Page 2 - Usage; Contents
2 Model Identification .......................................... 3Important Safety Instructions ............................ 4Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposureto Excessive Microwave Energy ....................... 5Electrical Requirements ................................... 6 Grounding Instruct...
Page 3 - Model Identification; Complete enclosed registration card; Special Features of Your New Amana Microwave Oven
3 Model Identification Please read this Use and Care Manual thoroughly. This manual provides proper maintenanceinformation. Any questions, call the Consumer Affairs Department at 1-800-843-0304 inside U.S.A. and 1-319-622-5511 if outside U.S.A. Complete enclosed registration card and promptly return...
Page 4 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION; Recognize this symbol as a SAFETY message; WARNING; TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE IN THE OVEN CAVITY:; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 - DO NOT
5 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 canresult in harmful exposure to microwaveenergy. It is important not to defeat ortamper with the safety interlocks. (b) DO NOT place any object...
Page 6 - GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS; CAN RESULT IN A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR DEATH.; Electrical Requirements
6 16. Do not use regular cooking thermometers in oven. Most cooking thermometers containmercury and may cause “arcing”,malfunction, and/or damage to oven. 17. Metal or ceramic accessories which are designed to absorb microwave energy toprovide heat may be used with caution. Testdevice before use (Se...
Page 7 - Installation; Radio Interference
7 Installation Radio Interference Microwave oven operation may cause interference to radio, TV, or similar equipment. To reduce or eliminateinterference: • Clean door and sealing surfaces of oven. See "Care and Cleaning" instructions on page 56. • Place the radio, TV, etc. away from oven. • ...
Page 8 - Oven Signal; Option Function; Oven Operation
8 Usage Oven Signal OptionNumber Option Function OP:10 Prevents signal from sounding when apad is pressed. OP:11* Allows signal to sound when a pad ispressed. OP:20 Prevents end-of-cycle signal fromsounding when heating time is over. OP:21* Allows signal to sound at end ofheating time and timer cycl...
Page 9 - Control Panel; Error Signal
9 Control Panel Readout display --Normally shows time of day.·Shows remaining time when cooking by time or using timer. TIME ENTRY --Use when changing preset time for eachpreprogrammed food pad or toprogram time not in oven memory. ACCU-THAW ™ --Programs oven to defrost food by time. COOKMATIC ® LEV...
Page 10 - Preprogrammed Food Pads
1 0 Preprogrammed Food Pads (Usage instructions page 11) *To cook multiple items, press preprogrammed pad until desired quantity is reached. Pad# Pad Time min.:sec. Uses Instructions 1 REHEAT :10 Reheat cinnamon roll, soften butter. 2 REHEAT :30 Reheat pizza slice, cook scrambled egg. 3 REHEAT 1:30 ...
Page 12 - Defrosting by Time; START; Accu-Thaw Defrosting Guide; FROZEN BEVERAGES DEFROSTING CHART
1 2 Accu-Thaw ™ Defrosting by Time Accu-Thaw pulses microwave energy on and off atvarious power levels for optimal defrosting results.During the "on" periods, food exterior is heated.During the "off" periods, heat conducts to foodinterior, allowing uniform defrosting with little or n...
Page 14 - FROZEN FISH, SEAFOOD, AND SMALL MEAT DEFROSTING CHART; Fish and Seafood
1 4 Frozen Fish, Seafood, and Small Meat: 1. Turn food over halfway through defrost time unless otherwise noted.2. Place seafood in utility dish. Cover dish loosely with plastic wrap or waxed paper.3. Let seafood stand for a short period of time before cooking to ensure it is totally defrosted. Hold...
Page 15 - FROZEN ROAST DEFROSTING CHART; W eight; Cooking Program; Defrost by Time, then Cook
1 5 FROZEN ROAST DEFROSTING CHART W eight Defrosting Time (minutes/pound) Special Instructions Under 3 pounds 6 to 10 Turn roast over halfway through defrost time. 3 to 6 pounds 6 to 10 Turn roast over after five minutes and halfwaythrough remaining defrost time. Let stand to finishdefrosting. Froze...
Page 16 - Removing Lockout Programming:
1 6 Changing Preprogrammed Food Pads Preprogrammed food pads cook specified amountsof food to serving temperature (see page 10). Toreprogram pads:1. Press STOP/RESET to clear display. 2. Press MEMORY SET . "P" displays. 3. Press pad number 0-9 to change. Current heating time, Cookmatic ® lev...
Page 17 - Microwave Cooking
1 7 Food Placement Allow space between foods for proper cooking results.For best results, arrange thickest, or hardest to cookportion of foods toward outside of dish. Place smaller,easier to cook portion toward center. Reheating When reheating food, cover dish loosely with plasticwrap. Heat at full ...
Page 18 - Heating and Reheating Chart
18 Item Amount Heating Time Cookmatic Power Level Special Instructions Bread (defrosting) 1 loaf (1 lb.) 3½ to 4½ min. 2 Leave in plastic wrapper.Remove metal twist. Loosenend. Butter or margarine (melting) 2 to 3 tablespoons 20 to 35 sec. Full Power (10) ¼ cup 30 to 45 sec. Full Power (10) ½ cup 45...
Page 19 - Appetizers and Snacks Cooking Guidelines; For best results, reheat baked pizza on a paper; Microwave Cooking Guide; Spicy Meatball Appetizers
19 Appetizers and Snacks Cooking Guidelines 1. Save time by using only one dish for bothheating and serving. Be certain dishes aremicrowave safe. 2. Arrange appetizers in a single layer whenheating, for best results. In most cases, coverwith waxed paper or microwave safe papertowel to prevent splatt...
Page 20 - rings; Pizza Fondue; spread
20 Hot Pecan Dip Yield: About 2 cups1 cup water4 to 5 ozs. dried beef, chopped1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, cubed1/2 cup dairy sour cream1/3 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons chopped green pepper1 tablespoon chopped pimento1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 te...
Page 21 - Instant Hot chocolate Mix; creamer; Beverages Heating Guidelines; Fiesta Nacho Dip
21 Instant Hot chocolate Mix Yield: 1 gallon mix10 2/3 cups nonfat dry milk (enough to make 8 quarts of milk) 1/2 cup (or 6 oz. jar) powdered nondairy coffee creamer 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar1 lb. quick chocolate flavored mixWater 1. Combine all ingredients, except water, in largemixing bowl. (Mi...
Page 22 - Remove spices and serve hot.; Soups and Stews Cooking Guidelines
22 Cafe Bavarian Mint Yield: 14 (6 oz.) servings1/4 cup powdered nondairy coffee creamer1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup instant coffee2 tablespoons cocoa5 hard candy peppermints, crushedWater 1. Combine all ingredients, except water, in smallmixing bowl. (Mix may be stored in airtightcontainer.) 2. Place 1 tab...
Page 23 - Sandwiches Cooking Guidelines; Sandwiches are generally heated on full power.
23 Corn and Potato Chowde r Yield: 8 to 10 servings1/2 lb. bacon1 cup chopped onion5 cups peeled and cubed potatoes1/3 cup water1 (16 oz.) can cream-style corn2 1/2 cups milk1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper 1. Cut bacon into small pieces. Combine baconand onion in 3-quart casserole. Cook, covere...
Page 25 - Meat Cooking Guidelines
25 Item Total Cooking Time Cookmatic Power Level Method LESS TENDERBeef Roasts (Rump, Pot, Chuck or Sirloin Tip Roasts) 13 to 18 min./lb. 2 Place meat in heavy-duty plastic roasting bag. Placein a dish. Add 1/2 cup of water or favorite meatsauce. Close the bag loosely. Secure with a string.Turn the ...
Page 27 - Rub meat with garlic. Pound flour into meat.
27 Porcupine Meatballs Yield: 6 to 8 servings1 1/2 lbs. ground beef1 cup cooked rice1 egg, beaten1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1/2 cup minced onion2 tablespoons catsup1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon leaf oregano1/2 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon ins...
Page 28 - divided
28 Beef Stroganoff Yield: 4 servings1 tablespoon butter or margarine1/3 cup finely chopped onion1 clove garlic, minced1 lb. sirloin steak, 1/2-inch thick1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup1 (4 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained2 tablespoons catsup1 cup dairy sour cream Mexican Pizza Yield: 1, ...
Page 29 - Taco Salad; desired; Veal Scallopini
29 1. Drain beans, reserving 1/2 cup liquid. Combineall ingredients in 4-quart casserole, includingreserved bean liquid. Stir well. 2. Cook, covered, on full power for 13 to 18minutes, or until boiling. Stir. Continuecooking, covered, on Cook Level 3 for 30minutes, or until flavors are blended. Stir...
Page 30 - Oriental Pork; Poultry Cooking Guidelines
30 Oriental Pork Yield: 4 to 6 servings1 (1 lb.) pork tenderloin3 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon cornstarch1 teaspoon instant chicken flavored bouillon1 (6 oz.) pkg. frozen pea pods1 (8 oz.) can bamboo shoots, drained1 (8 oz.) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced1/2 cup sliced green pepper1/2 ...
Page 31 - Chicken Enchilada Bake; drained; Sausage- Apple Stuffing; /4 cup chicken broth or chicken flavored bouillon
31 1. Crumble sausage in 4-quart casserole. Stir inonion and celery. Cook, covered, on full powerfor 3 to 6 minutes, or until sausage is thoroughlycooked and no longer pink. Stir halfway throughcooking time. Drain. 2. Stir in apple, melted margarine, and seasonings.When slightly cooled, stir in egg....
Page 32 - rice mix
32 Chicken-Sweet Potato Pie Yield: 6 servings1/2 cup chopped onion1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup2 cups diced, cooked chicken1 (4 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained1/4 teaspoon salt1(18 oz.) can vacuum packed sweet potatoes2 tablespoons butter or marg...
Page 33 - Fish and Seafood Cooking Guidelines; Shellfish can be cooked in shell.
33 Fish and Seafood Cooking Guidelines 1. In most cases, fish should be defrosted, beforecooking, unless otherwise stated in recipe. 2. Cook most fish and seafood, covered, on fullpower. The use of coverings decreasescooking times and helps keep fish moist. 3. Cook fish until it flakes easily with a...
Page 35 - Springtime Sole; Layer asparagus evenly over fillets.; Tuna Stroganoff
35 Springtime Sole Yield: 4 servings1 lb. sole fillets1/4 teaspoon leaf thyme1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen asparagus cuts or 3/4 lb. fresh asparagus cuts, cooked and well-drained 1/2 cup plain yogurt1 teaspoon buttermilk salad dressing mix 1. Place fillets in 1 1/2-quart utility dish. Sprinklewith thyme. C...
Page 36 - Denver Casserole; Egg Cooking Guidelines
36 Denver Casserole Yield: 5 to 6 servings1 medium tomato, chopped8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled1/4 cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup chopped pimentos6 eggs1/3 cup milk1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing1/4 teaspoon salt Item Total Cooking Time Cookmatic Power Level Amount of Water Method Poache...
Page 37 - Pasta and Rice Cooking Guidelines; Use hot tap water. It will boil faster than cold.; Wheat Crusted Quiche
37 1. Combine wheat germ, flour, and salt in smallbowl. Cut in shortening. Stir in water. Pressdough firmly against bottom and sides of 9-inchpie plate. Pierce bottom and sides with fork.Cook on Full power for 45 seconds to 2minutes, or until cooked but still slightly moist. 2. Sprinkle bacon, chees...
Page 39 - Macaroni and Cheese; Place hot, cooked fettuccini in dish; Fettuccini Alfredo
39 Macaroni and Cheese Yield: 4 to 6 servings2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cups milk1 1/4 cups uncooked macaroni2 tablespoons butter or margarine1/4 teaspoon pepper1 1/2 cups shredded American process cheese1/4 cup milk 1. Place flour in 1 1/2-quart casserole. Graduallyblend in 2 cups milk, mixin...
Page 40 - Cereal Cooking Guidelines; Granola
40 1. Place rolled oats in 8-inch square dish. Heat onFull power for 30 seconds to 1 1/2 minutes, oruntil warmed. Stir twice during heating time. 2. Add remaining ingredients to rolled oats. Stiringredients together, until mixture is well-coated. Heat on Full power for 3 to 6 minutes,or until well-h...
Page 41 - Vegetable Cooking Guidelines; Harvard Beets
41 Fresh Vegetables Cooking Time on Full Power for 1 lb. Vegetables Method AsparagusEggplant BroccoliBrussel SproutsCabbageCarrotsCauliflower Acorn SquashArtichokesBaked Potatoes**BeetsBoiled New Potatoes MushroomsSpinach Corn-on-the-Cob*Green BeansOkraPea PodsZucchini PotatoesParsnipsRutabagasSweet...
Page 43 - Party Potatoes; eighths; Harvest Vegetable Platter
43 Party Potatoes Yield: 8 servings8 to 10 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into eighths 1/2 cup water1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese1 (8 oz.) carton French onion dip1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic salt (optional)Butter or margarinePaprika 1. Place potatoes and water in 3-quart ca...
Page 44 - Sauces, Jams and Relishes Cooking Guidelines
44 Sauces, Jams and Relishes Cooking Guidelines 1. Use the size container recommended in recipesto avoid boil-overs. 2. Sauces can be cooked directly in glassmeasures, for convenience. A glass measureshould not be more than half-filled to avoid boil-overs. 3. Cover sauces, jams, or relishes asrecomm...
Page 45 - cooking apples; Hollandaise Sauce
45 Quick and Easy Grape Jelly Yield: 5 cups3 cups unsweetened grape juice1 (1 3/4 oz.) box powdered fruit pectin3 1/2 cups sugar 1. Combine grape juice and pectin in 5-quartcasserole. Cook, covered, on Full power for 6to 10 minutes, or until boiling. Stir 2 to 3 timesduring cooking time. 2. Stir sug...
Page 46 - Bread Cooking Guidelines
46 Bread Cooking Guidelines 1. Muffins, coffee cakes, quick breads, and yeastbreads are generally baked on Cook Level 7. 2. Breads will not brown in a microwave oven asthey do in a conventional oven. For color, usetoppings or ingredients which supply color.Some examples include rye flour, whole whea...
Page 48 - Caramel Pecan Sweet Rolls
48 1. Place water in 1-quart mixing bowl. Heat onFull power for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or untiltemperature of 105° F to 115° F is reached.Dissolve yeast in water. Stir in sugar and salt. 2. Blend in oil and eggs. Mix in flour, 2 cups at atime. Scrape dough from sides of bowl tocenter. Cover. Let st...
Page 49 - Baked Goods and Desserts Cooking Guidelines
49 1. Circular and tube dishes provide best cookingresults. Arrange cupcakes in a circle, if bakingthem in custard cups or use circular-shapedcupcake trays. 2. A tube dish can be created by placing a 2 to 3-inch diameter drinking glass in a 3 to 4-quartcasserole. Pour the cake batter around theglass...
Page 50 - Chocolate Malt Cake; tablespoon; Cherry Cheesecake
50 Chocolate Malt Cake Yield: 1, 9-inch 2-layer cakeCake:1 cup sugar1/2 cup butter or margarine1 cup vegetable oil3 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 cup chocolate flavored malted milk powder1 tablespoon baking powder 1 1/4 cups milkFrosting:1 (12 oz.) carton frozen non-dairy whipp...
Page 52 - Triple Treats; walnuts; Rocky Road Cake; Combine cake mix and water in 9 x 2-inch
52 Triple Treats Yield: 1 1/2 dozen bars1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed1 egg1/2 teaspoon vanilla1 cup all-purpose flour1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar2 tablespoons milk1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened1/2 teaspoon vanilla1/4 teaspoon almond extract1/2...
Page 54 - Candy Cooking Guidelines; : Candy syrup when dropped into
54 Candy Cooking Guidelines 1. Candy becomes very hot during cooking.Select a cooking utensil which will withstand hottemperatures. Select a utensil which is largeenough to hold the candy during cooking toavoid boil-overs. Use the recommended utensilin the recipe. Generally, candy is cookeduncovered...
Page 55 - * Turn quarter-turn halfway through cooking
55 Chocolate-Maple Bonbons Yield: 2 1/2 to 3 dozen1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar1 tablespoon maple flavoring3 to 4 teaspoons milk1/4 cup chopped peanuts (optional)1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels1 cup butterscotch morsels1/2 cup creamy-style peanut butter1(...
Page 56 - Care and Cleaning; Interior, Exterior and Door; Turntable; Important; Replacing Oven Light Bulb; Caution
5 6 Care and Cleaning Interior, Exterior and Door If walls and door of microwave oven becomesplattered, wipe with paper towel or clean with milddetergent in warm water using soft sponge or cloth.Wring sponge or cloth to remove excess waterbefore wiping unit. If desired, boil a cup of water inmicrowa...
Page 57 - Before Calling for Service
5 7 Before Calling for Service If oven light does not work: • Confirm light bulb is screwed in tightly. • Confirm light bulb is not defective. If room lights dim or pulse when oven is in use: • Confirm microwave is on proper circuit. Seegrounding instructions on page 6. If unit operates, but will no...
