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AMANA® Microwave Hood Combination
Model AMV3204 Quick Reference Guide
POPCORN (sensor)
3.0-3.5 oz (85-99 g) size bag:
Place bag on turntable. Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or
2 seconds, then stop the cycle. Fan operates only on low during
Popcorn function.
FRESH/FROZEN VEG (sensor): Select “Fresh Veg” or “Frozen Veg.”
1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):
Fresh Veg: Place in microwave-safe container. Add 2-4 tbs (30-60 mL)
water. Cover with plastic wrap, and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes
after cooking.
Frozen Veg: Remove from package. Place in microwave-safe
container. Add 2-4 tbs (30-60 mL) water. Cover with plastic wrap, and
vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.
PIZZA SLICE
1-3 slices, 4 oz (114 g) each:
Place on paper towel or paper plate.
REHEAT: Touch REHEAT. Select food item.
1 Beverage – 1 or 2 cups, 8 oz (250 mL) each:
Do not cover. The diameter of the cup’s opening will affect how the
liquid heats. Beverages in cups with smaller openings may heat
faster.
2 Casserole – 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):
Place in microwave-safe container and cover with plastic wrap. Stir
and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating.
3 Dinner Plate (sensor) – 1 serving (1 plate), about 8-16 oz
(227-454 g):
Place food on microwave-safe plate, cover with plastic wrap, and
vent.
4 Sauce (sensor) – 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):
Place in microwave-safe container and cover with plastic wrap. Stir
and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating.
5 Soup (sensor) – 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):
Place in microwave-safe container and cover with plastic wrap. Stir
and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating.
6 Baked Goods – 1-6 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each:
Place on paper towel. Two small rolls may be counted as one piece.
COOK: Touch COOK. Select food item.
1 Bacon – 1-6 slices, average thickness:
Follow directions on package.
2 Canned Vegetables – 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):
Place in microwave-safe container. Cover with plastic wrap, and
vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.
3 Rice (sensor) – 0.5-2.0 cups (125-500 mL) dry, white long grain:
Follow measurements on package for ingredient amounts. Use
microwave-safe dish with loose-fitting lid. Let stand 5 minutes after
cooking, or until liquid is absorbed. Stir.
SNACK MENU: Touch SNACK MENU. Select food item.
1 Nachos – 1 serving:
Place tortilla chips in single layer on microwave-safe plate, then
sprinkle with cheese.
2 Chicken Wings (pre-cooked, refrigerated) – 5-6 oz (142-170 g) or
7-8 oz (198-227 g): (about 5-6 wings or 7-8 wings)
Place wings on microwave-safe plate in spoke formation. Cover
with wax paper.
3 Potato Skins (pre-baked) – 1 or 2 potatoes:
Quarter each potato, and scoop out the centers of the wedges,
leaving about 1/4" (6 mm) skin. Place wedges on microwave-safe
plate, then sprinkle with toppings.
4 Frozen Sandwich – 1 or 2 sandwiches (pieces):
Follow directions on package.
BAKED POTATO (sensor)
1-4 potatoes (pieces), 10-13 oz (283-369 g) each, similar in size:
Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Place on paper towel,
around turntable edges, at least 1" (2.5 cm) apart. Place single potato
to the side of the turntable. Let stand 5 minutes after cooking.
FROZEN ENTRÉE (sensor/non-sensor)
10 or 20 oz (283 or 567 g) (sensor),
40 or 60 oz (1134 or 1701 g) (non-sensor)
Remove from package. Loosen cover on 3 sides. If entrée is not in
microwave-safe container, place on plate, cover with plastic wrap, and
vent.
1 lb DEFROST
1 lb (454 g) automatic defrost:
Remove wrap and place in microwave-safe dish. Do not cover. Turn
over food at signal.
KIDS MENU: Touch KIDS MENU. Select food item.
1 Canned Pasta – 1-4 servings:
Follow directions on package.
2 Frozen Pizza – 1 pizza, about 6 oz (170 g):
Follow directions on package.
3 Frozen Meal – 8, 10 or 12 oz (227, 283 or 340 g):
Follow directions on package.
4 Hot Dog – 1-4 hot dogs (pieces):
Pierce with fork. Place on microwave-safe plate.
5 Oatmeal – 1 or 2 servings:
Follow directions on package. Use microwave-safe bowl with high
sides.
6 Chicken Nuggets – 1 or 2 servings (about 5-6 pieces each):
Place in single layer on paper towel-lined microwave-safe plate.
DEFROST: Touch DEFROST. Select category, then enter weight.
1 Meat – 0.2-6.6 lbs (90 g-3 kg):
Remove wrap and place in microwave-safe dish. Do not cover.
2 Poultry – 0.2-6.6 lbs (90 g-3 kg):
Remove wrap and place breast side up in microwave-safe dish. Do
not cover.
3 Fish – 0.2-4.4 lbs (90 g-2 kg):
Remove wrap and place in microwave-safe dish. Do not cover.
SOFTEN/MELT: Touch SOFTEN/MELT. Select “Soften” or Melt.”
Select food item.
SOFTEN
1 Butter/Margarine – 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 sticks:
Unwrap and place in microwave-safe dish.
2 Ice Cream – 16, 32 or 64 oz (473, 946 or 1893 mL):
Place ice cream container on turntable.
3 Cream Cheese – 3 or 8 oz (85 or 227 g):
Unwrap and place in microwave-safe dish.
4 Frozen Juice – 6, 12 or 16 oz (170, 340 or 454 g):
Remove lid from container.
MELT
1 Butter/Margarine – 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 sticks:
Unwrap and place in microwave-safe dish.
2 Chocolate – 4, 6, 8 or 12 oz (113, 170, 227 or 340 g):
Place in microwave-safe dish.
3 Cheese – 8 or 16 oz (227 or 454 g):
Place in microwave-safe dish. Stir at signal.
4 Marshmallows – 5 or 10 oz (142 or 283 g):
Place in microwave-safe dish.
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