (8 oz. dry)

1 bay leaf

¼ tsp. pepper

1 pkg. (9-10 oz.) frozen peas, thawed

1. In a 2-quart casserole, cook butter and onion at High for 1 to 2

minutes until onion is soft, stirring once.

1. In a 2-quart casserole, combine beef, onion, flour, and

Worcestershire; mix well. Cover with lid. Cook at High for 6 to 8

minutes until beef is no longer pink, stirring once.

2. Stir in beef broth, carrots, barley, bay leaf, and pepper. Cover with

lid. Cook at Medium for 1 to 1½ hours until carrots and beef are

tender, stirring 2 to 3 times.

3. Stir in peas. Cover with lid. Cook at Medium for 10 minutes. Let

stand for 10 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Makes 6 servings.

2. Add flour, salt, mustard, and pepper; mix well. Cook at High for 30 to

60 seconds until mixture boils. Stir in milk until smooth.

3. Stir in red pepper. Cook at High for 2 to 3 minutes until mixture boils

and thickens slightly, stirring twice. Stir in cheese until melted.

4. Add broccoli and pasta, mix well. Cover with lid. Cook at High for 4 to

6 minutes until heated through, stirring once. Stir before serving.

Makes 6 servings.

Cooking Instructions

Warm Potato Salad

2 lbs. small red potatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces

4 slices bacon (uncooked), cut into ½-inch pieces

¼ cup chopped onion

Black Bean Soup

1 cup chopped onion

1 clove garlic, minced

2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, drained

1 can (c) stewed tomatoes, chopped

1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) chicken broth

1 can (7-8.5 oz.) corn

2 tsp. sugar

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. flour

½ tsp. celery seed

¹/8 tsp. pepper

1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies

1-2 tsp. ground cumin, or to taste

2½ Tbs. apple cider vinegar

1. Place onion and garlic in a 3-quart casserole. Cover with lid. Cook at

High for 2 to 4 minutes until tender.

2. Add one can of beans, mash beans with a fork. Add remaining

ingredients; mix well.

1. In a 2-quart casserole, combine potatoes and ¼ cup water. Cover

with lid. Cook at High until potatoes are tender (7-10 min.); stir twice.

Drain and set aside to cool slightly.

2. In a medium bowl, cook bacon at High until crisp (2½-3½ min.); stir

once. Place bacon on a paper towel. Reserve 1 Tbs. drippings.

3. Combine drippings and onion. Cover with plastic wrap; turn back a

corner to vent steam. Cook at High until tender (1½-2½ min.); stir

once.

3. Cook uncovered, at High for 10 minutes; stir. Reduce power to

Medium and cook for 5 minutes. Stir before serving.

Makes about 2 quarts.

4. Stir in sugar, salt, flour, celery seed, and pepper. Cook at High until

mixture boils (30-40 sec.). Stir in vinegar and ½ cup water. Cook at

High until liquid boils and thickens slightly (1-2 min.); stir once. Add

bacon to dressing. Pour dressing over potatoes. Stir well.

Makes 6 servings.

Appendix

Note :

Troubleshooting Guide

If the oven is set more than 25 minutes at 80, 90 or 100 percent

power level, after the first 25 minutes the power level will

automatically adjust itself to 70 percent power to avoid

overcooking.

Before you call a repair person for your oven, check this list of possible

problems and solutions.

Neither the oven’s display nor the oven operate.

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Properly insert the plug into a grounded outlet.

If the outlet is controlled by a wall switch, make sure the wall switch

is turned on.

Care and Cleaning

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Remove the plug from the outlet, wait ten seconds, then plug it in again.

Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuse.

Plug another appliance into the outlet; if the other appliance doesn’t

work, have a qualified electrician repair the outlet.

Plug the oven into a different outlet.

Follow these instructions to clean and care for your oven.

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Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles and spilled liquids

can stick to the oven walls, causing the oven to work less efficiently.

Wipe up spills immediately. Use a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not

use harsh detergents or abrasives.

To help loosen baked on food particles or liquids, heat two cups of

water (add the juice of one lemon if you desire to keep the oven

fresh) in a four-cup measuring glass at High power for five minutes

or until boiling. Let stand in the oven for one or two minutes.

Remove the glass tray from the oven when cleaning the oven or tray.

To prevent the tray from breaking, handle it carefully and do not put it

in water immediately after cooking. Wash the tray carefully in warm

sudsy water or in the dishwasher.

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The oven’s display works, but the power won’t come on.

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Make sure the door is closed securely.

Check to see if packing material or other material is stuck to the door seal.

Check for door damage.

Press Cancel twice and re-enter all cooking instructions.

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The power goes off before the set time has elapsed.

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If there has not been a power outage, remove the plug from the

outlet, wait ten seconds, then plug it in again. If there was a power

outage, the time indicator will display “

any cooking instructions.

” Reset the clock and

Clean the outside surface of the oven with soap and a damp cloth.

Dry with a soft cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts of the

oven, don’t let water seep into the openings.

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Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuse.

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Wash the door window with very mild soap and water. Be sure to use

a soft cloth to avoid scratching.

If steam accumulates inside or outside the oven door, wipe with a

soft cloth. Steam can accumulate when operating the oven in high

humidity and in no way indicates microwave leakage.

Never operate the oven without food in it; this can damage the

magnetron tube or glass tray. You may wish to leave a cup of water

in the oven when it is not in use to prevent damage if the oven is

accidentally turned on.

The food is cooking too slowly.

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Make sure the oven is on its own 20 amp circuit line. Operating

another appliance on the same circuit can cause a voltage drop. If

necessary, move the oven to its own circuit.

You see sparks or arcing.

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Remove any metallic utensils, cookware, or metal ties. If using foil,

use only narrow strips and allow at least one inch between the foil

and interior oven walls.

The turntable makes noises or sticks.

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Clean the turntable, roller ring and oven floor.

Make sure the turntable and roller ring are positioned correctly.

If you have a problem you cannot solve,

please call our service line:

1-800-843-0304 U. S. A.

Using your microwave causes TV or radio interference.

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This is similar to the interference caused by other small appliances,

such as hair dryers. Move your microwave further away from other

appliances, like your TV or radio.

1-866-587-2002 CANADA

Appendix

Specifications

Model Number

Oven Cavity

AMC5101AAB/W

1.0 cu.ft

Controls

10 power levels, including defrost

99 minutes, 99 seconds

120 VAC, 60 Hz

Timer

Power Source

Power Output

1000 Watts

Power Consumption

Outside Dimensions

Oven Cavity Dimensions

Shipping Dimensions

Net/Gross Weight

1500 Watts

20 11/32”(W) X 11 11/16”(H) X 14 15/16”(D)

13 7/32”(W) X 9 1/8”(H) X 13 11/16”(D)

22 23/32”(W) X 14 19/32”(H) X 16 31/32”(D)

30.1/34.3 lbs

Model Number

Oven Cavity

AMC5101AAS

1.0 cu.ft

Controls

10 power levels, including defrost

99 minutes, 99 seconds

120 VAC, 60 Hz

Timer

Power Source

Power Output

1000 Watts

Power Consumption

Outside Dimensions

Oven Cavity Dimensions

Shipping Dimensions

Net/Gross Weight

1500 Watts

20 11/32”(W) X 11 11/16”(H) X 16 1/8”(D)

13 7/32”(W) X 9 1/8”(H) X 13 11/16”(D)

22 23/32”(W) X 14 19/32”(H) X 19 7/16”(D)

31.2/35.5 lbs

Warranty

Limited One Year Warranty - Parts and Labor

If you need service

For one (1) year from the original retail purchase date, any part which

fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge

when carried into an authorized servicer.

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Call the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or

call Maytag Services^SM, Amana Customer Assistance at

1-800-843-0304, U.S.A. and 1-866-587-2002, CANADA to

locate an authorized servicer.

Limited Warranties - Parts Only

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Be sure to retain proof of purchase to verify warranty status. Refer

to WARRANTY for further information on owner’s

responsibilities for warranty service.

If the dealer or service company cannot resolve the problem, write

to Maytag Services^SM, Attn: CAIR^®Center, P.O. Box 2370,

Cleveland, TN 37320-2370, or call 1-800-843-0304, U.S.A.

and 1-866-587-2002, CANADA.

Second through Fifth Year - From the original purchase date, parts listed

below which fail in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of

charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including

labor, mileage, transportation, and trip charge if required.

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Magnetron, touch pad and microprocessor.

U.S. customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech

impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.

What is not covered by these warranties

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Replacement of household fuses, resetting of circuit breakers, or

correction to household wiring or plumbing.

NOTE: When writing or calling about a service problem, please

include the following information:

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Normal product maintenance and cleaning, including light bulbs.

Products with original serial numbers removed, altered, or not readily

determined.

a. Your name, address and telephone number;

b. Model number and serial number;

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Products purchased for commercial, industrial, rental, or leased use.

Products located outside of the U.S.A. or Canada.

Premium service charges, if the servicer is requested to perform

service in addition to normal service or outside normal service hours

or area.

c. Name and address of your dealer or servicer;

d. A clear description of the problem you are having;

e. Proof of purchase (sales receipt).

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User’s guides, service manuals and parts information are available

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Adjustments after the first year.

Repairs resulting from the following:

from Maytag Services^SM, Amana Customer Assistance.

- Improper installation, exhaust system, or maintenance.

IN NO EVENT SHALL MAYTAG BE LIABLE FOR

INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

- Any modification, alteration, or adjustment not authorized by

the manufacturer.

- Accident, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, or acts of nature.

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.

- Connections to improper electrical current, voltage supply, or gas

supply.

- Use of improper pans, containers, or accessories that cause

damage to the product.

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Travel.

Quick Reference

Feature

Operation

Set Clock

1. Press CLOCK.

2. Use number buttons to enter the current

time.

3. Press CLOCK again.

One Stage

Cooking

1. Use number buttons to set cooking time.

2. Set power level or leave at high.

3. Press START.

One Minute+

Cooking

1. Press the ONE MINUTE + button once for

each minute of cooking.

2. The time will display and the oven will start.

Instant Cook

Buttons

1. Press button that corresponds to the food

you are cooking (for example, POPCORN).

2. Press the button repeatedly to select serving

size.

Auto Defrost

1. Press AUTO DEFROST.

2. Enter weight of food by pressing AUTO

DEFROST button repeatedly or using the

number buttons.

3. When the oven beeps, press PAUSE/

CANCEL button and turn food over. Press

START to resume defrosting cycle.

Set Cooking Time 1. Use number buttons to set cooking time.

and Power Levels

2. To set power level at other than HIGH, press

POWER LEVEL and use the number buttons

to enter the power level.

3. Press START to begin cooking.

Auto Reheat

1. Press AUTO REHEAT repeatedly to select

type of dish to reheat.

2. To increase serving size, press the

corresponding number button.

3. Press START to begin reheating cycle

Handy Helper,

Kids Meals,

Snack Bar

1. Press HANDY HELPER(KIDS MEALS,

SNACK BAR) repeatedly to select type of

dish to reheat.

2. To increase serving size, press the

corresponding number button.

3. Press START to begin cooking.

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