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MVH230W-P1307904M
Owner’s Manual
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Amana MVH230W-P1307904M Owner’s Manual

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*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
Important Safety Instructions
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
Installation
Control Panel ............................................................. 7
Operation
Auto Accu-ThavP .................................................. 10
Accu-Thaw ®........................................................... 10
Popcorn ................................................................. 11
Cook ...................................................................... 11
Reheat ................................................................... 12
Add 30 Seconds .................................................... 12
Care and Cleaning
Interior, Exterior and Door ..................................... 12
Turntable Roller and Glass Tray ............................ 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. 319-622-5511 outside U.S.A. When contacting Amana, provide product information. Record the following:
Model Number: Manufacturing Number:
Serial or SIN 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 I=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 TM Extended Service Plan
Amana offers long-term service protection for this new
microwave oven. Asure TM Extended Service Plan is
specially designed to supplement Amana's strong warranty. Asure TM 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 i
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.
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READ AND FOLLOW the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" on page 5.
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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.
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Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers, for example, closed glass jars may explode and SHOULD NOT be HEATED in this
oven.
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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.
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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.
i 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
i 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.
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.
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 l
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 l
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. Ifthe 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 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.
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120V=lSAMP
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.
Turntable
Turntable provides even cooking. Place turntable roller
in oven cavity so wheels are in track. Place glass tray on roller. Turntable must be in place when operating.
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To avoid burns, allow glass tray to cool or use dry oven mitts when handling. Tray can become hot during heating.
Turntable
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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.
o 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 1through 6for one to six minutes of
cooking• No need to press START; oven will start immediately.
ACCU-THAVP
Automatically sets power levels and defrosting time according to food weight.
POPCORN
Cooks prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to 3.5 ounces.
WORKSAVER PADS
POPCORN COOK REHEAT
ADD 30 PROGRAM COOKMAT|C
SECONDS ACCU=THAW | & 2 LEVEL
COOK
Cook feature automatically sets cooking times and power levels according to selected food type.
REHEAT
Use to automatically reheat previously cooked food.
ADD 30 SECONDS
Each time ADD 30 SECOND pad is pressed 30 seconds
is added to cooking time. Press pad and oven will start immediately.
COOKMATIC LEVEL
Programs cooking power level. NUMBER PADS
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).
STOP/RESET
Press to stop oven and erase all settings except time of day.
START
Press to start oven.
AUTO STOP
START RESET START
REMINDER AM / PM CLOCK TIMER
SCROLL SPEED
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.
VENT FAN
Press HI, LO or OFFfor different fan speeds.
TURNTABLE
Allows or stops turn table from rotating• Stop turn table from rotating when using large rectangular dishes.
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.
SURFACE LIGHT
Press once for bright surface light, twice for softer night light or press 3 times to turn off.
Display ON/OFF Press and hold 0 pad for 3 seconds to turn display on
or off. Display cannot be turned off while oven is in operation.
Operation
Vent Fan
Press VENTFAN pad to turn vent fan to HI, LO, and
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.
Surface Light
Press once for bright surface light, twice for softer night light or press 3 times to turn off.
Display ON/OFF
Press and hold 0 pad for 3 seconds to turn display on or off. Display cannot be turned offwhile oven is in operation.
Scroll Speed
The display scroll speed can be changed. Press and hold AM/PM pad for 3 seconds to access display. Press number pad 1-5 to set scroll speed.
Clock
1. Press CLOCK.
2. Enter time of day.
• For example, for 10:35 (a.m or p.m.), press
1,0,3,5.
3. PressAM/PM pad.
4. Press CLOCKpad. Clock is set.
• Reset or change time by repeating above steps.
Minute Timer
1. Press TIMER pad.
2. Press desired time.
• For example, for 3 minutes, press 3,0,0.
3. Press TIMERpad.
• Display counts down.
• Signal sounds and "End" displays at end of time period. Press TIMER pad again to return to time of day.
Reminder
1. Press REMINDER pad.
2. Enter time of day you want the oven to signal.
• Check clock for correct time of day.
3. Press AM/PM pad.
4. Press REMINDER 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 STARTpad to pause. Press STOP/ RESETpad to cancel cycle.
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 STOP/RESETpad is pressed. Complete Reminder is not adjustable.
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 PROGRAM 1 & 2 pad.
3. Press number pad to select desired cooking time.
• For example, for 1 minute, press 1,0,0.
4. If power level other than 100% is desired, press COOKMATIC LEVEL pad and number pad.
• For example, for 20% power, press 2 pad.
5. Press STARTpad.
• Oven stops, signals, and "FOOD IS READY"
displays at end of cooking time. "READY" remains
in display until door is opened or STOP/RESET pad is pressed.
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 PROGRAM 1 & 2 pad.
3. Press number pads to select first cook time.
• For example, for 2 minutes 15 seconds, press
2,1,5.
4. If power level other than 100% is desired, press COOKMATIC LEVEL pad and number pad.
• For example, for 20% power, press 2 pad.
5. Press PROGRAM 1 & 2 pad.
6. Press number pads to select second cook time.
7. If power level other than 100% is desired, press COOKMATIC LEVEL pad and number pad.
• For example, for 20% power, press 2 pad.
8. Press STARTpad.
• Oven stops, signals, and "FOOD IS READY"
displays at end of cooking time. "READY" remains
in display until door is opened or STOP/RESET pad is pressed.
• If program cycles are interrupted, close door and
press STARTpad to resume cooking.
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