Amana AMC5101AAB/W - Manuals

5 Your New Microwave oven Table of Contents Safety ............................................................................................ 2 Your 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 AMC5101AAS 1. One Minute+ p.10 Press once for every minute of cooking at High Power 2. Auto Defrost p.12 Sets weight of food to be defrosted. 3. Instant Cook Buttons p.9 Instant settings to cook popular foods. 4. Number Buttons Sets cooking times or am...

8 Operation Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has been an interruption in power, the display shows “ ” At this point, you can select the weight system for the display. You can choose between pounds (LBS) or kilograms (KG...

9 Operation Using the Instant Cook Buttons 1 Press the Instant Cook button corresponding to the food you are cooking (Popcorn, for example). The display shows the first serving size. (“ENTER” and “QTY.” will flash): 2 Press the button repeatedly to select the serving size you want. The display will ...

10 Operation Using the One Minute + Button This button offers a convenient way to heat food in one-minute increments at the High power level. 1 Press the One Minute + button once for each minute you wish to cook the food. For example, press it twice for two minutes. The time will display, and the ov...

11 Operation Using the Kids Meals Button 1. Press the Kids Meals button corresponding to the food you are cooking. The display shows “A-1”(Code of item). Press the Kids Meals button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer to the Kids Meals Chart below) 2. Press the Number button to select the ...

12 Operation Defrosting Automatically To thaw frozen food, set the weight of the food and the microwave automatically sets the defrosting time, power level and standing time. 1 Press the Auto Defrost button. The display shows “0.5 lbs.” (0.2 Kg if you have set your oven for metric measure). (“ENTER”...

13 Operation Multi-stage Cooking 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in the “One-Stage Cooking” section on the previous page. When entering more than one cooking stage, the Power Levelbutton must be pressed before the second cooking stage can be entered. To set the power level at High for a stage of cooking, pre...

14 Operation Using the Kitchen Timer 1 Press the Kitchen Timer button. 2 Use the Number buttons to set the length of time you want the timer to run. 3 Press Start to begin Kitchen Timer. 4 The display counts down and beeps when the time has elapsed. . “Note: The microwave does not turn on when the K...

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

16 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 ...

17 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...

18 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...

19 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...

20 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...

21 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 ...

22 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 ...

23 Appendix Specifications Model Number AMC5101AAB/W Oven Cavity 1.0 cu.ft Controls 10 power levels, including defrost Timer 99 minutes, 99 seconds Power Source 120 VAC, 60 Hz Power Output 1000 Watts Power Consumption 1500 Watts Outside Dimensions 20 11/32”(W) X 11 11/16”(H) X 14 15/16”(D) Oven Cavi...

24 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...

Quick Reference Feature Operation Set Clock 1. Press CLOCK.2. Use number buttons to enter the current time. 3. Press CLOCK again. One Stage Cooking 1. Use number buttons to set cooking time.2. Set power level or leave at high. 3. Press START. One Minute+ Cooking 1. Press the ONE MINUTE + button once...