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Owner’s Manual
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Electric Microwave
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Part No. 3828W5A1880
Contents
Important Safety Information ....................................... 3
Installation..................................................................... 5
Other Helpful Information.............................................6
Cooking Utensils........................................................... 8
Feature Diagram .......................................................... 9
Control Panel................................................................ 9
Operating Instructions................................................ 10
Heating or Reheating Guide...................................... 18
Fresh Vegetable Chart............................................... 19
Cleaning...................................................................... 20
Troubleshooting.......................................................... 21
Amana Warranty........................................................ 22
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If the registration card is missing, call Amana Consumer Affairs Department.
When contacting Amana, provide product information from serial plate:
Model Number
Manufacturing (P) Number
Serial Number (S/N)
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone
Keep this manual and your sales receipt together in a safe place for
future reference or if warranty service is required.
For answers to questions or to locate an authorized servicer, call 1-800-
NAT-LSVC(1-800-628-5782) inside USA or 319-622-5511 outside USA.
Warranty service must be performed by an authorized servicer.
Amana Appliances also recommends contacting an authorized servicer if
service is required after warranty expires.
Asure™ Extended
Service Plan
Amana Appliances offers long-term
service protection for this new
microwave. Asure™ Extended Service
Plan, covering functional parts, labor,
and travel charges, is specially
designed to supplement a strong
warranty.
Call 1-800-528-2682 for information.
Parts and Accessories
Purchase replacement part and
additional accessories by phone.
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product, call
1-800-843-0304 inside USA or 319622-5511 outside USA.
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If something seems unusual, please
check "Troubleshooting" section,
which is designed to help you solve
problems before calling service. If you
have a question, call us at
(800) 843-0304 or write us at:
Consumer Affairs Department
Amana Appliances
2800-220th Trail
Amana, Iowa 52204
Remember to include model number
of your appliance and your phone
number.
What You Need to Know
About Safety Instructions
Warning and Important Safety
Instructions appearing in this
manual 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 - Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury
or death.
WARNING - Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe
personal injury or death.
CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor
personal injury or product or property damage.
Thank you for buying an Amana Microwave!
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DANGER
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WARNING
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CAUTION
Questions on cooking, cleaning or usage?
Refer to
Product Assistance at www.amana.com
or
call Consumer Affairs at 1-800-843-0304
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
A. DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy.
It is important not to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks.
B. DO NOT place any object between oven front face and door to allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
C. DO NOT operate 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.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, observe the following:
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CAUTION
1. Be certain to place the front surface of the door
three inches away or more from the countertop
edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in
normal usage.
2. For the most accurate programming of the
electronic units, touch the center of each pad
securely. Do not touch several pads at one time or
touch between pads. A beep sound should be
heard with each touch when a pad is touched
correctly.
3. Do not hit or strike the control with objects such as
silverware, utensils, etc. Breakage may occur.
4. Be careful when taking the cooking utensils out of
the oven. Some dishes absorb heat from the
cooked food and may be hot.
5. Do not rinse cooking utensils by immediately
placing them into water just after cooking. This
may cause breakage. Allow the turntable to cool.
6. Use only specific glass utensils. See cooking
utensils section in this manual.
7. Do not operate the oven empty. Either food or
water should always be in the oven during
operation to absorb microwave energy.
8. Do not use your microwave oven to dry
newspapers or clothes. They can catch fire.
9. Use only thermometers approved for
microwave oven cooking.
10. Be certain the turntable is in place when you
operate the oven.
11. Pierce the skin of potatoes, whole squash, apples,
or any fruit or vegetable which has a skin covering
before cooking.
12. Never use your microwave oven to cook eggs
in the shell. Pressure can build up inside the shell,
causing it to burst.
13. Do not pop popcorn, except in a microwave-safe
container or commercial package
designed especially for microwave ovens.
Never try to pop popcorn in a paper bag not
designed for microwave oven use. Overcooking
may result in smoke and fire. Do not repop
unpopped kernels. Do not reuse popcorn bags.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
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WARNING
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3 of this
manual.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to
properly grounded outlet. See
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
found on page 5 of this manual.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance
with the provided installation instructions.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers – for example, closed glass jars – may
explode and should not be heated in this oven.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in the manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven
is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is
not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
7. As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged
cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
11. Do n o t s t ore this appliance outdoors. Do not use this
product near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a
wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14. Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or counter.
15. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes
together on closing the door, use only mild, non abrasive
soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
16. Do not heat any type of baby bottles or baby food.
Uneven heating may occur and could cause personal
injury.
17. Avoid heating small-necked containers such as syrup
bottles.
18. Avoid using corrosive and vapors, such as sulfide
and chloride.
19. Liquids heated in certain shaped containers (especially
cylindrical-shaped containers) may become overheated.
The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or
after heating or when adding ingredients (instant coffee,
etc.), resulting in harm to the oven and possible injury.
In all containers, for best results, stir the liquid several
times before heating. Always stir liquid several times
between reheatings.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
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CAUTION
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if
paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags
before placing bag in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven should ignite, KEEP
OVEN DOOR CLOSED, turn oven off, and
disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the
fuse or circuit breaker panel.
d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the
cavity when not in use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Recognize this symbol as a SAFETY message
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A. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current. This appliance 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.
B. CIRCUITS
For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a 15
or 20 Amp circuit. No other electrical appliances or
lighting circuits should be on this line. If in doubt, consult
a licensed electrician.
C. VOLTAGE
The voltage used at the wall receptacle must be the same
as specified on the oven name plate located inside oven
door. Use of a higher voltage is dangerous
and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing
oven damage. Low voltage will cause slow cooking. In
case your microwave oven does not perform normally in
spite of proper voltage, remove and reinsert the plug.
D. PLACEMENT OF THE OVEN
Your microwave oven can be placed easily in your kitchen,
family room, or anywhere else in your home. Place the oven
on a flat surface such as a kitchen countertop or a specially
designed microwave oven cart. Do not place oven above a
gas or electric range. Free air flow around the oven is
important.
E. DO NOT BLOCK AIR VENTS
All air vents should be kept clear during cooking. If air
vents are covered during oven operation the oven may
overheat. In this case, a sensitive thermal safety device
automatically turns the oven off. The oven will be
inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently.
F. RADIO INTERFERENCE
1. Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV or
radio reception.
2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or
eliminated by taking the following measures:
a. Clean the door and the sealing surfaces of the oven.
b. Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.
c. Relocate the microwave oven in relation to the TV or radio.
d. Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
e. Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that
microwave oven and receiver are on different branch
circuits.
G. UNPACKING OVEN
• Inspect oven for damage such as dents in door or
inside oven cavity.
• Report any dents or breakage to source of purchase
immediately.
Do not attempt to use oven if damaged.
• Remove all materials from oven interior.
• If oven has been stored in extremely cold area, wait a
few hours before connecting power.
Installation
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WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock or death, this oven
must be earthed.
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WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock or death, do not alter
the plug.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
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GETTING THE BEST RESULTS
FROM YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
Keep an eye on things. The instructions in this book
have been formulated with great care, but your
success in preparing food depends, of course, on how
much attention you pay to the food as it cooks. Always
watch your food while it cooks. Your microwave oven is
equipped with a light that turns on automatically when
the oven is in operation so that you can see inside and
check the progress of your recipe. Directions given in
recipes to elevate, stir, and the like should be thought of
as the minimum steps recommended. If the food seems
to be cooking unevenly, simply make the necessary
adjustments you think appropriate to correct the
problem.
Factors affecting cooking times. Many factors affect
cooking times. The temperature of ingredients used in a
recipe makes a big difference in cooking times. For
example, a cake made with ice-cold butter, milk, and
eggs will take considerably longer to bake than one
made with ingredients that are at room temperature. All
of the recipes in this book give a range of cooking times.
In general, you will find that the food remains undercooked at the lower end of the time range, and you may
sometimes want to cook your food beyond the maximum
time given, according to personal preference. The
governing philosophy of this book is that it is best for a
recipe to be conservative in giving cooking times. While
undercooked food may always be cooked a bit more,
overcooked food is ruined for good. Some of the recipes,
particularly those for bread, cakes, and custard,
recommend that food be removed from the oven when
they are slightly undercooked. This is not a mistake.
When allowed to stand, usually covered, these foods will
continue to cook outside of the oven as the heat trapped
within the outer portions of the foods gradually travels
inward. If the foods are left in the oven until they are
cooked all the way through, the outer portions will
become overcooked or even burnt.
As you gain experience in using your microwave oven,
you will become increasingly skillful in estimating both
cooking and standing times for various foods.
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES IN
MICROWAVE COOKING
Browning: Meats and poultry that are cooked fifteen
minutes or longer will brown lightly in their own fat.
Foods that are cooked for a shorter period of time may
be brushed with a browning sauce to achieve an
appetizing color. The most commonly used browning
sauces are Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and
barbecue sauce. Since relatively small amounts of
browning sauces are added to foods, the original flavor
of recipes is not altered.
Covering: A cover traps heat and steam and causes
food to cook more quickly. You may either use a lid or
microwave cling-film with a corner folded back to prevent
splitting.
Covering with waxed paper: Waxed paper effectively
prevents spattering and helps food retain some heat.
Since it makes a looser cover than a lid or cling-film, it
allows the food to dry out slightly.
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.
Arranging and spacing: Individual foods such as baked
potatoes, small cakes, and hors d’oeuvres will heat more
evenly if placed in the oven and equal distance apart,
preferably in a circular pattern. Never stack foods on top
of one another.
Stirring: Stirring is one of the most important of all
microwaving techniques. In conventional cooking, foods
are stirred for the purpose of blending. Microwaved
foods, however, are stirred in order to spread and
redistribute heat. Always stir from the outside towards
the center as the outside food heats first.
Turning over: Large, tall foods such as roasts and
whole chickens should be turned so that the top and
bottom will cook evenly. It is also a good idea to turn cutup chicken and chops.
Placing thicker portions near the edge: Since
microwaves are attracted to the outside portion of foods,
it makes sense to place thicker portions of meat, poultry
and fish to the outer edge of the baking dish. This way,
thicker portions will receive the most microwave energy
and the foods will cook evenly.
Other Helpful Information
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Elevating: Thick or dense foods are often elevated so
that microwaves can be absorbed by the underside and
center of the foods.
Piercing: Foods enclosed in a shell, skin, or membrane
are likely to burst in the oven unless they are pierced
prior to cooking. Such foods include both yolks and
whites of eggs, clams and oysters, and many whole
vegetables and fruits.
Testing if cooked: Because foods cook so quickly in a
microwave oven, it is necessary to test food frequently.
Some foods are left in the microwave until completely
cooked, but most foods, including meats and poultry, are
removed from the oven while still slightly undercooked
and allowed to finish cooking during standing time. The
internal temperature of foods will rise between 5°F (3°C)
and 15°F (8°C) during standing time.
Standing time: Foods are often allowed to stand for 3 to
10 minutes after being removed from the microwave
oven. Usually the foods are covered during standing time
to retain heat unless they are supposed to be dry in
texture (some cakes and biscuits, for example). Standing
allows foods to finish cooking and also helps flavors to
blend and develop.
HOW FOOD CHARACTERISTICS
AFFECT MICROWAVE COOKING
Density of foods: Light, porous food like cakes and
breads cook more quickly than heavy, dense foods such
as roasts and casseroles. You must take care when
microwaving porous foods that the outer edges do not
become dry and brittle.
Height of foods: The upper portion of tall foods,
particularly roasts, will cook more quickly than the lower
portion. Therefore, it is wise to turn tall foods during
cooking, sometimes several times.
Moisture content of foods: Since the heat generated
from microwaves tends to evaporate moisture, relatively
dry foods such as roasts and some vegetables should
either be sprinkled with water prior to cooking or covered
to retain moisture.
Bone and fat content of foods: Bones conduct heat
and fat cooks more quickly than meat. Therefore, care
must be taken when cooking bony or fatty cuts of meat
that the meats do not cook unevenly and do not become
overcooked.
NOTE: It is a common misconception that micro-waves
cook food from the inside out. This comes from heating
filled pastries with a high sugar content, like jelly
doughnuts. The pastry is cool but the filling is very hot! If
you cook a chicken or a roast, you’ll see the outside is
cooked first.
Shape of foods: Microwaves penetrate only about 1
inch (2.5cm) into foods; the interior portion of thick foods
is cooked as the heat generated on the outside travels
inward. In other words, only the outer edge of any food is
actually cooked by microwave energy; the rest is cooked
by convection.
It follows then that the worst possible shape for a food
that is to be microwaved is a thick cube. The corners will
burn long before the center is even warm. Round, thin,
and ring shaped foods cook most successfully in the
microwave.
Quantity of foods: The number of microwaves in your
oven remains constant regardless of how much food is
being cooked. Therefore, the more food you place in the
oven, the longer the cooking time. Remember to
decrease cooking times by at least one-third when
halving a recipe.
Other Helpful Information
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MICROWAVE-SAFE UTENSILS
Never use metal or metal-trimmed utensils in your
microwave oven: Microwaves cannot penetrate metal.
They will bounce off any metal object in the oven and
cause arcing, an alarming phenomenon that resembles
lightning. Most heat-resistant non-metallic cooking
utensils are safe for use in your microwave oven.
However, some may contain materials that render them
unsuitable as microwave cookware. If you have any
doubts about a particular utensil, there is a simple way to
find out if it can be used in your microwave oven.
Testing utensils for microwave use: Place the utensil
in question next to a glass bowl filled with water in the
microwave oven. Microwave at power HIGH for 1
minute. If the water heats up but the utensil remains cool
to the touch, the utensil is microwave-safe. However, if
the water does not change temperature but the utensil
becomes warm, microwaves are being absorbed by the
utensil and it is not safe for use in the microwave oven.
You probably have many items on hand in your kitchen
that can be used as cooking equipment in your
microwave oven. Just read through the following
checklist.
1. Dinner plates: Many kinds of dinner-ware are
microwave-safe. If in doubt, consult the manu-facturer's
literature or perform the microwave test, above.
2. Glassware: Glassware that is heat-resistant is
microwave-safe. This includes all brands of oventempered glass cookware. However, do not use delicate
glassware, such as tumblers or wine glasses, as these
might shatter as the food warms.
3. Paper: Paper plates and containers are convenient
and safe to use in your microwave oven, provided
the cooking time is short and foods to be cooked are
low in fat and moisture. Paper towels are also very
useful for wrapping foods and for lining baking trays in
which greasy foods, such as bacon, are cooked. In
general, avoid colored paper products as the color may
run.
4. Plastic storage containers: These can be used to
hold foods that are to be quickly reheated. However,
they should not be used to hold foods that will need
considerable time in the oven as hot foods will eventually
warp or melt plastic containers.
5. Plastic cooking bags: These are microwave-safe
provided they are specially made for cooking. However,
be sure to make a slit in the bag so that steam can
escape. Never use ordinary plastic bags for cooking in
your microwave oven, as they will melt and rupture.
6. Plastic microwave cookware: A variety of shapes
and sizes of microwave cookware is available. For the
most part, you can probably cook with items you already
have on hand rather than investing in new kitchen
equipment.
7. Pottery, stoneware, and ceramic:
Containers made of these materials are usually fine for
use in your microwave oven, but they should be tested
to be sure.
Cooking Utensils
To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not use stoneware, alumium foil, metal utensils, or metal trimmed utensils
in the oven.
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CAUTION
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Feature Diagram
Control Panel
Oven Front Plate
Window Door Screen
Door Seal
Display Window
Control Panel
Door Open Button
Safety Door Lock System
Turntable
Rotating Ring
NOTE: A beep sounds when a pad on the
control panel is touched, to indicate
setting has been entered.
POPCORN POTATO
Auto Cook
BEVERAGE
PIZZA
FROZEN
ENTRÉE
FRESH
VEG.
MORE LESS
AUTO
DEFROST
RAPID
DEFROST
1 lb.
EASY
COOK
POWER
LEVEL
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
PROGRAM
CLOCK
TIMER
STOP
CLEAR
START
CONTROL
SET-UP
Your oven will be packed with the
following materials:
Glass Turntable........................ 1 each
Owner's Manual &
Cooking Guide.......................... 1 each
Rotating Ring............................ 1 each
This microwave oven is designed for
household use only. It is not
recommended for commercial purposes
and will void the warranty.
SETTING CLOCK
When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when
power resumes after a power interruption, the words
PLEASE ENTER TIME OF DAY in the display scrolls.
TIMER
The timer feature allows the display to count down without
the oven heating.
EASY COOK
Lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without
the need to touch START.
NOTE:
If you touch EASY COOK pad, it will add 30 seconds up to
3 minutes 30 seconds; after 3 minutes
30 seconds, every touch will add 1 minute up to 99 min 59
seconds.
TIME COOK
This feature allows you to heat for a desired amount of time
at a desired power level.
Use the 10 power levels to heat food slowly and evenly.
NOTE :
If you do not select the power level, the oven will operate at
power HIGH. To set HI-POWER cooking, skip steps 2 & 3.
When cooking is complete, four tone will sound.
The word END shows in the display window.
Then, the oven shuts itself off.
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Operating Instructions
Example: To set 11:11 am or pm.
1. Touch CLOCK.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER TIME OF DAY.
2. Enter the time by using the
number pads.
Touch [1] pad 4 times.
Display scrolls the words
11:11 TOUCH START.
3. Touch START pad .
(Start Clock)
Example: To set EASY COOK
pad
for 2 minutes.
Touch EASY COOK
pad
4 times.
The oven begins cooking and display
shows time counting down.
Example: To cook food on 80% Power (power8) for 11
minutes 11 seconds
1. Enter 11 minutes 11 seconds by
touching [1] pad 4 times.
Display scrolls the words 11:11
TOUCH START OR POWER.
2. Touch POWER LEVEL
pad
.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 TO 10.
3. Touch [8]
pad.
To select power level 80%.
Display scrolls the words
P-80 TOUCH START.
4. Touch START
pad
.
1 1 1 1
CLOCK
START
1 1 181
START
POWER
LEVEL
EASY
COOK
➠➠
➠➠➠
Example: To set the timer to 11 minutes and 11 seconds.
1. Touch TIMER pad.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER TIME IN MIN AND SEC.
2. Touch
[1] pad 4 times.
Display scrolls the words
11:11
TOUCH
START.
3. Touch START pad.
(Start count down)
1 1 1 1
START
TIMER
➠
➠
MULTI-STAGE TIME COOK
Stages are consecutive heating cycles performed without
interruption. This oven can perform 4 stages in a row.
For Multi-Stage cooking, touch PROGRAM and repeat
Time Cook steps 1-3 on previous page before touching the
START pad for additional Time and Power program you
want to add.
Auto Defrost can be programmed before the first stage to
defrost first and then cook.
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
Your microwave oven has eleven power levels to give you
maximum flexibility and control over cooking.
The table below will give you some idea of which foods are
prepared at each of the various power levels.
MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL CHART
CHILD LOCK
This safety feature that prevents unwanted oven operation.
Once the child lock is set, no cooking can take place. The
Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the control
panel. Child Lock prevents accidental programming when
wiping the control panel.
If the CHILD LOCK is set and you touch another cooking
pad, the word LOCKED shows in the display. Cancel the
child lock according to the procedure below.
After the CHILD LOCK is turned off, the time of day will
return to the display window. The oven will operate
normally.
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Operating Instructions
POWER
LEVEL
USE
*Boiling water.
10 *Making candy.
(HIGH) *Cooking poultry pieces, fish, & vegetables.
*Cooking tender cuts of meat.
*Whole poultry.
9 *Reheating rice, pasta, & vegetables.
*Reheating prepared foods quickly.
8
*Reheating sandwiches.
*Cooking egg, milk and cheese dishes.
7 *Cooking cakes, breads.
*Melting chocolate.
*Cooking veal.
6 *Cooking whole fish.
*Cooking puddings and custard.
*Cooking ham, whole poultry, lamb.
5
*Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip.
4 *Thawing meat, poultry and seafood.
*Cooking less tender cuts of meat.
3
*Cooking pork chops, roast.
*Taking chill out of fruit.
2
*Softening butter.
*Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm.
1
*Softening butter and cream cheese.
*Standing time.
0
*Independent.
To set the child lock
1. Touch STOP / CLEAR pad.
2. Touch and hold 0 pad until
the word LOCKED appears in the
display and two beeps are heard.
To cancel the child lock
Touch and hold 0 pad until the word
LOCKED disappears in the display.
0
STOP
CLEAR
0
➠
AUTO COOK
Your oven’s menu has been preprogrammed to cook food automatically.
Tell the oven what you want. Then let your microwave oven cook your selections.
AUTO COOK CHART
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Operating Instructions
2. Touch 2
pad
.
Display shows 3.0 OZ.
The oven begins the cooking you
selected without the need to touch
START. Be sure to close the door before
selecting categories.
Example: To cook popcorn (3.0 oz), simply follow
the step below
*Place popcorn in the oven and close
the door.
1. Touch POPCORN
pad
.
Display scrolls the words
1.75 OZ TOUCH 1.
3.0 OZ TOUCH 2.
3.5 OZ TOUCH 3.
POPCORN
2
➠
Pad
Directions
* Follow package instructions.
* Use popcorn package which is made especially
for microwave cooking.
* Do not try to pop unpopped kernels.
* Heat only 1 package at a time.
* Do not leave the microwave oven unattended
while popping popcorn.
* Place in center of the oven on paper towel.
* Pierce potato several times with fork.
* After cooking, let stand for 5 minutes.
* No cover.
* Use mug or microwave-safe cup.
* Stir after reheating.
* Place the refrigerated pizza on the plate in the
center of the microwave oven.
* Follow the package instructions.
* Example of one frozen entree is Lasagna with
meat sauce, Chicken with Rice, and Sliced
Turkey Breast with Rice and vegetable.
* Prepare vegetable (wash, cut-up vegetable into
1/2-inch slices or pieces).
* Most vegetables need 2 minutes or 3 minutes
standing time after cooking.
1 cup - Add 2 tablespoon water
2 cups - Add 2 tablespoon water
3 cups - Add 4 tablespoon water
4 cups - Add 4 tablespoon water
POPCORN
POTATO
BEVERAGE
PIZZA
FROZEN
ENTREE
FRESH
VEGETABLE
1 Pad
2 Pad
3 Pad
1 Pad
2 Pad
3 Pad
4 Pad
1 Pad
2 Pad
1 Pad
2 Pad
3 Pad
1 Time
1 Pad
2 Pad
3 Pad
4 Pad
1.75 oz.
3.0 oz.
3.5 oz.
1 (8 oz.)
2 (16 oz.)
3 (24 oz.)
4 (32 oz.)
1 cup (8 oz.)
2 cups (16 oz.)
1 slice (5 oz.)
2 slices (10 oz.)
3 slices (15 oz.)
10 oz.
1 cup (8 oz.)
2 cups (16 oz.)
3 cups (24 oz.)
4 cups (32 oz.)
None
None
None
None
None
Plastic
wrap
Touch
keypad
Serving size
Cover
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Operating Instructions
CONTROL SET-UP
CONTROL SET-UP provides five modes which make using your microwave oven quite handy. You can select SOUND
ON/OFF, CLOCK ON/OFF, SCROLL SPEED, LBS/KG, and DEMO MODE.
Example : To turn off Sound of beeper.
1. Touch CONTROL SET-UP pad.
Five modes show in the display
repeatedly. You can set them
according to your intention.
2. Touch 1 pad.
Display scrolls the words
SOUND ON TOUCH 1
OFF TOUCH 2.
3. Touch 2 pad.
Display scrolls the words
SOUND OFF.
The current time will be displayed.
NOTE:
To turn sound back on, repeat steps
1-2. Then touch number 1.
CONTROL
SET-UP
1
2
➠
➠
CONTROL SET-UP FUNCTION CHART
NO
FUNCTION
CHOICE REMARKS
1
2
3
4
5
SOUND ON / OFF
CLOCK ON / OFF
SCROLL SPEED
LBS / KG
DEMO ON / OFF
Sound On or Sound Off
Clock On or Clock Off
Slow, Normal, or Fast
Lbs or Kg
Demo On or Demo Off
All of the key sound and EOC sound on or off.
When clock is off nothing displays when oven is not in use.
Scroll speed control speed of message that scroll across display.
Set control to LBS or KG for Auto Cook and Auto defrost features.
Demo mode allows oven to operate without oven heating.
NOTE: When the power cord is first plugged in, the default setting are Sound ON, Clock ON, Normal Speed, LBS,
and DEMO OFF. Demo mode allows oven to operate without oven heating.
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Operating Instructions
MORE/LESS
By using the MORE or LESS pad, all of the AUTO COOK,
TIME COOK, EASY COOK and RAPID DEFROST
programs can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or
shorter time. Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds to the
cooking time each time you press it. Pressing LESS will
subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press
it.
Example: To adjust the one touch cook (popcorn)
cooking time for a longer time
1. Touch POPCORN pad.
Display scrolls the words
1.75 OZ TOUCH 1
3.0 OZ TOUCH 2
3.5 OZ TOUCH 3.
2. Touch 1 pad.
3. Touch MORE pad.
NOTE:
Press the MORE or LESS pad during
time countdown.
POPCORN
1
MORE
➠➠
RAPID DEFROST
The feature provides you with the quick defrosting method
for 1.0 pound frozen ground beef.
Touch RAPID DEFROST.
1.0 LBS scrolls in the display.
The oven begins the cooking you
selected without the need to touch
START.
RAPID
DEFROST
1 lb.
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Operating Instructions
AUTO DEFROST
Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven.
The defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting
method for frozen foods. The auto defrost sequence list will
show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the
food you are defrosting.
With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets
the defrosting time and power levels for you.
The oven automatically determines required defrosting
times for each food item according to the weight you enter.
For added convenience, the Auto Defrost includes
a built-in beep mechanism that reminds you to check, turn
over, separate, or rearrange.
Three different defrosting levels are provided.
1 MEAT DEF-1 Display
2 POULTRY DEF-2 Display
3 FISH DEF-3 Display
*You can select the category by touching the numeric key 1
(MEAT), numeric key 2 (POULTRY), and numeric key 3
(FISH) after touching the AUTO DEFROST pad.
*Available weight is 0.1~6.0 lbs(0.1~4.0 kgs).
NOTE:
When you touch the START pad, the display changes to
defrost time count down. The oven will beep during the
DEFROST cycle. At beep, open the door and turn,
separate, or rearrange the food.
Remove any portions that have thawed.
Return frozen portions to the oven and touch 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.
* Place foods in a shallow glass baking dish or on
a microwave roasting rack to catch drippings.
* Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when
removed from the oven.
AUTO DEFROST SEQUENCE LIST
Sequence Food
1
MEAT
2
POULTRY
3
FISH
BEEF
Ground beef, Round steak,
Cubes for stew, Tenderloin steak,
Pot roast, Rib roast, Rump roast,
Chuck roast, Hamburger patty.
LAMB
Chop (1 inch thick), Rolled roast
PORK
Chop (1/2 inch thick), Hot dogs,
Spareribs, Country-style ribs.
Rolled roast, Sausage.
VEAL
Cutlets (1 lbs,1/2 inch thick)
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
Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs of ground beef.
1. Touch AUTO DEFROST pad.
Display scrolls the words
DEF-1 TOUCH 1
DEF-1 TOUCH 2
DEF-1 TOUCH 3.
2. Touch 1 pad.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER WEIGHT.
3. Enter the weight by touching
[1] and [2] pad.
Display scrolls the words
1.2 LBS TOUCH START
4. Touch START pad.
Defrosting starts.
AUTO
DEFROST
1
1 2
START
➠➠
➠
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Operating Instructions
To avoid risk of property damage do not use alumium foil in microwave oven.
MEAT
1. The roast should be prepared and seasoned (if desired)
as for any other conventional method. Meat should be
thoroughly defrosted before cooking.
2. Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or
ovenproof plate and place on the turntable.
3. Cook according to the cooking chart (below), using the
longer time for large meats and the shorter time for
smaller meats. For thicker chops, use the longer time.
4. Turn the meat once halfway through the cooking time.
5. STAND for 5-10 minutes wrapped in foil after cooking.
The standing time is very important as it completes the
cooking process.
6. Ensure meat, especially pork, is thoroughly cooked
before eating.
POULTRY
1. No special techniques are required. The poultry should
be prepared as for any other conventional method.
Season if desired.
2. Poultry should be thoroughly defrosted, ensuring giblets
and any metal clamps are removed.
3. Prick the skin and brush lightly with vegetable oil unless
self-basting.
4. All poultry should be placed on a microwave roasting
rack or a microwave-proof plate and placed on the
turntable.
5. Cook according to the instructions in the cooking chart
(below), turning the bird over halfway through the cooking
time. Poultry, because of its shape, has a tendency to
cook unevenly, especially in very bony parts. Turning the
bird during roasting helps to cook these areas evenly.
6. STAND for 5-10 minutes wrapped in foil after cooking
before carving. The standing time is very important, as it
completes the cooking process.
7. Ensure poultry is thoroughly cooked before eating. Whole
poultry is completely cooked when the juices run clear
from the inside thigh when it is pierced with a sharp knife.
Poultry portions should be pierced with a sharp knife
through the thickest part to ensure that the juices are
clear and the flesh is firm.
BEEF
Standing/Rolled Rib
-Rare
-Medium
-Well-done
Ground Beef
(to brown for casserole)
Hamburgers,
Fresh or defrosted
(4 oz. each)
-2 patties
-4 patties
PORK
Loin, Leg
Bacon
-4 slices
-6 slices
8
8
8
HIGH
HIGH(100%)
HIGH(100%)
8
HIGH
HIGH
81/2~91/2 minutes
8~10 minutes
10~12minutes
6~8 minutes
2~4 minutes
3~5 minutes
11~14 minutes
2~3 minutes
3~4 minutes
Cut
Microwave Cooking time
power per pound
MEAT COOKING CHART
CHICKEN
Whole
Breast(boned)
Portions
TURKEY
Whole
8
8
8
8
9~13 minutes
9~13 minutes
9~15 minutes
10~13 minutes
Poultry
Microwave Cooking time
power per pound
POULTRY COOKING CHART
NOTE:
* The above times should be regarded only as a guide.
Allow for difference in individual tastes and preferences.
The times may vary due to the shape, cut, and
composition of the food.
* If whole birds are stuffed, the weight of the stuffed bird
should be used when calculating the cooking time.
NOTE:
The above times should be regarded only as a guide. Allow
for difference in individual tastes and preferences. The
times may vary due to the shape, cut, and composition of
the meat.
CAUTION
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Operating Instructions
FISH
1. Arrange fish in a large shallow non-metallic dish or casserole.
2. Cover with pierced microwave plastic film or casserole lid.
3. Place the dish on the turntable.
4. Cook according to the instructions in the cooking chart (below). Butter can be added to the fish if desired.
5. Let STAND as directed in the cooking chart before serving.
6. After standing time, check to see that the fish is thoroughly cooked. The fish should be opaque and flake easily.
Microwave Cooking Time
Standing
power per pound
Time
Fish Fillets HIGH 4~7 minutes
Add 15~30 ml (1~2 tbsp.) lemon juice
2~3 minutes
Whole Mackerel, HIGH 4~7 minute _ 3~4 minutes
Cleaned and Prepared
Whole Trout, Cleaned HIGH 5~7 minutes _ 3~4 minutes
and Prepared
Salmon Steaks HIGH 5~7 minutes
Add 15~30 ml (1~2 tbsp.) lemon juice
3~4 minutes
Fish Butter
FRESH FISH COOKING CHART
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Heating or Reheating Guide
To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave, it is important to follow several guidelines. Measure the amount of
food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best results. Room
temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food. Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed in a
microwavable container. The food will be heated more evenly if covered with a microwavable lid or plastic wrap,
vented. Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns. Use the following chart as a guide for reheating cooked food.
Items
Cook time
Special Instructions
(at HIGH)
Sliced meat Place sliced meat on microwavableplate.
3 slices (1/4-inch thick) 1~2 minutes Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Note: Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy.
Chicken pies Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate.
1 breast 2~31/2 minutes Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
1 leg and thigh 11/2~3 minutes
Fish fillet 2~4 minutes Place fish on microwavable plate.
(6~8 oz.) Cover with plastic wrap and vent.|
Lasagna Place lasagna on microwavable plate.
1 serving (101/2 oz.) 4~5 minutes Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Casserole COOK covered in microwavable casserole.
1 cup 1~31/2 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking.
4 cups 41/2~7 minutes
Casserole COOK covered in microwavable casserole.
cream or cheese Stir once halfway through cooking.
1 cup 11/2~3 minutes
4 cups 31/
2~5
1
/
2 minutes
Sloppy Joe or Reheat filling and bun separately.
Barbecued beef Cook filling covered in microwavable casserole.
1 sandwich 1 ~2
1
/2 minutes Stir once. Heat bun as directed in chart below.
(1/2 cup meat filling)
without bun
Mashed potatoes COOK covered in microwavable casserole.
1 cup 11/2~3 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking.
4 cups 5~8 minutes
Baked beans COOK covered in microwavable casserole.
1 cup 11/2~3 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking.
Ravioli or pasta in sauce COOK covered in microwavable casserole.
1 cup 21/2~4 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking.
4 cups 7~10 minutes
Rice COOK covered in microwavable casserole.
1 cup 11/2~31/2 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking.
4 cups 4~61/2 minutes
Sandwich roll or bun Wrap in paper towel and place on glass
1 roll 15~30 seconds microwavable rack.
Vegetables COOK covered in microwavable casserole.
1 cup 11/2~4 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking.
4 cups 5~7 minutes
Soup COOK covered in microwavable casserole.
1 serving(8 oz.) 11/2~21/2 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking.
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Fresh Vegetable Chart
Cook time Standing
at HIGH Time
Artichokes 2 medium 5~8 Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. 2-3 minutes
(8oz. each) 4 medium 10~12 Cover.
Asparagus, 1Ib. 3~7 Add 1/2 cup water. Cover. 2-3 minutes
Fresh, Spears
Beans, Green & 1 lb. 7~10 Add 1/2 cup water in 1- 1/2 qt. casserole. 2-3 minutes
Wax Stir halfway through cooking.
Beets, Fresh 1 Ib. 12~16 Add 1/2 cup water in 1- 1/2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Rearrange halfway through cooking.
Broccoli, Fresh, 1Ib. 5~9 Place broccoli in baking dish. 2-3 minutes
Spears Add 1/2 cup water.
Cabbage, Fresh, 1Ib. 5~7 Add 1/2 cup water in 1- 1/2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Chopped Stir halfway through cooking.
Carrots, Fresh, 2 cups 3~6 Add 1/4 cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Sliced Stir halfway through cooking.
Cauliflower, 1 lb. 6~10 Trim. Add 1/4 cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Fresh, Whole Stir halfway through cooking.
Celery, 2 cups 3~5 Slice. Add 1/4 cup water in 1- qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Fresh, 4 cups 7~9 Stir halfway through cooking
Sliced
Corn, Fresh 2 ears 5~8 Husk. Add 2 tbsp water in 1-1/2 qt. baking dish. 2-3 minutes
Cover.
Mushrooms,
1
/2 Ib. 2~31/2 Place mushrooms in 1-1/2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Fresh, Sliced Stir halfway through cooking.
Parsnips, Fresh, 1Ib. 4~8 Add 1/2 cup water in 1-1/2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Sliced Stir halfway through cooking.
Peas, Green, 4 cups 6~9 Add 1/2 cup water in 1-1/2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3minutes
Fresh Stir halfway through cooking.
Sweet Potatoes 2 medium 5~8 Pierce potatoes several times with fork. 2-3 minutes
Whole Baking 4 medium 6~11 Place on 2 paper towels. 2-3 minutes
(6-8 oz. each) Turn over halfway through cooking.
White potatoes, 2 potatoes 5~7 Pierce potatoes several times with fork. 2-3 minutes
Whole Baking 4 potatoes 8~13 Place on 2 paper towels. 2-3 minutes
(6-8 oz. each) Turn over halfway through cooking
Spinach, Fresh, 1Ib. 5~7 Add 1/2 cup water in 2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Leaf
Squash, Acorn or 1 medium 6~8 Cut squash in half. Remove seeds. 2-3 minutes
Butternut, Fresh Place in 8x8-inch baking dish. Cover.
Zucchini, Fresh, 1Ib. 5~8 Add 1/2 cup water in 1-1/2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Sliced Stir halfway through cooking.
Zucchini, Fresh, 1Ib. 7~8 Pierce. Place on 2 paper towels. 2-3 minutes
Whole Turn zucchini over and rearrange halfway through
cooking.
Vegetable Amount Instructions
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Cleaning
Use a damp cloth to wipe out crumbs and spillovers.
It is important to keep the area between door and cavity front clean to
assure a tight seal.
Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse and dry.
Do not use harsh detergent or abrasive cleaners.
The glass tray can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher.
Wipe with a damp cloth followed immediately by a dry cloth.
The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the control panel.
Child Lock prevents accidental programming when wiping the control panel.
If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door,
wipe the panel with a soft cloth.
This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity
conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit.
Clean with damp cloth.
To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, the water should
not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings.
After cleaning the oven, be sure that the rotating ring and the glass tray are in the right position.
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad twice to reset any accidental key setting.
Part Description
INSIDE OF THE OVEN
GLASS TRAY
CONTROL PANEL
DOOR
OUTSIDE OVEN SURFACE
Before cleaning the oven, unplug the power supply cord of the oven.
If impossible, open the oven door to prevent an accidental oven start.
POPCORN POTATO
Auto Cook
BEVERAGE
PIZZA
FROZEN
ENTRÉE
FRESH
VEG.
MORE LESS
AUTO
DEFROST
RAPID
DEFROST
1 lb.
EASY
COOK
POWER
LEVEL
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
PROGRAM
CLOCK
TIMER
STOP
CLEAR
START
CONTROL
SET-UP
To avoid risk of property damage, unplug the microwave oven or disconnect power at source by removing fuse or throwing circuit
breaker.
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CAUTION
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Troubleshooting
ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL
• Dull thumping sound during oven operation.
• Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.
• Light reflection around door or outer wrapper.
• Dimming oven light and change in blower sound during oven operation at power levels other than high.
• Some radio and TV interference might occur during operations. It is similar to the interference caused by other small
appliances such as mixers, blow dryer, etc.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Check the following list to be sure a service call is really necessary. A quick reference of this manual as well as
reviewing additional information on items to check may prevent an unneeded service call.
Problem Possible Causes
Oven will not start at all • Electrical cord for oven is not plugged in.
-Plug into the outlet.
• Door is open.
-Close the door, open, and try again.
• Wrong operation is set.
-Check operation instructions.
Arcing or sparking • Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used.
-Use microwave-safe cookware only.
• The oven is operated when empty.
-Do not operate with oven empty.
• Food refuse remains in the cavity or inside the cavity is uncleaned.
-Clean cavity with wet towel.
Uneven cooking or poor defrosting • Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used.
-Use microwave-safe cookware only.
• Cooking time/Cooking power level is not suitable.
-Use correct time/Cooking power level.
• Food is not turned or stirred.
-Turn or stir food.
Overcooked foods • Cooking time/Cooking power level is not suitable.
-Use correct time/cooking power level when you cook the same food.
Undercooked foods • Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used.
-Use microwave-safe cookware only.
• Food is not defrosted completely.
-Completely defrost food.
• Oven ventilation ports are restricted.
-
Check to see that oven ventilation ports are not restricted.
• Cooking time/Cooking power level is not suitable.
-Use correct time/Cooking power level when you cook the same food.
To avoid risk of severe personal injury, electrical shock or death, do not remove outer case of at any time.
Only an authorized servicer should remove outer case.
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WARNING
Amana Warranty
Full ONE Year Warranty
Amana Appliances will repair or replace, including related labor and travel, any part (f.o.b. Amana Iowa) 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 labor, mileage, and transportation.
Second through Fifth Year
Amana will repair or replace, including related labor, a magnetron tube (f.o.b. Amana lowa) which proves defective
as to workmanship or materials when carried into an authorized Amana servicer.
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 Amana.
• 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.
To Receive Warranty Service
Service must be performed by an authorized Amana
service representative. To schedule service, contact the
Amana dealer where you purchased your appliance or
contact Amana Appliances Factory Service.
Amana Appliances Factory Service
1-800-628-5782 inside USA
For more Information,
Amana Appliances Consumer Services
Amana Appliances
2800 220th Trail
Amana, lowa 52204
1-800-843-0304 inside USA
(319) 622-5511 worldwide
When contacting Amana Appliances please
include the following information:
• Your name, address, and telephone number.
• Model number and serial number of your appliance.
• The name and address of your dealer and the date of
purchase.
• A clear description of the problem.
• Proof of purchase (sales receipt).
IN NO EVENT SHALL AMANA 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.
Amana Appliances Online • http://www.amana.com
Part No. 12401530 2001 Amana Appliances
Printed in China 03/01 Amana, lowa 52204
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