Page 2 - Important Product Information; Grounding Instructions; WARNING; Servicing of Grounded Products; WARNING; Wiring
RS2100005 Rev. 0 2 Important Product Information WARNING ! To avoid risk of electrical shock, injury, or death, makesure these grounding instructions are followed. Grounding Instructions WARNING ! Do not remove grounding prong when installinggrounded appliance in a home or business that doesnot have...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
3 RS2100005 Rev. 0 3 Important Product Information ...................................... 2Table of Contents ......................................................... 3Important Information ................................................... 4Important Safety Information ...............................
Page 4 - Important Notices for Consumers and Servicers; W A R N IN G; OR; Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, and Labels; D AN GER; I m p o r t a n t I n f o r m a t i o n
RS2100005 Rev. 0 4 Pride and workmanship go into every product to provide our customers with quality products. It is possible,however, that during its lifetime a product may require service. Products should be serviced only by a qualifiedservice technician who is familiar with the safety procedures ...
Page 5 - CAUTION; Important Safety Information
5 RS2100005 Rev. 0 CAUTION ! Read the following information to avoid possibleexposure to microwave radiation: The basic design of the Amana microwave oven makesit an inherently safe device to both use and service.However, there are some precautions which should befollowed when servicing the microwav...
Page 6 - R a d i a t i o n L e a k a g e Te s t i n g; Equipment; DANGER; Measurement With a Fully Assembled Oven
RS2100005 Rev. 0 6 R a d i a t i o n L e a k a g e Te s t i n g WARNING ! Check for radiation leakage after servicing. Should theleakage be more than 4mW/cm 2 inform Amana Refrigeration, Inc. immediately. After repairing orreplacing any radiation safety device, keep a writtenrecord for future refere...
Page 7 - Installation Instruction; The dimensions of the oven are as follows:; WARN IN G
Installation Instruction 7 RS21000005 Rev. 0 Proper installation is the installer’s responsibility!Write the model & serial numbers on the owner ’smanual. The model number label is located on the ovenfront. Model Number Label The mounting plate is located on the back side of themicrowave oven. M...
Page 9 - The following parts are supplied with the oven:; Tools and materials required for installation:
Installation Instruction 9 RS21000005 Rev. 0 Parts, Tools, and Materials The following parts are supplied with the oven: NOTE: Depending on ventilation requirements, not all parts will be used. Backdraft damper / duct connector (for roof-venting or wall-venting installation) Not Actual Size ( 2 piec...
Page 10 - Preparing Electrical Connection; NOTE: Outlet should be on a circuit dedicated to the; NOTE: Do not use extension cord. Keep power cord dry; Preparing Venting System; NOTE: Do not vent oven into a wall cavity, an attic or an; NOTE: Duckwork needed for outside ventilation is not
Installation Instruction RS21000005 Rev. 0 10 Preparing Electrical Connection WARNING ! To avoid risk of electrical shock, this appliance mustbe grounded. 1. Locate grounded electrical outlet for oven in the cabinet above the oven. NOTE: Outlet should be on a circuit dedicated to the microwave oven ...
Page 11 - NOTE: Remember the following when installing venting.; Standard Fittings; Total Length
Installation Instruction 11 RS21000005 Rev. 0 Room VentingOven is located on an inside wall of house. Room Venting NOTE: Remember the following when installing venting. • Keep length of ductwork and the number of elbows to a minimum to ventilate ovenefficiently. • Keep the size of the ductwork the s...
Page 12 - Preparing Venting Blower; NOTE: Do not pull or stretch blower wiring. Pulling or
Installation Instruction RS21000005 Rev. 0 12 Preparing Venting Blower WARNING ! To avoid risk of electrical shock or personal injury,disconnect power to unit before working on ventblower. NOTE: Do not pull or stretch blower wiring. Pulling or stretching blower wiring could result in electricalwirin...
Page 13 - Preparing Wall and Upper Cabinet; CAU TION; NOTE: For easy access to wall and upper cabinet,
Installation Instruction 13 RS21000005 Rev. 0 4. Place blower unit back into cabinet. Verify exhaust ports face towards the front of the unit. 5. Attach blower plate to cabinet. Secure blower unit with screws that were removed in step 1. Preparing Wall and Upper Cabinet CAU TION ! To avoid property ...
Page 14 - Drilling Holes in the Wall and Upper Cabinet; NOTE: If there are no wall studs within the areas; NOTE: If venting through the wall, verify alignment of
Installation Instruction RS21000005 Rev. 0 14 Drilling Holes in the Wall and Upper Cabinet WARNING ! To avoid electrical shock or personal injury, be verycareful when drilling holes into the wall. Electricalwires may be concealed behind the wall covering. 1. Find the points on the wall template labe...
Page 15 - NOTE: Leave at least the wall thickness of space to; Attaching Oven to the Wall
Installation Instruction 15 RS21000005 Rev. 0 NOTE: Leave at least the wall thickness of space to allow spring toggle head to open once placedinto the wall. Wall Mounting plate Toggle bolt Spring toggle head 4. Locate wall stud holes and insert lag screws through mounting plate and into 3 / 16 "...
Page 16 - damper; NOTE: Damper/duct connector must be attached to; duct
Installation Instruction RS21000005 Rev. 0 16 6. Roof-vented installation: Align the damper/duct connector with the vent on top of the microwaveoven. Damper should be on top of tab. Use twotapping screws (bright-colored) to attach damper/duct connector to the microwave oven. damper NOTE: Damper/duct...
Page 17 - General Information
17 RS21000005 Rev. 0 General Information Please read the owner’s manual information. It will tellhow to use all the features of this microwave oven. Location of Model Number To request service information or replacement parts, theservice center will require the complete model number ofyour microwave...
Page 18 - Microwave Oven Description
RS21000005 Rev. 0 18 General Information Grounding Instructions This appliance must be grounded. If an electrical shortcircuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk of electricshock by providing an escape wire for the electriccurrent. The cord for this appliance has a grounding wirewith a grounding plu...
Page 19 - Care and Cleaning; Cleaning the Grease Filters; Charcoal Filter Replacement
19 RS21000005 Rev. 0 Care and Cleaning For best performance and safety, keep the oven cleaninside and outside. Take special care to keep the innerdoor panel and the oven front frame free of food orgrease build-up. Never use abrasive cleaners or pads. Wipe themicrowave oven inside and out, including ...
Page 20 - Cooktop/Night Light Replacement; Oven Light Replacement
RS21000005 Rev. 0 20 Care and Cleaning 4. Remove old filter. 5. Slide new charcoal filter into place. The filter should rest at the angle shown. 6. Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place. Push the top until it snaps into place. Replace themounting screws. Turn the power back on and setthe clo...
Page 21 - Testing Procedures; Primary Interlock Switch Test
Testing Procedures 21 RS2100005 Rev. 0 WARNING ! Disconnect power before performing the followingprocedures unless testing requires it. NOTES:• Perform microwave energy leakage test if unit is serviced for any reason. • Verify wire leads are connected to correct positions.• When removing wire termin...
Page 22 - High Voltage Transformer; Power Level
Testing Procedures RS2100005 Rev. 0 22 WARNING ! Disconnect power before performing the followingprocedures unless testing requires it. High Voltage Transformer 1. Disconnect power to oven and remove control panel, (see “Control Panel” section in DisassemblyProcedure). 2. Discharge high voltage capa...
Page 23 - Control Key Panel; NOTE: Caution should be used when removing cable
Testing Procedures 23 RS2100005 Rev. 0 WARNING ! Disconnect power before performing the followingprocedures unless testing requires it. Control Key Panel 1. Disconnect power to oven and remove control panel, (see “Control Panel” section in DisassemblyProcedure). 2. Discharge high voltage capacitor, ...
Page 24 - Circuit Board; Oven Thermostat; Base Thermostat
Testing Procedures RS2100005 Rev. 0 24 WARNING ! Disconnect power before performing the followingprocedures unless testing requires it. Circuit Board Following symptoms indicate a failed circuit board. • High voltage systems, interlock switches, door sensing and relay indicate good, but start functi...
Page 25 - Troubleshooting Procedures
25 RS2100005 Rev 0 Troubleshooting Procedures "PLEASE TOUCH TIME OF DAY" does not appear in the display, when unit is plugged in. Is 120 volts indicated. Measure voltage between pin 1 and pin 3 of CN1 connector Replace circuit board. Verify proper connection of circuit board. YES NO Unit ope...
Page 30 - Disassembly Procedures; Grille; NOTE: When aligning the door for assembly, the door; Door Disassembly
Disassembly Procedures To avoid the risk of electrical shock, personal injury, ordeath, disconnect power to oven and dischargecapacitors before following any disassembly procedure. WARNING ! RS2100005 Rev. 0 30 High voltage is present at the high voltage terminal ofthe high voltage transformer durin...
Page 31 - NOTE: When replacing door handle, the bottom portion; Spring; Control Panel
Disassembly Procedures To avoid the risk of electrical shock, personal injury, ordeath, disconnect power to oven and dischargecapacitors before following any disassembly procedure. WARNING ! 31 RS2100005 Rev. 0 P.C. Board The p.c. board is located at the top on back of controlpanel. This board has u...
Page 32 - Plastic; Holes; connector; Outer Case
Disassembly Procedures To avoid the risk of electrical shock, personal injury, ordeath, disconnect power to oven and dischargecapacitors before following any disassembly procedure. WARNING ! RS2100005 Rev. 0 32 P.C. Board Removal1. Disconnect oven power and remove grille, (see "Grille" secti...
Page 33 - Stirrer Assembly
Disassembly Procedures To avoid the risk of electrical shock, personal injury, ordeath, disconnect power to oven and dischargecapacitors before following any disassembly procedure. WARNING ! 33 RS2100005 Rev. 0 Stirrer Assembly Motor driven antenna assembly is located at the top ofthe cavity, using ...
Page 34 - Interlock Door Latch Switches; NOTE: Adjust the latch board until all switches operate
Disassembly Procedures To avoid the risk of electrical shock, personal injury, ordeath, disconnect power to oven and dischargecapacitors before following any disassembly procedure. WARNING ! RS2100005 Rev. 0 34 Interlock Door Latch Switches Primary switch is operated by bottom latch pawl. Interlock ...
Page 35 - Diode; High Voltage Capacitor
Disassembly Procedures To avoid the risk of electrical shock, personal injury, ordeath, disconnect power to oven and dischargecapacitors before following any disassembly procedure. WARNING ! 35 RS2100005 Rev. 0 Diode The diode is located next to the high voltage capacitor. 1. Disconnect power to ove...
Page 36 - Magnetron; NOTE: When replacing the magnetron, make sure the; Magnetron Fan Assembly
Disassembly Procedures To avoid the risk of electrical shock, personal injury, ordeath, disconnect power to oven and dischargecapacitors before following any disassembly procedure. WARNING ! RS2100005 Rev. 0 36 Magnetron Magnetron is mounted on the side of the cavity toprovide a top feed single wave...
Page 37 - Humidity Sensor
Disassembly Procedures To avoid the risk of electrical shock, personal injury, ordeath, disconnect power to oven and dischargecapacitors before following any disassembly procedure. WARNING ! 37 RS2100005 Rev. 0 Humidity Sensor The sensor is a plug-in device located in the air exhaustduct. Humidity S...
Page 38 - Turntable Motor; Wire leads; Vent Blower; NOTE: Place blower assembly wires in slotted area to
Disassembly Procedures To avoid the risk of electrical shock, personal injury, ordeath, disconnect power to oven and dischargecapacitors before following any disassembly procedure. WARNING ! RS2100005 Rev. 0 38 Turntable Motor 1. Disconnect power to oven.2. Remove screws securing bottom plate cover....
Page 39 - Wiring Diagram and Schematic
To avoid the risk of electrical shock, personal injury, ordeath, disconnect power to oven and dischargecapacitors before following any disassembly procedure. WARNING ! 39 RS2100005 Rev. 0 Wiring Diagram and Schematic 1 RY 2 M.C. BOARD RY 1 RY 3 RY 4 PH 1 VR 2 CN 1 RD 1 2 2 2 1 1 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...
Page 41 - Programming Instructions for MVH140; Appendix A
A–1 RS21000005 Rev. 0 Programming Instructions for MVH140 Appendix A
Page 42 - HE LP; START; CLE AR; CONTROL SET-UP: Touch this pad to change the
RS21000005 Rev. 0 A–2 Programming Instructions for MVH140 Control Panel AUTO COOK & REHEAT PO PCORN AUTO COOK PO WER LEVEL CLOCK CONTROL SET-UP VENT HI - LO W - OFF LIGHT HI - LO W - OFF HE LP KITCHEN TIMER HOLD WARM PROGRAM 1 2 3 4 5 AUTO DEFROST MINUTE START 6 7 8 9 0 STOP CLE AR AUTO REH EAT ...
Page 43 - Help; NOTE: If the oven temperature gets too hot, the vent; Child Lock
A–3 RS21000005 Rev. 0 Programming Instructions for MVH140 This section discusses the concepts behind microwavecooking and introduces the basic need to operate themicrowave oven. Please read this information beforeusing. Help Displays feature information and helpful hints. PressHELP, then select a ke...
Page 44 - Hold Warm
RS21000005 Rev. 0 A–4 Programming Instructions for MVH140 Hold Warm Allows cooked food to stay warm in the microwave ovenfor up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. HOLD WARM canalso be used by itself or to follow a cooking cycleautomatically. NOTES: • HOLD WARM operates for up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds...
Page 45 - Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels
A–5 RS21000005 Rev. 0 Programming Instructions for MVH140 Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels The 11 power levels including HIGH, allows the operator to choose the best power level for cooking the food. Belowis all the power levels listed, examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount...
Page 46 - Popcorn; Potato; Auto Cook; Auto Reheat
RS21000005 Rev. 0 A–6 Programming Instructions for MVH140 Popcorn Popcorn pad allows 1.75, 3.0, and 3.5 ounce bags ofcommercially packaged microwave popcorn options.• Pop only one package of popcorn at a time.• If you are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s instructions. • To set...
Page 47 - Cooking Guide for Auto Cook; Cooking Guide for Auto Reheat; Code
A–7 RS21000005 Rev. 0 Programming Instructions for MVH140 Cooking Guide for Auto Cook Code Category Quantity Directions 1 Fresh Vegetable 1 cup vegetables and 2 tbsp. water Place in microwavable bowl or casserole.Add water according to the quantity.Cover with plastic wrap and vent.Let stand 5 minute...
Page 48 - Auto Defrost; NOTE: If the oven door is not opened within 3 seconds,; Weight Conversion Chart
RS21000005 Rev. 0 A–8 Programming Instructions for MVH140 Auto Defrost This microwave oven is preset with three defrostsequences. Using auto defrost is the best way to defrostfrozen foods. 1. Press AUTO DEFROST pad.2. Choose one of the following food categories. Category Pad number Meat 1 Poultry 2 ...
Page 49 - Auto Defrost Charts; Meat Category
A–9 RS21000005 Rev. 0 Programming Instructions for MVH140 Auto Defrost Charts Meat Category Food Setting At Beep Special Instructions Beef Meat of irregular shape and large, fattycuts of meat should have the narrow orfatty areas shielded with foil at thebeginning of a defrost sequence. Ground Beef,B...
Page 50 - Poultry Category
RS21000005 Rev. 0 A–10 Programming Instructions for MVH140 Poultry Category Food Setting At Beep Special Instructions ChickenW hole (up to 9½lbs.) POULTRY Turn over (finish defrostingbreast-side down). Coverwarm areas with aluminumfoil. Place chicken breast-side up on amicrowavable roast rack. Finis...
Page 51 - Programming Instructions for MVH240; Appendix B
B–1 RS21000005 Rev. 0 Programming Instructions for MVH240 Appendix B
Page 52 - STOP; FAVORITE RECIPE: Touch this pad to recall one cooking
RS21000005 Rev. 0 B–2 Programming Instructions for MVH240 Control Panel POPCORN AUTO COOK & REHEAT AUTO COOK POWER LEVEL CONTROL SET-UP CLOCK LIGHT TIMER VENT HI - LOW - OFF LIGHT HI - LOW - OFF HELP KITCHEN TIMER TURNTABLE ON-OFF HOLD WARM PROGRAM AUTO REHEAT POTATO BEVERAGE 1 2 3 4 5 MORE FAVO...
Page 53 - LIGHT TIMER; NOTE: To reset desired time to turn on and off the light
B–3 RS21000005 Rev. 0 Programming Instructions for MVH240 This section discusses the concepts behind microwavecooking and introduces the basic need to operate themicrowave oven. Please read this information beforeusing. Help Displays feature information and helpful hints. PressHELP, then select a ke...
Page 56 - NOTE: Reheat times based on an 8 ounce cup.
RS21000005 Rev. 0 B–6 Programming Instructions for MVH240 Popcorn Popcorn pad allows 1.75, 3.0, and 3.5 ounce bags ofcommercially packaged microwave popcorn options.• Pop only one package of popcorn at a time.• If you are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s instructions. • To set...
Page 61 - Programming Instructions for MVH340; Appendix C
C–1 RS21000005 Rev. 0 Programming Instructions for MVH340 Appendix C
Page 63 - TURNTABLE ON-OFF: Touch this pad to turn off the
C–3 RS21000005 Rev. 0 Programming Instructions for MVH340 START: Touch this pad to start a function. If you open the doorafter oven begins to cook, touchSTART again. CONTROL SET-UP: Touch this pad to change the oven’s default settings forsound, clock, display speed,defrost weight, and demo modeopera...
Page 65 - Cooking at Lower Power Levels
C–5 RS21000005 Rev. 0 Programming Instructions for MVH340 Cooking at Lower Power Levels Cooking with HIGH power level does not always give thebest results with foods that is needed for slowercooking, such as roasts, baked goods, or custards. Thisoven has 10 power settings in addition to HIGH. 1. Ent...
Page 66 - NOTE: Place canned vegetables into a microwave save
RS21000005 Rev. 0 C–6 Programming Instructions for MVH340 Sensor Operating Instructions Sensor cook allows cooking of favorite foods withoutselecting cooking times and power levels. The displaywill indicate SENSING during the initial sensing period.The oven automatically determines required cookingt...
Page 67 - Cook
C–7 RS21000005 Rev. 0 Programming Instructions for MVH340 Cook Using COOK pad allows consumer to heat commonmicrowave prepared foods without needing to programtimes and power level. COOK pad has preset powerlevels for three different food categories. 1. Press COOK pad.2. Choose one of the following ...
Page 68 - Defrosting Tips
RS21000005 Rev. 0 C–8 Programming Instructions for MVH340 Defrosting Tips 1. When using AUTO DEFROST cycle, the weightbeing entered is the net weight in pounds and tenthsof pounds (the weight of the food minus the con-tainer). 2. Use AUTO DEFROST cycle only for raw food. Autodefrost obtains the best...