Use & Care Guide
Model AMC2206BA
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS ........... 2
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy ............................ 4
Installation and Operation ..................... 6
Features .................................... 7
Operating instructions ........................ 9
Care and Cleaning ........................... 21
Keep instructions for future reference.
Be sure Use & Care Guide stays with oven.
Cooking Utensils ............................ 22
Troubleshooting ............................. 23
AMANA ®MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY ....... 24
Manuel d'entretien et d'utilisation .............. 25
Guia de uso y cuidado ....................... 49
Part No. W10177945
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.
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
In our continuing effort to improve the quality and
performance of our appliances, it may be necessary to
make changes to the appliance without revising this
guide.
If you have questions, write us (include your model
number and phone number) or call:
Maytag Services LLo
Attn: CAIR° Center
RO. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
1-800-688-9900 U.S.A.
1-800-688-2002 Canada
1-800-688-2080 (US TTY for hearing or speech
impaired)
(Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Eastern Time)
Internet: http:!iwww.amana.com
WHATYOU TO
OW OUT
SAFETY INSTFIUCTIO
Warning and importantSafety instructions appearing in this Use
& Care Guide are notmeant to cover allpossible conditions and
situations that may occur.Common sense, caution, and care must
be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating microwave.
Alwayscontact your dealer,distributor, service agent,or
manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.
RECOG I SAFETY
OLS, ,
LA ELS
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.
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
OVERWHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS
iNSERTED iNTO THE LIQUID. Toreduce the risk of
injury to persons:
1. Do not overheat the liquid.
2. Stir the liquid both before and halfwaythrough 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 INSTR CTION
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE T ESE INSTRUCTIO
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ECAUTIONSTO
AVOIDPOSSIBLE
EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE
RGY
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 or 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.
SAVE T ESE iNSTRUCTiON
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ISSION
G I
RADIOFREQUENCY
INSTRUCTIO
Grounding reduces risk of electric
__ ven MUST be grounded.
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. Ifthe 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.
shock by providing an escape wire
for the
electric current if an electrical short
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. Ifthis 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.
• 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.
SAVE T ESE INSTRUCTIO
Installation and Operation
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
e[ectdcian.
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 wii[ cause slow cooking, in
case your microwave oven does not
perform normally in spite of proper
voltage, remove and reinsert the plug.
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.
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 ai[ materials from oven
interior.
• If oven has been stored in extremely
cold area, wait a few hours before
connecting power.
BUILT-IN CAPACITY
For information call:
1-800-688-9900 U.S.A.
1-800-688-2002 Canada
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.
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.
• 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.
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Features
Door Seal
\
Safety Door
Lock System
Window
Door Screen
Oven Front Hate
Display Window
Control Panel
Turntable Door Open Button
Ring
OVEN SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply 120 VAC, 60 Hz
input Power 1,550 W
Cooking Power 1,100 W
(IEC 60705 Standard)
Frequency 2,450 MHz
Rated Current 13.5 A
Outer Dimensions 2321/32"x 13 17/64"x
(WxHxD) 18 3/16"
Cavity Volume 2.0 Cu. Ft.
Net Weight 41.4 Ibs.
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Automatic Cooking
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Features
Setting Up Your
Microwave Oven
1. Plug the cord into a grounded
outlet. Once plugged in, the display
on your oven will show:
PLEASE TOUCH CLOCK AND
SET TIME OF DAY.
2. Open the oven door by pulling the
handle on the right side of the door.
3. Wipe the inside of the oven with a
damp cloth.
4. Place the pre-assembled ring in
the indentation in the center of the
oven.
5. Place the glass tray on top of the
ring so that the three glass tabs in
the center of the tray fit securely
into the tabs on the floor of the
oven.
FEATURES
1. DISPLAY: The Display includes
a clock and indicators to tell you time
of day, cooking time settings and
cooking functions selected.
.
COOK: Touch this pad to cook
beverage,frozen dinner,frozen
breakfast,chicken breast.The oven's
sensor will tell the ovenhow long to
cook depending on the amount of
humidity coming from the food. See
page 13 for more information.
3. 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. See page 12 for
more information.
.
VEGETABLES: Touch this pad to cook
fresh or frozen vegetables.Theoven's
sensor will tell the oven how long to
cook depending on the amount of
humidity it detects fromthe vegetables.
See page 13 for more information.
.
SOFTEN/MELT,SNACKS, KIDS
MEALS: Touch this pad to cook
specific food. See pages 15,16 and 17
for more information.
.
CUSTOM PROGRAM: Touch this
pad to recall one cooking instruction
previously programmed into memory.
See page 10for more information.
.
AUTO DEFROST: Touch this pad to
defrostfood by weight.See page 18 for
more information.
8.KITCHEN TIMER: Touchthis pad to
set the kitchen timer.See page 9 for
more information.
The oven's sensor will tell the oven
how long to reheat depending on
the amount of humidity coming
from the food. See page 13for more
information.
13.
PIZZA SLICE: Touch this pad to
reheat pizza. The oven's sensor
will tell the oven how longto cook
depending on the amount of
humidity it detects. See page 12 for
more information.
14. BAKED POTATO:Touch this pad
to cook potatoes. The oven's sensor
will tel!the oven how long to cook
depending on the amount of humidity
it detects from the potato.Seepage
13for more information.
15.CLOCK: Touchthis pad to enter the
time of day.See page 9 for more
information.
16.
CONTROL SETUP: Touchthis pad
to change the oven's defaultsettings.
See page 9 for more information.
17.
ADD 30 SEC: Touchthis pad to set
and start quicklyat 100% power level.
See page 9 for more information.
NOTE:
Add 30 sec pad can not be used
with any sensor control pad or AUTO
DEFROST.
18.ENTER/START: Touch this pad to
start a function. Ifyou open the door
after oven begins to cook, close the
door and touch ENTER/START pad
again.
9. NUMBER: Touch number padsto
enter cooking time, power level,
quantities, or weights.
10.POWER LEVEL: Touchthis pad to
select a cooking power level.
11. STOP/CLEAR: Touchthis pad to
stop the ovenor to clear all entries.
12. REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat
dinner plate, casserole, and pasta.
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Operating Instructions
LEARN ABOUTYOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN
This section introduces you to the
basics you need to know to operate
your microwave oven. Please read
this information before use.
CLOCK
Example: To set 8:00 AM.
Co_/_ 1. Touch CLOCK
pad.
2. Enter the time
by using the
number pads.
3. Touch ENTER/
Sta_ START pad.
4. Touch 1 for AM.
5. Touch ENTER/
Sta_ START pad.
NOTE:
• Follow steps 1-3 above, when clock
is set in the 24 hour clock mode.
KITCHEN TIMER
You can use your microwave oven
as a timer. Use the Kitchen 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 pads.
3. Touch ENTER/
Start START pad.
When the time is over, you will hear
beeps and END will display.
CONTROL SETUP
You can change the default values.
See following chart for more information.
Weight mode 1 Lbs.
1 selected 2 Kg.
Sound ON/OFF 1 Sound ON
2
control 2 Sound OFF
Clock display 1 12HR
3
control 2 24HR
1 Slow speed
Scroll speed 2 Nomal speed
Remind end 1 ON
5
Signal 2 OFF
6
Demo Mode
Daylight 1 ON
7
Saving Time 2 OFF
Language 2 Spanish
Example: To change weight mode
(from Lbs. to Kg).
Co__//o 1.Touch CONTROL
3 Fast speed
1 ON
2 OFF
1 English
SETUP pad.
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
Start
ENTER/START
pad more than 3
seconds. CHILD
LOCK ON will
appear in the
display window
with two beeps.
Example: To cancel the child lock.
1.Touch and hold
Start
ENTER/START
pad more than 3
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.
_'%4,<
>/ '_,
1.Touch ADD 30
SEC. pad 4 times.
The oven begins
cooking and
display shows time
counting down,
2. Touch number 1
pad.
3. Touch number 2
pad.
Operating instructions
CUSTOM PROGRAM
CUSTOM PROGRAM lets you recall
one cooking instruction previously
placed in memory and begin cooking
automatically.
Example: Memory to cook for 2
minutes at 70% power.
"_ 1 Touch CUSTOM
PROGRAM pad.
2. Enter the cook
time.
:_'_ ..... 3. Touch POWER
_: LEVEL pad.
4. Enter the power
level,
5. Touch ENTER/
START pad.
Example: To recall the custom
program.
C J_;lom 1.Touch CUSTOM
PROGRAM pad.
2. Touch ENTER/
START pad.
When the cook time is over, you will
hear four beeps and END will display.
MORE/LESS
By using the MORE(9) or LESS(l)
pad, all of the pre-programmed
cook and time cook features can be
adjusted to cook food for a longer or
shorter time.
1.Touching MORE(9)
pad will add 10
seconds of cooking
time each time you
touch it.
2. Touching LESS(l)
pad will subtract 10
seconds of cooking
time each time you
touch it.
COOKING AT HIGH
POWER LEVELS
Example: To cook food for 8 minutes
30 seconds at 100% power.
1. Enter the cook
time,
2. Touch ENTER/
Start START pad.
When the cook time is over, you will
hear four beeps and END will display.
NOTE:
If the oven is set to cook for
more than 25 minutes, it will
automatically adjust itself to 70
percent power after 25 minutes to
avoid overcooking.
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 9 power settings in
addition to HIGH.
Example: To cook food for 7
minutes 30 seconds at 70% power.
1. Enter the cook
time.
.... _ ...... 2. Touch POWER
LEVEL pad.
3. Enter the power
level,
4. Touch ENTER/
Start START pad.
When the cook time is over, you will
hear four beeps and END will display.
See cooking guide for Power levels,
page 11.
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 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 POWER
LEVEL pad.
3. Enter the power
level,
4. Enter the
second cook
time.
:_"_' 5. Touch POWER
LEVEL pad.
6. Enter the power
level,
7. Touch ENTER/
Start START pad.
When the cook time is over, you will
hear four beeps and END will display.
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Operating Instructions
COOKING GUIDE FOR POWER LEVELS
The 10 power levels allow you to choose the best power [eve[for the food you are cooking. Below
are listed all the power levels, examples of foods best cooked at each [eve[, and the amount of microwave power you
are using.
Boil water.
Cook ground beef.
Make candy.
10 High 100%
9 90%
8 80%
7 70% Cook cheese dishes, veal
6 60% Cook pasta.
5 50% Cook custard.
4 40%
3 30% Cook small quantities of food.
2 20%
1 10%
Cook fresh fruits and vegetables
Cook fish and poultry.
Preheat browning dish.
Reheat beverages.
Bacon slices.
Reheat meat slices quickly.
Saute onions, celery, and green pepper.
All reheating.
Cook scrambled eggs.
Cook breads and cereal products.
Cook cakes, muffins, brownies, cupcakes.
Cook meats, whole poultry.
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.
Finish cooking casserole, stew, and some sauces.
Soften butter and cream cheese.
Heat small amounts of food.
Soften ice cream.
Raise yeast dough.
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Operating instructions
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 the
sensing period by scrolling the name
of the food. The oven automatically
determines required cooking time for
each food item. When the internal 2.
sensor detects a certain amount of
humidity coming from the food, it will
tell the oven how much longer to heat.
The oven will beep and either turn off
or the display will show the remaining
heating time.
For best results for cooking
by Sensor, follow these 4.
recommendations:
1. Food cooked with the sensor
system should be at normal
storage temperature.
2. Glass turntable and outside of
container should be dry to assure
best cooking results.
3. Most foods should be covered
loosely with microwavable plastic
wrap, waxed paper, or a lid. See
sensor tables on page 14.
4. Do not open the door or touch
the STOP/CLEAR pad during the
sensing time. When sensing time
is over, the oven beeps once and
the remaining cooking time will
appear in the display window or the
oven will turn off. At this time you
can open the door to stir, turn, or
rearrange the food.
IMPORTANT:
When using sensor cook, the oven
must cool for 5 minutes between
uses or food will not cook properly.
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.
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.
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
COOKTIiVlE
By using the MORE(9) or LESS(l)
pad all of the sensor cook and time
cook settings can be adjusted to cook
food for a longer or shorter time.
POPCORN
POPCORN lets you pop commercial-
ly packaged microwave popcorn. Pop
only one package at a time. For best
results, use fresh bags of popcorn.
Example: To pop popcorn
Touch POPCORN
pad.
PIZZA SLICE
Reheating pizza with PIZZA SLICE
lets you reheat one or several slices
of pizza without selecting cooking
times and power levels.
Example: To reheat 2 slices of
pizza.
Pzza Touch PIZZA
!:_ce SLICE pad.
When the cook time is over, you will
hear four beeps and END will display.
• Recommended amounts: 1-4 slices.
After heating, let stand for 1-3
minutes.
NOTE:
If food is not thoroughly cooked or
reheated when using the sensor
feature, complete cooking using a
power level and cooking time.
DO NOT continue using the sensor
pad.
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When the cook time is over, you will
hear four beeps and END will display.
Recommended amounts: 3.0-3.5
OZS.
Operating Instructions
BAKED POTATO
The BAKED POTATO pad lets you
bake one or several potatoes without
selecting cooking times and power
levels.
NOTES:
• Before baking, pierce potato with
fork several times.
• After baking, let stand for 5 min-
utes.
Example: To cook 2 potatoes.
....._ _ Touch BAKED
POTATO pad.
When the cook time is over, you will
hear four beeps and END will display.
• Recommended amounts: 1-6
potatoes.
• Let stand 5 minutes.
iMPORTANT:
When using sensor cook, the oven
must cool for 5 minutes between
uses or food will not cook properly.
VEGETABLES
VEGETABLES have preset cook
powers for 2 food categories: Fresh,
Frozen.
COOK
Using COOK lets you heat common
microwave-prepared foods without
needing to program cooking times
and power levels. COOK has preset
cooking times and power levels for 4
food categories: Beverage, Frozen
Dinner, Frozen Breakfast, Chicken
Breast.
Example: To cook Frozen Breakfast.
1.Touch COOK
pad.
2. Choose food
category.
Beverage 1
Frozen Dinner 2
Frozen Breakfast 3
Chicken Breast 4
When the cook time is over, you will
hear four beeps and END will display.
Recommendedamounts:
Beverage 8-10 ozs.
Frozen Dinner 8-14 ozs.
Frozen Breakfast 4-8 ozs.
Chicken Breast 8-24 ozs.
REHEAT
REHEAT lets you heat foods without
needing to program cooking times
and power levels. REHEAT has preset
cooking times and power levels for 3
categories: Dinner Plate, Casserole,
and Pasta.
Example: To reheat Casserole.
1.Touch REHEAT
pad.
2. Choose food
category.
Dinner Plate 1
Casserole 2
Pasta 3
When the cook time is over, you will
hear four beeps and END will display.
Recommendedamounts:
Dinner Plate 1 serving
Casserole 1-4 servings
Pasta 1-4 servings
• After reheating let stand for 1-3
minutes.
NOTE:
Example: To cook Frozen
Vegetables.
1.Touch
VEGETABLES
pad.
2. Choose food
category.
Fresh Vegetable
Frozen Vegetable
When the cook time isover, you will
hear four beeps and END will display.
• Recommended amounts :
1-4 servings
1
2
After cooking let stand for 1-3
minutes.
If food is not thoroughly cooked or
reheated when using the sensor
feature, complete cooking using a
power level and cooking time.
DO NOT continue using the sensor
pad.
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Operating instructions
SENSOR COOK TABLE
Use only one microwave-only bag of popcorn at a time. Use caution when
Popcorn removing and opening the hot bag from oven. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes
before using again.
Prick each potato several times with fork. Place on turntable inspoke-like fashion.
Baked Potato Turn the food over when oven beeps. Let stand 3-5 minutes. Let oven cool for at least
5 minutes before using again. Use MORE(9) pad when cooking larger potatoes.
Put 1-3 slices of pizza on microwave-safe plate with wide end of slice towards the
Pizza Slice
co Fresh add 2-4 Tbs. water. Cover with lidor vented plastic wrap during cooking and
Vegetables stir before standing. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again. Use
ca MORE(9) pad when cooking dense vegetables such as carrots or broccoli spears.
uJ Place frozen vegetables in microwave-safe ceramic, glass or plastic dish and
Frozen add 2-4 Tbs. water. Cover with lidor vented plastic wrap during cooking and
> Vegetables stir before standing. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again. Use
Beverage Use measuring cup or mug, do not cover. Place the beverage in the oven. After
Frozen Remove food from outer wrapping and follow box instructions for covering and
Dinner standing. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again.
outside edge of the plate. Do not let slices overlap. Do not cover. Let oven cool for
at least 5 minutes before using again. Use MORE(9) pad to increase reheat time
for thick crust pizza.
Place fresh vegetables in microwave-safe ceramic, glass or plastic dish and
MORE(9) pad when cooking dense vegetables such as carrots or broccoli spears.
heating, stir well. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again.
3.0-3.5 oz.
1package
1 to 6 potatoes
1 to 4 slices
1 to 4 servings
1 to 4 servings
8 to 10 oz.
8 to 14 oz.
Follow package instructions for covering and standing. Use this pad for frozenFrozen
© Breakfast sandwich, breakfast entree, etc. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using
Chicken
Breast
again.
Place chicken breasts on a microwave-safe plate and cover with plastic wrap.
Cook to an internal temperature of 170 degrees F.Let stand 5 minutes. Use the
MORE(9) pad to increase cooking time for larger or thicker chicken breasts.
SENSOR REHEAT TABLE
Use only pre-cooked, refrigerated foods. Cover plate with vented plastic wrap or
waxed paper, tucked under plate. If food is not as hot as you prefer after heating
with SENSOR REHEAT, continue heating using time and power.
Dinner Plate Contents :
- 3-4 oz. meat, poultry or fish(up to 6 oz. with bone)
- 1/2 cup starch (potatoes, pasta, rice, etc.)
- 1/2 cup vegetables (about 3-4 oz.)
Cover plate with lid or vented plastic wrap. If food is not as hot as you prefer after
Casserole heating with SENSOR REHEAT, continue heating using time and power.
Stir foods once before serving.
Contents :
Pasta - Casserole-refrigerated foods.
- Pasta-canned spaghetti and ravioli, refrigerated foods.
NOTES:
• Desired food temperature varies from person to person.
• Use the MORE(9)/LESS(1) pads to fit your temperature
preference.
Allow food to stand 3 to 5 minutes before serving.
NOTE:
If food is not thoroughly cooked or reheated when using
the sensor feature, complete cooking using a power level
and cooking time.
DO NOT continue using the sensor pad.
4 to 8 oz.
8 to 24 oz.
1 serving
(1 plate)
1 to 4 servings
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Operating Instructions
SOFTEN/MELT
SOFTEN/MELT lets you soften or melt 3 categories of food "Melt Chocolate, Soften Cream Cheese and Melt Butter.
Example: To melt chocolate.
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1.Touch SOFTEN/MELT pad.
2. Choose food category(I-3).
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Melt Chocolate
Soften Cream Cheese
Melt Butter
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2
3
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3. Touch ENTER/START pad.
SOFTEN/MELT CHART
Melt Chocolate
Soften Cream Cheese 1 package (8 oz.)
Melt Butter
2 squares or
1 cup chips
1 stick (1/4 lb.)
2 sticks (1/2 lb.)
,, Place chocolate chips or square in a microwave-safe dish.
• Stir well at half time when the oven beeps, and re-start the oven.
• Unless stirred, the chocolate keeps its shape even when heating time isover.
• Unwrap cream cheese and place on microwave-safe dish.
• Let stand 1-2 minutes.
• Remove wrapping and cut butter in half vertically.
• Place butter in dish, cover with wax paper.
• Stir well after finishing and let stand 1-2 minutes.
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Operating instructions
KIDS MEALS
KIDS MEALS letsyou heat 4 categories of food : Chicken Nuggets, Hot dogs, French Fries and Frozen
Sandwiches.
E×ampie: To cook frozen sandwiches.
1.Touch KiDS MEALS pad.
Chicken Nuggets 1
2. Choose food category(1-4).
3. Touch ENTER/START pad.
Start
KiDS MEALS CHART
Hot Dogs 2
French Fries 3
Frozen Sandwiches 4
Chicken Nuggets 1 serving
(4-5oz.)
2 servings
(6-7 oz.)
Hot Dogs • Prick hot dogs, place on plate. When the oven beeps, add buns and re-start the
French Fries 1 serving • Place 2 paper towels on plate and arrange french fries on towels, do not overlap.
Frozen 1 EA • Place frozen sandwich in susceptor "sleeve" (which is in package) and put on plate.
Sandwiches 2 EA
2 EA
4 EA
(4-5 oz.) • Blot with additional paper towel after removal from oven.
2 servings
(6-7 oz.)
• Put a paper towel on top of plate and arrange nuggets in spoke fashion on paper
towel.
Do not cover. Let stand 1 minute.
oven.
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Operating Instructions
SNACKS
SNACKS lets you heat 4 categories of food " Nachos, Chicken Wings, Potato Skins, and Cheese Sticks.
E×ampie: To cook chicken wings.
Snacks
1.Touch SNACKS pad.
2. Choose food category(I-4).
3. Select serving size.
(Chicken Wings, Potato Skins,
Cheese Sticks)
4. Touch ENTER/START pad.
Start
SNACKS CHART
Nachos
1 serving
Nachos 1
Chicken Wings 2
Potato Skins 3
Cheese Sticks 4
Chicken Wings
Potato Skins
Cheese Sticks
5-6 oz.
7-8 oz.
1 cooked potato
2 cooked potatoes
5-6 pcs
7-10 pcs
• Cut cooked potato into 4 even wedges. Scoop or cut out potato flesh, leaving
about 1/4" of skin.
Place skins in spoke fashion around plate.
Sprinkle with bacon, onions and cheese. Do not cover.
Touch '1' or '2' to select amount.
• Place cheese sticks on plate in spoke fashion.
• Do not cover.
• Touch '1' or '2' to select amount.
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Operating instructions
AUTO DEFROST
Defrost choices are preset in the
oven. The defrost feature provides
you with the best defrosting method
for frozen foods, because the oven
automatba[[y sets the defrosting
times according to the weight you
enter. For added convenience, the
AUTO DEFROST includes beeps to
remind you to check or turn over the
food during the defrost cycle.
After touching the AUTO DEFROST
pad once, select the food weight.
Available weight ranges are 0.1 to 6.0
Ibs.
Example :To defrost 1.2 Ibs of
meat.
Auto 1.Touch AUTO
DEFROST pad.
2. Enter the weight.
3. Touch ENTER/
START pad.
NOTES:
• After you touch ENTER/START
pad, the display counts down the
defrost time. The oven will beep
twice during the Defrost cycle. At
this time, open the door and turn
the food as needed. Remove any
portions that have thawed then
return frozen portions to the oven
and touch ENTER/START pad to
resume the defrost cycle.
• The oven will beep to signal you
to check or turn over the food.
DEFROSTING GUIDE
• Follow the instructions below when
defrosting different types of food.
Food Proced ure
Roast thefood overandshield
Beef, 2.5-6.0 Ibs. anywarm portions
Pork withnarrowstripsof
Steaks, food,shieldthemwith
Chops, 0.5-3.0 Ibs. narr0wflat pieces0f
Fish aluminumf0il.Remove
Ground
Meat
Whole
Chicken
Chicken
Pieces
Standard
Amount
0.5-3.0 Ibs.
2.5-6.0 Ibs.
0.5-3.0 Ibs.
Startwiththefood
placedfatside down.
Aftereachstage,turn
aluminumf0il.
Letstand,covered,for
15to30minutes.
Aftereachstage,
rearrangethefood.If
thereare anywarm
orthawedportionsof
anypiecesoffoodthat
arenearlydefrosted.
Letstand,covered,for
5-10minutes
Aftereachstage,
removeanypiecesof
foodthat arenearly
defrosted.Letstand,
coveredwithfoil, for5-
10minutes.
Removegibletsbefore
freezingpoulty.Start
defrostingwiththe
breastsidedown.
Afterthe firststage,
turnthe chickenover
andshieldanywarm
portionswithnarrow
stripsofaluminumf0il.
Afterthe secondstage,
againshieldanywarm
portionswithnarrow
stripsofaluminumf0il.
Letstand,coveredfor
30-60minutesinthe
refrigerator.
Aftereachstage,
rearrangeor remove
anypiecesoffoodthat
arenearlydefrosted.
Letstandfor 10-20
minutes.
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 O°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.
• Ifthe 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.
• Shield areas of food with small
pieces of foil if they start to become
warm.
• You can use small pieces of alu-
minum 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.
• Let food stand covered for 15 to 30
minutes.
• Let Roasts or Whole poultry stand
for 30 to 60 minutes.
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Operating Instructions
COOKING GUIDE
Guide for Cooking Meat inYour Microwave
• Place meat on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish.
• Start meat fat-side down. Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or thin meat areas.
• Check the temperature in several places before letting the meat stand the recommended time.
• The following temperatures are removal temperatures. The temperature of the food will rise during the standing time.
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8-12 min./lb, for 145° F
(Rare)
Roast Beef Boneless 9-13 min./ib, for 160° F
(Up to 4 Ibs.) (Medium)
10-15 min./lb, for 170 ° F
(Well Done)
Pork Boneless or bone=in
(lip to 4 Ibs.)
12-16 min./lb, for 170 ° F
(Well Done)
High(lO) for first
5 minutes, then
medium(5)
High(lO) for first
5 minutes, then
medium(5)
Place roast fat-side down on roasting rack.
Cover with wax paper. Turn over half way
through cooking. Let stand 10 minutes.
Place roast fat-side down on roasting rack.
Cover with wax paper. Turn over half way
through cooking. Let stand 10 minutes.
• Expect a IO°F rise in temperature during the standing time.
Rare 135°F 145°F
Beef Medium 150°F
Well Done 160°F
Pork
Poultry
Medium 150°F
Well Done 160°F 170°F
Dark meat 170°F 180°F
Light meat 160°F 170°F
Guide for Cooking Poultry in Your Microwave
• Place poultry on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish.
• Cover poultry with wax paper to prevent spattering.
• Use aluminum foil to shield bone tips, thin meat areas, or areas that start to overcook.
• Check the temperature in several places before letting the poultry stand the recommended time.
Whole Chicken
Up to 4 [bs.
Chicken Pieces
Up to 2 [bs.
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Cooking Time: 7-10 min./lb.
180°F dark meat
170°F light meat
Power Level: Medium High(7).
Cooking Time: 7-10 min./lb.
180°F dark meat
170°F light meat
Power Level: Medium High(7).
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Place chicken breast-side down on roasting rack. Cover with wax
paper. Turn over half way through cooking. Cook until juices run
clear and meat near the bone is no longer pink. Let stand 5-10
minutes.
Place chicken bone-side down on dish, with the thickest portions
towards the outside of the dish. Cover with wax paper. Turn over
half way through cooking. Cook until juices run clear and meat
near the bone is no longer pink. Let stand 5-10 minutes.
160°F
170°F
160°F
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Operating instructions
Guide for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave
• Cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork.
• Place fish on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish.
Use a tight cover to steam fish. A lightercover of wax paper or paper towel provides less steaming.
• Do not overcook fish; check it at minimum cooking time.
Arrange steaks on roasting rack with meaty portions towards the
outside of rack. Cover with wax paper. Turn over and rearrange when
cooking time is haft up. Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork. Let
stand 3-5 minutes.
Arrange fillets in a baking dish, turning any thin pieces under. Cover
with wax paper. If over Y_inchthick, turn over and rearrange when
cooking time is haft up. Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork. Let
stand 2-3 minutes.
Arrange shrimp in a baking dish without overlapping or layering. Cover
with wax paper. Cook until firm and opaque, stirring 2 or 3 times. Let
stand 5 minutes.
Steaks
Up to 1.5 [bs.
Fillets
Up to 1.5 [bs.
Shrimp
Up to 1.5 [bs.
Cooking Time: 7-11 min./lb.
Power Level: Medium-High(7)
Cooking Time: 4-8 min./lb.
Power Level:Medium-High(7)
Cooking Time: 4-6 V2min./lb.
Power Level: Medium-High(7).
Guide for Cooking Eggs inYour Microwave
• Never cook eggs in the she[[, and never warm hard-cooked eggs in the she[[; they can explode.
• Always pierce whole eggs to keep them from bursting.
• Cook eggs just until set; they become tough if overcooked.
Guide for Cooking Vegetables in Your Microwave
• Vegetables should be washed just before cooking. Often, no extra water is needed. If dense vegetables such as
potatoes, carrots and green beans are being cooked, add about % cup water.
• Small vegetables (sliced carrots, peas, lima beans, etc.) will cook faster than larger ones.
• Whole vegetables, such as potatoes, acorn squash or corn on the cob, should be arranged in a circle on the turntable
before cooking. They will cook more evenly if turned over after haft the cooking time has passed.
• Always place vegetables like asparagus and broccoli with the stem ends pointing towards the edge of the dish and the
tips toward the center.
• When cooking cut vegetables, always cover the dish with a lidor vented microwavab[e plastic wrap.
• Whole, unpee[ed vegetables such as potatoes, squash, eggplant, etc., should have their skin pricked in several spots
before cooking to prevent them from bursting.
• For more even cooking, stir or rearrange whole vegetables halfway through the cooking time.
• Generally, the denser the food, the longer the standing time. (Standing time refers to the time necessary for dense,
large foods and vegetables to finish cooking after they come out of the oven.) A baked potato can stand on the
counter for five minutes before cooking is completed, while a dish of peas can be served immediately.
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Care and Cleaning
CARE AND CLEANING
For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean
inside and out-side. 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.
Follow these instructions to clean and
care for your oven.
• Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles and
spilled liquids can stick to the oven walls, causing the
oven to work less efficiently.
• Wipe up spills immediately. Use a damp cloth and mild
soap. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives.
• To help loosen baked on food particles or liquids, heat
two cups of water (add the juice of one lemon if you
desire to keep the oven fresh) in a four-cup measuring
glass at High power for five minutes or until boiling. Let
stand in the oven for one or two minutes.
• Remove the glass tray from the oven when cleaning the
oven or tray. To prevent the tray from breaking, handle
it carefully and do not put it in water immediately after
cooking. Wash the tray carefully in warm sudsy water or
in the dishwasher.
• Clean the outside surface of the oven with soap and a
damp cloth. Dry with a soft cloth. To prevent damage to
the operating parts ofthe oven, don't let water seep into
the openings.
• Wash the door window with very mild soap and water.
Be sure to use a soft cloth to avoid scratching.
• If steam accumulates inside or outside the oven door,
wipe with a soft cloth. Steam can accumulate when
operating the oven in high humidity and in no way
indicates microwave leakage.
• Never operate the oven without food in it; this can
damage the magnetron tube or glass tray. You may wish
to leave a cup of water in the oven when it is not in use
to prevent damage if the oven is accidentally turned on.
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Cooking Utensils
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