Amana Microwave Oven AMC7159TA User Manual

MICROWAVE OVEN  
WITH CONVECTION  
Use & Care Guide  
For questions about features, operation/performance, parts or service,  
call: 1-800-688-9900,  
or visit our website at www.amana.com  
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Model AMC7159TA  
W10134751  
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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY  
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.  
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety  
messages.  
This is the safety alert symbol.  
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.  
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”  
These words mean:  
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately  
follow instructions.  
DANGER  
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't  
instructions.  
follow  
WARNING  
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can  
happen if the instructions are not followed.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric  
shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive  
microwave energy:  
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:  
– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave oven  
when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed  
inside the oven to facilitate cooking.  
Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.  
Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO  
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE  
MICROWAVE ENERGY” found in this section.  
– Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before  
placing bags in oven.  
– If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn  
oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at  
the fuse or circuit breaker panel.  
The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect only  
to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING  
INSTRUCTIONS” found in this section and in the  
provided Installation Instructions.  
– Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave  
paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when  
not in use.  
Install or locate the microwave oven only in  
accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.  
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.  
Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and  
sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars –  
are able to explode and should not be heated in the  
microwave oven.  
Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as  
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive  
chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven. This type  
of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry  
food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.  
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:  
– Do not overheat the liquid.  
– Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.  
– Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.  
As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary  
when used by children.  
– After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave  
oven for a short time before removing the container.  
Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a  
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or  
if it has been damaged or dropped.  
– Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into  
the container.  
The microwave oven should be serviced only by  
qualified service personnel. Call an authorized service  
company for examination, repair, or adjustment.  
Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be  
inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk  
of electric shock.  
See door surface cleaning instructions in the  
“Microwave Oven Care” section.  
Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the  
pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath the  
microwave oven.  
Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not use  
the microwave oven near water - for example, near a  
kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming  
pool, or similar locations.  
Do not mount microwave oven over or near any portion of a  
heating or cooking appliance.  
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.  
Do not mount over a sink.  
Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in the  
“PAN BROWN” mode (on models with this feature).  
Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer’s  
recommended accessories, in this microwave oven when not  
in use.  
Do not cover racks or any other part of the microwave  
oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the  
microwave oven.  
Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven  
when the microwave oven is in operation.  
Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO  
EXCESSIVE 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.  
(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),  
(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.  
(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.  
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.  
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
Unpacking  
Electrical Requirements  
1. Empty the microwave oven of any packing materials.  
2. Clean the inside with a soft, damp cloth.  
3. Check for damage, such as:  
WARNING  
a door that is not lined up correctly  
damage around the door, or  
dents on the interior or exterior of the microwave oven.  
If there is any damage, do not operate the microwave oven  
until a designated service technician has checked it and  
made any needed repairs.  
Electrical Shock Hazard  
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.  
Do not remove ground prong.  
Do not use an adapter.  
Location Requirements  
WARNING  
Do not use an extension cord.  
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,  
fire, or electrical shock.  
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.  
Required:  
A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp electrical supply  
with a fuse or circuit breaker.  
Fire Hazard  
Do not install oven next to or over a heat source  
without a UL listed (CSA approved in Canada)  
trim kit.  
Recommended:  
A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker.  
A separate circuit serving only this microwave oven.  
Doing so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
For all cord connected appliances:  
The microwave 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. The microwave 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.  
WARNING  
Excessive Weight Hazard  
Use two or more people to move and install  
microwave oven.  
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.  
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can  
result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified  
electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are  
not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether  
the microwave oven is properly grounded.  
IMPORTANT: The control side of the microwave oven is the  
heavy side. Handle the microwave oven gently. The weight of the  
microwave oven is 43 lbs (19.5 kg).  
Place the microwave oven on a cart, counter, table or shelf  
that is strong enough to hold the microwave oven and the  
food and utensils you place inside it.  
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is  
too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install  
an outlet near the microwave oven.  
The microwave oven should be at a temperature above 50°F  
(10°C) for proper operation.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
NOTE: Some models can be built into a wall or cabinet by using  
one of the trim kits listed in the “Assistance or Service” section.  
Do not block the exhaust vents or air intake openings. Allow  
a few inches of space at the back and side of the microwave  
oven where the exhaust vents are located. Blocking the  
exhaust vents could cause damage to the microwave oven,  
as well as poor cooking results.  
Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure  
proper airflow. If vents are blocked, a sensitive thermal  
device may automatically turn the microwave oven off. The  
microwave oven should work properly once it has cooled.  
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PARTS AND FEATURES  
A
B
C
Convection Rack and Drip Pan  
The convection rack is designed for convection or combination  
cooking. It allows hot air to circulate freely in the microwave oven  
cavity, surrounding food, and cooking the food quickly. Place the  
drip pan under the rack to catch drippings.  
A
B
D
E F  
G
H I  
A. Convection Rack  
B. Drip Pan  
A. Door lock system  
B. Light (not shown)  
C. Control panel  
D. Metal shielded window  
E. Cooking guide label  
F. Drip pan  
G. Glass turntable  
H. Convection rack  
I. Model and serial number plate  
NOTES:  
The convection rack and drip pan will become very hot.  
Use oven mitts to remove the hot rack and pan from the  
microwave oven. To avoid damage, do not place drip pan  
on heat-sensitive surfaces.  
Turntable  
To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow the  
convection rack to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling or  
floor.  
To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not let  
bakeware on convection rack touch the top or sides of the  
microwave oven.  
A
To avoid damage to the convection rack and drip pan, do  
not use either of them in any other microwave oven or in a  
standard thermal oven.  
B
C
D
When not using the convection rack and drip pan for cooking,  
remove them from the microwave oven. Damage to the  
microwave oven could result if someone unintentionally  
turns it on.  
A. Turntable  
B. Hub  
C. Support  
D. Shaft  
The turntable rotates in both directions to help cook food more  
evenly. Do not operate the microwave oven without having the  
turntable in place. See “Assistance or Service” to reorder any of  
the parts.  
To Install:  
1. Place the support on the microwave oven cavity bottom.  
2. Place the turntable on the support.  
Fit the raised, curved lines in the center of the turntable  
bottom between the three spokes of the hub. The rollers on  
the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge.  
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MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL  
Display  
When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, a “:” will  
blink in the display. Touch OFF/CANCEL to stop the blinking.  
If the “:” blinks in the display at any other time, a power failure  
has occurred. Touch OFF/CANCEL and reset the clock if needed.  
If “RETRY” blinks in the display for 1 second, an invalid value has  
been entered. Retry your entry.  
When the microwave oven is in use, the display shows cooking  
power, quantities, weights and/or prompts. When the microwave  
oven is not in use, the display shows the time of day.  
Scroll speed may be adjusted, and the language may be  
changed. See “Options” section.  
Start/Enter  
The START/ENTER control will start any function.  
If non-sensor cooking is interrupted, touching START/ENTER will  
resume the preset cycle. A sensor cooking cycle may not be  
resumed if interrupted by opening the door.  
The START/ENTER control shares function with the JET START  
control.  
Jet Start Feature  
The JET START control (START/ENTER pad) automatically starts  
the microwave oven at 100% power for 30 seconds, and adds  
30 seconds of cook time, up to 3 minutes, then 1 minute of cook  
time, up to 10 minutes with each additional touch of the control.  
Time may be added in 30-second increments to any cooking  
cycle, at the current power level, by touching the JET START  
control during cooking.  
Off/Cancel  
The OFF/CANCEL pad clears any incorrect command and  
cancels any program during cooking. It will not erase the time of  
day.  
The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened.  
Close the door and touch START/ENTER to resume the cycle. A  
sensor cooking cycle may not be resumed if interrupted by  
opening the door.  
The OFF/CANCEL control shares function with the Control Lock.  
Control Lock  
The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to avoid  
unintended use of the microwave oven.  
To Lock/Unlock Control: Before locking, make sure the  
microwave oven and Timer are off. Touch and hold OFF/CANCEL  
for 4 seconds until 1 tone sounds and “LOCKED” appears in the  
display. Repeat to unlock. “UNLOCK” will appear in the display  
and 2 tones will sound.  
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Clock  
Tones  
This is a 12- or 24-hour clock.  
Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:  
To Set:  
One tone  
The microwave oven and Timer must be off.  
Valid pad touch (short tone)  
1. Touch CLOCK SET.  
2. Touch HOUR or MIN pads to set correct time of day.  
3. Touch CLOCK SET.  
Three tones  
End of cooking cycle  
Use OPTIONS control to turn on or turn off the clock, and to set  
to 12 or 24 hours. See “Options” section.  
Five tones  
End of Timer function  
During auto Defrost cycle, reminder to check, turn, rearrange  
or separate food  
Timer  
The Timer can be set in hours and minutes, up to 12 hours,  
59 minutes, and counts down the set time.  
Use OPTIONS control to set the tone volume, or to turn tones off.  
See “Options” section.  
NOTE: The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven.  
When the Timer is in use, the microwave oven can also operate.  
To see the time count down for 5 seconds when the microwave  
oven is in use, touch TIMER SET/OFF.  
Options  
Functions can be selected, and displays can be changed by  
touching OPTIONS.  
To Set:  
Function  
Sound volume  
Weight  
Option  
1. Touch TIMER SET/OFF.  
Change to low, medium, high or off.  
Change to standard (lbs) or metric (kgs).  
Change to English, French or Spanish.  
Change to slow, medium or fast.  
Change to 12 or 24 hours, or turn on/off.  
If no action is taken after 1 minute, the display will return to  
the time of day mode.  
2. Touch the HOUR or MIN “up” or “down” arrow pads to set  
Language  
Scroll Speed  
Clock  
the length of time. (The SEC pad is not available.)  
3. Touch START/ENTER, or allow the Timer to start  
automatically after a brief delay.  
When the set time ends, “TIMER END” will appear on the  
display and the end-of-Timer tones will sound.  
1. Touch OPTIONS.  
Scroll through the functions categories until the desired  
function is displayed.  
4. Touch TIMER SET/OFF anytime to cancel the Timer.  
Touching the OFF/CANCEL pad while a cook function is  
active in the display will cancel the cook function, not the  
Timer.  
2. Touch START/ENTER.  
3. Touch OPTIONS.  
Scroll through the settings until the desired setting is  
displayed.  
4. Touch START/ENTER.  
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MICROWAVE OVEN USE  
A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves which  
Starting Temperature  
reflect off the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the  
turntable and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are  
attracted to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in  
the food, causing them to move, producing friction and heat  
which cooks the food.  
Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods,  
and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods.  
Composition and Density  
Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature, and  
will heat faster than other foods. Heavy, dense foods, such as  
meat and potatoes, require a longer cook time than the same size  
of a light, porous food, such as cake.  
The following guidelines may not apply to convection or  
combination cooking, because the magnetron is not used during  
convection cooking. Please see sections “Convection Cooking”  
and “Combination Cooking” for non-microwave cooking  
guidelines.  
Cooking Guidelines  
To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not lean on or  
allow children to swing on the microwave oven door.  
Covering  
To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not operate  
microwave oven when it is empty.  
Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and  
reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If a lid is  
not available, wax paper, paper towels or plastic wrap approved  
for microwave ovens may be used. Plastic wrap should be turned  
back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam.  
Condensation on the door and cavity surfaces is normal during  
heavy cooking.  
Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in  
microwave oven.  
Clothes, flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, gourds, paper, including  
brown paper bags and newspaper, should not be dried in  
microwave oven.  
Stirring and Turning  
Do not use the microwave oven for canning, sterilizing or  
deep frying.  
Stirring and turning redistribute heat evenly to avoid overcooking  
the outer edges of food. Stir from outside to center. If possible,  
turn food over from bottom to top.  
Paraffin wax will not melt in the microwave oven because it  
does not absorb microwaves.  
Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from  
microwave oven.  
Arranging  
If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods, arrange the  
thinner parts and smaller sized items toward the center. If  
cooking several items of the same size and shape, place them in  
a ring pattern, leaving the center of the ring empty.  
Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended  
cook time, potatoes should be slightly firm. Let potatoes  
stand for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.  
Do not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell. Steam  
buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst, requiring  
significant cleanup of microwave oven cavity. Cover poached  
eggs and allow a standing time.  
Piercing  
Before heating, use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods  
that have a skin or membrane, such as potatoes, egg yolks,  
chicken livers, hot dogs and sausage. Prick in several places to  
allow steam to vent.  
Food Characteristics  
Shielding  
When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting  
temperature, composition and density of the food affect cooking  
results.  
Use small, flat pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces of  
irregularly shaped foods, bones and foods such as chicken  
wings, leg tips and fish tail. See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” first.  
Amount of Food  
Standing Time  
The more food heated at once, the longer the cook time needed.  
Check for doneness and add small increments of time if  
necessary.  
Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat even  
after the microwave cooking cycle ends. The length of standing  
time depends on the volume and density of the food.  
Size and Shape  
Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces,  
and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly  
shaped food.  
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Always use the turntable.  
Cookware and Dinnerware  
To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow  
contact with another metal object during microwave cooking.  
Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always use  
oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may  
become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use  
cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the  
following chart as a guide, then test before using.  
Do Not Use  
Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, non-  
approved meat thermometers, skewers, twist ties, foil liners such  
as sandwich wrappers, staples and objects with gold or silver  
trim or a metallic glaze should not be used during microwave  
cooking. (Metal cookware and bakeware may be used in  
convection cooking only.)  
MATERIAL  
RECOMMENDATIONS  
Aluminum Foil,  
Metal  
See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” section.  
Browning Dish  
Bottom must be at least 3/16" (5 mm)  
above the turntable. Follow manufacturer’s  
recommendations.  
Microwave Cooking Power  
Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking  
power to use by percent, name or number. For example,  
70%=7=Medium-High.  
Ceramic Glass,  
Glass  
Acceptable for use.  
China,  
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.  
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.  
Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested  
cooking power of specific foods.  
Earthenware  
Melamine  
PERCENT/NAME NUMBER USE  
Paper: Towels,  
Dinnerware,  
Napkins  
Use nonrecycled and those approved by  
the manufacturer for microwave oven use.  
100%, High  
10  
Quick heating convenience  
foods and foods with high  
water content, such as soups,  
beverages and most  
(default setting)  
Plastic: Wraps,  
Bags, Covers,  
Dinnerware,  
Containers  
Use those approved by the manufacturer  
for microwave oven use.  
vegetables.  
90%  
80%  
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Cooking small, tender pieces  
of meat, ground meat, poultry  
pieces and fish fillets.  
Pottery and Clay  
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.  
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.  
Heating cream soups.  
Silicone  
Bakeware  
Heating rice, pasta or stirrable  
casseroles.  
Straw, Wicker,  
Wooden  
Containers  
Do not use in microwave oven.  
Cooking and heating foods,  
such as whole fish and meat  
loaf, that need a cook power  
lower than high.  
Wax Paper  
Acceptable for use.  
70%,  
Medium-High  
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Reheating a single serving of  
food.  
To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use:  
1. Place cookware or dinnerware in microwave oven with 1 cup  
(250 mL) of water beside it.  
60%  
Cooking sensitive foods such  
as cheese and egg dishes,  
pudding and custards.  
2. Cook at 100% cooking power for 1 minute.  
Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the  
water stays cool.  
Cooking non-stirrable  
casseroles, such as lasagna.  
50%, Medium  
40%  
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4
Cooking ham, whole poultry  
and pot roasts.  
Aluminum Foil and Metal  
Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from  
the microwave oven.  
Simmering stews.  
Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave  
oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur  
and cause damage to the microwave oven.  
Melting chocolate.  
Heating bread, rolls and  
pastries.  
30%, Medium-  
Low, Defrost  
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2
1
Defrosting bread, fish, meats,  
poultry and precooked foods.  
OK for Use  
Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven (on some  
models), aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat  
thermometers may be used with the following guidelines:  
20%  
Softening butter, cheese, and  
ice cream.  
10%, Low  
Taking chill out of fruit.  
To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow  
aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls,  
ceiling or floor.  
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Manual Microwave Cooking  
Sensor Cook  
A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from  
the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the  
selected pad.  
To Use:  
1. Place food on the turntable, and close the door.  
2. Touch MICRO pad.  
Use the following chart as a guide.  
3. Touch the MIN or SEC “up” or “down” arrow pads to set a  
FOOD  
QUANTITY/INSTRUCTIONS  
length of time to cook.  
Baked  
Potato  
1-4 medium, 10-13 oz (283-369 g) each/  
Pierce each one several times with a fork. Place  
on turntable around edges, at least 1" (2.5 cm)  
apart. Let stand 5 minutes after cooking.  
Touch TEMP/POWER “up” or “down” arrow pads to set a  
cooking power other than 100%.  
4. Touch START/ENTER.  
At the end of cooking time, “END” will appear in the display  
and the end-of-cycle tones will sound.  
Frozen  
1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/  
Vegetables Remove from package. Place in microwave-safe  
container. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Stir  
and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.  
5. Touch OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.  
Cooking in Stages  
Fresh  
1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/  
Vegetables Place in microwave-safe container and add  
2-4 tbs (30-60 mL) water. Cover with plastic wrap  
and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after  
cooking.  
The microwave oven can be set to cook at different cooking  
powers for various lengths of time, up to 3 stages, plus a Defrost  
cycle. Cook settings can be used in any order, except Defrost,  
which must be the first stage.  
Sensor cooking cannot be done in stages.  
Frozen  
Entrée  
10-20 oz (283-567 g)/  
Remove from package. Loosen cover on three  
sides. If entrée is not in microwave-safe  
container, place on plate, cover with plastic wrap  
and vent.  
To Cook in Stages:  
1. Place food on the turntable, and close the door.  
2. Touch MIN or SEC “up” or “down” arrow pads to set cooking  
time for first stage.  
Rice  
0.5-2 cups (125-500 mL) dry rice (Use medium or  
long grain rice.)/  
Follow measurements on package for ingredient  
amounts. Place rice and liquid in microwave-safe  
dish. Cover with loose-fitting lid. Let stand  
5 minutes after cooking, or until liquid is  
absorbed. Stir.  
3. Touch TEMP/POWER “up” or “down” arrow pads to set cook  
power for 1st stage.  
4. Touch MICRO pad.  
5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the cooking time and cook power  
for each additional stage.  
6. Touch START/ENTER.  
NOTE: When covering foods, make sure the vent opening is large  
enough for moisture to escape. This will allow the sensor to  
accurately determine cooking time.  
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and  
the end-of-cycle tones will sound.  
7. Touch OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.  
To Use SENSOR COOK:  
1. Place food on the turntable, and close the door.  
Sensor Cooking  
2. Touch SENSOR COOK until the desired food type is  
A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from  
the food as it heats, and adjusts the cook time accordingly.  
displayed.  
The microwave oven will automatically turn on after a brief  
delay.  
Many sensor cycles require the covering of foods. Microwave-  
safe containers or steamers with loose-fitting lids are  
recommended. The loose-fitting lid allows enough steam to  
escape to be detected by the sensor. When covering foods with  
plastic wrap, be sure to leave a large enough vent opening to  
allow the steam to escape.  
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and  
the end-of-cycle tones will sound.  
3. Touch OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.  
NOTES:  
The microwave oven should be plugged in for at least  
3 minutes.  
The microwave oven cavity and the exterior of the cooking  
container should be dry.  
The room temperature should not exceed 95°F (35°C).  
If the door is opened during a sensor cycle, sensing will stop  
and the program will be canceled.  
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Sensor Reheat  
Convection Cooking  
The sensor in the microwave oven determines the reheating time  
based on the selection. Use the following chart as a guide.  
Convection cooking circulates hot air through the microwave  
oven cavity with a fan. The constantly moving air surrounds the  
food to heat the outer portion quickly. The oven uses convection  
cooking whenever the Auto Convection, Manual Convection, or  
Combination cooking programs are used.  
FOOD  
SERVING SIZE/INSTRUCTIONS  
Dinner Plate  
(refrigerated)  
8-16 oz (227-454 g)  
Place food on microwave-safe plate, cover  
with plastic wrap and vent.  
The microwave oven cavity and door will become hot during  
the convection cycle. The use of oven mitts is recommended.  
Use the provided convection rack.  
Soup  
1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)  
Place in microwave-safe container, cover  
with plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand  
2-3 minutes after reheating.  
Do not cover turntable or convection rack with aluminum foil,  
as it interferes with the circulation of hot air.  
Do not use light plastic containers, plastic wrap or paper  
products. All heat-proof cookware or metal utensils can be  
used in convection cooking. (Round pizza pans are excellent  
cooking utensils for many convection-only items.) Metal  
utensils cannot be used in microwave or combination  
cooking.  
Sauce  
1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)  
Place in microwave-safe container, cover  
with plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand  
2-3 minutes after reheating.  
Casserole  
(refrigerated)  
1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)  
Use convection cooking for items such as soufflés, breads,  
cookies, angel food cakes, pizza, and most meats and fish.  
Place in microwave-safe container, cover  
with plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand  
2-3 minutes after reheating.  
No special techniques are needed to adapt standard oven  
recipes to convection cooking, although some temperatures  
might need to be reduced, and some cooking times might  
need to be shortened.  
NOTE: When covering foods, make sure the vent opening is large  
enough for moisture to escape. This will allow the sensor to  
accurately determine reheating time.  
This microwave oven may be preheated in the same way that  
a standard oven is preheated. (Most recipes for baked goods  
call for preheating.)  
To Use Sensor Reheat:  
1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.  
2. Touch SENSOR REHEAT until desired food type is displayed.  
The Sensor Reheat function will start automatically after a  
brief delay.  
Manual Convection Cooking  
To preheat the microwave oven for convection cooking, follow  
steps 1 through 3 below.  
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and  
the end-of-cycle tones will sound.  
To convection cook without preheating, skip step 3 below.  
3. Touch OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.  
To Manual Convect Cook:  
1. Touch CONVECT.  
Sensor Popcorn  
2. Touch TEMP/POWER “up” or “down” arrow pads to set a  
temperature other than the default 350ºF (177ºC). See  
“Preheat Temperature Chart.”  
The sensor in the microwave oven determines the appropriate  
popping time of commercially packaged microwavable popcorn.  
This function is programmed to detect popping times for 3.5-oz  
(99 g), 3.0-oz (85 g) and 1.75-oz (50 g) bags.  
The temperature can be set at 100ºF (38ºC) for bread  
proofing, or between 225º and 450ºF (107º and 232ºC), for  
cooking. Each touch adjusts the setting by 5ºF (3ºC).  
NOTE: During Sensor Popcorn function, as will all microwave  
cooking functions, the microwave oven should be attended at all  
times. Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds,  
then stop the cycle.  
3. Touch START/ENTER to preheat microwave oven.  
Two tones will sound when preheat temperature has been  
reached.  
To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not use regular  
paper bags or glassware.  
4. Place food in ovenproof cookware on the convection rack  
and close the door.  
Pop only 1 package of popcorn at a time.  
5. Touch HOUR or MIN “up” or “down” arrow pads to set  
Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using a microwave  
popcorn popper.  
cooking time.  
6. Touch START/ENTER.  
For best cooking results, do not try to pop unpopped kernels.  
Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results.  
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and  
the end-of-cycle tones will sound.  
Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content. For bag  
sizes not listed in this section, follow package directions.  
7. Touch OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.  
To Use Sensor Popcorn:  
1. Place popcorn bag on the turntable, and close the door.  
2. Touch SENSOR POPCORN.  
The microwave oven will start automatically after a brief  
delay.  
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and  
the end-of-cycle tones will sound.  
3. Touch OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.  
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PREHEAT TEMPERATURE CHART  
Refer to recipe for recommended temperature settings. It is not  
necessary to preheat microwave oven unless recipe calls for it.  
Auto Convection Cooking  
Auto Convection allows for the cooking of a wide selection of  
foods by touching one of the Auto Convection pads: Meat,  
Poultry, Fish, Baked Goods, Snack Foods, and Other Foods.  
FOOD  
TEMP  
Cookies  
325ºF (163ºC)  
350ºF (177ºC)  
When Auto Convection cooking Baked Goods, Snack Foods,  
Other Foods, and specific frozen foods, select the food category  
and touch START/ENTER. See “Auto Convection Chart” for  
specific foods and their categories.  
Breads, Brownies  
Refrigerated Biscuits, Fresh Pies 375ºF (191ºC)  
Auto Convection settings for Meats, Poultry, and Fish prompt for  
the weight or thickness to be entered.  
Fresh Pizza, Frozen Pies  
Muffins, Fresh Fish Fillets  
Fresh Biscuits  
400ºF (204ºC)  
425ºF (218ºC)  
450ºF (232ºC)  
Select the doneness settings for Meats (Rare, Med-Rare,  
Medium, Med-Well, Well) by touching the  
TEMP/POWER/DONENESS pads. If no doneness selection is  
made, the microwave oven will cook to Medium. (See “Meat  
Chart.”)  
Raising (Proofing) Bread  
The cooking time and temperature of the Auto Convection  
settings may be changed during cooking by touching HOUR,  
MIN, and TEMP/POWER pads, then touching START/ENTER.  
This microwave oven can be used to proof bread.  
First Proofing:  
Place dough in a lightly greased ovenproof bowl and loosely  
cover with shortening-coated wax paper.  
AUTO CONVECTION CHART  
Baked Goods  
Snack Foods  
Other Foods  
1. Place ovenproof container filled with 2 cups (500 mL) boiling  
water in microwave oven. Place bowl of dough on  
Convection Rack and close door.  
Cookies  
French Fries-  
Frozen  
Pizza-Frozen*  
2. Touch CONVECT.  
Brownies  
Muffins  
Chicken Nuggets  
Pizza Rolls  
Pizza-Fresh  
Lasagna  
3. Touch TEMP/POWER “down” arrow pad until 100ºF (38ºC) is  
reached.  
4. Touch MIN “up” or “down” arrow pads to set desired proofing  
Biscuits-fresh  
Cheese Sticks  
Pasta Casserole  
time.  
Biscuits-  
refrigerated  
Chicken wings-  
Frozen  
Vegetable  
Casserole  
5. Touch START/ENTER.  
Check dough after 20 to 25 minutes. Let dough rise until  
nearly doubled in size. Proofing time may vary depending on  
the type and quantity of dough.  
Yeast Bread  
Garlic Bread-  
Frozen  
Potato Casserole  
6. When proofing is done, remove bowl of bread dough and  
Quick Bread  
Pie-Fresh  
Pot Pie-Frozen  
water container.  
Second Proofing:  
Pie-Frozen  
Shape dough and place in ovenproof pan(s). Cover loosely with  
plastic wrap sprayed with cooking spray. Place microwave-safe  
container filled with 2 cups (500 mL) boiling water in microwave  
oven. Place bread pan(s) on Convection Rack and close door.  
*Cooks with convection and microwaves. Use microwave-safe,  
ovenproof cookware.  
Follow steps 2 through 5 outlined in “First Proofing.” When  
proofing is done, remove the bread dough and water container.  
To Auto Convection Cook:  
1. Place food in ovenproof cookware on the convection rack  
and close the door.  
Reset microwave oven to preheat for baking bread. Before  
baking, remove plastic wrap from bread dough.  
For Frozen Pizza, use cookware that is both ovenproof and  
microwave-safe, or place pizza directly on the convection  
rack.  
2. Touch appropriate Auto Convection pads until desired food  
item is displayed.  
3. Touch START/ENTER.  
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and  
the end-of-cycle tones will sound.  
4. Touch OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.  
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Auto Convection Cooking with Preheat  
Meat, Poultry, and Fish  
To Auto Convection Cook Meat:  
1. Place microwave-safe, ovenproof cookware containing meat  
on the convection rack, place the rack on the drip pan, and  
place it on the turntable, then close the door.  
Some Auto Convection settings will prompt to preheat the  
microwave oven before the food is placed inside. See “Auto  
Convection Preheating Chart.”  
To Auto Convection Cook with Preheat:  
1. Touch Auto Convection pads until desired food item is  
displayed.  
2. Touch MEAT pad until desired food item is displayed. See  
“Meat Chart.”  
2. Touch START/ENTER.  
3. Select portion amount:  
“PREHEAT” is displayed.  
Touch HOUR/1LB or MIN/0.1LB pads to enter weight for Beef  
Roast, Meat Loaf, Pork Roast, or Ham  
When preheat temperature is reached, two tones will sound  
and “PLACE FOOD ON RACK” will appear in the display.  
Touch SEC/THICKNESS pads to enter thickness for Steaks,  
Hamburgers, or Pork Chops.  
3. Place food in ovenproof cookware on the convection rack  
and close the door.  
4. Touch TEMP/POWER/DONENESS pad to select desired  
4. Touch START/ENTER.  
doneness.  
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and  
the end-of-cycle tones will sound.  
5. Touch START/ENTER.  
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and  
the end-of-cycle tones will sound.  
5. Touch OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.  
6. Touch OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.  
AUTO CONVECTION PREHEATING CHART  
To Auto Convection Cook Poultry or Fish:  
Category  
Food  
Preheating Temp.  
1. Place microwave-safe, ovenproof cookware containing  
poultry or fish on the convection rack, place the rack on the  
drip pan, and place it on the turntable, then close the door.  
Poultry  
Chicken-  
Frozen/Breaded  
375ºF (191ºC)  
Fish  
Fillet-Fresh  
425ºF (218ºC)  
400ºF (204ºC)  
2. Touch POULTRY or FISH pad until the desired food item is  
displayed. See “Poultry Chart” and “Fish Chart.”  
Fillet-  
Frozen/Breaded  
3. Touch HOUR/1LB or MIN/0.1LB pads to enter weight for  
Chicken, Turkey, Fish Fillet/Steak.  
Fish Sticks-  
400ºF (204ºC)  
Frozen/Breaded  
4. Touch START/ENTER.  
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and  
the end-of-cycle tones will sound.  
Baked Goods  
Cookies  
325ºF (163ºC)  
350ºF (177ºC)  
425ºF (218ºC)  
350ºF (177ºC)  
350ºF (177ºC)  
375ºF (191ºC)  
400ºF (204ºC)  
450ºF (232ºC)  
375ºF (191ºC)  
Brownies  
5. Touch OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.  
Muffins  
Yeast Bread  
Quick Bread  
Pie-Fresh  
Pie-Frozen  
Biscuits-Fresh  
MEAT CHART  
Meat  
Portion Amounts  
Doneness Choices  
Beef Roast*  
2-5 lbs (0.9-2.3 kg)  
Rare, Med-Rare,  
Medium, Med-Well, Well  
Beef Steaks  
¹⁄₂-1¹⁄₂" (13-38 mm)  
Rare, Med-Rare,  
Medium, Med-Well, Well  
Biscuits-  
Refrigerated  
Hamburgers ¹⁄₂-1" (13-25 mm)  
N/A  
Snack Foods  
Other Foods  
Garlic Bread-  
Frozen  
350ºF (177ºC)  
Meat Loaf  
1-2 lbs (0.4-0.9 kg)  
2-5 lbs (0.9-2.3 kg)  
¹⁄₂-1" (13-25 mm)  
2-5 lbs (0.9-2.3 kg)  
N/A  
Pizza-Fresh  
400ºF (204ºC)  
400ºF (204ºC)  
Pork Roast*  
Pork Chops  
Medium, Med-Well, Well  
Medium, Med-Well, Well  
Medium, Med-Well, Well  
Pot Pie-Frozen  
Ham-  
Boneless*  
Ham- Bone- 2-5 lbs (0.9-2.3 kg)  
in*  
Medium, Med-Well, Well  
*After cooking, cover with foil, and let stand for 10 minutes, until  
desired doneness is reached.  
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POULTRY CHART  
Poultry  
Combination Cooking  
Portion Amounts  
N/A  
Combination microwave-convection cooking shortens the  
cooking time for foods that normally require long periods of time  
to cook. It alternates between convection heat and microwave  
energy. Combination cooking also leaves meats juicy on the  
inside, and crispy on the outside.  
Chicken-Frozen/Breaded  
Chicken-Boneless  
Chicken-Bone-in  
0.5-2 lbs (0.2-0.9 kg)  
0.5-3.5 lbs (0.2-1.6 kg)  
2-6 lbs (0.9-2.7 kg)  
2-4 lbs (0.9-1.8 kg)  
3-6 lbs (1.4-2.7 kg)  
The microwave oven has a setting that makes it easy to cook  
with both convection heat and microwave energy automatically.  
Chicken-Whole*  
Turkey Breast-Boneless*  
Turkey Breast-Bone-in*  
The microwave oven cavity and door will become hot during  
the combination cycle. The use of oven mitts is  
recommended.  
*After cooking, cover with foil, and let stand for 10 minutes, until  
desired doneness is reached.  
To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not use metal  
cookware or utensils during combination cooking.  
Meats may be roasted directly on the convection rack. Use  
Drip Pan to catch the drippings.  
FISH CHART  
Fish  
Portion Amounts  
Less tender cuts of beef can be roasted and tenderized using  
oven cooking bags.  
Fish Fillet-Fresh  
0.3-1.5 lbs (0.1-0.7 kg)  
Check for doneness after cooking time has ended. If not  
completely done, let stand in microwave oven for a few  
minutes to complete cooking.  
Fish Steak-Fresh  
Fish Fillet-Frozen  
Fish Fillet-Frozen/Breaded  
Fish Sticks-Frozen/Breaded  
0.5-2 lbs (0.2-0.9 kg)  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
To Combination Cook:  
1. Place food in microwave-safe, ovenproof cookware on the  
convection rack and close door.  
2. Touch COMBI.  
3. Touch TEMP/POWER “up” or “down” arrow pads to set  
cooking temperature other than the default temperature of  
325ºF.  
The microwave power level is set at 40%, and cannot be  
adjusted.  
4. Touch HOUR or MIN “up” or “down” arrow pads to set  
cooking time. (The SEC pad is unavailable during this  
function.)  
5. Touch START.  
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and  
the end-of-cycle tones will sound.  
6. Touch OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.  
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4. Touch START/ENTER.  
During the defrosting cycle set for more than 1 minute (for  
meat, poultry, and fish), 5 tones will sound. These tones  
indicate that it is time to check, turn, separate, or rearrange  
food. Touch START/ENTER to resume defrosting cycle.  
Defrosting  
The automatic Defrost control can be used, or the microwave  
oven can be manually set to defrost.  
Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before  
defrosting.  
At the end of the defrosting time, “END” will appear in the  
display and the end-of-cycle tones will sound.  
Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks.  
5. Touch OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.  
Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the  
end of cycle for more even defrosting.  
To Defrost Manually: Remove all packaging and/or wrapping  
from food, then follow directions in “Manual Microwave Cooking”  
section, and use 30% cooking power. See “Microwave Cooking  
Power” chart.  
Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such  
as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails. See “Aluminum Foil  
and Metal” first.  
Defrost has 6 categories: Meat, Poultry, Fish, Bagel, Muffin, and  
Butter. It should not be used for food left outside the freezer more  
than 20 minutes or for frozen ready-made food. Use the following  
chart as a guide.  
Warm Hold  
WARNING  
Food Poisoning Hazard  
MEAT  
Beef: ground, steaks, roast,  
stew  
The narrow or fatty areas of  
irregular shaped cuts should  
be shielded with foil before  
defrosting.  
Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before  
or after cooking.  
Lamb: stew and chops  
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.  
Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb  
(113 g) or two 4 oz (113 g)  
patties.  
Pork: chops, ribs, roasts,  
Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven. The  
Warm Hold function uses 10% cook power. Warm Hold can be  
used by itself, or it can be programmed to follow a cooking cycle.  
sausage  
Place all meats in microwave-  
safe baking dish.  
Cover plates of food.  
Cover foods that were covered while being cooked.  
POULTRY  
For best results, do not cover baked goods such as pastries,  
pies, turnovers, etc.  
Chicken: whole and cut up  
Cornish hens  
Turkey: breast  
FISH  
Place in microwave-safe  
baking dish, chicken breast  
side up.  
To Use:  
1. Place hot cooked food on the turntable and close the door.  
2. Touch WARM HOLD.  
“WARM HOLD” scrolls on the display, then “START” appears  
and begins flashing.  
Fillets, Steaks, Whole Shellfish Place in microwave-safe  
baking dish.  
3. Touch START/ENTER.  
BAGEL OR MUFFIN  
Place on paper towel or  
napkin.  
“START” will disappear from the display, and “WARM” will  
appear.  
BUTTER  
Place on microwave-safe dish.  
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and  
the end-of-cycle tones will sound.  
To use DEFROST:  
4. Touch OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.  
1. Remove all packaging and/or wrapping from food, place it on  
To Set at end of cycle: Touch WARM HOLD while setting a  
cooking cycle before touching START/ENTER, or during cooking.  
The Warm Hold cycle will start immediately after the cooking  
cycle ends and the end-of-cycle tones sound.  
the turntable, and close the door.  
1. Touch DEFROST repeatedly until the desired food type is  
displayed.  
2. Touch START/ENTER.  
3. Touch the HOUR/1LB or MIN/0.1LB pad for weight when  
defrosting meat, poultry, or fish. Touch HOUR/1LB pad for  
quantity when defrosting bagels, muffins, or butter.  
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MICROWAVE OVEN CARE  
General Cleaning  
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on  
cleaning products.  
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested unless otherwise noted.  
MICROWAVE OVEN CAVITY  
CONTROL PANEL  
To avoid damage to the microwave oven cavity, do not use soap-  
filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty  
washcloths or some recycled paper towels.  
Sponge or soft cloth and water:  
Dampen sponge with water and wipe panel. Dry with soft  
cloth.  
To avoid damage to stainless steel models, rub in direction of  
grain.  
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use chemical or  
abrasive cleansers.  
The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when  
closed should be kept clean.  
CONVECTION RACK  
Average soil  
Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:  
Dishwasher cleaning is not recommended. To avoid damage to  
the convection rack, do not use abrasive cleansers or scrubbers.  
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.  
Mild soap, water and washcloth  
Heavy soil  
Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:  
DRIP PAN  
Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water for 2 to 5 minutes in microwave  
oven. Steam will soften soil. Rinse with clean water and dry  
with soft, lint-free cloth.  
To avoid damage to the drip pan, do not use abrasive cleansers  
or scrubbers.  
Odors  
Lemon juice or vinegar:  
Mild cleanser, water and washcloth  
Dishwasher  
Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water with 1 tbs (15 mL) of either  
lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in microwave oven.  
TURNTABLE  
Microwave Inlet Cover  
To avoid arcing and microwave oven damage, the microwave  
inlet cover (see “Parts and Features”) should be kept clean.  
Replace turntable immediately after cleaning. Do not operate the  
microwave oven without the turntable in place.  
Mild cleanser and scouring pad  
Dishwasher  
Wipe with wet cloth.  
MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR  
The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when  
closed should be kept clean.  
Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:  
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.  
Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic  
scrubbing pad:  
Apply glass cleaner to towel, not directly to surface.  
Stainless Steel (on some models)  
To avoid damage to microwave oven door and exterior, do not  
use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-wool  
pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels. Rub in direction of  
grain.  
Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish (not included):  
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.  
Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:  
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.  
Vinegar for hard water spots  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.  
Nothing will operate  
Display shows messages  
Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker  
tripped?  
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem  
continues, call an electrician.  
Is the display showing “:”?  
There has been a power failure or the Clock time has been  
turned off. See “Display” section to clear display. See “Clock”  
section to reset or turn on Clock.  
Microwave oven will not operate  
Display shows time countdown, but the microwave oven  
is not operating  
Is the magnetron working properly?  
Try to heat 1 cup (250 mL) of cold water for 2 minutes at  
100% cooking power. If water does not heat, try the steps  
below. If microwave oven still does not operate, call for  
service. See “Assistance or Service” section.  
Is the Timer in use?  
See “Timer” section.  
Tones are not sounding  
Is the door completely closed?  
Firmly close door.  
Are tones turned off?  
See “Tones” section.  
Is a packaging spacer (on some models) attached to the  
inside of the door?  
Remove packaging spacer, then firmly close door.  
Cooking times seem too long  
Is the electronic microwave oven control set correctly?  
Is the cooking power set properly?  
See “Microwave Oven Control” section.  
See “Cooking Power” section.  
On some models, is the Control Lock set?  
See “Control Lock” section.  
Are large amounts of food being heated?  
Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times.  
Is the incoming voltage less than that specified in  
“Microwave Oven Safety?”  
Microwave oven makes humming noise  
Have a qualified electrician check the electrical system in the  
home.  
This is normal and occurs when the power supply in the  
magnetron cycles on.  
Interference with radio, TV, cordless phone, etc.  
Microwave oven door looks wavy  
Is the microwave oven plugged into the same outlet?  
Try a different outlet for the electronic device.  
This is normal and will not affect performance.  
Is the radio or TV receiver near the microwave oven?  
Move the receiver away from the microwave oven, or adjust  
the radio or TV antenna.  
Turntable will not operate  
Is the turntable properly in place?  
Make sure turntable is correct side up and is sitting securely  
on the turntable support.  
Are the microwave oven door and sealing surfaces clean?  
Make sure these areas are clean.  
Is the turntable support operating properly?  
Is the cordless phone frequency 2.4 GHz?  
Remove turntable. Remove and clean turntable support and  
rollers. Replace turntable. Place 1 cup (250 mL) of water on  
the turntable, then restart microwave oven. If it still is not  
working, call for service. See “Assistance or Service” section.  
Do not operate the microwave oven without turntable and  
turntable support working properly.  
Some 2.4 GHz-based cordless phones and home wireless  
networks may experience static or noise while the microwave  
oven is on. Use a corded phone or a different frequency  
cordless phone, or avoid using these items during microwave  
oven operation.  
Turntable rotates both directions  
This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of  
cycle.  
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ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE  
Before calling for assistance or service, please check  
Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If  
you still need help, follow the instructions below.  
For Further Assistance  
If you need further assistance, you can write to Amana®  
Appliances with any questions or concerns at:  
When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete  
model and serial number of your appliance. This information will  
help us to better respond to your request.  
Maytag Services, LLC  
Attn: CAIR® Center  
P.O. Box 2370  
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370  
If You Need Replacement Parts  
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.  
If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you  
only use factory specified replacement parts. Factory specified  
replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are  
made with the same precision used to build every new Amana®  
appliance.  
Replacement Parts  
Glass Turntable  
Convection Rack  
Part Number 4393751  
Part Number 8172251  
To locate factory specified replacement parts in your area, call us  
or your nearest designated service center.  
Turntable Support and Rollers  
Part Number 4393752  
Drip Pan  
Part Number 8172250  
Turntable Hub  
Part Number 4393754  
In the U.S.A.  
For assistance, installation or service call Amana® Appliances toll  
free: 1-800-688-9900.  
Cleaning Supplies  
Our consultants provide assistance with:  
Heavy Duty Degreaser  
Part Number 31552  
Stainless Steel Cleaner and  
Polish  
Features and specifications on our full line of appliances.  
Part Number 31462  
Installation information.  
All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner  
Part Number 31662  
Use and maintenance procedures.  
Accessory and repair parts sales.  
Built-in Kits  
Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking, hearing  
impaired, limited vision, etc.).  
This countertop microwave oven can be built-in by using one of  
the following trim kits*. These kits are available from the dealer or  
can be ordered by kit model number. See “Assistance or Service”  
section for the Amana® Appliances toll-free number.  
Referrals to local dealers, repair parts distributors, and  
service companies. Amana® Appliances designated service  
technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and  
provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States.  
27" (69 cm) / Black  
Kit Model No. AST2780AB  
27" (69 cm) / Stainless Steel  
Kit Model No. AST2780AS  
To locate the Amana® appliances designated service  
company in your area, you can also look in your telephone  
directory Yellow Pages.  
30" (76 cm) / Black  
Kit Model No. AST3080AB  
30" (76 cm) / Stainless Steel  
Kit Model No. AST3080AS  
*Approved, electric single microwave ovens only  
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AMANA® MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY  
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  
For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or  
furnished with the product, Amana brand of Maytag Corporation or Maytag Limited (hereafter “Amana”) will pay for factory specified  
replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Amana designated  
service company. This limited warranty applies only when the major appliance is used in the country in which it was purchased.  
ITEMS AMANA WILL NOT PAY FOR  
1. Service calls to correct the installation of your major appliance, to instruct you how to use your major appliance, to replace or repair  
house fuses or to correct house wiring or plumbing.  
2. Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. Those consumable parts are excluded from warranty  
coverage.  
3. Repairs when your major appliance is used for other than normal, single-family household use.  
4. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in  
accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of products not approved by Amana.  
5. Any food loss due to refrigerator or freezer product failures.  
6. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States or Canada.  
7. Pickup and delivery. This major appliance is designed to be repaired in the home.  
8. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.  
9. Expenses for travel and transportation for product service in remote locations.  
10. The removal and reinstallation of your appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with  
published installation instructions.  
11. Replacement parts or repair labor costs when the major appliance is used in a country other than the country in which it was  
purchased.  
DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES  
CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED  
HEREIN. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,  
ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. AMANA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL  
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR  
FITNESS, SO THESE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL  
RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.  
Outside the 50 United States and Canada, this warranty does not apply. Contact your authorized Amana dealer to determine if another  
warranty applies.  
If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of the Use & Care Guide. After checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help  
can be found by checking the “Assistance or Service” section or by calling Amana. In the U.S.A., call 1-800-688-9900. In Canada, call  
1-800-807-6777.  
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Keep this book and your sales slip together for future  
reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation  
date for in-warranty service.  
Write down the following information about your major appliance  
to better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it.  
You will need to know your complete model number and serial  
number. You can find this information on the model and serial  
number label located on the product.  
Dealer name____________________________________________________  
Address________________________________________________________  
Phone number__________________________________________________  
Model number __________________________________________________  
Serial number __________________________________________________  
Purchase date __________________________________________________  
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