Amana AMC5143AAW, AMC5143AAQ Owner’s Manual
Microwave Oven
Owner's Manual
AMC5143AAB/W/Q
AMC5143AAS
AMC5143AAB/W/Q
AMC5143AAS
Part No. : 8112P254-60
Form No. :A/01/04
Code No.: DE68-02894A
Safety
PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE
ENERGY:
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven withthe door open
since open-door operation can resultin harmful exposure to
microwave energy. It is important notto defeat or tamper
with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the front face of the oven
and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate
on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven ifit is damaged. It is particularly
important that the oven door close properly and that there 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.
• Read and follow the specific"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY"on thispage.
• This appliance mustbe grounded. 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 inthis oven.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the
manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals orvapors in this appliance.
This type of oven is specifically designedto 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 thisappliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is
not working properly, or if it has been damaged.
This appliance should be serviced only byqualified service
personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
• Do not cover or block any of the openings onthis appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Safety
Important Safety Instructions, continued
• Do not store this appliance outdoors. Donot use near water- for
example, near a kitchensink, ina wet basement, or near aswimming
pool, etc.
• Keep the 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.
• Keep cord 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 reduce the riskof fire inthe oven:
a. Do not overcook food.Watch appliance carefully if paper, plastic,
or other combustible materials are inside.
b. Removewire twist-ties from plastic cookingbags before placing
bags in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keepthe oven door closed, turn
the oven off, disconnectthe power cord, or shut off the power at
the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
d. Do not usethe oven compartmentfor storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the ovenwhen
not in use.
• Do not try to preheat oven or operate while empty.
• Do not cook without the glasstray inplace on the oven floor. Foodwill
not cook properly without the tray.
• Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles. The
containers can break.
• Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle with care.
• Carefully remove container coverings, directing steam awayfrom
hands and face.
• Remove lids from baby food before heating. After heating babyfood,
stir well and test temperature by tasting before serving.
• 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 with caution.
• Do not operate any other heating or cooking appliance beneaththis
appliance.
• Do not mount unit over or near any portion of a heating or cooking
appliance.
• Do not mount over a sink.
o • Do notstore anything directly on top of the appliance when it is in
operation.
• If materials insideoven should ignite,keepthe oven door closed, turn
the oven offand disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the
fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened,the fire may
spread.
IMPORTANTGROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical
short circuit, grounding reduces the riskof electricshock by
providing an escape wire forthe 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Safety
WARNING
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk
of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or
servicer ifyou 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 providedto reduce the risk of
becoming entangled inor tripping over a longer cord. Longer
cord sets or extension cords are available and may be usedif
care is exercised in their use. If a long cord or extension cord is
used:
1. The marked electrical rating of the 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 use an extension cord, the interior
light may flicker and the blower may vary when the microwave oven
is on. Cooking times may be longer, too.
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, or tea are able to be overheated
beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible
bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the
° microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT
INVERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN
THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED ORA 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.
WARNING
Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the
power cord under any circumstances.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 AMC5143AAB/W/Q ............................................ 6
Control Panel Buttons AMC5143AAS .................................................... 7
Operation ............................................................................................ 8
Turning on the Power and Selecting a Display Language ..................... 8
Using the My Choice feature .................................................................. 8
Selecting the Display Weight .................................................................. 9
Setting the Clock 12HR/24HR ................................................................ 9
Setting the Clock .................................................................................... 9
Setting the Daylight Saving Time adjustment ....................................... 10
Using the Pause/Cancel Button ........................................................... 10
Using the Help Button .......................................................................... 10
Using the Sensor Cook Buttons ........................................................... 10
Using the One Minute + Button ............................................................ 11
Using the Snack Bar Button ................................................................. 11
Sensor Reheat ..................................................................................... 12
Defrosting Automatically ....................................................................... 12
Using the Handy Helper Button ............................................................ 13
Using the Kids Meals Button ................................................................ 13
Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels ............................................... 14
Setting the Word Prompting Speed ...................................................... 15
Using the More/Less Buttons ............................................................... 15
Adjusting the Volume ........................................................................... 16
Using the Kitchen Timer ....................................................................... 16
Setting the Child Protection Lock ......................................................... 16
Demonstration Mode ............................................................................ 17
Setting the Remind End Signal ............................................................ 17
Cooking Instructions ....................................................................... 18
Cooking Utensils .................................................................................. 18
Testing Utensils .................................................................................... 18
Cooking Techniques ............................................................................ 19
General Tips ......................................................................................... 19
Auto Sensor Cook ................................................................................ 20
Utensils & Cover For Sensor Cooking .................................................. 20
Important .............................................................................................. 20
Cooking Guide ..................................................................................... 21
Auto Defrosting Guide .......................................................................... 23
Recipes ................................................................................................ 24
Sensor Cooking Guide ......................................................................... 26
Sensor Reheat Guide ........................................................................... 27
Sensor Recipes .................................................................................... 27
Appendix ........................................................................................... 30
Troubleshooting Guide ......................................................................... 30
Care and Cleaning ............................................................................... 30
Specifications ....................................................................................... 31
Warranty ........................................................................................... 32
Quick Reference ............................................................................... 33
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 glass tray
registration card
Built-In Kit
AMC5143 can be used with optional trim kits for built-in installation.
Do not install above any wall ovens or heat sources.
Customer trim kits are available in White, Bisque, Black or Stainless
Steel (UXA 0024AXW, Q, B, S).
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Your New Microwave oven
Setting Up Your Microwave Oven
1 Place the oven on a flat, sturdy surface and plug the cord into a
grounded outlet. Once plugged in, the display on your oven will
show after four seconds:
Make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at
least four inches of space behind, above, and to the sides 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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One Minute + p.11
Press once for every minute of cooking at High power.
2.
Sensor Reheat p.12
3.
Auto Defrost p.12
Sets weight of food to be defrosted.
4.
Sensor Cook Buttons p.10
Sensor settings to cook popular foods.
5.
Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar p.13
Selects type of dish to be reheated.
6.
More/Less p.15
Increase or decrease cooking time.
7.
Number Buttons
Set cooking times or amounts and power levels other than high.
8.
Power Level p.14
Press this pad to set a power level other than high.
9.
Help p.10
Press to see help information about the feature you are using.
10.
Pause/Cancel p.10
Press to pause oven or correct a mistake.
11.
Kitchen Timer p.16
Sets kitchen or convenience timer.
12.
My Choice p.8
Press to set non-cooking feature.
13.
Start
Press to start cooking.
14.
Clock p.9
Sets current time
Operation
Turning on the Power and Selecting a Display
Language
The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has
been an interruption in power, the display shows after four seconds
"ENJOY YOUR COOKING ...... PRESS MY CHOICE FOR PER-
SONAL OPTIONS"
1 Press My Choice immediately after plugging in your microwave.
The display will show "PRESS 1-9 TO SELECT VARIOUS
OPTIONS".
2 Press the "1" button. The display will show:
3 Press My Choice The display will show:
4
Press My Choice repeatedly to select the language you wish to
use:
• ENGLISH
• FRENCH
• SPANISH
If you continue to press My Choice, the settings will cycle in the
order shown here:
5 Press the "Start" button.
Using the My Choice feature
Your new microwave oven can be customized to suit your personal
tastes. Simply press My Choice to set these options. For your con-
venience, all the options are summarized in the following table:
My Choice Description Operation
options
Display Weight Weight options are Press My Choice, 2 and select by
oounds or kilo- repeatedly pressing My Choice.
grams. To set, press Start.
Adjusting the Volume options Press My Choice, 3 and select by
Volume include Off, Low, repeatedly pressing My Choice.
Medium, High and To set, press Start.
Melody 1-5.
Remind End The Remind End Press My Choice, 4 and select by
Signal Signal can be repeatedly pressing My Choice.
turned On and Off. To set, press Start.
Child Protec- This feature pre- Press My Choice, 5 and select by
tion Lock vents use by unsu- pressing My Choice. To set,
3ervised children. 3ress Start.
Clock The clock can dis- Press My Choice, 6 and select by
12HR/24HR play either 12HR repeatedly pressing My Choice.
or 24HR time To set, press Start.
modes.
Word Prompt- There are five Press My Choice, 7 and select by
ing Speed speeds, from Level repeatedly pressing My Choice.
1(slowest) to Level To set, press Start.
5 (fastest). Default
is Level 3.
Daylight Sav- The time can be Press My Choice, 8 and select by
ings Time advanced one hour repeatedly pressing My Choice.
Adjustment for DST without To set, press Start.
resetting the Clock.
Demonstration The Demo Mode Press My Choice, 9 and select by
Mode can be turned On repeatedly pressing My Choice.
and Off. To set, press Start.
If there is a power interruption, you will need to reset these options.
Operation
Selecting the Display Weight
You can choose between pounds(LBS) and kilograms(KG).
1 Press My Choice button and then press the 2 button.
The display shows 'LBS OR KG".
2
Press the My Choice button repeatedly to select the weight
measurements you wish to use.
3
Press the Start button.
Setting the Clock 12HR/24HR
The time can be displayed in either 24-hour or 12-hour format.
1 Press the My Choice button and then 6.
The display shows "CLOCK 12HR/24HR OPTION".
2 Press the My Choice button repeatedly to select either 12HR or
24HR.
3 Press the Start button.
Setting the Clock
1 Press the Clock button. The display will show:
2 Use the number buttons to enter the current time.
You must press at least three numbers to set the clock. For
example, if the current time is 5:00, enter 5,0,0.
3
Press Clock again. A colon will appear, 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.
Operation
Setting the Daylight Saving Time adjustment
1 Press the My Choice button and then 8.
The Display shows "DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ON/OFF".
2
Press the My Choice button to select ON.
Press again to select OFF.
3
Press the Start button. Time of day will advance one hour.
If OFF is selected, time will go back one hour.
If the clock is set for standard time, this function allows convenient
time changes without needing to reset the clock. Daylight Saving
Time begins for most of the United States at 2 a.m. on the first
Sunday of April, and reverts to Standard time at2 a.m. on the last
Sunday of October.
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 clear instructions you have just entered: press Pause/Cancel
once, then re-enter the instructions.
• To cancel a timer setting: press Pause/Cancel once.
Using the Help Button
Your microwave offers helpful instructions for many procedures.
When you need feature information and helpful hints, press the
Help button and then press the button that you want to get
information on. Help information is available in 3 languages
(English, French and Spanish).
Using the Sensor Cook Buttons
By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food heat, this feature
automatically adjusts the oven's heating time for various types and
amounts of precooked food. All food should be precooked and at refrig-
erator temperature.
1 Press the Sensor Cook button corresponding to the food you are
cooking (Popcorn, for example). The display shows "POPCORN"
and your microwave oven will begin cooking automatically.
When cooking popcorn, wait at least five minutes between each bag to
avoid overheating the glass tray. If you want to adjust the cooking time,
you can use the More/Lees buttons. See page 15 for more information.
If you want to check the current time while cooking is in progress, press
the Clock button.
• See page 26 for the Sensor Cooking Guide
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Operation
Using the One Minute + Button
This button offers a convenient way to heat food in one minute incre-
ments at the High power level•
Press the One Minute+ button once for each minute you wish to
cook the food. For example, press it twice for two minutes•
The time will display, and the oven starts automatically•
Add minutes to a program in progress by pressing the
One Minute+ button for each minute you want to add.
Using the Snack Bar Button
1. Press the Snack Bar button corresponding to the food you are
cooking• The display shows "Nachos"
Press the Snack Bar button repeatedly to select the item you want.
(Refer to the Snack Bar Chart below)
2. Press the Number button to select the serving size you want. You
can press the "1" or "2" button to select the serving size.
Only the "1" button (serving) isavailable for Nachos.
(Refer to the Snack Bar Chart below for the serving)
3. Press the Start button to begin cooking•
Snack Bar Chart
Item Weight Remarks
Nachos 1 serving
Chicken Wings
Potato Skins
Cheese Sticks 5-6 pcs
5-6 oz
7-8 oz
1cooked
3otato
2 cooked
3otatoes
7-10 pcs
• Place tortilla chips on plate without
overlapping.
• Sprinkle evenlywith cheese.
• Contents :
2 cups tortilla chips
1/3 cup grated cheese
• Use pre-cooked, refrigerated chicken
wings.
• Place chicken wings around plate in
spoke fashion and cover with wax paper.
• 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.
• Place cheese sticks on plate in spoke
fashion.
• Do not cover•
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