Amana AMV5206AAB Microwave Use & care guide

Over The Range

Microwave Oven

Use & Care Guide

Model AMV5206AA

Important Safety Instructions .................. 2-4

Features ........................................................ 5-6

Operating Instructions ........................... 7-22

Care and Cleaning ................................ 23-24

Cooking Utensils ......................................... 25

Troubleshooting ..................................... 26-27

Warranty ........................................................ 28

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien ............. 29

Guía de Uso y Cuidado ............................... 57

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Form No. A/08/04 ©2004 Maytag Appliances 3828W5A4196 Part No. 8112P269-60

Important Safety Instructions

Installer: Please leave this guide with this appliance.

Consumer: Please read and keep this Use & Care Guide for future reference.

Keep sales receipt and/or cancelled check as proof of purchase.

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What You Need to Know About

Safety Instructions

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this

Use & Care Guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating microwave.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent, or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words,

Labels

DANGER

DANGER – Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.

WARNING

WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury.

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following:

1. DO NOT deep fat fry in oven. Fat could overheat and be hazardous to handle.

2. DO NOT cook or reheat eggs in shell or with an unbroken yolk using microwave energy. Pressure may build up and erupt. Pierce yolk with fork or knife before cooking.

3. Pierce skin of potatoes, tomatoes, and similar foods before cooking with microwave energy. When skin is pierced, steam escapes evenly.

4. DO NOT operate oven without load or food in oven cavity.

5. Use only popcorn in packages designed and labeled for microwave use. Popping time varies depending on oven wattage. Do not continue to heat after popping has stopped. Popcorn will scorch or burn. Do not leave oven unattended.

6. DO NOT use regular cooking thermometers in oven.

Most cooking thermometers contain mercury and may cause an electrical arc, malfunction, or damage to oven.

7. DO NOT use metal utensils in oven.

8. Never use paper, plastic, or other combustible materials that are not intended for cooking.

9. When cooking with paper, plastic, or other combustible materials, follow manufacturer’s recommendations on product use.

10. DO NOT use paper towels which contain nylon or other synthetic fibers. Heated synthetics could melt and cause paper to ignite.

11. DO NOT heat sealed containers or plastic bags in oven. Food or liquid could expand quickly and cause container or bag to break. Pierce or open container or bag before cooking.

12. To avoid pacemaker malfunction, consult physician or pacemaker manufacturer about effects of microwave energy on pacemaker.

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WARNING

• To avoid risk of electrical shock or death, this oven must be grounded.

• To avoid risk of electrical shock or death, do not alter the plug.

• Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver.

• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.

• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and the receiver are on different branch circuits.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized

modification to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

Grounding Instructions

Oven MUST be grounded. Grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current if an electrical short occurs. This oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. See installation instructions.

Consult a qualified electrician or servicer if grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the oven is properly grounded.

Do not use an extension cord. If the product power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician install a three-slot receptacle. This oven should be plugged into a separate

60 hertz circuit with the electrical rating as shown in specifications table. When the oven is on a circuit with other equipment, an increase in cooking times may be required and fuses can be blown.

Microwave operates on standard household current, 110-120V.

Federal Communications

Commission Radio Frequency

Interference Statement

(U.S.A. Only)

This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with limits for ISM

Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following:

• Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television.

Precautions to Avoid Possible

Exposure to Excessive

Microwave Energy

A. DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

B. DO NOT place any object between the oven front face and the door to allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

C. DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that oven door close properly and that there is no damage to:

1. door (bent),

2. hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

3. door seals and sealing surfaces.

D. Oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

WARNING

Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD

RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING

OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS

INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

1. DO NOT overheat the liquid.

2. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.

3. DO NOT use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

4. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.

5. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, or injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy.

1. READ all instructions before using oven.

2. READ AND FOLLOW the specific “PRECAUTIONS

TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 3.

3. Install or locate this oven ONLY in accordance with the installation instructions in this manual.

4. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars – are able to explode and SHOULD NOT be HEATED in this oven.

WARNING

10. DO NOT heat baby bottles in oven.

11. DO NOT operate this oven if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

12. This oven, including power cord, must be serviced

ONLY by qualified service personnel. Special tools are required to service oven. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

13. DO NOT cover or block filter or other openings on oven.

14. DO NOT store this oven outdoors. DO NOT use this product near water – for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or similar locations.

5. Use this oven ONLY for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this oven. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

15. DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.

16. Keep cord AWAY from HEATED surfaces.

17. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

18. Clean the ventilating hood frequently.

6. As with any appliance, CLOSE SUPERVISION is necessary when used by CHILDREN or INFIRM

PERSONS.

7. See door cleaning instructions in the Care and

Cleaning section.

8. Baby food jars shall be open when heated and contents stirred or shaken before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

19. DO NOT allow grease to accumulate on the hood or filters.

20. Use care when cleaning the ventilating hood filters.

Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven cleaners may damage the filters.

21. When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

9. DO NOT use this oven for commercial purposes. It is made for household use only.

22. Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches or less wide.

To avoid risk of fire in the oven cavity: a. DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend oven when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

CAUTION c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door

CLOSED, turn oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.

d. DO NOT use the cavity for storage. DO NOT leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

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Features

Door Handle

Model and Serial

Number Plate

Window with

Metal Shield

Vent Grille

Metal Rack

Cooking Guide

Door Safety

Lock System

Oven Control

Panel

Glass Turntable

Grease Filter

Cooktop/Countertop Light

AMV5206AA

1

2

3

8

9

11

13

5

6

14

18

19

21

23

24

26

27

28

5

4

7

15

16

17

20

10

12

22

25

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OVEN SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply 120 VAC,

60 Hz

Input Power

Cooking Power

Frequency

Rated Current

Outer Dimensions

(WxHxD)

Cavity Volume

Net Weight

1,700 W

1,150 W

(IEC 60705

Standard)

2,450 MHz

14.5 A

29 15 ⁄

16

” x 16 7 ⁄

16

” x 15 5 ⁄

8

”

2.0 Cu. Ft.

65 lbs.

Features

FEATURES

NOTE: Styling and features vary by model.

1. DISPLAY: The Display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time setting and cooking functions selected.

2. POPCORN: Touch this pad when popping popcorn in your microwave oven. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the popcorn.

3. COOK: Touch this pad to cook

Potato, Vegetable, Casserole, Rice and Frozen Entree. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity coming from the food.

4. REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat

Pizza, Dinner Plate, Soup/Sauce, and Casserole. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity coming from the food.

5. POULTRY: Touch this pad to cook chicken wings, chicken nuggets,

Spicy Chicken and Mexican

Chicken.

6. SOFTEN: Touch this pad to soften

Butter, Ice Cream, Cream Cheese and Frozen Juice.

7. MELT: Touch this pad to melt

Butter/Margarine, Chocolate,

Cheese and Marshmallows.

8. CUSTOM PROGRAM: Touch this pad to recall one cooking instruction previously programmed into memory.

9. ADD 30 SEC.: Touch this pad to set and start quickly at 100% power level.

10. TURNTABLE ON/OFF: Touch this pad to turn on/off the turntable.

This option is not available in sensor cook and defrost modes.

11. AUTO DEFROST: Meat, poultry, fish and bread. Touch this pad to select food type and defrost food by weight.

12. RAPID DEFROST: This pad provides RAPID defrost for 1.0 pound of frozen food.

13. TIME DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost most other frozen foods.

14. NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking time, power level, quantities, or weights.

15. CLOCK: Touch this pad to enter the time of day.

16. COOK TIME: Touch this pad to to set a cooking time.

17. POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad to select a cooking power level.

18. MORE+: Touch this pad to add ten seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

19. LESS-: Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

20. HOLD WARM: Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked foods warm in your microwave oven for up to 90 minutes.

21. STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to stop the oven or to clear all entries.

22. ENTER/START: Touch this pad to start a function. If you open the door after oven begins to cook, touch ENTER/START again.

23. CONTROL SETUP: Touch this pad to change the oven’s default settings for sound, clock, display speed and defrost weight.

24. LIGHT HI/LO/OFF: Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop/countertop light.

25. LIGHT TIMER: Touch this pad to set the light timer.

26. KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer.

27. VENT ON/OFF: Touch this pad to turn the fan on/off.

28. VENT 5-SPEED: Touch this pad to choose one of 5 fan speeds.

29. VENT AUTO TIME SET: Touch this pad when setting ventilation time. (1, 3, 5, 10, 30 minutes.)

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Operating Instructions

LEARN ABOUT YOUR

MICROWAVE OVEN

This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before use.

CAUTION

➣ To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not run oven empty.

➣ To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not use stoneware, aluminum foil, metal utensils, or metal trimmed utensils in the oven.

CLOCK

This oven includes a 12-hour clock.

Example: To set 8:00 AM.

1. Touch CLOCK pad.

2. Enter the time by using the number key pad.

3. Touch ENTER/

START pad.

(Press number 1 for AM, number

2 for PM.)

4. Touch ENTER/

START pad.

KITCHEN TIMER

You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use the Timer for timing up to

99 minutes, 99 seconds.

Example: To set for 3 minutes.

1. Touch KITCHEN

TIMER pad.

2. Enter the time by using the number key pad.

3. Touch ENTER/

START pad.

When the time is over, you will hear beeps and END will display.

CONTROL SETUP

You can change the default values for beep sound, clock, display speed and defrost weight.

See following chart for more information.

No. Function

1 Beep ON/

OFF control

2 Clock display

control

No. Result

1 Sound ON

2 Sound OFF

1 Clock ON

2 Clock OFF

3 Display 1 Slow speed

2 Normal speed

3 Fast speed

4 Defrost weight 1 Lbs.

mode selected 2 Kg.

VENT FAN

The fan moves steam and other vapors from the cooking surface. There are five speeds.

Example for Level 4:

1. Touch ON/OFF pad. This shows the last level until you select the fan speed level.

2. Touch until level

4 appears in the display.

Touch ON/OFF pad to turn off fan when desired.

NOTE: If the temperature from the range or cooktop below the oven gets too hot, the exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the

LEVEL 4 setting to protect the oven.

It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven. When this occurs, the ON/OFF button will not turn the fan off.

VENT AUTO TIME SET

Example: To set 30 minutes for level 4.

1. Touch ON/OFF pad.

2. Touch until level

4 appears in the display.

3. Touch AUTO TIME

SET pad 5 times.

Example: To change defrost weight mode (from Lbs. to Kg).

1. Touch CONTROL

SETUP pad.

2. Touch number 4 pad.

LIGHT HI/LO/OFF

Touch LIGHT HI/

LO/OFF pad once for bright light, twice for night light, or three times to turn the light off.

3. Touch number 2 pad.

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CHILD LOCK

You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children.

The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the control panel. Child

Lock prevents accidental programming when wiping the control panel.

Example: To set the child lock.

1. Touch STOP/

CLEAR pad.

2. Touch and hold

ENTER/START pad more than

4 seconds.

LOCKED will appear in the display window with two beeps.

Example: To cancel the child lock.

1. Touch and hold

ENTER/START pad more than

4 seconds.

LOCKED will disappear and you hear two beeps.

ADD 30 SEC.

A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch the ENTER/START pad.

Example: To set ADD 30 SEC. for

2 minutes.

1. Touch ADD

30 SEC. pad 4 times. The oven begins cooking and display shows time counting down.

LIGHT TIMER

You can set the LIGHT to turn on and off automatically at any time. The light comes on at the same time every day until reset.

Example: Turn on 2:00 AM, turn off

7:00 AM.

1. Touch LIGHT

TIMER pad.

2. Enter the time you want the

LIGHT to turn on.

3. Touch ENTER/

START pad.


2 for PM.)

4. Touch ENTER/

START pad again.

5. Enter the time you want the

LIGHT to turn off.

6. Touch ENTER/

START pad.


2 for PM.)

7. Touch ENTER/

START pad.

NOTE:

• To reset the time to turn on and off the LIGHT, repeat steps 1 to 7.

Example: To cancel the LIGHT

TIMER.

1. Touch LIGHT

TIMER pad.

2. Touch STOP/

CLEAR pad.

NOTE:

• If you want to cancel the LIGHT

TIMER in operation, touch the pad.

HOLD WARM

You can keep cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 90 minutes. You can use HOLD WARM by itself or to follow a cooking cycle automatically.

Example: To use HOLD WARM.

1. Touch HOLD

WARM pad.

2. Touch ENTER/

START pad.

NOTES:

• HOLD WARM operates for up to

90 minutes.

• Food cooked covered should be covered during HOLD WARM.

• Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be uncovered during HOLD

WARM.

• Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate can be covered during

HOLD WARM.

Food

Type

Liquid

Dry

Recommended

Quantity

To make HOLD WARM automatically follow another cycle:

• While you are programming the cooking instructions, touch HOLD

WARM before touching ENTER/

START.

• When the last cooking cycle is over, you will hear two beeps and “HOLD

WARM” will appear in the oven display.

• You can set HOLD WARM to follow

AUTO DEFROST, or multi-cycle cooking.

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TURNTABLE ON/OFF

For best cooking results, leave the turntable on.

It can be turned off for large dishes.

Touch TURNTABLE ON/OFF pad to turn the turntable on or off.

NOTES:

• This option is not available in sensor cook and defrost modes.

• Sometimes the turntable can

become hot to touch. Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking.

• Do not run the oven empty.

CUSTOM PROGRAM

CUSTOM PROGRAM lets you recall one cooking instruction previously placed in memory and begin cooking quickly.

Example: To cook for 2 minutes.

1. Touch CUSTOM

PROGRAM pad.

2. Enter the cook time.

3. Touch ENTER/

START pad.

Example: To recall the custom program.

1. Touch CUSTOM

PROGRAM pad.

2. Touch ENTER/

START pad.

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and COOK

END will display.

MORE+/LESS-

By using the MORE+ or LESS- keys, all of the pre-programmed cook and time cook features can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time.

Pressing MORE+ will add 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

Pressing LESS- will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

COOKING AT HIGH

POWER LEVELS

Example: To cook food for 8 minutes

30 seconds at 100% power.


2. Touch ENTER/

START pad.

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and COOK END will display.

COOKING AT LOWER

POWER LEVELS

HIGH power cooking does not always give you the best results with foods that need slower cooking, such as roasts, baked goods, or custards. Your oven has 10 power settings in addition to HIGH.

Example: To cook food for 7 minutes

30 seconds at 70% power.


2. Touch POWER

LEVEL pad.

3. Enter the power level.

4. Touch ENTER/

START pad.


See cooking guide for Lower Power

Levels, page 10.

COOKING WITH MORE

THAN ONE COOK CYCLE

For best results, some recipes call for one Power Level for a certain length of time, and another Power Level for another length of time. Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically, for up to three cycles if the first heating cycle is defrost.

Example: To cook food for 3 minutes at 100% power and then 70% power for 7 minutes 30 seconds.

1. Enter the first cook time.

2. Touch COOK

TIME pad.

3. Enter the second cook time.

4. Touch POWER

LEVEL pad.

5. Enter the power level.

6. Touch ENTER/

START pad.

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and COOK END will display.

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COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS

The 10 power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking. Below are listed all the power levels, examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwave power you are using.

POWER LEVEL MICROWAVE OUTPUT

10 High 100% • Boil water.

• Cook ground beef.

• Make candy.

USE

• Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.

• Cook fish and poultry.

• Preheat browning dish.

beverages.

• Bacon slices.

9

8

90%

80%

• Reheat meat slices quickly.

• Saute onions, celery, and green pepper.

• All reheating.

• Cook scrambled eggs.

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

70%

60%

50%

40%

30%

20%

10%

• Cook breads and cereal products.

• Cook cheese dishes, veal.

• Cook cakes, muffins, brownies, cupcakes.

• Cook pasta.

• Cook meats, whole poultry.

• Cook custard.

• Cook whole chicken, turkey, spare ribs, rib roast, sirloin roast.

• Cook less tender cuts of meat.

• Reheat frozen convenience foods.

• Thaw meat, poultry, and seafood.

• Cook small quantities of food.

• Finish cooking casserole, stew, and some sauces.

• Soften butter and cream cheese.

• Heat small amounts of food.

• Soften ice cream.

• Raise yeast dough.

• Standing time.

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SENSOR OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without selecting cooking times and power levels. The display will indicate sensor category during the initial sensing period. The oven automatically determines required cooking time for each food item. When the internal sensor detects a certain amount of humidity coming from the food, it will tell the oven how much longer to heat. The display will show the remaining heating time. For best results for cooking by Sensor, follow these recommendations:

1. Food cooked with the sensor system should be at normal storage temperature.

2. Glass Tray and outside of container should be dry to assure best cooking results.

3. Foods should always be covered loosely with microwavable plastic wrap, waxed paper, or a lid.

4. Do not open the door or touch the STOP/CLEAR pad during the sensing time. When sensing time is over, the oven beeps twice and the remaining cooking time will appear in the display window. At this time you can open the door to stir, turn, or rearrange the food.

SENSOR COOKING

GUIDE

Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good Sensor cooking results.

1. Always use microwavable containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap.

2. Never use tight-sealing plastic covers. They can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook.

3. Match the amount to the size of the container. Fill containers at least half full for best results.

4. Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.

ADDING OR

SUBTRACTING COOK

TIME

By using the MORE+ or LESS- pads all of the sensor cook and time cook settings can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time. Pressing

MORE+ will add 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it. Pressing

LESS- will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

SENSOR POPCORN

CAUTION

➣ DO NOT leave microwave oven unattended while popping corn.

➣ When popping commercially packaged popcorn, remove

the rack from the oven;

Do not place the bag of microwave popcorn on the rack or under the rack.

SENSOR POPCORN lets you pop 3.0 and 3.5 ounce bags of commercially packaged microwave popcorn. Pop only one package at a time. If you are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s instructions.

Example: To pop popcorn.

1. Touch

POPCORN pad.

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and COOK

END will display.

• Recommended amounts: 3.0-3.5 ozs.

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SENSOR COOK

Using SENSOR COOK lets you heat common microwave-prepared foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers. SENSOR COOK has preset Cook Power for 7 food categories.

Example: To cook rice.

1. Touch COOK pad.

2. Choose food category.

SENSOR COOK TABLE

Number

Baked Potato 1

Fresh Vegetable

Frozen Vegetable

Canned Vegetable

Casserole

Rice

Frozen Entree

2

3

4

5

6

7

1 - 4

1 - 4 cups

1 - 4 cups

1 - 4 cups

1 - 4 cups

½ - 2 cups

10 - 21 ozs


SENSOR REHEAT

Using SENSOR REHEAT lets you heat common microwave-prepared foods without needing to program times and

Power levels.

Example: To reheat 2 slices of pizza.

1. Touch REHEAT pad.


SENSOR REHEAT TABLE

Number

Pizza slice

Dinner plate

Soup/Sauce

Casserole

1

2

3

4

1 - 3 slices

1 - 2 servings

1 - 4 cups

1 - 4 cups

POULTRY

The oven uses low power to cook poultry (chicken wings, chicken nuggets, Spicy Chicken and Mexican

Chicken). See the following table.

Example: To cook 6 ozs. chicken wings.

1. Touch POULTRY pad.

2. Choose food category. Touch the 1 pad for chicken wings.

3. Choose amount by touching the 1 pad for 6 ozs.

4. Touch ENTER/

START pad.

POULTRY TABLE

Number

Chicken wings

Chicken nuggets

Spicy Chicken

Mexican Chicken

1

2

3

4

6, 12 ozs.

4, 8 ozs.

2, 4 servings

2, 4 servings

Number

Butter

Ice cream

Cream cheese

Frozen juice

1

2

3

4

1, 2, 3 sticks

Pint, Quart,

Half gallon

3, 8 ozs.

6,12,16 ozs.

MELT

SOFTEN TABLE

The oven uses low power to melt foods (butter or margarine, chocolate, marshmallows, or processed cheese food). See the following table.

Example: To melt 8 ozs. chocolate.

1. Touch MELT pad.

2. Choose food category. Touch 2 pad for chocolate.

3. Choose food amount. Touch 2 pad for 8 ozs.

4. Touch ENTER/

START pad.

MELT TABLE

SOFTEN

The oven uses low power to soften foods (butter, ice cream, cream cheese, and frozen juice). See the following table.

Example: To soften quart of ice cream.

1. Touch SOFTEN pad.

2. Choose food category. Touch

2 pad for ice cream.

3. Choose food amount. Touch 2 pad for quart.

4. Touch ENTER/

START pad.

Number

Butter/Margarine

Chocolate

Cheese

Marshmallows

1

2

3

4

1, 2, 3 sticks

4, 8 ozs.

8, 16 ozs.

5, 10 ozs.

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SENSOR COOK TABLE

CATEGORY

Baked Potato

DIRECTIONS

Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the oven tray around the edge, at least one inch apart.

Fresh

Vegetable

Prepare as desired, wash, and leave residual water on the vegetables.

Place in an appropriately-sized microwave container, cover with plastic wrap and vent.

Frozen

Vegetable

Remove from package, rinse off frost under running water. Place in an appropriately-sized microwave container, cover with plastic wrap and vent.

Canned

Vegetable

Remove from the outer display can.

Place in an appropriately sized microwave container, cover with plastic wrap and vent.

After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes.

Casserole Assemble the ingredients per the recipe in a 1-2 quart casserole.

Cooking with plastic wrap and vent.


Rice

Frozen

Entree

Add twice the amount of water to the rice.

Use a microwave container large enough to prevent water from boiling over dish. Cover with plastic wrap or lid.

Remove from outer display package. Slit cover. If not in microwave-safe container, place on plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent.

AMOUNT

1 - 4 medium approx.

8 -10 ozs. each

1 - 4 cups

1 - 4 cups

1 - 4 cups

1 - 4 cups

½ - 2 cups

10 - 21 ozs.

SENSOR REHEAT TABLE

CATEGORY

Pizza Slice

DIRECTIONS

This is a reheat function for leftover pizza.

Place on paper towel on a microwave safe plate.

Dinner Plate Place on a low plate.

Cover with vented plastic wrap.

Let stand 3 minutes.

Soup/Sauce Place in shallow microwavable casserole.

Cover with vented plastic wrap.

After cooking, stir and let stand 3 minutes.

Casserole

Cover dish containing the casserole with plastic wrap and vent.


AMOUNT

1 - 3 slices

(3 - 5 ozs. each)

1 - 2 servings

1 - 4 cups

1 - 4 cups

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POULTRY TABLE

CATEGORY

Chicken wings

Frozen, Precooked

DIRECTIONS

Place in a single layer around the edge of a dinner plate or serving platter.

Chicken nuggets

Frozen, Precooked

Place in a single layer around the edge of a dinner plate.

Spicy Chicken - 2 servings (double the ingredients for 4 servings)

• 1 ½ pounds skinless, chicken pieces

• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1 ½ tablespoon paprika

• ½ teaspoon pepper

• ½ cup hot sauce or 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce

• ½ cup barbecue sauce of choice

Mix everything in an 8 x 8-inch glass dish or similar dish and cover with plastic wrap.

Cook on ‘Spicy Chicken’. Stir and serve as is or place under a broiler for a few minutes for additional browning.

Mexican Chicken - 2 servings (double the ingredients for 4 servings)

• ½ medium onion, chopped

• ½ green bell pepper, diced

• ½ cup frozen peas

• ½ cup long grain rice

• 1 cup water

• ½ cup salsa

• 1 ½ pounds skinless, chicken pieces, legs, thighs, breasts, wings, or combination of all

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• Salt and pepper to taste

• ½ cup green olives w/pimentos

Place onions and peppers in an 8 x 8-inch glass dish or similar container and microwave for 3 minutes.

Add peas, rice, water, salsa, chicken, and cumin.

Season with salt and pepper.

Cover with plastic wrap and cook on ‘Mexican Chicken’. Stir in the olives and serve as is or place under a broiler for a few minutes to add additional browning.

AMOUNT

6 or 12 ozs.

4 or 8 ozs.

2 or 4 servings

2 or 4 servings

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SOFTEN TABLE

CATEGORY

Butter

DIRECTIONS

Unwrap and place in microwavable container.

Butter will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe.

Ice Cream

Place container in oven.

Ice cream will be soft enough to make scooping easier.

Cream cheese


Cream cheese will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe.

Frozen juice

Remove top.

Place in oven.

Frozen juice will be soft enough to easily mix with water.

MELT TABLE

CATEGORY

Butter or

Margarine

DIRECTIONS


No need to cover butter.

Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting.

Chocolate Chocolate chips or squares of baking chocolate may be used.

Unwrap squares and place in microwavable container. Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting.

Cheese

Use processed cheese food only. Cut into cubes.

Place in a single layer in microwavable container.

Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting.

Marshmallows

Large or miniature marshmallows may be used. Place in microwavable container.

Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting.

AMOUNT

1, 2 or 3 sticks

Pint, Quart, Half gallon

3 or 8 ozs.

6, 12 or 16 ozs.

AMOUNT

1, 2 or 3 sticks

4 or 8 ozs.

8 or 16 ozs.

5 or 10 ozs.

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AUTO DEFROST

Four defrost choices are preset in the oven. The defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods, because the oven automatically sets the defrosting times for each food item according to the weight you enter. For added convenience, the AUTO DEFROST includes a built-in tone mechanism that reminds you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange the food during the defrost cycle. Four different defrosting options are provided.

1. MEAT

After touching AUTO DEFROST once, select the food category. Available weight ranges for Meat, Poultry and

Fish are 0.1 to 6.0 lbs. The available weight range for Bread is 0.1 to 1.0 lb.

Example : To defrost 1.2 lbs of meat.

1. Touch AUTO

DEFROST pad.


3. Enter the weight.

4. Touch ENTER/

START pad.

NOTE: After you touch ENTER/

START, the display counts down the defrost time. The oven will beep once during the Defrost cycle. At this time, open the door and turn, separate, or rearrange the food as needed. Remove any portions that have thawed then return frozen portions to the oven and touch ENTER/START to resume the defrost cycle. The oven will not stop during the BEEP unless the door is opened.

For best results:

• Remove fish, shellfish, meat, and poultry from its original closed paper or plastic package (wrapper).

Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods, which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook.

• Form the meat into the shape of a doughnut before freezing. When defrosting, scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and continue defrosting.

• Place foods in a shallow glass baking dish or on a microwave roasting rack to catch drippings.

• Foods should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven.

AUTO DEFROST TABLE

Category

MEAT

0.1 to 6 lbs

Food

BEEF

Ground beef, Round steak,

Cubes for stew, Tenderloin steak, Pot roast, Rib roast,

Rump roast, Chuck roast,

Hamburger patty.

LAMB

Chops (1-inch thick),

Rolled roast.

PORK

Chops (1/2-inch thick), Hot dogs, Spareribs, Countrystyle ribs.

Rolled roast, Sausage.

POULTRY

0.1 to 6 lbs

FISH

0.1 to 6 lbs

POULTRY

Whole (under 4 lbs), Cut up, Breasts (boneless).

CORNISH HENS

Whole.

TURKEY

Breast (under 6 lbs).

FISH

Fillets, Whole, Steaks.

SHELLFISH

Crab meat, Lobster tails,

Shrimp, Scallops.

BREAD

0.1 to 1 lb

MUFFINS

ROLLS

DEFROST TIPS

• When using AUTO DEFROST, the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds

(the weight of the food minus the container).

• Use AUTO DEFROST only for raw food. AUTO DEFROST gives best results when food to be thawed is a minimum of 0°F (taken directly from a true freezer). If food has been stored in a refrigerator-freezer that does not maintain a temperature of 5°F or below, always program a lower food weight (for a shorter defrosting time) to prevent cooking the food.

• If the food is stored outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes, enter a lower food weight.

• The shape of the package alters the defrosting time. Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block.

• Separate pieces as they begin to defrost. Separated pieces defrost more easily.

• You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield foods like chicken wings, leg tips, and fish tails, but the foil must not touch the side of the oven. Foil causes arcing, which can damage the oven lining.

• Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to become warm.

• For better results, a preset standing time is included in the defrosting time.

• For best results, elevate food to be defrosted on a microwave safe roasting rack. This prevents the possibility of warm meat juices cooking food during defrost.

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RAPID DEFROST

The RAPID DEFROST feature provides a rapid defrost for 1.0 pound frozen food. The oven automatically sets the defrosting time for ground beef.

Example: To defrost 1lb. ground beef.

1. Touch RAPID

DEFROST pad.

2. Touch ENTER/

START pad.

TIME DEFROST

This feature allows you to choose the time you want to defrost.

Example: To defrost for 2 minutes.

1. Touch TIME

DEFROST pad.

2. Enter the defrosting time you want.

3. Touch ENTER/

START pad.

(Defrost starts)

When the defrost time is over, you will hear four beeps and COOK END will display.

METAL RACK

CAUTION

To avoid risk of property damage:

• Do not use rack to pop popcorn.

• Rack must be on the four plastic supports when used.

• Use the rack only when cooking food on rack position.

• Do not cook with rack on the floor of the oven.

The metal rack gives you extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time.

To use rack:

1. Place rack securely in the four plastic supports.

• Rack MUST NOT touch metal walls or back of microwave oven.

2. Place equal amounts of food both

ABOVE AND BELOW rack.

• Amount of food must be approximately the same to balance out cooking energy.

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GETTING THE BEST

COOKING RESULTS

To get the best results from your microwave oven, read and follow the guidelines below.

• Storage Temperature: Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than the same foods at room temperature.

The time for recipes in this book is based on the normal storage temperature of the food.

• Size: Small pieces of food cook faster than large ones, pieces similar in size and shape cook more evenly. For even cooking, reduce the power when cooking large pieces of food.

• Natural Moisture: Very moist foods cook more evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules.

• Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables from the outside to the center to distribute the heat evenly and speed cooking. Constant stirring is not necessary.

• Turn over foods like pork chops, baking potatoes, roasts, or whole cauliflower halfway through the cooking time to expose all sides equally to microwave energy.

• Place delicate areas of foods, such as asparagus tips, toward the center of the dish.

• Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or salmon steaks, with the thicker, meatier parts toward the outside of the dish.

• Shield, with small pieces of aluminum foil, parts of food that may cook quickly, such as wing tips and leg ends of poultry.

• Let It Stand: After you remove the food from the microwave, cover food with foil or casserole lid and let it stand to finish cooking in the center and avoid overcooking the outer edges. The length of standing time depends on the density and surface area of the food.

• Wrapping in waxed paper or

paper towel: Sandwiches and many other foods containing prebaked bread should be wrapped prior to microwaving to prevent drying out.

FISH AND SHELLFISH

Cooking Fish and Shellfish:

General Directions

• Prepare the fish for cooking.

- Completely defrost the fish or shellfish.

- Arrange unevenly shaped pieces with thicker parts toward the outside of the dish. Arrange shellfish in a single layer for even cooking.

- The type of cover you use depends on how you cook. Poached fish needs a microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap.

- Baked fish, coated fish, or fish in sauce needs to be covered lightly with waxed paper to keep the coating crisp and sauce from getting watery.

- Always set the shortest cooking time. Fish is done when it turns opaque and the thickest part begins to flake. Shellfish is done when the shell turns from pink to red and the flesh is opaque and firm.

FISH AND SHELLFISH COOKING TABLE

FISH POWER LEVEL COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS toward outside edge of 1½ quart microwavable baking dish. Brush with melted butter and season, if desired. Cook covered with vented plastic wrap.

Let stand covered 2 minutes. If you are cooking more than 1 lb. of fish, turn the fish halfway through cooking.

Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directed above, except stir instead of turning the shellfish.

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APPETIZERS/SAUCES/

SOUPS

Cooking Appetizers: Tips and

Techniques

Recommended

• Crisp crackers, such as melba toast, shredded wheat, and crisp rye crackers are best for microwave use. Wait until party time to add the spreads. Place a paper towel under the crackers while they cook in the microwave oven to absorb extra moisture.

• Arrange individual appetizers in a circle for even cooking.

• Stir dips to distribute heat and shorten cooking time.

Cooking Sauces: Tips and

Techniques

• Use a microwavable casserole or glass measuring cup that is at least

2 or 3 times the volume of the sauce.

• Sauces made with cornstarch thicken more rapidly than those made with flour.

• Cook sauces made with cornstarch or flour uncovered so you may stir them 2 or 3 times during cooking for a smooth consistency.

• To adapt a conventional sauce or gravy recipe, reduce the amount of liquid slightly.

Cooking Soups: Tips and

Techniques

• Cook soups in a microwavable dish which holds double the volume of the recipe ingredients to prevent boilover, especially if you use cream or milk in the soup.

• Generally, cover microwaved soups with VENTED plastic wrap or a microwavable lid.

• Cover foods to retain moisture.

Uncover foods to retain crispness.

• Avoid overcooking by using the minimum suggested time. Add more time, if necessary, only after checking the food.

• Stirring occasionally will help blend flavors, distribute heat evenly, and may even shorten the cooking time.

• When converting a conventional soup recipe to cook in the microwave, reduce the liquid, salt, and strong seasonings.

Not Recommended

• Appetizers with a crisp coating or puff pastry are best done in a conventional oven with dry heat.

• Breaded products can be warmed in the microwave oven but will not come out crisp.

• Tend the meat as it cooks.

- Drain juices as they accumulate to reduce spattering and keep from overcooking the bottom of the meat.

- Shield thin or bony portions with strips of foil to prevent overcooking.

NOTE: Keep the foil at least 1 inch from the oven walls, and do not cover more than one-third of the meat with foil at any one time.

• Let the meat stand covered with foil 10-15 minutes after you remove it from the oven. The internal temperature of the meat may rise from 5-10° F during standing time.

The Meat Cooking Table on the next page provides detailed directions,

Power Level, and Cooking Time settings for most cuts of meat.

MEAT

Cooking Meat: General Directions

• Prepare the meat for cooking.

- Defrost completely.

- Trim off excess fat to avoid spattering.

- Place the meat, fat side down, on a microwavable rack in a microwavable dish.

- Use oven cooking bag for less tender cuts of meat.

- Arrange the meat so that thicker portions are toward the outside of the dish.

- Cover the meat with waxed paper to prevent spattering.

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MEAT COOKING TABLE

MEAT

BEEF

Hamburgers,

Fresh or defrosted

(4 ozs. each)

1 patty

2 patties

4 patties

Sirloin tip roast

(3-4 lbs.)

POWER

LEVEL

HI

5

LAMB

Lamb roast, rolled boneless (3-4 lbs.)

5

COOKING

TIME

1-1½ minutes

1½-2 minutes

2½-3½ minutes

8-10 minutes per pound

RARE (135°F)


MEDIUM (155°F)


RARE (135°F)


MEDIUM (145°F)


WELL (155°F)

HI PORK

Bacon slices

2 slices

4 slices

6 slices

10 slices

Chops

(5-7 ozs. each)

2 chops

3

1½-2 minutes

2-3 minutes

4-5 minutes

7-8 minutes

4 chops

Loin Roast, rolled, boneless

(3½- 4½ lbs.)

3




Sausage links,

Fresh or Frozen, defrosted

(1-2 ozs. each)

2 links

4 links

6 links

10 links

HI

45-60 seconds

1-1½ minutes

1½-2 minutes

1¾-2 minutes

DIRECTIONS

Form patties with depression in center of each.

Place on microwavable roasting rack. Brush with browning agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper.

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Let stand covered 1 minute.

Place roast fat side down on microwavable roasting rack.

Add desired seasonings and cover with waxed paper.

Turn meat over halfway through cooking and shield if necessary. Remove roast from microwave oven when desired temperature is reached. Let stand covered with foil

15 minutes. (Temperature may rise about 10°F).

Place roast fat side down on microwavable roasting rack.

Brush lamb with marinade or desired seasonings such as rosemary, thyme or marjoram. Cover with waxed paper.

Turn roast over after 15 minutes, and again after 30 minutes.

Shield if necessary.

Remove roast from microwave when desired temperature is reached. Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes.

(Temperature may rise about 10°F).

Place bacon slices on microwavable roasting rack.

Cover with paper towels.

After cooking, let stand 1 minute.

Place chops in microwavable baking dish.

Add desired seasonings and cover with vented plastic wrap.

Cook until no longer pink or until internal temperature reaches 170° F. Turn chops over halfway through cooking.

Let stand covered 5 minutes.

(Temperature may rise about 10°F).

Place roast in cooking bag in microwavable dish.

Add seasonings and browning agent if desired. Close bag loosely with microwavable closure or string. After cooking, let stand in bag 15 minutes. (Temperature may rise about

10°F.) Internal temperature of pork should reach 170°F before serving.

Pierce links and place on microwavable roasting rack.

Cover with waxed paper or paper towel.

Turn over halfway through cooking.

After cooking, let stand covered 1 minute.

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POULTRY

Cooking Poultry: General Directions

• Prepare the poultry for cooking.

- Defrost completely.

- Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the outside edge of the baking dish. When cooking legs, arrange them like the spokes of a wheel.

- Cover the baking dish with waxed paper to reduce spattering.

- Use a browning agent or cook with a sauce to give a browned appearance.

• Watch the poultry as it cooks.

- Drain and discard juices as they accumulate.

- Shield thin or bony pieces with small strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Keep foil at least 1 inch from the oven walls and other pieces of foil.

• Poultry is done when it is no longer pink and the juices run clear. When done, the temperature in the thigh meat should be 180-185°F.

• Let the poultry stand after cooking covered with foil for 10 minutes.

The Poultry Cooking Table below provides detailed directions,

Power Level, and Cooking Time settings for most cuts and types of poultry.

POULTRY COOKING TABLE

POULTRY

Chicken pieces

(2½-3 lbs.)

POWER

LEVEL

HI

COOKING

TIME

4½-5½ minutes per pound

Chicken whole

(3-3½ lbs.)

Cornish Hens whole

(1-1½ lbs. each)

HI

HI



DIRECTIONS

Before cooking, wash pieces and shake the water off.

Place pieces in a single layer in a microwavable baking dish with thicker pieces to the outside. Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings if desired. Cover with waxed paper. Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear.

Let stand covered 5 minutes.

Before cooking, wash and shake off water. Place breast side down on a microwavable roasting rack. Brush with butter, or browning agent and seasoning if desired. Cover with waxed paper. Cook 1 ⁄

3

of estimated time. Turn breast side up, brush with butter, or browning agent. Replace waxed paper. Cook 1 ⁄

3

of estimated time again. Shield if necessary. Cook remaining 1 ⁄

3

of estimated time or until no longer pink and juices run clear. Let stand covered with foil 10 minutes.

(The temperature may rise about 10°F.) The temperature in the thigh should be 180°F-185°F when the poultry is done.

Before cooking, wash and shake the water off.

Tie wings to body of hen and the legs to tail. Place hens breast side down on microwavable rack. Cover with waxed paper. Turn breast side up halfway through cooking. Shield bone ends of drumsticks with foil.

Remove and discard drippings. Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings if desired. Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove hens from microwave when they reach desired temperature.

Let stand covered with foil 5 minutes. (Temperature may rise about

10°F). Temperature in breast should be 170°F before serving.

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PASTA AND RICE

Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta, rice, and cereal require about the same amount of time, but the microwave is a more convenient method because you can cook and serve in the same dish. There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastes just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave oven.

Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques

• If you are planning to use rice or pasta in a casserole, undercook it so it is still firm.

• Allow for standing time with rice, but not for pasta.

• The Pasta and Rice Cooking Tables below provide specific directions, with Power Level and cooking time settings for most common types of pasta and rice.

PASTA COOKING TABLE

PASTA

Spaghetti

4 cups water

Add 8 ozs. spaghetti

Macaroni

3 cups water

Add 2 cups macaroni

Lasagna noodles

4 cups water

Add 8 ozs. lasagna noodles

Egg noodles

6 cups water

Add 4 cups noodles

POWER

LEVEL

HI

5

HI

5

HI

5

HI

5

COOKING

TIME

9-10 minutes

7½-8½ minutes

6-7 minutes

5½-6½ minutes

7-8 minutes

11-12½ minutes

8-10 minutes

5½-6½ minutes

DIRECTIONS

Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired.

Use a 2-quart microwavable baking dish and cover with vented plastic wrap for spaghetti and lasagna noodles.

Use microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap for macaroni and egg noodles.

Cook as directed in chart or until water boils.

Stir in pasta; cook covered as directed in chart or until tender.

Drain in a colander.

RICE COOKING TABLE

RICE

Long grain

2¼ cups water

Add 1 cup rice

Brown

2½ cups water

Add 1 cup rice

Long grain and wild rice mix

2 1 ⁄

3

cups water

Add 6 ozs. package

Quick cooking

1 cup water

Add 1 cup rice

POWER

LEVEL

HI

5

HI

5

HI

5

HI

COOKING

TIME

4½-5½ minutes

14 minutes

4½-5½ minutes

28 minutes

4-5 minutes

24 minutes

2-3 minutes

DIRECTIONS

Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired, in 2 quart microwavable casserole.

Cover with microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap.

Cook as directed in chart or until water boils.

Stir in rice and any seasonings.

Cook covered as directed in chart or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.

Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes.

Fluff with fork.

Cook water until it boils.

Stir rice into boiling water and let stand, covered 5 to 10 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.

Fluff with fork.

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Care and Cleaning

CARE AND CLEANING

For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean inside and outside. Take special care to keep the inner door panel and the oven front frame free of food or grease build-up.

Never use rough powder or pads.

Wipe the microwave oven inside and out, including the hood bottom cover, with a soft cloth and a warm (not hot) mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. Use a chrome cleaner and polish on chrome, metal and aluminum surfaces. Wipe spatters immediately with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon. Clean your oven weekly or more often, if needed.

METAL RACK

Wash the metal rack with a mild soap and a soft or nylon scrub brush.

Dry completely. Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleaners to clean rack.

CLEANING THE GREASE

FILTER

CAUTION

To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not operate oven hood without filters in place.

The grease filter should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month.

1. To remove grease filter, slide filter to the side. Pull filter downward and push to the other side. The filter will drop out.

3. To reinstall the filter, slide it into the side slot, then push up and toward oven center to lock.

2. Soak grease filter in hot water and a mild detergent. Rinse well and shake to dry. Do not use ammonia or place in a dishwasher. The aluminum will darken.

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Care and Cleaning

CHARCOAL FILTER

REPLACEMENT

CAUTION

To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not operate oven hood without filters in place.

5. Slide a new charcoal filter into place.

The filter should rest at the angle shown.

OVEN LIGHT

REPLACEMENT

1. Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power supply.

2. Remove the vent cover mounting screws. (2 screws)

3. Tip the cover forward, then lift out to remove.

If your oven is vented inside, the charcoal filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months, and more often if necessary. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. To order a new charcoal filter, contact the Parts Department at your nearest Authorized Service Center or call 1-800-843-0304 (inside U.S.A) or 1-866-587-2002 (Canada).

Order Charcoal Filter kit #: MVHRK5.

1. Unplug the oven or turn off power at the main power supply.

2. Remove the two vent grille mounting screws. (2 screws)

6. Slide the bottom of the grille into place. Push the top until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting screws.

Turn the power back on at the main power supply and set the clock.

COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT

REPLACEMENT

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury or property damage, wear gloves when replacing light bulb.

4. Push the hook.

Hook

5. Lift up the bulb holder.

1. Unplug the oven or turn off power at the main power supply.

3. Push the right side lower part of the charcoal filter.

4. Remove old filter.

2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws.

3. Replace bulb(s) with 20 watt appliance bulb(s).

4. Replace bulb cover, and mounting screws.

5. Turn the power back on at the main power supply.

6. Replace bulb with a 30 or 40 watt appliance bulb.

7. Replace the bulb holder.

8. Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place. Push the top until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting screws. Turn the power back on at the main power supply.

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Cooking Utensils

MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE

USE

OVENPROOF GLASS (treated for high intensity heat):

Utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles and bowls without metallic trim.

CHINA:

Bowls, cups, serving plates and platters without metallic trim.

PLASTIC:

Plastic wrap (as a cover) -- lay the plastic wrap loosely over the dish and press it to the sides.

Vent plastic wrap by turning back one edge slightly to allow excess steam to escape. The dish should be deep enough so that the plastic wrap will not touch the food.

As the food heats it may melt the plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches the food.

Use plastic dishes, cups, semirigid freezer containers and plastic bags only for short cooking times.

Use these with care because the plastic may soften from the heat of the food.

PAPER:

Paper towels, waxed paper, paper napkins, and paper plates with no metallic trim or design. Look for the manufacturer’s label for use in the microwave oven.

DO NOT USE

METAL UTENSILS:

Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers or foil trays. Metal utensils can cause arcing, which can damage your microwave oven.

METAL DECORATION:

Metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc. The metal trim interferes with normal cooking and may damage the oven.

ALUMINUM FOIL:

Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking and may cause harmful arcing. Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and wings. Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the side walls and door of the oven.

WOOD:

Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack when you use them in the microwave oven. Baskets react in the same way.

TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS:

Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered utensils.

Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items before cooking.

Tightly closed pouches could explode.

BROWN PAPER:

Avoid using brown paper bags.

They absorb too much heat and could burn.

FLAWED OR CHIPPED UTENSILS:

Any utensil that is cracked, flawed, or chipped may break in the oven.

METAL TWIST TIES:

Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags.

They become hot and could cause a fire.

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Troubleshooting

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

Check the following list to be sure a service call is necessary. Reviewing additional information on items to check may prevent an unneeded service call.

PROBLEM

If nothing on the oven operates

If the oven interior light does not work

If oven will not cook

POSSIBLE CAUSES

• check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker.

• check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit in house.

• check that controls are set properly.

• the light bulb is loose or defective.

• check that control panel was programmed correctly.

• check that door is firmly closed.

• check that Enter/Start pad was touched.

• check that timer wasn’t started instead of a cook function.

• be sure the Power Level is programmed properly.

If oven takes longer than normal to cook or cooks too rapidly

If the time of day clock does not always keep correct time

If food cooks unevenly

If food is undercooked

If food is overcooked

If arcing (sparks) occur

If the display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking

Vent fan starts automatically

• check that the power cord is fully inserted into the outlet receptacle.

• be sure the oven is the only appliance on the electrical circuit.

• be sure food is evenly shaped.

• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.

• check placement of aluminum foil strips used to prevent overcooking.

• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time, and power levels) were correctly followed.

• be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit.

• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.

• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, power level, time, size of dish) were followed.

• be sure microwavable dishes were used.

• be sure wire twist ties were not used.

• be sure oven was not operated when empty.

• make sure metal rack (if used) is properly installed on 4 supports.

• check that door is firmly closed.

• check that timer was not started instead of a cooking function.

• if the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LEVEL 4 setting to cool the oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.

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Troubleshooting

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, do not remove outer case at any time, only an authorized servicer should remove outer case.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

QUESTION

Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I may reheat or cook in two rack positions at a time?

Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven?

Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears wavy.

Is this normal?

What are the humming noises I hear when my microwave oven is operating?

Why does the dish become hot when I microwave food in it?

ANSWER

Only use the rack that is supplied with your microwave oven.

Use of any other rack can result in poor cooking performance and/or arcing and may damage your oven.

Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding (use small, flat pieces).

Never allow metal to touch walls or door.

This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven.

This is the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on and off.

As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish.

Use hot pads to remove food after cooking.

Dish may not be microwave safe.

What does standing time mean?

Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven?

How do I get the best results?

Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent?

Standing time means that food should be taken out of the oven and covered for additional time after cooking. This process allows the cooking to finish, saves energy, and frees the oven for other purposes.

Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer’s guidelines or use the preprogrammed Popcorn pad.

Do not use regular paper bags. Use the listening test by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a pop every one or two seconds. Do not try to repop unpopped kernels. You can also use special microwave poppers. When using a popper, be sure to follow manufacturer’s directions. Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils.

Steam is normally produced during cooking.

The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the vent.

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Warranty

Full One Year

Amana will repair or replace, including related labor, any part which proves defective as to workmanship or materials.

Limited Warranty

After one year from the date of original retail purchase, Amana will provide a free part, as listed below, to replace any part that fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. The owner will be responsible for paying all other costs including mileage, transportation, trip and diagnostic charges, if required.

Second through Fifth Year

Amana will provide replacement magnetron, touch pad and microprocessor, part and labor, which proves defective as to workmanship or materials.

Limited Parts Warranty Outside the United States and Canada

For one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor, mileage, transportation, trip and diagnostic charges, if required.

Canadian Residents

This warranty covers only those appliances installed in Canada that have been listed with Canadian Standards Association unless the appliances are brought into Canada due to transfer or residence from the United States to Canada.

What is not covered by these warranties

• Replacement of household fuses, resetting of circuit breakers, or correction to household wiring or plumbing.

• Normal product maintenance and cleaning, including light bulbs.

• Products with original serial numbers removed, altered, or not readily determined.

• Products purchased for commercial, industrial, rental, or leased use.

• Products located outside of the United States or Canada.

• Premium service charges, if the servicer is requested to perform service in addition to normal service or outside normal service hours or area.

• Adjustments after the first year.

• Repairs resulting from the following:

- Improper installation, exhaust system, or maintenance.

- Any modification, alteration, or adjustment not authorized by the manufacturer.

- Accident, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, or acts of nature.

- Connections to improper electrical current, voltage supply, or gas supply.

- Use of improper pans, containers, or accessories that cause damage to the product.

• Travel.

If you need service

■ Call the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or call Maytag Services SM , Amana Customer Assistance at

1-800-843-0304, USA and 1-866-587-2002, Canada to locate an authorized servicer.

■ Be sure to retain proof of purchase to verify warranty status.

Refer to WARRANTY for further information on owner’s responsibilities for warranty service.

■ If the dealer or service company cannot resolve the problem, write to Maytag Services SM , Attn: CAIR ® Center,

P.O. Box 2370, Cleveland, TN 37320-2370, or call

1-800-843-0304 USA and 1-866-587-2002 Canada.

U.S. customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.

NOTE: When writing or calling about a service problem, please include the following information:

a. Your name, address and telephone number;

b. Model number and serial number;

c. Name and address of your dealer or servicer;

d. A clear description of the problem you are having;

e. Proof of purchase (sales receipt).

■ User’s guides, service manuals and parts information are available from Maytag Services SM , Amana Customer

Assistance.

IN NO EVENT SHALL MAYTAG BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have others which vary from state to state. For example, some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to you.

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