Amana MVH230 User Manual
Over-the-Range
Microwave Oven
Owner's Manual
MVH230*
* Additional alphanumeric characters representing other
models in the series may follow each model number.
Keep these instructions for future reference. If the oven
changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies
oven.
Contents
Model Identification
Model Identification
Asure™ Extended Service Plan.............................. 2
Oven Features ...................................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions
Warning................................................................. 3
Caution.................................................................. 4
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy ............................ 5
Grounding Instructions .......................................... 5
Installation
Unpacking Oven.................................................... 6
Oven Placement.................................................... 6
Radio Interference................................................. 6
Optional Accessories............................................. 6
Turntable............................................................... 6
Rack...................................................................... 6
Control Panel............................................................. 7
Operation
Vent Fan................................................................ 8
Surface Light ......................................................... 8
Display ON/OFF .................................................... 8
Scroll Speed.......................................................... 8
Clock ..................................................................... 8
Minute Timer ......................................................... 8
Reminder............................................................... 8
Child Lock ............................................................. 8
Pause or Cancel Cycle .......................................... 8
Complete Reminder .............................................. 8
Program 1 Microwave Cooking ............................. 8
Program 2 Microwave Cooking ............................. 8
Changing Cookmatic® Power Level ....................... 9
One-Step Cook (1-6) ............................................. 9
Auto Start .............................................................. 9
Auto Accu-Thaw®.................................................. 10
Accu-Thaw®........................................................... 10
Popcorn................................................................. 11
Cook...................................................................... 1 1
Reheat................................................................... 12
Add 30 Seconds .................................................... 12
Care and Cleaning
Interior, Exterior and Door ..................................... 12
Turntable Roller and Glass T ray............................ 12
Exhaust Maintenance............................................ 12
Charcoal Filter (recirculating installation only) ....... 13
Replacing Light Bulbs............................................ 13
Before Calling for Service .........................................15
Microwave Cooking
Microwave Cooking Principles............................... 16
Microwave Utensils ............................................... 16
Preventing Excess Moisture .................................. 16
Using Rack............................................................ 17
Cooking and Defrosting Guides
Cooking Guide ...................................................... 18
Defrosting Guide ................................................... 19
Quick Reference Instructions.................................20
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.
319-622-551 1 outside U.S.A. When contacting Amana,
provide product information. Record the following:
Model Number: ______________________________
Manufacturing Number:________________________
Serial or S/N Number: _________________________
Date of purchase: ____________________________
Dealer’s name and address: ____________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
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.
Asure™ Extended Service Plan
Amana offers long-term service protection for this new
microwave oven. Asure™ Extended Service Plan is
specially designed to supplement Amana’s strong
warranty. Asure™ provides budgetable protection for up
to 3 additional years. This plan covers parts, labor, and
travel charges. Call 1-800-528-2682 for information.
Oven Features
• Over the range installation
• 900 watts of cooking power, based on IEC 705 test
method
• 1.3 cu.ft. capacity
• Turntable
• Rack
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Recognize this symbol as a SAFETY message
WARNING
When using electrical equipment, 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 equipment.
2. READ AND FOLLOW the specific
“PRECAUTIONS TO A VOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROW AVE
ENERGY” on page 5.
3. This equipment MUST BE GROUNDED.
Connect only to properly GROUNDED outlet.
See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page
5.
4. Install or locate this equipment ONLY in
accordance with the installation instructions in
this manual.
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 equipment ONLY for its intended use
as described in this manual. Do not use
corrosive chemicals or vapors in this
equipment. This type of oven is specifically
designed to heat or cook. It is not designed for
industrial or laboratory use.
7. As with any equipment, CLOSE SUPERVISION
is necessary when used by CHILDREN.
8. DO NOT operate this equipment if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly , or if it has been damaged or dropped.
9. This equipment, including power cord, must be
serviced ONLY by qualified service personnel.
Special tools are required to service equipment.
Contact nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
11. DO NOT store this equipment 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 edge of table or
counter.
15. See door cleaning instructions in “Care and
Cleaning” section of manual on page 12.
WARNING
To avoid starting and spreading of accidental
cooking fires while the vent fan is in use.
• Clean the underside of the microwave often. Do
not allow grease to build up on the microwave or
the fan filters.
• In the event of a grease fire on the surface units
below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan
on the surface unit by covering the pan completely
with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray .
• Use care when cleaning the vent fan filters.
Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based
oven cleaners, may damage the filters.
• When flaming foods under the microwave, turn the
vent fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread the
flame.
• Never leave surface units beneath your microwave
oven unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers
cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may
ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is
operating. To minimize automatic fan operation,
use adequate sized cookware and use high heat
on surface units
10. DO NOT cover or block filter or other openings
on equipment.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Piercing skin allows steam to escape during
cooking.
5. 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.
6. Remove excess fat from meats and poultry to
prevent splattering.
7. Do not heat baby bottles in microwave oven.
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.
1 1. 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.
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 make crisp 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
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 should be used with caution. Test
device before use (See “Microwave Utensils”
on page 16). Read and follow manufacturer's
instructions provided with the accessory .
Contact accessory manufacturer with questions
concerning these accessories. Amana does not
endorse any brand of accessory.
16. Pierce or open plastic bags (and other airtight
containers) before heating in microwave oven.
This allows steam to escape during cooking.
17. Containers may become hot and pot holders
may be needed.
18. Closely supervise any use by children. Make
sure they can read instructions and reach
controls. Never allow them to lean or swing on
oven door.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
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.
Grounding Instructions
WARNING
To avoid the risk of electrical shock or death, this
oven must be grounded.
WARNING
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 an outlet that is properly installed
and grounded.
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.
Consult a qualified electrician or servicer if grounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt
exists as to whether the equipment is properly
grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the product power cord
is too short, have a qualified electrician install a threeslot receptacle. This oven should be plugged into a
separate 60 hertz circuit with the electrical rating as
shown in drawing. Oven requires a 120 supply voltage.
When a microwave oven is on a circuit with other
equipment, an increase in cooking times may be
required and fuses can be blown.
120V–15AMP
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Installation
Unpacking Oven
• Inspect oven for damage such as dents in door or
dents inside oven cavity .
• Report any dents or breakage to source of purchase
immediately. Do not attempt to use oven if damaged.
• Remove all materials from oven interior.
• If oven has been stored in extremely cold area, wait a
few hours before connecting power.
• Glass tray and filters are located in packing material.
Oven Placement
• This microwave oven is U.L. listed for installation over
gas and electric ranges.
• Microwave oven should not be installed over a range
wider than 42 inches.
• Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
• Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with
the provided installation instructions.
• Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance.
• Do not store anything directly on top of microwave
oven during oven operation.
Radio Interference
Microwave operation may cause interference to radio,
television, or similar equipment. Reduce or eliminate
interference by doing the following:
• Clean door and sealing surfaces of oven according to
instructions in “Care and Cleaning” section.
• Place radio, television, etc. as far as possible
from oven.
• Use a properly installed antenna on radio, television,
etc. to obtain stronger signal reception.
T urntable
Turntable provides even cooking. Place turntable roller
in oven cavity so wheels are in track. Place glass tray on
roller. T urntable must be in place when operating.
CAUTION
To avoid burns, allow glass tray to cool or use dry
oven mitts when handling. Tray can become hot
during heating.
Turntable
Roller
Optional Accessories
• Filler Panel kit: If space between cabinets is
greater than 30 inches, filler panel kit may be used to
fill in gap between microwave oven and cabinets.
Contact dealer to purchase filler panel kit.
• Charcoal Filter kit: Charcoal filter kit is needed for
non-vented (ductless) installation. Contact dealer to
purchase charcoal filter kit.
Rack
Rack is packed in oven cavity. Unpack and store. Do not
leave in oven while using. See “Using Rack” section.
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Control Panel
DISPLAY
Displays time of day , cook time, power level, and cook
mode instructions.
PROGRAM 1 & 2
Use to enter time not in oven memory. Program 1 & 2
are set to power level 10 (High).
ONE STEP COOK
Press number pads 1 through 6 for one to six minutes of
cooking. No need to press
immediately .
ST AR T
; oven will start
ACCU-THAW
Automatically sets power levels and defrosting time
according to food weight.
®
POPCORN
Cooks prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75
to 3.5 ounces.
COOK
Cook feature automatically sets cooking times and
power levels according to selected food type.
REHEA T
Use to automatically reheat previously cooked food.
ADD 30 SECONDS
Each time
is added to cooking time. Press pad and oven will start
immediately .
ADD 30 SECOND
pad is pressed 30 seconds
COOKMATIC LEVEL
Programs cooking power level.
NUMBER P ADS
Press to enter cooking time, defrosting time, time of day ,
power level or food weights for Accu-Thaw ®.
AUTO START
Programs oven to begin cooking at preset time of day
(up to 12-hour delay).
CLOCK
Use to enter time of day or check time of day while
heating.
TIMER
Functions as either kitchen timer, holding period after
defrost, or delay timer before Program I & II cooking.
No microwave energy is generated when using timer
feature.
STOP/RESET
Press to stop oven and erase all settings except time of
day .
START
Press to start oven.
REMINDER
Reminder feature is used like alarm clock. While oven is
cooking reminder can be set up to 24 hours later.
AM/PM
Press when setting clock and Auto Start feature.
VENT FAN
Press
HI, LO
or
OFF
for different fan speeds.
TURNTABLE
Allows or stops turn table from rotating. Stop turn table
from rotating when using large rectangular dishes.
SURFACE LIGHT
Press once for bright surface light, twice for softer night
light or press 3 times to turn off.
Display
Press and hold 0 pad for 3 seconds to turn display on
or off. Display cannot be turned off while oven is in
operation.
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ON/OFF
Operation
V ent Fan
Press
VENT F A N
OFF.
Vent fan protects microwave from excess heat
rising from cooktop or range. Fan automatically turns on
at low speed when excess heat is sensed. If excess
heat is sensed fan can't be turned off manually until
internal parts have cooled.
pad to turn vent fan to
HI, LO,
and
Surface Light
Press once for bright surface light, twice for softer night
light or press 3 times to turn off.
Display
Press and hold 0 pad for 3 seconds to turn display on or
off. Display cannot be turned off while oven is in
operation.
ON/OFF
Scroll Speed
The display scroll speed can be changed. Press and
hold
AM/PM
number pad 1-5 to set scroll speed.
pad for 3 seconds to access display . Press
Clock
1. Press
2. Enter time of day.
3. Press AM/PM pad.
4. Press
CLOCK.
• For example, for 10:35 (a.m or p.m.), press
1,0,3,5.
CLOCK
• Reset or change time by repeating above steps.
pad. Clock is set.
Minute Timer
1. Press
2. Press desired time.
3. Press
TIMER
• For example, for 3 minutes, press
TIMER
• Display counts down.
• Signal sounds and “End” displays at end of time
period. Press
day.
pad.
pad.
TIMER
3,0,0.
pad again to return to time of
Reminder
1. Press
2. Enter time of day you want the oven to signal.
3. Press
4. Press
REMINDER
• Check clock for correct time of day.
AM/PM
REMINDER
pad.
pad.
pad.
Child Lock
To lock or unlock control, press and hold STOP/RESET
pad for about 3 seconds.
Pause or Cancel Cycle
Open door or press
RESET
pad to cancel cycle.
ST ART
pad to pause. Press
STOP/
Complete Reminder
Reminds user that there is food in oven. “FOOD IS
READY” is displayed and oven signals once every
minute until door is opened, or
pressed. Complete Reminder is not adjustable.
STOP/RESET
pad is
Program 1 Microwave Cooking
Set cooking time from 1 second, to 99 minutes 99
seconds. Cooks at 100% power unless cookmatic level
is changed. See “Changing Cookmatic® Power Level”
section.
1. Place food in oven. Close door.
2. Press
3. Press number pad to select desired cooking time.
4. If power level other than 100% is desired, press
5. Press
PROGRAM 1 & 2
• For example, for 1 minute, press
COOKMATIC LEVEL
• For example, for 20% power, press
START
• Oven stops, signals, and “FOOD IS READY”
displays at end of cooking time. “READY” remains
in display until door is opened or
pad is pressed.
pad.
pad.
1,0,0
.
pad and number pad.
2 pad
STOP/RESET
.
Program 2 Microwave Cooking
PROGRAM 2 feature is designed to set two timed
cooking functions within one program.
1. Place food in oven and close door.
2. Press
3. Press number pads to select first cook time.
4. If power level other than 100% is desired, press
5. Press
6. Press number pads to select second cook time.
7. If power level other than 100% is desired, press
8. Press
PROGRAM 1 & 2
• For example, for 2 minutes 15 seconds, press
2,1,5
.
COOKMATIC LEVEL
• For example, for 20% power, press 2 pad.
PROGRAM 1 & 2
COOKMATIC LEVEL
• For example, for 20% power, press 2 pad.
START
• Oven stops, signals, and “FOOD IS READY”
displays at end of cooking time. “READY” remains
in display until door is opened or
pad is pressed.
• If program cycles are interrupted, close door and
press
pad.
ST AR T
pad to resume cooking.
pad.
pad and number pad.
pad.
pad and number pad.
STOP/RESET
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