Page 2 - Contents
2 Model Identification .................................................... 3Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 4Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposureto Excessive Microwave Energy ................................. 6Electrical Requirements .............................
Page 3 - Model Identification
3 Model Identification Please read this Use and Care Manual thoroughly. This manual provides proper maintenance information. Anyquestions, call the Consumer Affairs Department at 1-800-843-0304 if inside U.S.A. and 1-319-622-5511 if outside U.S.A. Complete enclosed registration card and promptly ret...
Page 4 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION; Recognize this symbol as a SAFETY message; WARNING
4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION Recognize this symbol as a SAFETY message WARNING WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BEFOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE, INJURYTO PERSONS, OR EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY: 1. READ all instructions bef...
Page 5 - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE IN THE OVEN CAVITY:; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
5 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE IN THE OVEN CAVITY: a. DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven. c. If materials in...
Page 6 - Caution; PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
6 Caution To avoid personal injury or property damage, observethe following:1. Always press STOP/RESET before programming oven. 2. Do not deep fat fry in oven. Fat couldoverheat and be hazardous to handle. 3. Do not cook or reheat eggs in shell or withan unbroken yolk. Pressure may build upand erupt...
Page 7 - Electrical Requirements; GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
7 Electrical Requirements GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 120V-15AMP WARNING -- IMPROPER USE OF THE GROUNDING PLUG CAN RESULT IN A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR DEATH. This appliance MUST be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape...
Page 8 - Installation; Optional Accessories
8 Special Features of Your New Microwave Oven • 850 watts of cooking power, based on IEC 705 test method • 1.1 cu.ft. capacity • Over the range installation • Popcorn pad • Auto Reheat • Complete reminder Unpacking Oven • Inspect microwave oven for damage such as dents in door or dents inside oven c...
Page 9 - Usage; Control Panel
9 Usage Control Panel DISPLAYDisplays time of day,cooking time, power level,cooking mode and instruc-tions. PROGRAM I & II Programs time not in ovenmemory. Time Cook is setto power level 10 (High). ONE STEP COOKPress number pads 1 through 5 for one to five minutes of cooking. Noneed to press STA...
Page 10 - Oven Operation
10 Usage Oven Operation • Set Minute Timer1. Press TIMER pad. 2. Press desired time. For example, for 3 minutes, press 3,0,0. 3. Press START pad. Display counts down. Signal sounds and "End" displays at end of time period. • Complete ReminderReminds user that there is food in oven. "END&...
Page 12 - Auto Cook; Auto Cook Guidelines
12 Auto Cook Auto Cook senses steam that escapes as food cooks. Bysensing steam, oven automatically adjusts cooking time forvarious types and amounts of foods. Auto Cook sensessteam that escapes as food cooks. By sensing steam,oven automatically adjusts cooking time for various typesand amounts of f...
Page 13 - Automatic Cooking Control Guide; Food; Popcorn
13 Automatic Cooking Control Guide • Do not open oven door during Auto cycle. Whenoven signals and countdown time is displayed, doormay be opened for stirring, turning, or rotating food.Resume cooking, by closing door and pressing START pad. • Match amount of food to size of container. Fillcontainer...
Page 15 - Conversion Guide
15 Accu-Thaw ™ (Power Level 3) Accu-Thaw ™ is designed for speedy thawing of frozen foods such as breads, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozendinners (see Accu-Thaw ™ Guide). Power level 3 (30% power) is automatically set when ACCU-THAW ™ pad is pressed.1. Place food in oven, close door. Be sure pac...
Page 16 - Guide; Thaw
16 1. Food packaged in paper or plastic may be defrostedwithout unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foiland place food in cooking dish for defrosting. Mostfoods defrost well using power level 3 (30% power).Defrost larger foods, such as beef, lamb and vealroasts, by using power level 1 (10% p...
Page 18 - Heating or Reheating Guide
18 Heating or Reheating Guide • Directions below are for heating or reheating already-cooked foods stored in refrigerator or at roomtemperature. Use microwave-safe cookware. • Cover most foods for fast heating. Exceptions are somesandwiches, griddle foods and baked items. • Bubbling around edges of ...
Page 19 - Cooking Guide
19 Cooking Guide NOTE : Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted. VEGETABLES Vegetable Amount Time (min) Comments Asparagus fresh spears 1 lb. 7 to 9, Med-High (7) In 1 1/2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water and vegetables. Rotate dish halfway through cooking time. frozen spea...
Page 20 - Microwave Cooking
20 Food Placement Allow space between foods for proper cooking results. Forbest results, arrange thickest or hardest to cook portion offood toward outside of dish. Place smaller, easier to cookportions toward center. Reheating When reheating food, cover dish loosely with plastic wrap.Heat at full po...
Page 21 - Care and Cleaning; Interior, Exterior and Door; Grease Filters; Exhaust Maintenance; Charcoal Filter (recirculating installation only); Charcoal Filter
21 Care and Cleaning Interior, Exterior and Door If walls, floor, and door of microwave oven becomesplattered, wipe with paper towel or clean with milddetergent in warm water using soft sponge or cloth. Wringsponge or cloth to remove excess water before wipingoven. If desired, boil a cup of water in...
Page 22 - Replacing Light Bulbs; Wear gloves to protect hands should light; Before Calling for Service; Changing Surface Light Bulb:; Warning
22 Replacing Light Bulbs Tools needed -- • protective gloves • phillips screwdriver • two 120 volt, 40 watt, surface light bulbs (R0713503)available from Amana dealer, servicer, factoryservice center, or Amana Consumer Affairs (1-800-843-0304 if inside U.S.A. and 1-319-622-5511 ifoutside U.S.A.) • 3...
