Amana AMC5143AAB - 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 after four seconds: Make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least four inches ...

7 Your New Microwave oven Control Panel Buttons AMC5143AAS 1. One Minute + p.11 Press once for every minute of cooking at High power. 2. Sensor Reheat p.12 3. Auto Defrost p.12 Sets weight of food to be defrosted. 4. Sensor Cook Buttons p.10 Sensor settings to cook popular foods. 5. Handy Helper, Ki...

8 Operation Turning on the Power and Selecting a Display Language The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has been an interruption in power, the display shows after four seconds “ENJOY YOUR COOKING -- -- -- PRESS MY CHOICE FOR PER-SONAL OPTIONS” 1 Press My Choice immedi...

9 Operation Selecting the Display Weight You can choose between pounds(LBS) and kilograms(KG). 1 Press My Choice button and then press the 2 button. The display shows ‘LBS OR KG”. 2 Press the My Choice button repeatedly to select the weight measurements you wish to use. 3 Press the Start button. Set...

10 Operation Setting the Daylight Saving Time adjustment 1 Press the My Choice button and then 8 . The Display shows “DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ON/OFF”. 2 Press the My Choice button to select ON. Press again to select OFF. 3 Press the Start button. Time of day will advance one hour. If OFF is selected, t...

11 Operation Using the One Minute + Button This button offers a convenient way to heat food in one minute incre-ments 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...

12 Operation Sensor Reheat Heating leftovers and precooked foods is easy with your new micro-wave. By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food heat, this fea-ture automatically adjusts the oven’s heating time for various types and amounts of precooked food. All food should be precooked and at...

13 Operation Using the Handy Helper Button 1. Press the Handy Helper button corresponding to the food you are cooking. The display shows “Melt Chocolate”. Press the Handy Helper button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer to the Handy Helper Chart below) 2. Press the Number button to select...

14 Operation Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels Your microwave allows you to set up to three different stages of cooking, each with its own time length and power level. The power level lets you control the heating intensity from Warm (1) to High (0). One-stage Cooking For simple one-stage cook...

15 Operation Setting the Word Prompting Speed 1 Press the My Choice button and then press 7 . The display shows”WORD PROMPTING SPEED”. 2 Press the My Choice button to select the appropriate scroll speed. 3 Press the Start button. The display returns to the time of day. Using the More/Less Buttons Th...

16 Operation Adjusting the Volume The Sound function on the microwave allows you to adjust the volume of the microwave’s chime sound. The sound is initially set to its high set-ting. To change the volume, 1 Press the My Choice button and then press 3 . The display shows “SOUND VOLUME CONTROLS” . 2 P...

17 Operation Demonstration Mode You can use the Demonstration Mode to see how your microwave oven operates without the oven heating. 1 Press the My Choice button and then Press 9 . The display shows “ DEMO MODE ON/OFF” 2 Press the My Choice button once to select ON. Press again to select OFF. 3 Pres...

18 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...

19 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 ...

20 Cooking Instructions Auto Sensor Cook The Auto Sensor allows you to cook your food automatically by detect-ing the amount of moisture generated from the food while cooking. • When cooking food, many kinds of moisture are generated. The Auto Sensor determines the proper time and power level by det...

21 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...

22 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...

23 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 thaw...

24 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...

25 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 ...

26 Cooking Instructions Sensor Cooking Guide • Follow the instructions below when sensor cooking different types of food. Notes: Temperature preference of food varies from person to person. Use the more/less button to fit your temperature preference. Food Amount Procedure Potatoes 1 to 6 EA. Prick e...

27 Cooking Instructions Sensor Reheat Guide • Follow the instructions below when sensor reheating different types of food. Sensor Recipes French Onion Soup (4 servings) 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 3 cups ( about 3 medium ) sliced onions 3 cups beef broth 1 cup water 1 teaspoon Worcestershire s...

29 Cooking Instructions Vegetable Medley (4 to 6 servings) 1 ½ cups broccoli flowerets, 3/4 to 1 inch in diameter 1 ½ cups cauliflower flowerets, 3/4 to 1 inch in diameter 1 medium yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch diagonal slices 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch diagonal slices 1 medium carrot, ...

30 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 ...

31 Appendix Specifications Model Number AMC5143AAB/W/Q Oven Cavity 1.4 cu.ft. Controls 10 power levels, including defrost Timer 99 minutes, 99 seconds Power Source 120 VAC, 60 Hz Power Output 1100 Watts Outside Dimensions 21 7/8”(W) X 12 5/16”(H) X 17 9/32”(D) Oven Cavity Dimensions 14 3/4”(W) X 9 1...

32 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...

33 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...