Amana AMC5101AAW, AMC5101AAB Owner’s Manual

Microwave Oven

Owner's Manual

AMC5101AAB/W
AMC5101AAS

AMC5101 AAB/W

AMC5101AAS

Part No.: 8112P252-60
Form No.: A/01/04
Code No.: DE68-02903A-01

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Safety

PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO

EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE
ENERGY:

(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven withthe 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 anyobject between the oven front face and the

door or allow soilor cleaner residue to accumulate on
sealing surfaces.

(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly

important that the oven door close properly and thatthere is
no damage to the

1) Door (bent or dented),

2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The oven should not beadjusted or repaired by anyone

except properly qualified service personnel.

WARNING

Always observe Safety Precautions when using your

oven. Never try to repair the oven on your own - there
is dangerous voltage inside. If the oven needs to be
repaired, call 1-800-843-0304 U. S. A, 1-866-587-

2002 CANADA for the name of an authorized service
center near you.

IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following:

WARNING

To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal
injury or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

• Read all safety instructions before usingthe appliance.

• Readand follow the specific"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY"on this page.

• Thisappliance mustbegrounded. Connect onlyto properly grounded
outlets. See "IMPORTANT GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" on page

3 of this manual.

• Install or place this applianceonly in accordance with the installation
instructions provided.

• Some items, like whole eggs and food in sealed containers, may
explode if heated in this oven.

• Usethis appliance onlyfor its intended use as described in the
manual. Donot use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance.

This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It
is not designedfor industrial or laboratory use.

• As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when usedby
children.

• Do not operate this appliance if it has a damagedcord or plug, if it is
not working properly, or if it has been damaged.

• Thisappliance should be serviced only byqualified service
personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for

examination, repair,or adjustment.

• Do notcover or block any of the openings on this appliance.

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Important Safety Instructions, continued

• Do not store this appliance outdoors. Donot use near water- for
example, near a kitchensink, ina wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, etc.

• Keepthe inside of the oven clean. Foodparticles or spattered oils
stuck to the oven walls or floor can cause paint damage and reduce

the efficiency of the oven.

• Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

• Keepcord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

• When cleaning door and oven surfaces, use only mild, nonabrasive
soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

• To reducethe risk of fire in the oven:
a. Do not overcook food. Watch appliance carefully if paper, plastic,

or other combustible materials are inside.

b. Removewire twist-ties from plastic cooking bags before placing

bags in oven.

c. Ifmaterials inside the oven ignite, keepthe oven door closed, turn

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

d. Do not use the ovencompartment for storage purposes. Do not

leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the ovenwhen
not in use.

• Do nottry topreheat oven or operate while empty.

• Donotcook without the glass tray in place on the ovenfloor. Foodwill
not cook properly without the tray.

• Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles. The
containers can break.

• Dishesand containers can become hot. Handle with care.

• Carefully remove container coverings, directing steam away from
hands and face.

• Removelids from baby food before heating. After heating baby food,
stir well and test temperature by tasting before serving.

• A short power-supply cord isprovided to reduce the risk of becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer cord sets or

extension cords are available and may be used with caution.
Do not operate any other heating or cooking appliance beneath this

appliance.
Do not mount unit over or near any portion of a heating or cooking

appliance.
Do not mount over a sink.

Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance when it is in
operation.
If materials inside oven should ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn
the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the

fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened,the fire may
spread.

• Precautionfor safe use to avoid possible exposure to excessive
micro oven energy :

Do not attempt to pull any part ofthe door by hand to openthe door.
Open the door only utilizing the push button located at front-right-

bottom side.

IMPORTANTGROUNDING

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 electrical current. This
appliance isequipped with a cord that includes a grounding wire
and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet
that is properly installed and grounded. Plug the three-prong
power cord into a properly grounded outlet of standard 115-120
voltage, 60 Hz. Your oven should be the only appliance on this

circuit.

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WARNING

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk
of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or

servicer if you do not understand the grounding

instructions or if you are not sure ifthe appliance is
properly grounded.

Use of Extension Cords

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer

cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if
care is exercised in their use. If a long cord or extension cord is

used:

1. The marked electrical rating ofthe cord set or extension cord
should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the

appliance.

2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord
and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet.

3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape
over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by

children or tripped over accidentally. If you usean extension
cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower may vary
when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be

longer, too.

WARNING

Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the
power cord under any circumstances.

Note

Connect the oven to a 20A circuit.
When connecting the oven to a 15A circuit, make sure

that circuit breaker is operable.

Liquids, such as water,coffee, ortea are able to be overheated
beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible
bubbling or boiling when the container is removed fromthe

microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT

INVERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN
THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER

UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

1. Do not overheat the liquid.

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

3. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

4. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave

oven for a short time before removing the container.

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

into the container.

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Your New Microwave oven

Table of Contents

Safety ............................................................................................ 2

Your New Microwave oven .......................................................... 5

Checking Parts ........................................................................... 5

Setting Up Your Microwave Oven .............................................. 6

Control Panel Buttons AMC5101AAB/W .................................... 6

Control Panel Buttons AMC5101AAS ........................................ 7

Operation ...................................................................................... 8

Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight ........................... 8

Setting the Clock ........................................................................ 8

Using the Pause/Cancel Button ................................................. 8

Using the Instant Cook Buttons .................................................. 9

Using the One Minute + Button ................................................ 10

Using the Handy Helper Button ................................................ 10

Using the Kids Meals Button .................................................... 11

Using the Snack Bar Button ..................................................... 11

Defrosting Automatically ........................................................... 12

Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels ................................... 12

One-stage Cooking .................................................................. 12

Multi-stage Cooking .................................................................. 13

Using the More/Less Buttons ................................................... 13

Switching the Beeper On/Off .................................................... 13

Using the Kitchen Timer ........................................................... 14

Demonstration Mode ................................................................ 14

Setting the Child Protection Lock ............................................. 14

Reheating Automatically ........................................................... 14

Cooking Instructions ................................................................. 15

Cooking Utensils ...................................................................... 15

Testing Utensils ........................................................................ 15

Cooking Techniques ................................................................. 16

General Tips ............................................................................. 16

Cooking Guide .......................................................................... 17

Auto Defrosting Guide .............................................................. 19

Recipes .................................................................................... 20

Appendix ..................................................................................... 22

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................. 22

Care and Cleaning ................................................................... 22

Specifications ........................................................................... 23

Warranty ..................................................................................... 24

Quick Reference ........................................................ Back Cover

Checking Parts

Unpack your microwave oven and check to make sure that you have all
the parts shown here. If any part is missing or broken, call your dealer.

Microwave oven

Roller guide ring

Registration card

Glass tray

Instruction manual

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Your New Microwave oven

Setting Up Your Microwave Oven

1 Place the even on a flat, sturdy surface and plug the cord into a

grounded outlet. Once plugged in, the display on your oven will
show:

Make sure there is adequate ventilation fer your oven by leaving at
least four inches of space behind, above, and to the side of the

oven.

2 Open the oven 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.

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Control Panel Buttons AMC5101AAS

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One Minute+ p.10

Press once for every minute of cooking at High Power

2.

Auto Defrost p.12

Sets weight of food to be defrosted.

3.

Instant Cook Buttons p.9

Instant settings to cook popular foods.
Number Buttons

4.

Sets cooking times or amounts and power levels other than high.

5.

More/Less p.13

1

2

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Increase or decrease cooking time.

6.

Power Level p.12
Press this pad to set a power level other than high.

7.

Kitchen Timer p.14

Sets kitchen or convenience timer.

8.

Clock p.8

Sets current time.

9.

Sound Button p.13

Sets sound on or off.

10.

Pause/Cancel p.8

Press to pause oven or correct a mistake.

Start

11.

Press to start cooking.

Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar p.10

Selects type of dish to be reheated.

13.

Auto Reheat p.14

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Operation

Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight

The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has
been an interruption in power, the display shows" S_:_B "At this point,
you can select the weight system for the display. You can choose
between pounds (LBS) or kilograms (KG). To do so,

4

| Press 0 immediately after plugging in your microwave. The display

will show:

If the display does not shows "Kg", you will need to unplug the
microwave and then plug it in again in order to change to the weight

selection.

2

Press 0 repeatedly to select the weight system you wish to use:

When you have selected the weight system you want to use, press

the PAUSE/CANCEL button to end this procedure.

Setting the Clock

1 Press the Clock button. The "ENTER" and "TIME" indicators flash.

2 Use the number buttons to enter the current time. You must press

'_ at least three numbers to set the clock. If the current time is 5:00

enter, 5,0,0.

3 When 5 seconds has elapsed, "ENTER" indicator flashes and

"Cloc" will be displayed.

4

Press Clock again. A colon will blink, indicating that the time is set.

If there is a power interruption, you will need to reset the clock.
You can check the current time while cooking is in progress by

pressing the Clock button.

Using the Pause/Cancel Button

The Pause/Cancel button allows you to clear instructions you have
entered. It also allows you to pause the oven's cooking cycle, so that

you can check the food.

• To pause the oven during cooking: press Pause/Cancel once. To

restart, press Start.

• To stop cooking, erase instructions, and return the oven display to

the time of day: press Pause/Cancel twice.

• To correct a mistake you have just entered: press Pause/Cancel

once, then re-enter the instructions.