Amana CW76T - Manual

5 WARNING IMPROPER USE OF THE GROUNDING PLUG CAN RESULTIN A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR DEATH. This oven MUST be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing anescape wire for the electric current. This oven is equipped with acord hav...

6 Features Display • Shows time of day when not cooking.• Displays remaining time when cooking by time or using timer. +ONE MINUTE • Use +ONE MINUTE pad to add one minute of cooking time on high power. • Convenient one press programming. INSTANT COOK • Use POPCORN , FRESH VEGETABLE, or FROZEN DINNER...

7 Usage Multiple Stage Cooking This microwave oven can be programmed to cook up to3 cooking cycles (stages) in a row. 1. Set time and power level according to Timed Cooking section through step 3. • Do not press START pad. 2. Set time and power level according to Timed Cooking section for second sta...

10 Child Lock When child lock is active, touch pads are disabled andmicrowave activity cannot take place. 1. Press CLOCK/DELAY START pad. • “0” shows in display. 2. Press 1 pad. 3. Press START pad. • “L” shows behind “0” in display. Child lock is on. 4. Repeat procedure to deactivate child lock. • P...

12 Cooking Guide Meat • Always use microwave-safe ceramic, glass, or plastic utensils.• Place meat on microwave-safe roasting rack in microwave-safe cooking dish.• Start meat fat side down. Shield any bone tips, thin meat areas, or portions that start to overcook with 3 inch wide strips of foil. • C...

13 Poultry • Always use microwave-safe ceramic, glass, or plastic utensils. • Place poultry on microwave-safe roasting rack in microwave-safe cooking dish.• Cover poultry with wax paper to prevent spattering.• Shield bone tips, thin areas or portions that start to overcook with 3 inch wide strips or...

14 Item Total CookingTime (Min/Lb) Power Level Method Fish wholeup to 3 lbs. steaksup to 3 lbs. filletsup to 3 lbs. Scallops up to 3 lbs. Shrimp up to 3 lbs. 7 to 9 8 to 12 3 to 7 3 to 7 3 to 5 MEDIUM (5) MEDIUM (5) HIGH (10) HIGH (10) HIGH (10) Place fish on roasting rack. Microwave until fishflake...

15 Vegetables Item Total CookingTime (Min/Lb.) Acorn Squash, 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. each12 Asparagus, fresh, 1 lb. Beans, green, fresh, 1 lb. Beets, fresh, 1 lb. Broccoli Spears, fresh, 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. Brussels Sprouts, fresh 1 lb Cabbage, chopped, 1 1/2 lbs. Cabbage, wedges, 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. Carrots, slice...

17 Defrosting Guide Meats • Use power level 3 for defrosting. See Cookmatic Level Pad section for power level description. • For best results, defrost meat completely before cooking. To determine whether a meat item is completely defrosted, insert a sharp knife in meat to check for ice crystals. • R...

18 Poultry • Place frozen poultry on a plastic rack in a utility dish or on a plastic meat tray. Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap. Remove all metal pieces, if possible. • Turn poultry over halfway through both defrosting times.• Soak large poultry items in warm water if necessary, to finish defros...

19 General Cleaning Clean door and other surfaces with a clean cloth,sponge, or nylon pad, and mild detergent diluted inwarm water. • Do not use knife, metal utensil, or abrasive cleaning pad to remove baked on material. • Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners, or cleaners containing ammonia. • Remo...