Amana AOWS2030E, AOWS2030SS, AOWS2030WW Use & Care Guide

Wave Oven™ AOWS2030 Owner’s Manual

Contents

Model Identification .................................................2

Parts and Accessories............................................2

Service....................................................................2

Important Safety Instructions......................................3

Grounding Instructions ...............................................5

Installation

Unpacking Oven......................................................5

Oven Placement .....................................................5

Built-in Capability....................................................5

Oven Features

Halogen Lamp Banks..............................................6

Defrost ....................................................................6

Standard Recipes ...................................................6

Custom Recipes .....................................................7

Timed Cooking ........................................................7

Cooking Time..........................................................7

Add Time ................................................................ 7

Control Lock ...........................................................7

Changing Oven Signal ............................................. 7

Add or Remove Scrolling Messages........................7

Oven Fan ................................................................7

Auto V oltage Compensation....................................7

Cooking Displays

Scrolling Messages ................................................8

Displays..................................................................8

Pads ..........................................................................9

Operation

30 Second Pad .......................................................10

Defrost ....................................................................1 0

Cooking with Standard Recipe ................................10

Cooking with Custom Recipe .................................. 1 1

Manual Time Entry Cooking ....................................1 1

Saving Recipe .........................................................11

Amana Wave Oven™ Cooking

Cooking Guidelines ................................................. 12

Frozen or Thick Food Guidelines.............................12

Converting Conventional Recipes.............................12

Eliminating or Reducing Oven Smoke .....................12

Grill.........................................................................13

Removing Grill and Rack .........................................14

Utensils ..................................................................14

Care and Cleaning

Eliminating or Reducing Oven Smoke .....................15

Cleaning Oven Cavity and Exterior ..........................15

Cleaning Grill ..........................................................15

Cleaning Oven Racks..............................................15

Cleaning Glass Shields...........................................15

Removing Glass Shields .........................................16

Cleaning Air Filter ...................................................16

Cleaning Oven Cavity Filter ..................................... 17

Cleaning Side Air Vents ..........................................17

Replacing Halogen Bulbs ........................................18

Service Codes ............................................................ 19

Before Calling for Service............................................20

Cooking Guides

Standard Recipe Guide ...........................................21

Custom Recipe Guide .............................................24

Recipes

Appetizers ..............................................................28

Breads ....................................................................29

Desserts .................................................................30

Eggs ....................................................................... 32

Fish ........................................................................33

Meat ....................................................................... 34

Poultry .................................................................... 35

Sandwiches ............................................................36

Quick Reference Instructions.................................. 38

Model Identification

Complete enclosed registration card and promptly return. Any questions or if registration card is missing, call Consumer Affairs Department at 1-800-843-0304 inside U.S.A. 1-319-622-551 1 outside U.S.A.

When contacting Amana, provide product information. Product information is on oven serial plate located on lower right-hand side of oven. Record the following information:

Model Number: ______________________________ Manufacturing Number: ________________________ Serial or S/N Number: _________________________ Date of purchase: ____________________________ Dealer’s name and address:

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

Parts and Accessories

Purchase replacement parts and additional accessories (e.g. refrigerator shelves, dryer racks, or cooktop modules) over the phone. T o order accessories for your Amana product, call 1-800-843-0304 inside U.S.A. or 319-622-551 1 outside U.S.A.

Service

Keep a copy of sales receipt for future reference or in case warranty service is required. Any questions or to locate an authorized servicer, call 1-800-NA T-LSVC (1-800-628-5782) inside U.S.A. 319-622-551 1 outside U.S.A. Warranty service must be performed by an authorized servicer. Amana also recommends contacting an authorized servicer if service is required after warranty expires.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Recognize this symbol as a SAFETY message

Recognize this symbol as a HOT SURF ACE warning

WARNING

When using electrical oven, basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce the risk of burns, electrical shock, fire, or injury to persons.

1. READ all instructions before using oven.

2. This oven MUST BE GROUNDED. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See

INSTRUCTIONS

on page 5.

GROUNDING

9. This oven, including power cord, must be serviced ONL Y by qualified service personnel. Special tools are required to service oven. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

3. Install or locate this oven ONL Y in accordance with the installation instructions in this manual.

4. Use this oven ONL Y for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this oven. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat or cook. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

5. DO NOT store any materials, other than manufacturer's recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use.

6. As with any oven, CLOSE SUPERVISION is necessary when used by CHILDREN.

7. DO NOT operate this oven if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly , or if it has been damaged or dropped.

8. Do not operate oven without air filters in place.

10. DO NOT cover or block any openings on the oven.

11. DO NOT store or use this oven outdoors. DO NOT use this product near water – for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

12. DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.

13. Keep cord AWAY from HEA TED surfaces.

14. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

15. DO NOT place paper or plastic products in oven.

16. Replace glass shields ONL Y with glass shields provided by Amana or an authorized oven supplier.

17. DO NOT clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of electrical shock.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

10. Use only dry fireproof oven mitts. Moist or damp

WARNING

potholders on hot surfaces can result in burns from steam. Do not use towel or other bulky cloth.

T o avoid severe burns, wear dry fireproof oven mitts or use pan grips when handling utensils, racks, glass shields, and door. Oven interior becomes hot during operation.

CAUTION

T o avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following:

1. Do not use glass cookware not intended for cooking in oven. Glass can shatter when exposed to high temperatures.

2. Do not unplug oven immediately after use. Internal fan must cool oven to avoid damage of electrical components.

3. Do not use oven without glass shields in place. Shields must be in place to prevent contact of food with lamps.

1 1. Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or

steam escape before removing or replacing food.

12. Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure build-up can cause container to burst resulting in injury.

13. Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed.

14. Always place oven racks in desired position while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, use care not to touch hot surfaces.

15. Do not use oven in poorly ventilated areas.

CAUTION

T o reduce the risk of fire:

1. DO NOT overcook food.

4. Do not immerse hot glass utensils or glass shields in water. Glass utensils and shields can shatter if exposed to extreme temperature change.

5. Never use your oven to warm or heat room.

6. Do not leave children alone. Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where oven is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

7. Wear proper apparel. Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the oven.

8. Never store flammable materials in or near oven.

9. Do not use water on grease fires. Smother or use dry chemical extinguisher to extinguish fire or flame.

2. Do not use paper , plastic, or other combustible materials in oven. Material can ignite.

3. KEEP oven DOOR CLOSED, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel, if materials inside the oven should ignite. Fire may spread if door is opened.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Grounding Instructions

WARNING

T o avoid the risk of electrical shock or death, this oven must be grounded.

To avoid the risk of electrical shock or death, do not alter the plug.

This oven 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 electric current. This oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a properly installed and grounded outlet.

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.

Installation

Unpacking Oven

• Remove packing and printed material from oven cavity .

• Report any dents or breakage to source of purchase immediately.

• Inspect oven for damage such as dents in door or inside oven cavity .

• Inspect grill accessory in oven cavity for damage.

• Inspect cord and plug for damage.

Oven Placement

• Leave at least 1 inch/2.54 centimeters on side of oven with air vents to ensure adequate air flow around oven. Restricted airflow may cause oven to operate improperly and shorten life of electrical parts.

• Do not block air exhaust duct or air filter.

• Install according to all local building codes and ordinances.

• Amana Wave Oven™ must be built into cabinets. Use only Amana “AXL” trim kit.

Do not use an extension cord. If the oven 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 the appropriate drawing. Models rated at 240 supply voltage. When Amana Wave Oven™ is on a circuit with another appliance or supply voltage varies, an increase in cooking times may be required and fuses can be blown.

Receptacle / Plug

NEMA 6-30R/6-30P

250V–30AMP

AOWS2030*

Oven Features

Halogen Lamp Banks

The Amana Wave Oven™ has 2 banks of halogen bulbs. Upper lamp bank is located on oven ceiling and has 8 bulbs. Lower lamp bank is located oven floor and has 4 bulbs. Upper lamp bank heats center and edge of food while lower lamp bank heats utensil. Each lamp bank can be adjusted independently .

Upper and lower lamp banks do not heat simultaneously . When upper lamp bank is operating, lower lamp bank is off. However, to provide light for the oven cavity, outer bulbs in upper lamp bank turn on while lower bank heats. Oven display shows “OFF” when upper lamp bank provides light for oven cavity .

Lamp banks have 4 settings, “OFF”, “LO”, “MED”, and “HI”. Adjust lamp bank intensity on top and bottom independently to perfect recipes. Press or

pad to adjust before or during cooking.

OFF, LO, MED

CAUTION

T o avoid burns, cuts, and damaging halogen bulb, wear cotton gloves or grasp bulb with clean cotton cloth when handling halogen bulbs. Oil from hands will reduce halogen bulb life.

Upper lamp bank

Lower lamp bank

Shaded—500 watt bulbs

Not shaded—750 watt bulbs

Defrost

Amana Wave Oven™ defrosts frozen food. After defrosting, cook food with standard or custom recipes in Amana Wave Oven™. Press select food type to be defrosted. Select pad 8 for seafood, pad 9 for poultry , or pad 0 for meat. Check food and add time if food is not defrosted.

DEFROST/2

pad, then

Standard Recipes

Cook with Amana’s recipes. Pads preprogrammed recipes. Standard recipes can not be lost or changed. T o view recipes, press number pad repeatedly until desired recipe shows. See table for pads and recipes. See “Standard Recipe Guide” section for cooking times.

3-9, 0

contain

Pad Type Recipe

3 Appetizers NACHOS

QUESADILLAS BUFFALO WINGS MOZZARELLA STIX

4 Vegetables FROZEN CORN

FROZEN CARROTS FROZEN PEAS FROZEN BROCCOLI FRESH CARROTS FRESH BROCCOLI

5 Toasted

Items

6 Baked Items CRESCENT ROLLS

7 Pizza/

Sandwiches

8 Seafood FISH FILLETS

9 Poultry CHICKEN BREASTS

0 Meat NEW YORK STRIP

BAGELS ENGLISH MUFFINS FRENCH BREAD

BISCUITS BREAD STICKS MUFFINS COOKIES CINNAMON ROLLS RAW DOUGH CRUST PARBAKED CRUST FROZEN PIZZA FRENCH BR PIZZA GRILLED CHEESE HAM & CHEESE RUEBEN ROAST BEEF

FISH STEAKS FISH STICKS SHRIMP

CHICKEN FINGERS CHICKEN NUGGETS

SIRLOIN T-BONE STEAK HAMBURGER PORK CHOPS

Custom Recipes

Cook with recipes you have saved. Recipes you create can be saved under pads or improved. Use food types beside pads to categorize recipes.

1-9, 0

. Recipes can be changed

Timed Cooking

The Amana Wave Oven™ does not require preheating. Set time, lamp intensity , and press lamp bank intensity independently while cooking. When oven stops heating or is paused, display prompts user to continue or save recipe. T o continue, press numbered pads to enter additional cooking time. If food is cooked to preference, cooking sequence can be saved for future use in programmable number pad. See “Saving Recipe” section of manual.

ST ART

pad. Adjust

Changing Oven Signal

Change end-of-cycle signal volume. Simultaneously , press

SEAFOOD

change oven signal volume. Settings include “HI”, “MED”, “LO”, and “OFF”. Continue to press pads to advance through settings.

pad and

MEAT

pad on words to

Add or Remove Scrolling Messages

Add or remove scrolling messages from display. Simultaneously , press words to add or remove scrolling messages.

POUL TRY

pad and

MEA T

pad on

Oven Fan

Oven fan operates while oven cooks. Fan can operate at any time to cool oven cavity and components.

Cooking Time

Cooking times range from 1 second (00:01) to 19 minutes, 99 seconds (19:99).

Add Time

Oven signals and “ADD TIME” shows in display when cooking time counts down to 10 seconds. To add additional cooking time in 30 second increments, press number pad.

Control Lock

Press

LOCK

pad once to disable pads. If pads are pressed, oven does not operate. Press to enable pads. Number pads signal when disabled.

“Locked” shows in display .

LOCK

pad again

Auto Voltage Compensation

Standard recipes were created with 240 oven supply voltage. If supply voltage is above or below 240, cooking times can vary . High voltage shortens cooking times. Low voltage lengthens cooking times. Amana Wave Oven™ measures supply voltage and adjusts Standard Cooking Times and defrosting automatically .

Cooking Displays

Scrolling Messages

While operating Amana Wave Oven™, messages can scroll across display. Scrolling messages instruct user what to do or press. If unsure of next step, wait and in most displays scrolling message appears.

After

TIME ENTRY

changed during standard recipe, lamp intensity settings, ”MANUAL COOK”, and cooking time show. “MANUAL COOK” indicates oven is no longer cooking according to standard recipe.

pad is pressed or lamp intensity is

Displays

Display descriptions do not cover all possible displays. Some displays prompt user to next step or describe options. Descriptions below help interpret commonly encountered displays. See displays below text.

When oven is connected to power or is pressed, “Amana Wave Oven” and scrolling message show in display .

STOP/RESET

pad

Amana Wave Oven

Select FOOD, DEFROST or

If pad

3-9

, or 0 is pressed, display shows recipe information for standard recipe or saved custom recipe. “MED” indicates upper lamp bank setting. “OFF” indicates lower lamp bank setting. "NACHOS" indicates menu item. “3:00” is cooking time.

Lamp banks have 4 settings, “OFF”, “LO”, “MED”, and “HI”. Adjust lamp bank intensities on top and bottom independently to perfect recipes. Press or

pad to adjust before or during cooking.

OFF, LO, MED

OFF MANUAL COOK

OFF COOKING 0:00

“CHECK LAMP SHIELDS” and scrolling message show in display if shields are removed or are not in place while oven is connected to power. Oven does not operate if shields are not in place.

Amana Wave Oven

CHECK LAMP SHIELDS

“COOKING” shows in display after pressed. If opened, “P AUSE” shows instead of "COOKING".

Oven signals and "ADD TIME" shows in display when cooking time counts down to 10 seconds. To add additional cooking time in 30 second increments, press number pad.

STOP/RESET

pad is pressed or oven door

ST ART

pad is

OFF NACHOS

OFF COOKING 3:00

“Oven Cool Down” and scrolling message show in display after cooking while fan cools oven.

Oven Cool Down

cooking

“OVEN HOT!” and “OVEN COOL DOWN, Please Wait.” show in display if oven temperature exceeds temperature limit. See “Before Calling for Service” section if oven continues to overheat.

Scrolling message

OVEN HOT!

OVEN COOL DOWN, Please

Pads

UPPER HALOGEN LAMPS

LOWER HALOGEN LAMPS

MED

CUSTOM RECIPE

SAVE

RECIPE

LOCK

OFF

CUSTOM RECIPE

Selects “CUSTOM RECIPES” and sets back to “ST ANDARD RECIPES” .

SAVE RECIPE

Saves last cooking cycle to custom recipe when oven is paused or finished cooking.

OFF/LOW/MED/HI

Lamp banks have 4 settings, “OFF”, “LO”, “MED”, and “HI”. Adjust lamp bank intensities on top and bottom independently to perfect recipes. Press and

pad to adjust before or during cooking.

OFF, LO, MED

LOCK

Press

LOCK

pad once to disable pads. Press

LOCK

pad

again to enable pads. Number pads signal when disabled. “Locked” shows in display .

TIME ENTRY

Selects “Manual Time Entry Cooking”. Oven cooks according to time and lamp intensity entered.

TIME

ENTRY

30 SEC.

DEFROST

APPE-

TIZERS

VEGE-

TABLES

TOASTED

ITEM S

BAKED ITEMS

PIZZA

SANDWICHES

SEAFOOD

1-9,0

Begins preprogrammed “ST ANDARD” or programmed “CUSTOM” recipes. Sets time. Press on numbers unless instructed differently .

30 SEC/1

Adds 30 seconds of cooking time.

DEFROST/2

Selects “Defrost” heating. Choose to defrost

Poultry , or Meat

Seafood,

RESET• /STOP • •

Pauses cooking and cancels cooking after pause. Cancels entries.

ST ART

Begins and resumes cooking.

POULTRY

RESET

STOP

MEAT

START

Operation

30 Second Pad

Cook in 30 second increments. Oven must show “ST ANDARD RECIPES” in scrolling message.

1. Place food in oven.

• Always place food on rack. Food placed on lower glass shield will burn.

2. Press

3. Set lamp intensities. See “Halogen Lamp Banks“

4. Press

Pause, Continue, or Stop Cooking

• To pause cooking, open door or press pad once.

• To continue cooking, close door, and press

STAR T

• To stop cooking cycle, press

30 SEC/1.

• Press

section.

30 SEC./1

twice for 1 minute, or more for more time.

ST ART

• Press

• Adjust lamp bank intensities at any time while

30 SEC./1

cooking or after cooking stops. cooking. See “Halogen Lamp Banks” section.

pad.

pad once to add 30 seconds,

pad to begin cooking.

pad to add cooking time while

STOP/RESET

pad.

STOP/RESET

pad twice.

Defrost

Defrost frozen food. Oven must show “ST ANDARD RECIPES” in scrolling message.

1. Place food in oven.

• Always place food on rack. Food placed on lower glass shield will burn.

2. Press preprogammed number 2 pad.

3. Press preprogrammed number 8, 9, or 0 pad to select seafood, poultry, or meat.

4. Press

5. Stop oven when defrosting is finished.

ST ART

• Watch food while it defrosts. Defrost time is no set

according to portion.

• If lamps are adjusted above “LO” setting, oven

cooks according to “Manual Time Entry Cooking” instructions.

pad.

Cooking with Standard Recipe

Cook with Amana’s recipes.

1. Place food in oven.

• Always place food on rack. Food placed on lower glass shield will burn.

2. Press preprogammed pad number (

• Each number pad is next to cooking time or food type. When pad is pressed, settings and title display . Press pad repeatedly to view different recipes under food type.

3. Press

Pause, Continue, or Stop Cooking

• To pause cooking, open door or press pad once.

• T o continue cooking, close door , and press

STAR T

• To stop cooking cycle, press

ST ART

• Adjust lamp bank intensities at any time while cooking. See “Halogen Lamp Banks” section.

• Press oven is cooking.

• Press finished cooking to save last cooking cycle. See “Saving Recipes” section.

pad.

pad when correct recipe displays.

30 SEC./1

SAVE RECIPE

pad to add cooking time while

pad when oven is paused or

STOP/RESET

3-9,0

STOP/RESET

pad twice.

Pause, Continue, or Stop Cooking

• To pause cooking, open door or press pad once.

• To continue cooking, close door, and press

STAR T

• To stop cooking cycle, press

pad.

STOP/RESET

pad twice.

Manual Time Entry Cooking

Oven cooks according to time and lamp intensity entered. The Amana Wave Oven™ does not require preheating. Time and lamp intensity can be adjusted while cooking. Save cooking sequence when finished if desired.

1. Place food in oven.

• Always place food on rack. Food placed on lower glass shield will burn.

2. Press

3. Press number pads to enter cooking time.

4. Set lamp intensities. See “Halogen Lamp Banks“

5. Press

Pause, Continue, or Stop Cooking

• To pause cooking, open door or press pad once.

• To continue cooking, close door, and press

STAR T

• To stop cooking cycle, press

TIME ENTRY

• For example, press 2, 3, and 0 pad for 2 minutes and 30 seconds of cooking.

section.

ST ART

• Adjust lamp bank intensities at any time while cooking.

• Press

30 SEC./1

cooking stops or when oven displays “ADD TIME?”.

SAVE RECIPE

finished cooking to save last cooking cycle as a custom recipe. See “Saving Recipes” section.

pad.

pad to begin cooking.

pad to add cooking time after

pad when oven is paused or

STOP/RESET

pad.

STOP/RESET

pad twice.

Cooking with Custom Recipe

Cook with recipes you have saved.

1. Place food in oven.

• Always place food on rack. Food placed on lower glass shield will burn.

2. Press

3. Press pad number (

4. Press

Pause, Continue, or Stop Cooking

• To pause cooking, open door or press pad once.

• To continue cooking, close door, and press

STAR T

• To stop cooking cycle, press

CUSTOM RECIPE

• If “CUSTOM RECIPES” displays, go to step 3.

• If “ST ANDARD RECIPES” displays, press

CUSTOM RECIPE

• Select number pad according to food type.

STAR T

• Adjust lamp bank intensities at any time while cooking. See “Halogen Lamp Banks” section.

• Press cooking stops or when oven displays “ADD TIME?”.

• Press finished cooking to save last cooking cycle. See “Saving Recipes” section.

pad.

30 SEC./1

SAVE RECIPE

pad.

pad again.

1-9,0

pad to add cooking time after

pad when oven is paused or

STOP/RESET

pad.

STOP/RESET

pad twice.

Saving Recipe

Cook according to “Manual Time Entry Cooking”, “Standard Recipes”, or “Custom Recipes” section. If desired, save cooking cycle when cooking is paused or after cooking is finished. Oven retains times, lamp intensity level, and changes while cooking to create recipes. Save recipes on preprogrammed pads. Save up to 10 custom recipes. Standard recipes are never replaced.

1. Pause or finish cooking.

2. Press

3. Press number pad (1-9,0).

SAVE RECIPE

• Select pad according to food type.

• Recipe is saved as custom recipe.

pad.

Amana Wave Oven™ Cooking

Cooking Guidelines

The Amana Wave Oven™ uses high intensity radiant energy to cook, brown, grill, sear, and heat foods. Amana Wave Oven™ minimizes cooking times while maximizing food quality .

The Amana Wave Oven™ does not require preheating. Amana Wave Oven™ uses 2 independent lamp banks to

heat food. The upper lamp banks heat food directly while the lower bank heats cooking utensil or grill. Because the grill or utensils absorb radiant energy , light does not need to shine on the bottom of the food.

Upper and lower lamp banks do not heat simultaneously . When upper lamp bank is operating, lower lamp bank is off. However , to provide light for the oven cavity , upper lamp bank turns on while lower bank heats. Oven display shows “OFF” when upper lamp bank provides light for oven cavity.

When developing recipes, watch the food while it cooks. How food looks and smells while cooking provides the best indication of how the food is cooking.

Use “Manual Time Entry Cooking” section to create a new recipe and “Saving Recipe” section to quickly save the recipe. If food bubbles or browns excessively , adjust lamp bank intensities to lower radiant energy intensity . By watching the food, recipes can be developed, perfected, and saved quickly .

Recipes were developed when oven cavity was at room temperature. If oven cavity is warm, decrease cooking times slightly.

Use these guidelines to achieving best results.

• Use only rack or grill while cooking. When utensils are placed over each other, food is shielded from radiant energy and cooks unevenly .

• Distribute small pieces of food evenly . Overlapping food, like beef or chicken fajita strips, fish fillets, french fries, and appetizers, shields food from radiant energy and food cooks unevenly.

• Use dark, aluminum pan when cooking foods that require uniform bottom cooking. Foods like pizza, fajitas, grilled sandwiches, and appetizers, require a dark aluminum pan.

• Watch irregularly shaped foods closely. Edges or high points of food, like bone-in chicken breast or rack of ribs, can burn quickly if not watched closely .

• Use recommended utensils when following “Cooking Guide” or “Recipes” section. Size, shape, and material impact cooking times and results.

• Use recommended cooking times. Most recipes give ranges of cooking times. Set your oven to the lowest cooking time, check the food, and add time if necessary.

• Measure ingredients carefully .

• Allow food to stand after cooking. Food continues to cook after it is removed from oven.

Frozen or Thick Food Guidelines

Heat frozen foods using lower lamp intensity and longer heating times. Frozen foods require a long heating period at low lamp intensity to defrost before cooking.

Repeatedly increase and then decrease lamp intensity levels while cooking food over 4 inches thick. This cooking method grills exterior while allowing food to cook to center.

Converting Conventional Recipes

See “Cooking Guide” or “Recipes” section and find food similar to conventional recipe. Use cooking time and utensil recommended for Amana Wave Oven™ recipe. Watch the food while it cooks. How food looks and smells while cooking provides the best indication of how the food is cooking. Adjust time and lamp intensity as needed.

Eliminating or Reducing Oven Smoke

Clean Amana Wave Oven™ and grill frequently to reduce or eliminate oven smoke. When cooking with Amana Wave Oven™, food can create smoke comparable to open door oven broiling or a downdraft grill. Foods that are high in sugar and fat content will create more smoke than most foods. However, to eliminate or reduce oven smoke follow the points below:

• Clean oven and grill frequently . Clean grill after every cooking cycle. Though the grill does not appear to be soiled, small amounts of grease and food residue can create smoke.

• Do not allow drippings to fall on glass shield. Because glass shield becomes very hot, food that falls onto glass shield will create smoke.

• Do not over season or over baste. Because utensils become very hot, seasonings or marinades on exposed utensil will create smoke.

• Use properly sized utensils. Areas on grill or utensils that are not covered by food will smoke if grease or food residue falls on them. T o minimize the exposed area, use utensils that are approximately the size of the food item.

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