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Microwave Oven
Use and Care
Manual
MVH220E
MVH220W
Attention: Keep these instructions for future reference. If the oven changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies oven.
Contents
Model Identification .................................................... |
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Important Safety Instructions ...................................... |
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Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure |
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to Excessive Microwave Energy ................................. |
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Electrical Requirements ............................................. |
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Grounding Instructions ......................................... |
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Special Features .................................................. |
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Radio Interference |
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Installation ................................................................. |
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Unpacking Oven |
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Oven Placement |
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Optional Accessories |
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Usage ...................................................................... |
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Control Panel |
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Oven Operation .................................................. |
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Vent Fan |
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Clock |
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Minute Timer |
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Complete Reminder |
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Surface Light |
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Night Light |
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Program I ............................................................ |
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Program II |
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Cookmatic Power Level Cooking |
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One Step Cook ................................................... |
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Cook |
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Add 30 Seconds |
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Minute |
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Auto Start............................................................ |
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Snack |
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Reheat ................................................................ |
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Popcorn |
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Accu-Thaw™ ........................................................ |
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Auto Accu-Thaw® |
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Accu-Thaw™ Guide ............................................. |
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Auto Accu-Thaw® Guide ...................................... |
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Heating or Reheating Guide ................................ |
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Cooking Guide .................................................... |
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Microwave Cooking ................................................... |
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Care and Cleaning .................................................... |
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Interior, Exterior and Doors |
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Exhaust Maintenance |
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Charcoal Filter |
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Replacing Light Bulbs................................................ |
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Before Calling for Service ......................................... |
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Model Identification
Please read this Use and Care Manual thoroughly. This manual provides proper maintenance information. Any questions, call the Consumer Affairs Department at 1-800-843-0304 if inside U.S.A. and 1-319-622-5511 if outside U.S.A.
Complete enclosed registration card and promptly return. If registration card is missing, call the Consumer Affairs Department.
When contacting Amana, provide product information. Locate product information on the nameplate. Record the following information:
Model Number:
Manufacturing Number:
Serial Number:
Date of purchase:
Dealer’s name and address:
Keep a copy of sales receipt for future reference.
Locate an authorized servicer by calling 1-800-NATLSVC (628-5782) if inside U.S.A. and 319-622-5511 if 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.
Amana offers a complete line of appliances...refrigerators, freezers, ranges, cooktops, wall ovens, dishwashers, washers and dryers. Amana also manufactures a complete selection of high efficiency gas furnaces plus both central and room air conditioners. When buying one of these products, choose Caloric and Amana quality appliances.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
Recognize this symbol as a SAFETY message
WARNING
WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, ELECTRICAL 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 6.
3.This appliance MUST BE GROUNDED. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 7.
4.This microwave oven was designed for installation over ranges with maximum width of 42 inches. It may be installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment.
5.Install or locate this appliance ONLY in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
6.Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers -- for example, closed glass jars -- may explode and SHOULD NOT be HEATED in this oven.
7.Use this appliance ONLY for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat or cook. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
8.As with any appliance, CLOSE SUPERVISION is necessary when used by CHILDREN.
9.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.
10.This appliance should be serviced ONLY by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
11.DO NOT cover or block any openings on the appliance.
12.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.
13.DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.
14.Keep cord AWAY from HEATED surfaces.
15.DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
16.See door cleaning instructions on page 20.
17.Exhaust Hood:
•Have installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer. See the special installation booklet packed with the microwave oven.
•The exhaust fan in the oven will operate automatically under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan Feature). While the fan is operating, caution is required to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires.
•Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if exhaust fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use high heat only when necessary.
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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.
IF THE DOOR IS OPENED THE FIRE MAY SPREAD!
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.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE SERVICED ONLY BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITY FOR EXAMINATION, REPAIR OR ADJUSTMENT.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
(c)DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close 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.
Caution
To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following:
1.Always press STOP/RESET before programming oven.
2.Do not deep fat fry in oven. Fat could overheat and be hazardous to handle.
3.Do not cook or reheat eggs in shell or with an unbroken yolk. Pressure may build up and erupt. Pierce yolk with a fork or knife before cooking. Do not reheat previously cooked eggs in the microwave oven unless finely chopped or scrambled.
4.Pierce skin of potatoes, tomatoes, or other foods with a "skin" before cooking in microwave oven. This allows steam to escape during cooking.
5.Remove excess fat from meats and poultry to prevent splattering.
6.Do not heat baby bottles in microwave oven.
7.Do not home can in microwave oven. Home canning is generally done with metal lids. Since metal lids reflect heat, product may not be heated uniformly to 212°F or above. Food could deteriorate. USDA Extension Specialists do not recommend home canning in microwave ovens.
8.Briskly stir or pour liquids before heating to prevent spontaneous boiling or eruption. Do not overheat. If air is not mixed into a liquid, liquid can erupt in oven or after removal from oven.
9.All uncooked foods should be heated to a final internal temperature of at least 165°F. Some foods require higher temperatures. These recommended temperatures kill most food borne, disease causing organisms. Some common visual signs that indicate the cooking temperature has been reached:
•Food steams throughout, not just around edges.
•Center bottom of dish is very hot to the touch.
10.If using a microwave popcorn popper, use according to manufacturer's instructions. Do not continue to heat after popping has stopped. Popcorn will scorch or burn. Do not leave oven unattended.
11.Use only popcorn in packages designed and labeled for microwave use. Pop according to package directions, beginning with the minimum amount of time recommended. Use caution when handling hot popcorn bag.
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12.Microwave convenience foods are often packaged in specially designed packaging. Special plates, lids, containers, or other unique packaging materials may be used. Susceptor packing material (a thin, metalized plastic film) is frequently used to help brown and crispen foods such as microwave pizzas, french fries, or fish sticks. Be sure to follow food package instructions carefully. Contact convenience food manufacturer with questions concerning these products. Amana Refrigeration, Inc. does not endorse any brand of microwave convenience foods, or any type of microwave food packaging.
13.Do not operate microwave oven empty. This could damage the oven.
14.Do not use regular cooking thermometers in oven. Most cooking thermometers contain mercury and may cause “arcing”, malfunction, and/or damage to oven.
15.Metal or ceramic accessories which are designed to absorb microwave energy to provide heat may be used with caution. Test device before use (See "Microwave Cooking section"). Read and follow manufacturer's instructions provided with the accessory. Contact accessory manufacturer with questions concerning these accessories. Amana Refrigeration, Inc., does not endorse any brand of accessory.
16.Never use newspapers in oven since paper may ignite.
17.Pierce or open plastic bags (and other airtight containers) before heating in microwave oven. This allows steam to escape during cooking.
18.Containers may become hot and pot holders may be needed.
19.Closely supervise use by children. Make sure they can read instructions and reach controls. Never allow them to lean or swing on oven door.
Electrical Requirements
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE ROUND GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE PLUG OR BEND THE POWER PRONGS TO FIT A RECEPTACLE OTHER THAN THE ONE SHOWN FOR YOUR OVEN. SUCH ABUSE OF THE PLUG CAN RESULT IN ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR OVERHEATING.
WARNING -- IMPROPER USE OF THE GROUNDING PLUG CAN RESULT IN A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR DEATH.
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. DO NOT use a two-prong adapter.
Consult a qualified electrician or servicer if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the product 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 at left. When a microwave oven is on a circuit with other appliances, an increase in cooking times may be required and fuses can be blown.
120V-15AMP
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