Amana AMC6138AAB, AMC6138AAS, AMC6138AAW Owner's Manual

Microwave /Convection

Owner’s Manual

AMC6138AAB/W/Q AMC6138AAS

AMC6138AAB/W/Q

AMC6138AAS

Part No. : 8112P256-60 Form No. : A/01/04 Code No.: DE68-02896A-01

Safety

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

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(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 front face of the oven

and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

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 be adjusted or repaired by anyone

except properly qualified service personnel.

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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 CANADA near you.

1-800-843-0304 U. S. A, 1-866-587-2002

for the name of an authorized service center

WARNING

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

• Read all safety instructions before using the appliance.

• Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” on this page.

• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlets. See “Important Grounding Instructions” on page 3 of this manual.

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

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

• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

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

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

• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

• Do not cover or block any of the openings on this appliance.

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Safety

Important Safety Instructions, continued

• Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use near water – for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

• Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles 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 risk of fire in the oven: a. Do not overcook food. Watch appliance carefully if paper, plastic,

or other combustible materials are inside.

b. Remove wire twist-ties from plastic cooking bags before placing

bags in oven.

c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the 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 oven compartment for storage purposes. Do not

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

• Do not try to preheat oven or operate while empty.

• Do not cook without the glass tray in place on the oven floor. Food will 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 away from hands and face.

• Remove lids from baby food before heating. After heating baby food, 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 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.

MPORTANT GROUNDING

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 is equipped 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.

Safety

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 if the 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:

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 IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

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 countertop 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.

WARNING

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

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.

Your New Microwave oven

Table of Contents

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

Table of Contents .................................................................................. 5

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

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

Control Panel Buttons AMC6138AAB/W/Q........................................... 6

Control Panel Buttons AMC6138AAS ................................................... 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 ................................................................................. 10

Setting the Daylight Savings Time adjustment.................................... 10

Using the Pause/Cancel Button .......................................................... 10

Using the Help system ........................................................................ 11

Using the Instant Cook Buttons........................................................... 11

Using the One Minute+ Button ............................................................ 12

Using Time Plus .................................................................................. 12

Using the More or Less Button............................................................ 12

Automatic Reheating ........................................................................... 13

Automatic Defrosting ........................................................................... 14

Automatic Cooking .............................................................................. 14

Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels .............................................. 16

Convection Cooking ............................................................................ 17

Preheating the Oven ........................................................................... 17

Combination Cooking .......................................................................... 18

Adjusting the Volume .......................................................................... 19

Using the Kitchen Timer ...................................................................... 19

Setting the Child Protection Lock ........................................................ 19

Demonstration Mode ........................................................................... 20

Setting the Remind End Signal ........................................................... 20

Setting the Word Prompting Speed..................................................... 20

Cooking Instructions ...................................................................... 21

Cooking Utensils ................................................................................. 21

Testing Utensils................................................................................... 22

Cooking Techniques ........................................................................... 22

General Tips........................................................................................ 23

Guide for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave........................................ 23

Guide for Cooking Poultry in Your Microwave..................................... 24

Guide for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave .................................. 24

Guide for Cooking Eggs in Your Microwave........................................ 25

Guides for Cooking Vegetables in Your Microwave ............................ 25

AUTO DEFROSTING GUIDE ............................................................. 25

Recipes ............................................................................................... 26

CONVECTION BAKING GUIDE ......................................................... 28

BROILING GUIDE............................................................................... 29

COMBINATION COOKING GUIDE..................................................... 30

Appendix.......................................................................................... 31

Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................ 31

Care and Cleaning .............................................................................. 31

Specifications ...................................................................................... 32

Warranty .......................................................................................... 33

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

instruction manual

registration card

tall metal rack

glass tray

roller guide ring

short metal rack

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.

Control Panel Buttons AMC6138AAB/W/Q

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.

Your New Microwave oven

Control Panel Buttons AMC6138AAS

1. Auto Reheat p. 13

Shows type and quantity of food to be reheated.

2. Auto Defrost p. 15

Sets weight of food to be defrosted.

3. One Minute+ p. 12

Press once for every minute of cooking at High power.

4. Instant Cook Buttons p. 11

Instant settings to cook popular foods.

5. Auto Cook p. 14

Press to select Auto cook and weight.

6. Preheat p. 17

Press to preheat at requested temperature.

7. Combo p. 18

Press to cook by automatically cycling between microwave and convection cooking.

8. Conv. / °F p. 17

Press to brown and cook quickly with circulated hot air.

9. My Choice p. 8

Press to set non-cooking feature.

10. Number/Cooking Temperature Buttons

Sets cooking times or amounts and power levels.

11. Less Button p. 12

Decreases cooking time.

12. More Button p. 12

Increases cooking time.

13. Kitchen Timer p. 19

14. Power Level p. 16

Sets power level.

15. Pause/Cancel p. 10

Press to pause oven or clear instructions.

16. Help p. 11

Press to see help information about the feature you are using.

17. Clock p. 10

Sets current time.

18. Start/Time plus p. 12

Press to start cooking. Hold down to reach the cooking time you want max. 1minute.

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 “ :0”

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 convenience, all the options are summarized in the following table:

My Choice options

Display Weight Weight options are

Adjusting the Volume

Remind End Signal

Child Protection Lock

Clock 12HR/24HR

Word Prompting Speed

Daylight Savings Time Adjustment

Demonstration Mode

Description Operation

Press My Choice, 2 and select by pounds or kilograms.

Volume options include Off, Low, Medium and High.

The Remind End Signal can be turned On and Off.

This feature prevents use by unsupervised children.

The clock can display either 12HR or 24HR time modes.

There are five speeds, from Level 1(slowest) to Level 5 (fastest). Default is Level 3.

The time can be advanced one hour for DST without resetting the Clock.

The Demo Mode can be turned On and Off.