Amana FW116T- Manuals

6 Electrical Requirements GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING - IMPROPER USE OF THE GROUNDING PLUG CAN RESULT IN A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ORDEATH. This appliance MUST be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electricshock by providing an escape wire for the ...

7 Control Panel Readout Display --Normally displays time of day. Displays remaining time when cooking by time orusing timer. ONE TOUCH COOK/ONE MINUTE + --Operates oven for one minute increments on high power.Convenient one press programming. INSTANT COOK --Use to cook commonly microwaved items: POP...

8 Usage Oven Light Oven light comes on when door is opened and alsowhen oven is operating. If oven light burns out, itmust be changed by authorized servicer. Setting the Clock 1. Press CLOCK/DELAY START . 2. Enter time of day by pressing numbers in sequence. For example, 10:35 (a.m. or p.m.)press nu...

9 Instant Cook Press one of the instant cook pads.1. Press desired instant cook pad appropriate number of times. (See chart below.) Oven starts2 seconds after last pad press. Total cookingtime counts down in display. 2. When cooking cycle is complete, signal sounds and "END" displays. Remove...

10 1, 2, or 3 Stage Cooking Each cooking program can be set at a different timeand power level. 1 Stage Cooking 1. Press TIME COOK . POWER, COOK, and I indicators light up. TIME indicator blinks. 2. Set cooking time (up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds) by pressing appropriate number pads.For example, t...

11 Auto Accu-Thaw Defrost meat, fish, or poultry by weight.1. Press ACCU-THAW . AUTO and DEF indicators light up. LBS indicator blinks. 2. Enter weight of meat, poultry, or fish to nearest tenth of a pound . (See chart at right.) Entered weight displays. Oven calculates cooking timeautomatically. Fo...

12 Auto Reheat Auto Reheat allows user to reheat food listed in chartat right without having to select cooking times. Allfood must be precooked and at refrigeratedtemperature.1. Press SELECT . The selected auto reheat item displays: • One press for a plate of food • Two presses for casserole serving...

13 Cooking Guide Microwave Cooking Techniques Many microwave cooking techniques are similar tothose used in conventional cooking. Othertechniques are necessary because of the uniqueway microwaves cook food. In microwaving, foodshould be arranged and handled to allow evenexposure to microwave energy....

15 Microwave Utensil Guide ITEM USE COMMENTS Aluminum foil Browning dish Ceramic, porcelain, stone ware Glass-ceramicOven-glass Glass jars, dishes Paper bags Paper plates, cups Paper towels, napkins Plastic cookware Plastic storage and food containers Plastic wrap Straw, wicker, wood Foam plates, cu...

16 Item Amount Suggested Power Approx. Serving Temp. Level Time (Min.) Heating or Reheating Guide • Directions below are for reheating already-cooked foods at refrigerator or room temperature. Always usemicrowave-safe ceramic, glass or plastic utensils. • Cover most foods (see tips) for fastest heat...

17 Defrosting Guide • Use the guide below as a guide for freezing and defrosting specific items when using Auto Accu-Thaw.The chart on page 11 lists the recommended maximum weight for a variety of items. • Before freezing food, check chart below for best freezing method. Most foods should be frozen ...

19 Item Total Defrosting Time(Min.) Power Level Remove from foil pan if necessary.Let stand 20 to 30 minutes. Arrange on paper towel. Remove from foil pan if necessary.Let stand 10 minutes. Remove from foil pan in necessary.Let stand 20 to 30 minutes. Remove foil or metal if necessary.Place package ...

21 Item Total CookingTime (Min./Lb.) Power Level Method Cornish Hen(s) whole up to 5 lbs . Duckling whole up to 6 lbs. Turkey whole8 to 10 lbs. piecesup to 3 lbs. breastup to 6 lbs. 5 to 9(180°-185°F) 5 to 9(180°-180 ° F) 10 to 17(180 ° -185 ° F) 10 to 15(180 ° -185 ° F) 10 to 16(170 ° F) HIGH (10) ...

23 HIGH (10) HIGH (10) HIGH (10) HIGH (10) HIGH (10) HIGH (10) Cereal • Always use microwave-safe ceramic, glass or plastic utensils. Use large enough container to avoidspillover. • Start with hot tap water to shorten cooking time. • Do not cover (prevents spillover). Acorn Squash, 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. e...

25 Cakes and Desserts • Always use microwave-safe ceramic, glass or plastic utensils. • Before adding measured amount of batter, grease bottoms and sides of dishes, but do not flour. Or, foreasy removal, line dish with wax paper or paper towel. • Cakes are done when toothpick or long skewer stuck in...

26 Care and Cleaning Interior, Exterior and Door If walls, floor, 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 oven. If desired, boil a cup of water in...