Amana F1331W, F1331E, M1031W, M1031E User Manual

Microwave Oven Owner’ s Manual & Cooking Guide

M1031E M1031W F1331E

Attention:

Keep these instructions for future reference. If microwave oven changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies microwave oven.

F1331W

Contents

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................................................2

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY .....................................3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................................................4

INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................................................................5

OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION.....................................................................................................................................6

MODEL IDENTIFICATION................................................................................................................................................6

GETTING THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ............................................................................7

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES IN MICROWAVE COOKING ....................................................................................................7

HOW FOOD CHARACTERISTICS AFFECT MICROWAVE COOKING...........................................................................8

COOKING UTENSILS.........................................................................................................................................................8

FEATURE DIAGRAM .........................................................................................................................................................9

CONTROL PANEL .............................................................................................................................................................9

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................................................10

SETTING CLOCK .............................................................................................................................................................10

TIMER...............................................................................................................................................................................10

EASY COOK.....................................................................................................................................................................10

TIME COOK......................................................................................................................................................................10

MULTI - STAGE TIME COOK ..........................................................................................................................................11

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS.......................................................................................................................................11

CHILD LOCK.....................................................................................................................................................................11

AUTO COOK.....................................................................................................................................................................12

AUTO COOK CHART .......................................................................................................................................................12

CONTROL SET-UP...........................................................................................................................................................13

FAVORITE RECIPE..........................................................................................................................................................14

MORE/LESS .....................................................................................................................................................................14

TIME DEFROST................................................................................................................................................................14

AUTO DEFROST..............................................................................................................................................................15

HEATING OR REHEATING GUIDE ....................................................................................................................................16

MEAT ...............................................................................................................................................................................16

POULTRY .........................................................................................................................................................................16

FISH ..................................................................................................................................................................................17

FRESH VEGETABLE CHART.............................................................................................................................................19

CLEANING...........................................................................................................................................................................20

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE....................................................................................................................................21

WARRANTY.........................................................................................................................................................................22

Technical Specifications

MODEL M1031E/W F1331E/W

Power Supply 120V AC, 60Hz 120V AC, 60 Hz Rated Power Consumption 1500 W 1500 W Microwave Output *1100 W *1100 W Frequency 2450 MHz 2450 MHz Rated Current 13.3 A 13.3 A Overall Dimensions(WxHxD) 207/8˝ x 123/8˝ x 151/2˝ 217/8˝ x 125/8˝ x 163/4˝ Oven Cavity Dimensions(WxHxD) 133/4˝ x 9˝ x 141/2˝ 143/4˝ x 9˝ x 16˝ Effective Capacity of Oven Cavity 1.0 Cu.ft. 1.3 Cu.ft.

*IEC 705 RATING STANDARD Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

Important Safety Instructions

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE ENERGY

(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 oven front face

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

It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the:

(1) Door (bent), (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.

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING

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

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2. Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3 of this manual.

3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 5 of this manual .

4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

5. Some products, such as whole eggs and sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars – may explode and should not be heated in this oven.

6. 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.

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

8. 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 or dropped.

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

10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

11. Do not store this appliance 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 heated surfaces.

14. Do not let cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.

15. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together when closing the door, use only mild, non

abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed

inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven. c. If materials inside the oven should ignite, KEEP OVEN DOOR CLOSED, turn oven off, and disconnect the

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

d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity

when not in use.

17. Do not heat any type of baby bottles or baby food. Uneven heating may occur and could cause personal injury.

18. Avoid heating small-necked containers such as syrup bottles.

19. Avoid using corrosive and vapors, such as sulfide and chloride.

20. Liquids heated in certain shaped containers (especially cylindrical-shaped containers) may become

overheated. The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients (instant coffee, etc.), resulting in harm to the oven and possible injury. In all containers, for best results, stir the liquid several times before heating. Always stir liquid several times between reheatings.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Installation

Ensure proper ground

exists before use

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

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

Extension cord:

If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.

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

Be careful not to drape the cord over the countertop or table where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.

Improper grounding can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a long cord.

CIRCUITS

For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a 15 or 20 Amp circuit. No other electrical appliances or lighting circuits should be on this line. If in doubt, consult a licensed electrician.

VOLTAGE

The voltage used at the wall receptacle must be the same as specified on the oven name plate located inside oven door. Use of a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing oven damage. Low voltage will cause slow cooking. In case your microwave oven does not perform normally in spite of proper voltage, remove and reinsert the plug.

PLACEMENT OF THE OVEN

Your microwave oven can be placed easily in your kitchen, family room, or anywhere else in your home. Place the oven on a flat surface such as a kitchen countertop or a specially designed microwave oven cart. Do not place oven above a gas or electric range. Free air flow around the oven is important.

PRECAUTIONS

*Be certain to place the front surface of the door three

inches away or more from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage.

*For the most accurate programming of the electronic units,

touch the center of each pad securely. Do not touch several pads at one time or touch between pads. A beep sound should be heard with each touch when a pad is touched correctly.

*Do not hit or strike the control with objects such as

silverware, utensils, etc. Breakage may occur.

*Be careful when taking the cooking utensils out of the

oven. Some dishes absorb heat from the cooked food and may be hot.

*Do not rinse cooking utensils by immediately placing them

into water just after cooking. This may cause breakage. Allow the turntable to cool.

*Use only specific glass utensils. See cooking utensils

section in this manual.

*Do not operate the oven empty. Either food or water

should always be in the oven during operation to absorb microwave energy.

*Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers or clothes.

They can catch fire. *Use only thermometers approved for microwave oven cooking. *Be certain the turntable is in place when you operate the oven. *Pierce the skin of potatoes, whole squash, apples, or any fruit

or vegetable which has a skin covering before cooking. *Never use your microwave oven to cook eggs in the shell.

Pressure can build up inside the shell, causing it to burst. *Do not pop popcorn, except in a microwave-safe container

or commercial package designed especially for microwave

ovens.

Never try to pop popcorn in a paper bag not designed for

microwave oven use. Overcooking may result in smoke

and fire. Do not repop unpopped kernels. Do not reuse

popcorn bags.

DO NOT BLOCK AIR VENTS

All air vents should be kept clear during cooking. If air vents are covered during oven operation the oven may overheat. In this case, a sensitive thermal safety device automatically turns the oven off. The oven will be inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently.

RADIO INTERFERENCE

1. Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV or radio

reception.

2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or

eliminated by taking the following measures:

a. Clean the door and the sealing surfaces of the oven. b. Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television. c. Relocate the microwave oven in relation to the TV or radio. d. Move the microwave oven away from the receiver. e. Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that

microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits.

Other Helpful Information

MODEL IDENTIFICATION

Complete enclosed registration card and promptly return. If registration card is missing, call Consumer Affairs Department at 1-800-843-0304 inside U.S.A. 319-622-5511 outside U.S.A. When contacting Amana, provide product information located on rating plate.

Record the following: 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. To order accessories for your Amana product, call 1-800-843-0304 inside U.S.A. or 319-622-5511 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-NAT-LSVC (1-800-628-5782) inside U.S.A. 319-622-5511 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.

Asureª EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN

Amana offers long-term service protection for this new oven. Asure™ Extended Service Plan is specially designed to supplement Amana’s strong warranty. This plan covers parts, labor, and travel charges. Call 1-800-528-2682 for information.

Other Helpful Information

GETTING THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Keep an eye on things. The instructions in this book have been formulated with great care, but your success

in preparing food depends, of course, on how much attention you pay to the food as it cooks. Always watch your food while it cooks. Your microwave oven is equipped with a light that turns on automatically when the oven is in operation so that you can see inside and check the progress of your recipe. Directions given in recipes to elevate, stir, and the like should be thought of as the minimum steps recommended. If the food seems to be cooking unevenly, simply make the necessary adjustments you think appropriate to correct the problem.

Factors affecting cooking times. Many factors affect cooking times. The temperature of ingredients used in a recipe makes a big difference in cooking times. For example, a cake made with ice-cold butter, milk, and eggs will take considerably longer to bake than one made with ingredients that are at room temperature. All of the recipes in this book give a range of cooking times. In general, you will find that the food remains under-cooked at the lower end of the time range, and you may sometimes want to cook your food beyond the maximum time given, according to personal preference. The governing philosophy of this book is that it is best for a recipe to be conservative in giving cooking times. While undercooked food may always be cooked a bit more, overcooked food is ruined for good. Some of the recipes, particularly those for bread, cakes, and custard, recommend that food be removed from the oven when they are slightly undercooked. This is not a mistake. When allowed to stand, usually covered, these foods will continue to cook outside of the oven as the heat trapped within the outer portions of the foods gradually travels inward. If the foods are left in the oven until they are cooked all the way through, the outer portions will become overcooked or even burnt. As you gain experience in using your microwave oven, you will become increasingly skillful in estimating both cooking and standing times for various foods.

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES IN MICROWAVE COOKING

Browning: Meats and poultry that are cooked fifteen minutes or longer will brown lightly in their own fat. Foods that are cooked for a shorter period of time may be brushed with a browning sauce to achieve an appetizing color. The most commonly used browning sauces are Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and barbecue sauce. Since relatively small amounts of browning sauces are added to foods, the original flavor of recipes is not altered.

Covering: A cover traps heat and steam and causes food to cook more quickly. You may either use a lid or microwave cling-film with a corner folded back to prevent splitting.

Covering with waxed paper: Waxed paper effectively prevents spattering and helps food retain some heat. Since it makes a looser cover than a lid or cling-film, it allows the food to dry out slightly.

Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towel: Sandwiches and many other foods containing prebaked bread should be wrapped prior to microwaving to prevent drying out.

Arranging and spacing: Individual foods such as baked potatoes, small cakes, and hors d’oeuvres will heat more evenly if placed in the oven and equal distance apart, preferably in a circular pattern. Never stack foods on top of one another.

Stirring: Stirring is one of the most important of all microwaving techniques. In conventional cooking, foods are stirred for the purpose of blending. Microwaved foods, however, are stirred in order to spread and redistribute heat. Always stir from the outside towards the center as the outside food heats first.

Turning over: Large, tall foods such as roasts and whole chickens should be turned so that the top and bottom will cook evenly. It is also a good idea to turn cut-up chicken and chops.

Placing thicker portions near the edge: Since microwaves are attracted to the outside portion of foods, it makes sense to place thicker portions of meat, poultry and fish to the outer edge of the baking dish. This way, thicker portions will receive the most microwave energy and the foods will cook evenly.

Elevating: Thick or dense foods are often elevated so that microwaves can be absorbed by the underside and center of the foods.

Piercing: Foods enclosed in a shell, skin, or membrane are likely to burst in the oven unless they are pierced prior to cooking. Such foods include both yolks and whites of eggs, clams and oysters, and many whole vegetables and fruits.

Testing if cooked: Because foods cook so quickly in a microwave oven, it is necessary to test food frequently. Some foods are left in the microwave until completely cooked, but most foods, including meats and poultry, are removed from the oven while still slightly undercooked and allowed to finish cooking during standing time. The internal temperature of foods will rise between 5°F (3°C) and 15°F (8°C) during standing time.

Standing time: Foods are often allowed to stand for 3 to 10 minutes after being removed from the microwave oven. Usually the foods are covered during standing time to retain heat unless they are supposed to be dry in texture (some cakes and biscuits, for example). Standing allows foods to finish cooking and also helps flavors to blend and develop.

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