Page 2 - Thank you for buying an Amana Microwave!; Product Assistance at; or; call Consumer Affairs at
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels DANGER ! DANGER Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death. WARNING ! WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death. CAUTION ! CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in ...
Page 3 - CAUTION; IMPORTANT SAFETY INFOMATION; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Briskly stir or pour liquids before heating with microwave energy to prevent spontaneous boiling or eruption. Do not overheat. If air is not mixed into a liquid, liquid can erupt in oven or after removal from oven. 2. Do not deep fat fry in oven. Fat could overheat and be hazardous to handle. 3. ...
Page 4 - WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFOMATION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1. READ all instructions before using equipment.2. READ AND FOLLOW the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY on page 3. 3. This equipment MUST BE GROUNDED. Connect only to properly GROUNDED outlet. See GRO...
Page 5 - • Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or; IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
- 5 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This equipment generates and uses ISM frequencyenergy and if not installed and used properly, that isin strict accordance with the manufacturer'sinstructions, may cause interference to radio andtelevision reception. It has been type tested andfound to comply with limits...
Page 6 - INSTALLATION; A. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
- 6 - INSTALLATION A. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a groundin...
Page 7 - Read this entire manual before you begin.; YOUR SAFETY FIRST; Figure 1
- 7 - INSTALLATION Read this entire manual before you begin. BEFORE YOU START • Proper installation is the installer's responsibility! - Write the model & serial numbers on the owner’s manual. The model number label is located on the oven front. The mounting plate is located on the back side of ...
Page 8 - MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH SPACE AND SUPPORT.
- 8 - INSTALLATION • MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH SPACE AND SUPPORT. - Mount the oven against a flat, vertical wall, so it is supported by the wall. The wall should be constructed of minimum 2" x 4" wood studding and 3/8" thick drywall or plaster/lath. - ATTACH AT LEAST ONE of the two lag s...
Page 9 - THE FOLLOWING PARTS ARE SUPPLIED WITH THE OVEN:
THE FOLLOWING PARTS ARE SUPPLIED WITH THE OVEN: NOTE: Depending on your ventilation requirements, you may not use all of these parts. NOTE: You need to install at least 2 lag screws into one 2" x 4" stud and four anchor bolts into the wall. The mounting area must meet the 150 lbs. weight req...
Page 11 - STEP 1: PREPARE THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS; NOTE: The outlet should be on a circuit dedicated to the; Figure 4
- 11 - INSTALLATION STEP 1: PREPARE THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS • DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDINGPRONG! This appliance MUST be grounded! 1. Locate the grounded electric outlet for this oven in the cabinet above the oven, as shown in Figure 4. NOTE: The outlet s...
Page 12 - STEP 2: PREPARE THE VENTING SYSTEM; Figure 5; Figure 6; Figure 7
- 12 - INSTALLATION STEP 2: PREPARE THE VENTING SYSTEM NOTE: The ductwork you need for outside ventilation is not included with your oven. The standard ductwork fittings and length are shown in Figure 9. You may vent your oven in one of three ways. However, do NOT vent into a wall cavity, an attic, ...
Page 13 - STANDARD FITTINGS
- 13 - INSTALLATION STEP 2: PREPARE THE VENTING SYSTEM STANDARD FITTINGS NOTE: If the existing duct is round, you must use a rectangular-to-round adapter, with a rectangular 3" extension duct installed between the damper assembly and the adapter to prevent the exhaustdamper’s sticking. DUCT LENG...
Page 14 - STEP 3: PREPARE THE VENTING BLOWER
- 14 - INSTALLATION A thick, protective covering Back of oven Exhaust adaptor Mounting plate Mounting plate screw(s) (1 or 2 screws) Control panel side blower plate mounting screws blower unit mounting screw blower unit Parts "B" back plate Knockouts Parts "B" Parts "B" Figur...
Page 16 - STEP 4: PREPARE THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET FOR INSTALLATION; MEASURE AND TACK / TAPE UP THE TEMPLATES; NOTE: Be sure the minimum width is 30 inches and the distance; NOTE: If the cabinets are not plumb, adjust the mounting plate to
STEP 4: PREPARE THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET FOR INSTALLATION MEASURE AND TACK / TAPE UP THE TEMPLATES 1. Using a plumb line and (metal) measuring tape, find and mark the vertical center line on the back wall, as in Figure 22. 2. Find and mark one or two points where the studs are on the wall. (Studs ...
Page 17 - DRILL THE HOLES IN THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET.
STEP 4: PREPARE THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET FOR INSTALLATION DRILL THE HOLES IN THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET. 1. Find the points on the mounting plate labeled A, B, C, and D. Drill a 3/16" diameter hole at any points that are over a wallstud. Drill a 3/4" diameter hole at any points over drywal...
Page 18 - STEP 5: INSTALL THE MOUNTING PLATE
- 18 - INSTALLATION STEP 5: INSTALL THE MOUNTING PLATE THE OVEN MUST BE CONNECTED TO AT LEAST ONEWALL STUD. 1. Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30 ″ wide space. Use the mounting plate as the template forthe rear wall. Place the mounting plate on the wall,making sure that the tab...
Page 20 - STEP 6: ATTACH THE OVEN TO THE WALL; Drop the lock pin and washer assembly into hole N (left side
STEP 6: ATTACH THE OVEN TO THE WALL 1. Carefully lift microwave oven and hang it on support tabs (See Figure 26 at the bottom of the mounting plate.) Reachingthrough upper cabinet, thread power supply cord through thepower supply cord hole in the bottom of the upper cabinet. SeeFigure 30. 2. Rotate ...
Page 22 - FEATURES
- 22 - MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES OVEN SPECIFICATIONS Door Handle Window with Metal Shield Oven Control Panel Cooktop/Countertop Light Grease Filter Door SafetyLock System Model and Serial Number Plate Cooking Guide Vent Grille Two-position Metal Rack Glass Turntable FEATURES Model ACO1860AB/AW/AC ACO1...
Page 23 - OVEN CONTROL PANEL
- 23 - OVEN CONTROL PANEL 11 2 5 8 10 6 4 7 9 12 3 1 13 17 20 18 14 15 16 19 21 23 22 24 28 25 27 26 FOR MODEL ACO1860AB/W/C FOR MODEL ACO1860AS FEATURES
Page 25 - OPERATION; HELP; Touch KITCHEN TIMER; KITCHEN TIMER; To avoid risk of personal injury
- 25 - LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need toknow to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before use. CLOCK This oven includes a 24-hour clock. OPERATION 1. Touch CLOCK pad. (Press...
Page 26 - NOTE: • Sometimes the turntable can become hot; CHILD LOCK; NOTE: To reset that time to turn on and off the
- 26 - OPERATION TURNTABLE ON-OFF For best cooking results, leave theturntable on. It can be turned off forlarge dishes. Press TURNTABLE ON-OFF to turn the turntable on or off. NOTE: • Sometimes the turntable can become hot to touch. Be careful touching the turntableduring and after cooking. NOTE: •...
Page 27 - EASY COOKTM; • Food cooked covered should be covered during
- 27 - OPERATION EASY COOK™ A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets youquickly set and start microwave cooking without theneed to touch START pad. NOTE:If you touch EASY COOK™, it will add 30 seconds upto 3 minutes; after 3 minutes, every touch will add 1minute up to 99 min 59 seconds. HOLD ...
Page 28 - COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER; COOKING AT LOWER POWER LEVELS
- 28 - OPERATION COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER 1. Enter the cook time. 2. Touch START pad. When the cook time is over,you will hear four beeps andEND will display. Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds. COOKING WITH MORE THAN ONECOOK CYCLE For best results, some recipes call for one PowerLevel...
Page 29 - POWER LEVEL; COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS
- 29 - OPERATION POWER LEVEL MICROWAVE OUTPUT USE • Boil water.• Cook ground beef.• Make candy.• Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.• Cook fish and poultry. • Preheat browning dish. • Reheat meat slices quickly.• Saute onions, celery, and green pepper. • All reheating.• Cook scrambled eggs. • Cook bre...
Page 30 - SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
- 30 - OPERATION SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favoritefoods without selecting cooking times and powerlevels. The display will indicate SENSING during theinitial sensing period. The oven automaticallydetermines required cooking time for each food item.When...
Page 31 - POPCORN
- 31 - OPERATION ADDING OR SUBTRACTING COOK TIME If the SENSOR function is too long or too short, youcan increase or decrease the cook time by 10% afterchoosing the function. You can only increase ordecrease cook time before cooking starts. 1. Touch COOK pad. 2. Choose food category. 3. Touch number...
Page 32 - COOK; NOTE: Place the Canned Vegetable in a
- 32 - OPERATION 1. Touch COOK pad. 2. Choose food category. Example: To cook Rice. COOK Using COOK lets you heat common microwave-prepared foods without needing to program times andCook Powers. COOK has preset Cook Power for 3 foodcategories: Frozen Entree, Casserole, and Rice. 1. Touch REHEAT pad....
Page 33 - WEIGHT CONVERSION CHART
- 33 - OPERATION WEIGHT CONVERSION CHART To enter food weight in AUTO DEFROST, you mustspecify pounds and tenths of a pound. If the weighton the food package is in fractions of a pound, youcan use the following chart to convert the weight todecimals. DEFROSTING TIPS • When using AUTO DEFROST, the we...
Page 34 - AUTO DEFROST CHART
- 34 - OPERATION FOOD AT BEEP SETTING SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BEEF Ground Beef,Bulk Ground Beef,Patties Round Steak TenderloinSteak Stew Beef Pot Roast,Chuck Roast Rib Roast Rolled Rump Roast LAMBCubes forStew Chops(1 inch thick) PORKChops( 1/2 inch thick) Hot Dogs SpareribsCountry-styleRibs Sausage,Li...
Page 36 - TIME DEFROST
- 36 - 1. Touch TIME DEFROST pad. 2. Enter the defrosting time you want. 3. Touch START pad. (Defrost starts)When the defrost time isover, you will hear fourbeeps and END willdisplay. Example: To defrost for 2 minutes. OPERATION TIME DEFROST This feature allows you to choose the time you wantto defr...
Page 37 - COOKING; GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS
- 37 - COOKING GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS To get the best results from your microwave oven,read and follow the guidelines below. • Storage Temperature: Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than thesame foods at room temperature. The time forrecipes in this book is b...
Page 38 - MEAT
- 38 - COOKING APPETIZERS / SAUCES / SOUPS Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques Recommended • Crisp crackers, such as melba toast, shredded wheat, and crisp rye crackers are best formicrowave use. Wait until party time to add thespreads. Place a paper towel under the crackerswhile they cook in th...
Page 40 - POULTRY
- 40 - COOKING POULTRY Cooking Poultry: General Directions • Prepare the poultry for cooking. - Defrost completely.- Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the outside edge of the baking dish. When cookinglegs, arrange them like the spokes of a wheel. - Cover the baking dish with waxed paper ...
Page 41 - PASTA AND RICE
- 41 - COOKING PASTA AND RICE Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta,rice, and cereal require about the same amount of time,but the microwave is a more convenient methodbecause you can cook and serve in the same dish. There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastesjust like fresh ...
Page 42 - MAINTENANCE
- 42 - CARE AND CLEANING For best performance and safety, keep the ovenclean inside and outside. Take special care to keepthe inner door panel and the oven front frame free offood or grease build-up.Never use abrasive cleaners or pads. Wipe themicrowave oven inside and out, including the hoodbottom ...
Page 43 - OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT; COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT REPLACEMENT; To avoid personal injury or property damage,
- 43 - OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT 1. Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power supply. 2. Remove the vent cover mounting screws.(2 middle screws) 3. Tip the cover forward, then lift out to remove. 4. Remove bulb holder. 5. Lift up the bulb holder. 6. Replace bulb with a 30 or 40 watt appliance bul...
Page 44 - MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE; RECOMMENDED UTENSIL
- 44 - USE OVENPROOF GLASS (treated for highintensity heat):utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates,cake plates, liquid measuring cups,casseroles and bowls without metallictrim. CHINA:bowls, cups, serving plates and platterswithout metallic trim. PLASTIC:Plastic wrap (as a cover)-- lay the plasticwr...
Page 45 - TROUBLE SHOOTING; BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
- 45 - TROUBLE SHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Check the following list to be sure a service call is really necessary. A quick reference of this manual aswell as reviewing additional information on items to check may prevent an unneeded service call. If nothing on the oven operates: If the oven ...
Page 46 - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
- 46 - TROUBLE SHOOTING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Question Can I use a rack in my microwaveoven so that I may reheat or cook intwo levels at a time? Can I use either metal or aluminumpans in my microwave oven? Sometimes the door of my microwaveoven appears wavy. Is this normal? What are the humming nois...
Page 47 - AMANA WARRANTY; Full ONE Year Warranty; Second through Fifth Year; What is not covered by these; Amana Appliances Online
AMANA WARRANTY Full ONE Year Warranty Amana Appliances will repair or replace, Including related labor and travel, any part (f.o.b. Amana Iowa) which proves defective as to workmanship or materials. Limited Warranty After one year from the date of original retail purchase, Amana will provide a free ...
