Amana MVH210W-P1184201M Owner’s Manual

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Contents

Accu-Temp TM 15 Exhaust Fan 6, 22

Accu-Thaw TM 14 Express Cook Feature 10

Adapter Plugs 4 Features 8
Appliance Registration 2 Grease Filters 22

Asure TM Extended Service Plan 27 Grounding Instructions 4

Auto Accu-Thaw TM 12 Hold Time 9

Auto Accu-Thaw TM Guide : 13 Microwaving Tips 7
Automatic Fan Feature 6 Minute/Second Timer 9

Auto Roast 16 Model, Serial and Mfg. Numbers 2

Auto Roast Guide 17 Oven Light; Replacement 6-8, 23
Auto Simmer 17 Oven Shelf 5, 8, 18, 20, 21

Auto Start/Reminder 11 +30 Seconds 11
Before You Call for Service 24 Popcorn 20

Care and Cleaning 21 Power Levels 9, 10, 12, 14, 16
Clock 6 Precautions 2

Control Panel 6, 7 Reheat 19
Conversion Guide 12 Repair Service 27

Cooking By Time 10, 11 Safety Instructions 2-5
Cooking Complete Reminder 8 Temperature Probe 6,8,15-17,21,24

CookmaticLevel 6,7,9,10,14,15

UseandCareof

model

MVH210E

MVH210W

750watts*

*Wattage rating based

on the IEC-705 test.

Tile prior one liter test

method resulted in a

650 watt rating.

Cooktop Light; Replacement 6-8,23
Delayed Cooking 9

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Help us help you...

Before using your oven,

read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new microwave
oven properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.

If you don't understand something

or need more help, call our toll free

consumer information line:

1-800-843.0304.

Write down the model,

serial and manufacturing

numbers.

You'll find them on a label inside
the oven.

These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with

your microwave oven. Before
sending in this card, please write

these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

This appliance must be registered.

Please be certain that it is.

Write to:

Amana Refrigeration, Inc.

Customer Relations Dept.

Amana, IA 52204

If you received a

damaged oven...

Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the oven.

Save time and money.

Before you request service...

Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this book. It lists causes of

minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.

This microwave oven is UL listed
for installation over electric and

gas ranges.
This microwave oven is specifically

designed to heat or cook food, and

is not intended for laboratory,
commercial or industrial use.

• Some 'IV-Radio interference
might be noticed while using your

microwave oven. It's similar Io the
interference caused by other small
appliances and does not indicate a

problem with your oven.

Manufacturing Number

Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls

concerning your microwave oven.

Be sure your microwave

oven is registered.

It is important that we know the
location of your microwave oven

should a need occur for

i'

adjustments.
Your supplier is responsible for

registering you as the owner.
Please check with your supplier to

be sure he has done so; also send
in your Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card. If

you move, or if you are not the
original purchaser, please write to

us, stating model, serial and

manufacturing numbers.

Optional Accessories

available at extra cost from your
Amana dealer.

MVHJ1K1 Recirenlation Kit for
non-vented installation.

MVFITK36 2Tim Kit for
installation in a 36 inch location.

All these things are normal
with your microwave oven.

• Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

•Light reflection arounddoor or

outer case.

• Dimming oven light and change

in blower sound may occur while

operating at power levels other
than high.

- Dull thumping sound while oven
is operating.

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ISAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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W2-k.IK.IN LLN k_r-'sWhen . •:?.:supervision is liecessary when

using electrical appliances, basic-, .<._:usedby children :

safety precautions should be .. :"_' i::,:?.._:,..... "-

. followed, including the --_8, Donot operate this appliance

<following: "_.:;i¢ffjt has a damaged power cord

. i , i' or.plug, ff it is n0t working

. •A xx €;_ .r_ x TaX v,'_ i-._ 'i_ :"_,fproperly/.0r if.it has been •
_ Itl&, WJ-klKIN. I IN kJ-s-TO !::',;,...:_,.:,!,;;;i,d_agedor. dro_,,ed ., ,.__,,.

_;reduce the!isk of bums, eleCt)ic_ i,i_i_!;_;-_:_ ,' • :_[gg-J_::.'i_:!:-5
:, shock,fire, injuryto persons_0r?! :_i:<!_!i!!9-:This appliance:should be :

exposure to excessive . : ;,_ -:,. Serviced onlyby qualified
microwave energy:

1.Read all instructions before

using this appliance.

2. Read mad follow the specific :.
"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOIDI;

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO , oper_ings on the appliance:

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE...-:: .... • -.

ENERGY" found on the:- _5_. _.:_outdo0rs:Do not use dais- -
previous page. "_)i!;_!::,iiTi_ex_pie :,in a wet basement,

3. Thisappliance must be- "...............

grounded, connect only to::: ..._)!_.i_i,_:,!-.::?aSink:_-:._,_;..... .i.- - . " . ,-:! doorclosed, turn oven off,

.:properly grounded outlet, i_"::!".÷;iiU:A._!_::_ _" -_. .... :. ? . :.:_;. -. -and disconnect power cord,

) Se_ I!'GROUNDING -' i_i _:'_.::i_,12?This microwave oven is or shut off power at the fus e
!)INSTRUCTIONS, found -':_. -;'_]ilno(approved or tested for " :. or circuit breaker panel.

the following page. ' :-: _:'_:_''`marine use. :.:._:/_ - " 20_This over'the-range oven was

ii:4. DO not mount this appliance!:ii!_i--:_i_-_13:'D0 notStore an.y_g • designed for use over ranges no

;;bvera sink. Install or locateltt_is !:_:_i;ii!:idirectlyi on top ot tlae. ;:" .... : wider than 42 inches. It may be

appliance only in accordance: .;i_-i .:..'microwave oven surface. .., installed over both gas and electric
with the provided Installation-!_ i; i::i:wh en. the oven Iis ha operation_- cooking equipment.

Instructions. - - - "_.. !4.Do not immerse power cord 21. Clean the vent hood often. Do

specifically designed to heat or .... heatir[ -a .... cleaners, may damage the filter

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_1cook food; and is not designed.:_-;_::_:'i:_,!_!-_::'!-_-.:_ :": -,c<, <.4, _:. '- " , ": .-23' When flamJn" foods under the

_f, r - . .. • -,)r: ?_._ 17 :Keeppower cord away from" :...... " ....

• o laboratory ormdustnaluse.:_<:<.:,:;:, ,- " ..... . •.......... ., • . • : . _.^^_ ,_._ .,._ _ _= ,___. -_

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i 6. Someproductssuch as whole_?_'._;!<_j,l: _ r_.%._L_,''':'_.vY;:?:__'_:' '_._':_ . " : :.. operating; may spread the flame

i e s mad sealed containers.-for :_-"": " ! 8.See door surface cleaning .... . - .

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• example, closed jars--will -"....- i instructions m me t.are ano : •

_ explode and should not be heatedi', _. i.iCle.ar}_g section(s) of this

in this microwave oven. Such use .: - .?book.'

of the microwave oven could : 2 "' :_"-.... ? " " ....: ' "

reSult in injury.: ' ..... " 1:_. :"_i_i'_:@_/:_,:,..- .-. i..i.-. !,.." . ..... .

_ , . - : ,:4@ ?52:'linear a.swimming pool ornear. i.

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-,:._'/:service personnel, Contact
: -,nearest authorized service

.-. facility for exanaination, repair

or adjustment.

10. Do not cover or block any

-."-- : il Do not store this appliance

.......:,::.:.'_product near water--for

A WARNING

19. To reduce the risk of fire in

the oven cavity:

a. Do not use the oven

cavity for storage purposes.

Do not lea')e paper products,
cooking utensils, or food in

" the oven when not inuse.

b. Do not overcook food.

Carefully attend appliance
if paper, plastic, or other

combustible materials zae

placed inside the oven to
facilitate cooking.

c. Remove wire twist=ties

from paper or plastic bags
before placing bags in oven.

d. If materials inside oven
should ignite, keep oven

not allow grease to build up on the

hood or the filter2

.:: 22. Use care when cleaning the vent

-:hood filter. Corrosive cleaning
agents, such as lye-based oven

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(j) Paper towels which contain. " (c) The exhaust fan in

nylon or other synthetic fibers the: oven will operate
woven tlu'ough them must not :automatically under certain
be used because the heated :2 ' conditions (see Automatic Fan

synthetics could melt and cause Feature). While the fan is
the paper to ignite. Operating, caution is required

(k) Use only popcorn packages- " :to prevent the starting and

designed and labeled for spreading of accidental
microwave use. Pop according :. cooking fires while the

"to package directions, beginning .;:i_-ex! must fan is in use. For

with the minimum mnount of "-t his reason: "
time recommended. Pop until :-

bag has expmaded mad there are
one to two seconds between

pops. Popcorn yields may vary.

Do not continue to heat after

popping has stopped, since :-
popcorn will scorch or bum.
Do not leave oyen unattended.

i (1) Ifyou'reusinga " '., "

microwave popcorn popper, .........

use according to manufacturer's ...... ---In the event of a grease fire,

instructions. Do not continue to.- :: smother flaming pan on surface
heatafter popping has stopped,, unit by coveringpan completely

since popcorn will scorch or, ...... with well-fitting lid, cookie"

bum. Do not leave oven : sheet or flat tray.
unattended. --Clean the vent hood often. Do

: --Never leave surface units

unattended at high heat
settings. Bo_over causes

smoking and greasy spillovers
that may ignite and spread ff
exhaust fan is operating. To

minimize automatic fan
operation, use adequate sized

cookware and use high heat
settings only when necessary.

not allow grease to build up on the

THE EXHAUST HOOD hood or the filter.

i (a) Have it installed and __ _ ' _Use care when cleaning

OVENSHELF

ACCESSORY

_Remove the shelf from oven
when not in use.

--Do not store or cook with
shelf on floor of oven. Product
damage may result.

---Use pot holders when
handling the shelf and

cookware. They may be hot.

--Do not use microwave
browning dish on shelf.

The shelf could overheat.
_Use the shelf only when

cooking on two levels.

Be sure that the shelf is

positioned properly inside
the oven to prevent product

damage. Use of shelf With
Popcorn feature is not
recommended (see the
Popcorn section).

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This microwave oven is UL
listed for installation over

electric and gas ranges.

• oven.?- _.. ,._:<,:_:_--__.When flaming foods under the_! ,
:: : : " " ":'" :'_>:- hood, turn the fan off, The fan; if : :

::_t'=_AT'P'Pl'Cr_'_T ::__ ".¢iii_i!-:.i_:"i_7:°',_..-.,-,, - _ , , ", _ i :.:,.i See installation instructions for

!4 . %.x'_ _.J .t .t_,.].t'_1o _i.':,_::_:-.,i_i-operating) may spreaa the flame; _-_<:.!: minimum allowable clearances

" [b) _s product is equipped,!_i_!i_,i:)i}-:_i_i?) 21::_ ,: :.., " ;. :i, :!}.:-,i_i)i::::-. ,.

. with:a thermostat which m@_:i!::_:>_7,:.';_7`-:i:;:-";)?_::'_...... --,/ . . -:- • z :

start the blower automatically..2 ..... -. _:.._ , . .

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Your Touch Control Panel

The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven

controls with the touch of a finger. It's designed to be
easy to use and understand.

When You Plug in the Oven

The display panel displays five 8's, 18 POWER and
all of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, all lights

disappear and "RESET" appears in the upper portion.
Touch the STOP/RESET pad, set the Clock and oven
is ready for use.

K power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence
recurs, and you must reset Clock after touching the

STOP/RESET pad.

"PROBE" Appears on the Display

• Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or
Accu-Temp function is being used.

• Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.
I. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or temperature

during cooking functions, power level being used,
cooking mode and instructions.

2. ACCU-THAW. Gentle thawing at automatic power
level 3 (Low).

3. PROGRAM 1 & 2. Microwave for a selected
amount of time using automatic power level 10 (High).

4. EXPRESS COOK. Touch the number 1 through 5
pads for 1 to 5 minutes of cooldng at power level 10.

For example, touch 2 then START for 2 minutes at
power level 10.

5. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day or
check time of day while microwaving. To set clock,
first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day. For

example, if time is 1:30, touch number pads 1, 3 and 0
and "1:30" will appear in display. Then touch START
or CLOCK pad. To reset or change time, simply repeat

above process.

6. COOKMATIC LEVEL. Touch this pad before
entering another power leveI number if you want to
change from automatic power level 10 (High) for

cooking or power level 3 (Low) for defrosting.

7. START. After all selections are made, touch this pad
to start the oven.

8. AUTO START. Allows you to program your
oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day--up
to a 12-hour delay. The Reminder feature can be used

like an alarm clock.

9. REHEAT. Use Reheat for quick reheating of a
variety of foods using different times and power levels.

10. POPCORN. Touch this pad, then START to

cook prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing

3.0 to 3.7 ounces.

11. VENT FAN. Press HI, LO or OFF for the different

fan speeds.

12. MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature uses no microwave

energy. It functions as either a kitchen timer, as a holding
period after defrost or as a dela_ timer before time or

temperature cooking.

13. ACCU-TEMP. Use the temperature probe to
cook by using a preset temperature. Once food
reaches preset temperature, oven switches to

HOLD setting and maintains that temperature
until you touch the STOP/RESET pad.

I4. MINUTE. Use with number pads to enter whole
minutes. For example, for 4 minutes touch 4 and

MINUTE.

15. +30 SECONDS. Press this pad to add 30 seconds

to the cook time as it's counting down.

16. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter

cooking time, defrosting time, time of day, temperature,
power level, or food weights for Auto Accu-Thaw.

17. STOP/RESET. When touched, it shuts off the oven
and erases all settings (except time of day).

18. AUTO ACCU-THAW. Touch this pad and food
weight, then START. The oven automatically sets

power levels and defrosting time.

19. AUTO ROAST. Insert probe. Touch this pad, the
desired number pad for code, then START. The oven

slow-cooks meat with the automatic preset program.

20. LIGHT. Touch ON to turn on hood light. Touch
NIGHT to turn on night light.

Automatic Fan Feature

This microwave oven has an automatic fan feature to
protect it from too much heat rising from the cooktop

or range beneath it. It automatically turns on at a low
speed if it senses too much heat.

If you have turned the fan on you may find that you
cannot turn it off. This is because the automatic fan has

come on to protect the internal parts of the microwave.
The fan will automatically turn off when the internal

parts are cooli It may stay on for 30 minutes or more
after the rang_ and microwave controls have been

turiaed off.

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Microwaving Tips

• Make sure all cookware used in • Paper towels, waxed paper and
your microwave oven is suitable plastic wrap can be used to cover ""
for microwaving. Most glass dishes in order to retain moisture

casseroles, cooking dishes, and prevent spattering. Be sure to
measuring cups, custard cups, vent ptastic wrap so steam can :_

pottery or china dinnerware which escape.
does not have metallic trim or • Some mierowaved foods require _°

glaze with a metallic sheen can be
used. Some cookware is labeled If you are not sure if a dish is stirring, rotating or rearranging, ff_

"suitable for microwaving." microwave-safe, use this test: • Steam builds up pressure in _-]

Placelin the oven both the dish you foods which are tightly covered ,--
are testing and a glass measuring by a skin or membrane. Pierce

cup filled with one cup water--set potatoes, egg yolks and chicken

the measuring cup either in or next livers to prevent bursting.

to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at
high. I£ the dish heats, it should not If you use a meat thermometer I

be used for microwaving. If the while cooking, make sure it is
dish remains cool and only the safe for use in microwave ovens.

water in the cup heats, then the
dish is microwave-safe.

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Features of Your Microwave Oven

Cooking Complete Reminder

(For all cooking features except Accu-Temp and Auto
Roast code 4)

To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven
will display "End" and beep once a minute until you

either open the oven door or touch the STOP/RESET pad.

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Oven Interior

1.0 Cubic Foot I

I. Door Handle. Pull to open door.
Door must be securelylatched for

oven to operate.

2. Door Latches.

3. Window with Metal Shield.
Screen allows cooking to be
viewed while keeping microwaves

confined in oven.

4. Receptacle for Temperature
Probe. Probe must be securely

inserted into receptacle before oven

will start any temperature

or Auto Roast cooking.

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5. Temperature Probe. Use
with Accu-Temp and Auto

Roast functions only.

6. Shelf. Lets you microwave

several foods at once. Use this shelf
only when cooking foods on two

levels. Food microwaves best when
placed directly on the oven floor.

(See Safety Instructions and Guide

to Use of the Oven Shelf sections
for special instructions.)

7. Touch Control Panel and
Digital Display. For detailed

information on each feature, see
Your Touch Control Panel section.

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8. Hood Controls.

Vent Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF.
Light. Press ON, NIGHT

or OFF.

9. Grease Filters.

10. Cooktop Light.

11. Auto Accu-Thaw and Auto
Roast Guide.

12. Oven Floor.

NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s)

and oven light ,are located on the

inside walls of the microwave oven.

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This is to certify

that this unit has
been tested in

conformance
with AMCA
Bulletin No. 210.

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at 0.10WG
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224 Hot.

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