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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This equipment generates and uses ISM frequencyenergy and if not installed and used properly, that is instrict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions,may cause interference to radio and televisionreception. It has been type tested and f...

A. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of anelectrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk ofelectric shock by providing an escape wire for theelectric current. This appliance is equipped with a cordhaving a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plugmust be...

YOUR SAFETY FIRST 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 t...

YOUR SAFETY FIRST • 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 sc...

PARTS, TOOLS, MATERIALS 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...

STEP 1: PREPARE THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS • DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG! 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 should be on a circu...

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, or an unused area. R...

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 exhaust damper’s sticking. DUCT LENGTH The total length...

STEP 3: PREPARE THE VENTING BLOWER Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 14 Figure 13 Mounting plate Mounting plate screws Control panel side blower platemounting screw blower unit Parts "B" back plate blower plate blower unit mounting screw Knockouts Parts "B" Parts "B" back ...

STEP 4: PREPARE THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET FOR INSTALLATION INSTALLATION 16 To avoid personal injury or property damage, do not ateempt to install this microwave oven if you cannot find a wall stud. w w CAUTION MEASURE AND TACK / TAPE UP THETEMPLATES 1. Using a plumb line and (metal) measuring tape,...

STEP 5: INSTALL THE MOUNTING PLATE THE OVEN MUST BE CONNECTED TO ATLEAST ONE WALL STUD. 1. Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30 ″ wide space. Use the mounting plate as the template for the rear wall.Place the mounting plate on the wall, making sure that thetabs are against the bo...

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.Reaching through upper cabinet, thread power supply cordthrough the power supply cord hole in the bottom of theupper cabinet. See Figure 30. 2. Rotate ...

MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES FEATURES 22 Door Handle Window with Metal Shield Model and Serial Number Plate Glass Turntable Cooking Guide Vent Grille Oven Control Panel Cooktop/Countertop Light Grease Filter Door Safety Lock System OVEN SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply 120 VAC, 60 Hz Input Power 1,500 W Cooki...

OVEN CONTROL PANEL FEATURES 23 1 2 11 14 16 19 21 9 3 5 12 15 17 20 10 6 4 7 8 13 18

LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate yourmicrowave oven. Please read this information before use. OPERATION 25 CLOCK KITCHEN TIMER You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use the ...

COOKING GUIDE FOR “LOWER POWER LEVELS” The nine power levels in addition to “HIGH” allow you to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking. Below are listedall the power levels, examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwave power you are using. OPERATION 29 P...

POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop 1.75, 3.0, and 3.5 ounce bags ofcommercially packaged microwave popcorn. Pop only onepackage at a time. If you are using a microwave popcornpopper, follow manufacturer’s instructions.To correctly set your microwave oven, follow this chart: CAUTION: Do not leave microwave...

AUTO COOK AUTO COOK provides four preset categories for cooking. COOKING GUIDE FOR “AUTO COOK” OPERATION 31 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch AUTO COOK. 3. Choose food category. Example: To Auto Cook 2 cups of Rice. 4. Enter quantity/servings. When the cook time is over,you will hear four beeps andENDwi...

AUTO DEFROST Your microwave oven is preset with three defrost sequences.Using AUTO DEFROST is the best way to defrost frozen foods.The Auto Defrost Sequence Table below provides some basicguidelines for using the three defrost sequences. Weight conversion chart You are probably used to food weights ...

AUTO DEFROST CHART Meat setting OPERATION 34 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 inch thick) Hot dogs SpareribsC...

GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS To get the best results from your microwave oven, readand follow the guidelines below. • Storage Temperature: Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than the same foodsat room temperature. The time for recipes in this bookis based on the nor...

APPETIZERS / SAUCES / SOUPS Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques Recommended • Crisp crackers, such as melba toast, shredded wheat, and crisp rye crackers are best for microwave use.Wait until party time to add the spreads. Place a papertowel under the crackers while they cook in themicrowave ove...

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 cooking legs,arrange them like the spokes of a wheel. - Cover the baking dish with waxed paper to reduce splat...

PASTA AND RICE Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta, rice, and cereal require about the same amount of time, but themicrowave is a more convenient method because you can cook and serve in the same dish.There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastes just like fresh cooked when r...

CARE AND CLEANING For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean insideand outside. Take special care to keep the inner door paneland the oven front frame free of food or grease build-up.Never use rough powder or pads. Wipe the microwave oveninside and out, including the hood bottom cover, wit...

COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT REPLACEMENT 1, Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power supply.2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws. 3. Replace bulb with 30 watt appliance bulb.4. Replace bulb cover, and mount screw.5. Turn the power back on at the main power supply. OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT 1. Unplug ...

MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE RECOMMENDED UTENSIL 43 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:Plast...

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Check the following list to be sure a service call is really necessary. A quick reference of this manual as well asreviewing additional information on items to check may prevent an unneeded service call. TROUBLE SHOOTING 44 If nothing on the oven operates: If the oven inte...

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TROUBLE SHOOTING 45 To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, do not remove outer case at any time, Only an authorized servicer should remove outer case. w w WARNING Question Can I use a rack in my microwaveoven so that I may reheat or cook intw...

AMANA WARRANTY Full ONE Year Warranty Amana Appliances will repair or replace, including related labor and travel, any part (f.o.b. Amana Iowa) whichproves defective as to workmanship or materials. Limited Warranty After one year from the date of original retail purchase, Amana will provide a free p...

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This equipment generates and uses ISM frequencyenergy and if not installed and used properly, that is instrict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions,may cause interference to radio and televisionreception. It has been type tested and f...

A. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of anelectrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk ofelectric shock by providing an escape wire for theelectric current. This appliance is equipped with a cordhaving a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plugmust be...

YOUR SAFETY FIRST 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 t...

YOUR SAFETY FIRST • 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 sc...

PARTS, TOOLS, MATERIALS 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...

STEP 1: PREPARE THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS • DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG! 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 should be on a circu...

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, or an unused area. R...

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 exhaust damper’s sticking. DUCT LENGTH The total length...

STEP 3: PREPARE THE VENTING BLOWER Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 14 Figure 13 Mounting plate Mounting plate screws Control panel side blower platemounting screw blower unit Parts "B" back plate blower plate blower unit mounting screw Knockouts Parts "B" Parts "B" back ...

STEP 4: PREPARE THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET FOR INSTALLATION INSTALLATION 16 To avoid personal injury or property damage, do not ateempt to install this microwave oven if you cannot find a wall stud. w w CAUTION MEASURE AND TACK / TAPE UP THETEMPLATES 1. Using a plumb line and (metal) measuring tape,...

STEP 5: INSTALL THE MOUNTING PLATE THE OVEN MUST BE CONNECTED TO ATLEAST ONE WALL STUD. 1. Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30 ″ wide space. Use the mounting plate as the template for the rear wall.Place the mounting plate on the wall, making sure that thetabs are against the bo...

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.Reaching through upper cabinet, thread power supply cordthrough the power supply cord hole in the bottom of theupper cabinet. See Figure 30. 2. Rotate ...

MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES FEATURES 22 Door Handle Window with Metal Shield Model and Serial Number Plate Glass Turntable Cooking Guide Vent Grille Oven Control Panel Cooktop/Countertop Light Grease Filter Door Safety Lock System OVEN SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply 120 VAC, 60 Hz Input Power 1,500 W Cooki...

OVEN CONTROL PANEL FEATURES 23 1 2 11 14 16 19 21 9 3 5 12 15 17 20 10 6 4 7 8 13 18

LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate yourmicrowave oven. Please read this information before use. OPERATION 25 CLOCK KITCHEN TIMER You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use the ...

COOKING GUIDE FOR “LOWER POWER LEVELS” The nine power levels in addition to “HIGH” allow you to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking. Below are listedall the power levels, examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwave power you are using. OPERATION 29 P...

POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop 1.75, 3.0, and 3.5 ounce bags ofcommercially packaged microwave popcorn. Pop only onepackage at a time. If you are using a microwave popcornpopper, follow manufacturer’s instructions.To correctly set your microwave oven, follow this chart: CAUTION: Do not leave microwave...

AUTO COOK AUTO COOK provides four preset categories for cooking. COOKING GUIDE FOR “AUTO COOK” OPERATION 31 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch AUTO COOK. 3. Choose food category. Example: To Auto Cook 2 cups of Rice. 4. Enter quantity/servings. When the cook time is over,you will hear four beeps andENDwi...

AUTO DEFROST Your microwave oven is preset with three defrost sequences.Using AUTO DEFROST is the best way to defrost frozen foods.The Auto Defrost Sequence Table below provides some basicguidelines for using the three defrost sequences. Weight conversion chart You are probably used to food weights ...

AUTO DEFROST CHART Meat setting OPERATION 34 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 inch thick) Hot dogs SpareribsC...

GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS To get the best results from your microwave oven, readand follow the guidelines below. • Storage Temperature: Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than the same foodsat room temperature. The time for recipes in this bookis based on the nor...

APPETIZERS / SAUCES / SOUPS Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques Recommended • Crisp crackers, such as melba toast, shredded wheat, and crisp rye crackers are best for microwave use.Wait until party time to add the spreads. Place a papertowel under the crackers while they cook in themicrowave ove...

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 cooking legs,arrange them like the spokes of a wheel. - Cover the baking dish with waxed paper to reduce splat...

PASTA AND RICE Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta, rice, and cereal require about the same amount of time, but themicrowave is a more convenient method because you can cook and serve in the same dish.There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastes just like fresh cooked when r...

CARE AND CLEANING For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean insideand outside. Take special care to keep the inner door paneland the oven front frame free of food or grease build-up.Never use rough powder or pads. Wipe the microwave oveninside and out, including the hood bottom cover, wit...

COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT REPLACEMENT 1, Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power supply.2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws. 3. Replace bulb with 30 watt appliance bulb.4. Replace bulb cover, and mount screw.5. Turn the power back on at the main power supply. OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT 1. Unplug ...

MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE RECOMMENDED UTENSIL 43 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:Plast...

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Check the following list to be sure a service call is really necessary. A quick reference of this manual as well asreviewing additional information on items to check may prevent an unneeded service call. TROUBLE SHOOTING 44 If nothing on the oven operates: If the oven inte...

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TROUBLE SHOOTING 45 To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, do not remove outer case at any time, Only an authorized servicer should remove outer case. w w WARNING Question Can I use a rack in my microwaveoven so that I may reheat or cook intw...

AMANA WARRANTY Full ONE Year Warranty Amana Appliances will repair or replace, including related labor and travel, any part (f.o.b. Amana Iowa) whichproves defective as to workmanship or materials. Limited Warranty After one year from the date of original retail purchase, Amana will provide a free p...