Amana AMC2206BAW06, AMC2206BAW15, AMC2206BAW00, AMC2206BAS15, AMC2206BAS06 Owner’s Manual

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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

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

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.

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.

13 14

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.

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

control 2 Sound OFF

Clock display 1 12HR

control 2 24HR

1 Slow speed

Scroll speed 2 Nomal speed

Remind end 1 ON

Signal 2 OFF

Demo Mode

Daylight 1 ON

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.

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>/ '_,

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

8 to 10 oz.

8 to 14 oz.

Follow package instructions for covering and standing. Use this pad for frozenFrozen

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

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

1 2 3

Sta_

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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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