Amana AMC4080AAB/W/Q - Manuals

5 Your New Microwave oven Table of Contents Safety ........................................................................................... 2Your New Microwave oven .........................................................5 Checking Parts .............................................................

6 Your New Microwave oven Setting Up Your Microwave Oven 1 Place the oven on a flat, sturdy surface and plug the cord into a grounded outlet. Once plugged in, the display on your oven will show: Make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least four inches of space behind, ab...

7 Your New Microwave oven Control Panel Buttons AMC4080AAS 1. One Minute+ p.9 Press once for every minute of cooking at High power. 2. Instant Cook Buttons p.8 Instant settings to cook popular foods. 3. Number buttons Sets cooking times. 4. Power Level p.10 Sets power to level other than high. 5. Au...

8 Operation Setting the Clock 1 Press the Clock button. The display will show: 2 Use the Number buttons to enter the current time. You must press at least three numbers to set the clock. If the current time is 5:00 enter, 5,0,0 3 Press Clock again. A colon will blink, indicating that the time is set...

9 Operation Instant Cook Chart Note: The cooking time of 3.0 oz. microwave-popcorn depends on the content of butter and brands. Cooking time is adjustable for desired taste with numeric pads following package instructions. Using the One Minute+ Button This button offers a convenient way to heat food...

10 Operation Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels Your microwave allows you to set up to two different stages of cooking, each with its own time length and power level. The power level

11 Cooking Instructions Cooking Utensils Recommended Use • Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for heating or cooking. • Microwave browning dish — Use to brown the exterior of small items such as steaks, chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions provided with your browning dish. • Microwa...

12 Cooking Instructions Cooking Techniques Stirring Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly. Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats more quickly, so stir from the outside to the center. The oven will turn off when you open the door ...

13 Cooking Instructions Cooking Guide GUIDE for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave • Place meat on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. • Start meat fat-side down. Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or thin meat areas. • Check the temperature in several places...

14 Cooking Instructions Guide for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave • Cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork. • Place fish on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. • Use a tight cover to steam fish. A lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel provides less steaming. • Do not...

15 Cooking Instructions Auto Defrosting Guide • Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food. Notes Check foods when the oven signals. After the final stage, small sections may still be icy; let them stand to continue thawing. Do not defrost until all ice crystals have thawe...

16 Cooking Instructions Recipes Beef and Barley Stew 1½ lbs. beef stew cubes, cut into ½-inch pieces ½ cup chopped onion 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce 1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) beef broth 2 medium carrots, cut into ½-inch slices (about 1 cup) ½ cup barley 1 bay leaf ¼ tsp. pepper...

17 Cooking Instructions Warm Potato Salad 2 lbs. small red potatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces 4 slices bacon (uncooked), cut into ½-inch pieces ¼ cup chopped onion 2 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. flour ½ tsp. celery seed 1 / 8 tsp. pepper 2½ Tbs. apple cider vinegar 1. In a 2-quart casserole, combine ...

18 Appendix Troubleshooting Guide Before you call a repair person for your oven, check this list of possible problems and solutions. Neither the oven’s display nor the oven operate. • Properly insert the plug into a grounded outlet. • If the outlet is controlled by a wall switch, make sure the wall ...

19 Appendix Specifications Model Number AMC4080AAB/W/Q Oven Cavity 0.8 cu.ft Controls 10 power levels, including defrost Timer 99 minutes, 99 seconds Power Source 120 VAC, 60 Hz Power Output 800 Watts Outside Dimensions 19 1/4”(W) X 10 13/16”(H) X 13 27/32”(D) Oven Cavity Dimensions 13”(W) X 7 29/32...

20 Warranty Limited One Year Warranty - Parts and Labor For one (1) year from the original retail purchase date, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge when carried into an authorized servicer. Limited Warranties - Parts Only Second through Fifth Year - F...

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Quick Reference Feature Operation Set Clock 1. Press CLOCK.2. Use the Number buttons to enter the current time. 3. Press CLOCK again. One Minute+ Cooking 1. Press the ONE MINUTE + button once for each minute of cooking. 2. The time will display and the oven will start. Instant Cook Buttons 1. Press ...

5 Your New Microwave oven Table of Contents Safety ........................................................................................... 2Your New Microwave oven .........................................................5 Checking Parts .............................................................

6 Your New Microwave oven Setting Up Your Microwave Oven 1 Place the oven on a flat, sturdy surface and plug the cord into a grounded outlet. Once plugged in, the display on your oven will show: Make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least four inches of space behind, ab...

7 Your New Microwave oven Control Panel Buttons AMC4080AAS 1. One Minute+ p.9 Press once for every minute of cooking at High power. 2. Instant Cook Buttons p.8 Instant settings to cook popular foods. 3. Number buttons Sets cooking times. 4. Power Level p.10 Sets power to level other than high. 5. Au...

8 Operation Setting the Clock 1 Press the Clock button. The display will show: 2 Use the Number buttons to enter the current time. You must press at least three numbers to set the clock. If the current time is 5:00 enter, 5,0,0 3 Press Clock again. A colon will blink, indicating that the time is set...

9 Operation Instant Cook Chart Note: The cooking time of 3.0 oz. microwave-popcorn depends on the content of butter and brands. Cooking time is adjustable for desired taste with numeric pads following package instructions. Using the One Minute+ Button This button offers a convenient way to heat food...

10 Operation Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels Your microwave allows you to set up to two different stages of cooking, each with its own time length and power level. The power level

11 Cooking Instructions Cooking Utensils Recommended Use • Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for heating or cooking. • Microwave browning dish — Use to brown the exterior of small items such as steaks, chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions provided with your browning dish. • Microwa...

12 Cooking Instructions Cooking Techniques Stirring Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly. Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats more quickly, so stir from the outside to the center. The oven will turn off when you open the door ...

13 Cooking Instructions Cooking Guide GUIDE for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave • Place meat on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. • Start meat fat-side down. Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or thin meat areas. • Check the temperature in several places...

14 Cooking Instructions Guide for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave • Cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork. • Place fish on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. • Use a tight cover to steam fish. A lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel provides less steaming. • Do not...

15 Cooking Instructions Auto Defrosting Guide • Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food. Notes Check foods when the oven signals. After the final stage, small sections may still be icy; let them stand to continue thawing. Do not defrost until all ice crystals have thawe...

16 Cooking Instructions Recipes Beef and Barley Stew 1½ lbs. beef stew cubes, cut into ½-inch pieces ½ cup chopped onion 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce 1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) beef broth 2 medium carrots, cut into ½-inch slices (about 1 cup) ½ cup barley 1 bay leaf ¼ tsp. pepper...

17 Cooking Instructions Warm Potato Salad 2 lbs. small red potatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces 4 slices bacon (uncooked), cut into ½-inch pieces ¼ cup chopped onion 2 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. flour ½ tsp. celery seed 1 / 8 tsp. pepper 2½ Tbs. apple cider vinegar 1. In a 2-quart casserole, combine ...

18 Appendix Troubleshooting Guide Before you call a repair person for your oven, check this list of possible problems and solutions. Neither the oven’s display nor the oven operate. • Properly insert the plug into a grounded outlet. • If the outlet is controlled by a wall switch, make sure the wall ...

19 Appendix Specifications Model Number AMC4080AAB/W/Q Oven Cavity 0.8 cu.ft Controls 10 power levels, including defrost Timer 99 minutes, 99 seconds Power Source 120 VAC, 60 Hz Power Output 800 Watts Outside Dimensions 19 1/4”(W) X 10 13/16”(H) X 13 27/32”(D) Oven Cavity Dimensions 13”(W) X 7 29/32...

20 Warranty Limited One Year Warranty - Parts and Labor For one (1) year from the original retail purchase date, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge when carried into an authorized servicer. Limited Warranties - Parts Only Second through Fifth Year - F...

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Quick Reference Feature Operation Set Clock 1. Press CLOCK.2. Use the Number buttons to enter the current time. 3. Press CLOCK again. One Minute+ Cooking 1. Press the ONE MINUTE + button once for each minute of cooking. 2. The time will display and the oven will start. Instant Cook Buttons 1. Press ...