Amana MVH240E, MVH240L, MVH240W Owner's Manual

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Over-The-Range

Microwave Oven

Owner's Manual,

Cooking Guide, &

Installation Instructions

MVH240E

MVH240W

MVH240L

Attention:

Keep these instructions for future reference.

If microwave oven changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies microwave oven.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS.......................................	2
SAFETY ...............................................................	3
Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To
Excessive Microwave Energy.............................	3
Important Safety Instructions..............................	4,5
INFORMATION ....................................................	6
Location of Model Number.................................	6
Model Identification ............................................	6
Parts and Accessories .......................................	6
Service ...............................................................	6
AsureTM Extended Service Plan.........................	6
Oven Specifications ...........................................	6
Electrical Rating .................................................	6
Electrical Requirements .....................................	6
Grounding Instructions.......................................	6
Microwave Oven Features .................................	7
Oven Control Panel............................................	8
OPERATION ........................................................	10
Learn About Your Microwave Oven ...................	10
Help....................................................................	10
Clock ..................................................................	10
Kitchen Timer.....................................................	10
Control Set-Up ...................................................	10
Vent Hi-Low-Off .................................................	11
Turntable On-Off ................................................	11
Child Lock .........................................................	11
Light Hi-Low-Off .................................................	11
Light Timer .........................................................	11
Minute ................................................................	12
Hold Warm .........................................................	12
Favorite Recipe..................................................	12
More/Less ..........................................................	12
Cooking at High Cook Power.............................	13
Cooking at Lower Power Levels ........................	13
Cooking with More Than One Cook Cycle.........	13
Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels.............	14
Popcorn..............................................................	15
Potato.................................................................	15

Beverage..........................................................	15
Auto Cook ........................................................	15
Cooking Guide for Auto Cook ..........................	16
Auto Reheat .....................................................	17
Cooking Guide for Auto Reheat .......................	17
Auto Defrost .....................................................	18
Defrosting Tips .................................................	18
Auto Defrost Chart ...........................................	19
Two Position Metal Rack .................................	21
COOKING ..........................................................	22
Getting the Best Cooking Results ...................	22
Fish & Shellfish ................................................	22
Appetizers/Sauces/Soups................................	23
Meat .................................................................	23
Poultry..............................................................	25
Pasta And Rice ................................................	26
MAINTENANCE .................................................	27
Care And Cleaning...........................................	27
Metal Rack .......................................................	27
Cleaning the Grease Filters .............................	27
Charcoal Filter Replacement ..........................	27
Cooktop/Night Light Replacement ..................	28
Oven Light Replacement .................................	28
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ..........................	28
MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE ........................	29
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE ..................	30
INSTALLATION .................................................	31
Your Safety First ..............................................	31
Parts, Tools, Materials .....................................	34
Step 1 : Prepare the Electrical Connections ....	36
Step 2 : Prepare the Venting System...............	37
Step 3 : Prepare the Venting Blower................	39
Step 4 : Prepare the Wall and Upper Cabinet
for Installation .....................................	41
Step 5 : Install the Mounting Plate ...................	43
Step 6 : Attach the Oven to the Wall................	44
WARRANTY.......................................................	46

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SAFETY

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 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.

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SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven and avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven.

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

•Read all the instructions before using your oven.

•Do not allow children to use this oven without close supervision.

•Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches wide or less.

•Do not use this oven for commercial purposes. It is made for household use only.

•When cleaning the door and the surfaces that touch the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents and a sponge or soft cloth.

•Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO

AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3.

•Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors, such as sulfide and chloride, 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.

•Do not use or 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.

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

•Clean the ventilating hood frequently. Do not allow grease to accumulate on the hood or the filters.

•Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters. Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filters.

•Do not tamper with the built-in safety switches on the oven door. The oven has several built-in safety switches to make sure the power is off when the door is open.

•When food flames under the hood, turn the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flame.

•If your oven is dropped or damaged, have it thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician before using it again.

•To avoid a fire hazard:

-Do not overcook food. Overcooked foods can start a fire in the oven. Watch the oven carefully, especially if you have paper, plastic, or other combustibles in the oven.

-Do not store combustible items (bread, cookies, etc.) in the oven.

-Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sure to inspect purchased items for wire twist-ties and remove them before placing the item in the oven.

•If a fire should start:

-Keep the oven door closed.

-Turn the oven off.

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

•To avoid electric shock:

-This appliance must be grounded. Connect it only to a properly grounded outlet. See the electrical GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

on page 6.

-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.

-Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in water.

-Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

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SAFETY

• To avoid improperly cooking some foods.	• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
- Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby
food. Uneven heating may occur and possibly	• Preserve the oven floor:
cause personal injury.	- Do not heat the oven floor excessively.
- Do not heat small-necked containers, such as	- Do not allow the gray film on special microwave-
syrup bottles.	cooking packages to touch the oven floor. Put the
- Do not deep-fat fry in your microwave oven.	package on a microwavable dish.
- Do not attempt home canning in your	- Do not cook anything directly on the oven floor or
microwave oven.	turntable. Use a microwavable dish.
- Do not heat the following items in the	- Keep a browning dish at least 3/16 inch above floor.
microwave oven: whole eggs in the shell, water	Carefully read and follow the instructions for the
with oil or fat, sealed containers, or closed glass	browning dish. If you use a browning dish
jars. These items may explode.	incorrectly, you could damage the oven floor.
• Do not cover or block any openings in the oven.	• Install or locate this appliance only in accordance
	with the provided installation instructions.
• Use your oven only for the operations described in
this manual.	• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
	service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized
• Do not run the oven empty, without food in it.	service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ( U.S.A. ONLY)

WARNING:

This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following:

•Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television.

•Relocate the Microwave Oven with respect to the receiver.

•Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.

•Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and the receiver are on different branch circuits.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

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INFORMATION

Please read this owner’s manual. It will tell you how to use all the fine features of this microwave oven.

LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBER

To request service information or replacement parts, the service center will require the complete model number of your microwave oven. The number is on the oven front as shown in the illustration below.

MODEL NUMBER LABEL

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 service if service is required after warranty expires.

ASURETM EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN

Amana offers long-term service protection for this new oven. AsureTM 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.

OVEN SPECIFICATIONS

Output Power	900W (IEC 705 Standard)
Outer Dimensions 29-15/16” x 16-7/16” x 15-3/8”
Cavity Volume	1.3 Cu.ft
Net Weight	58 lbs.

ELECTRICAL RATING

•Electrical Rating of the Oven: 120V AC, 60Hz

•11.9 A / 1350 W ( MWO Only)

•12.9 A / 1460 W ( MWO + Cooktop Lamp + Ventilation Fan)

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

The oven is designed to operate on a Standard 120V/60Hz household outlet. Be sure the circuit is at least 15 or 20A and the microwave oven is the only appliance on the circuit. It is not designed for 50Hz or any circuit other than a 120V/60Hz circuit.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. If an electrical short circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. The cord for this appliance has a grounding wire with a grounding plug. Put the plug into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

WARNING - If you use the grounding plug improperly, you risk electric shock.

Ask a qualified electrician if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you wonder whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Because this appliance fits under the cabinet, it has a short power-supply cord. See the Installation Instructions for directions on placing the cord properly. Keep the electrical power cord dry and do not pinch or crush it in any way.

Ensure proper ground exists before use

For a permanently connected appliance:

This appliance must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.

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INFORMATION

MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES

Model and Serial

Vent Grille

Number Plate

Window with

Glass Turntable

Metal Shield

Two-Position

Cooking Guide

Door Handle

Metal Rack

Door Safety

Lock System

Cooktop/Countertop Light

Grease Filter

Oven Control

Panel

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INFORMATION

OVEN CONTROL PANEL

1

2

3

5

6

9

8

12

13

14

16

18

19

20

23

21

AUTO COOK & REHEAT

POPCORN	POTATO	BEVERAGE
AUTO	FAVORITE	AUTO
COOK	RECIPE	REHEAT

MORE LESS

	AUTO		MINUTE
	DEFROST
1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	0
POWER		PROGRAM		HOLD
LEVEL				WARM
	STOP		START
	CLEAR
CONTROL		HELP		TURNTABLE
SET-UP				ON-OFF
CLOCK		LIGHT		KITCHEN
		TIMER		TIMER
	VENT		LIGHT
HI - LOW - OFF			HI - LOW - OFF

4

7

10

11

15

17

25

22

24

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INFORMATION

1.DISPLAY: The display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings, and cooking functions selected.

2.POPCORN: Touch this pad when popping popcorn in your microwave oven. See page 15 for more information.

3.POTATO: Touch this pad to cook from 1 to 4 potatoes. See page 15 for more information.

4.BEVERAGE: Touch this pad to reheat one or two cups of a beverage. See page 15 for more information.

5.AUTO COOK: Touch this pad to cook vegetables, rice, casseroles. See page 15 for more information.

6.FAVORITE RECIPE: Touch this pad to recall one cooking instruction previously programmed into memory. See page 12 for more information.

7.AUTO REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat pizza, soup/sauce, casseroles, roll/muffin.

See page 17 for more information.

8.AUTO DEFROST: Meat, poultry, fish. Touch on pad to select food type and defrost food by weight.

See page 18 for more information.

9.MORE: Touch this pad to add ten seconds of cooking time each time you press it. See page 12 for more information.

10.LESS: Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of cooking time each time you press it. See page 12 for more information.

11.MINUTE: Touch this pad to cook for one minute at 100% power level. See page 12 for more information.

12.NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking time, power level, quantities, or weights.

13.POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad to select a cooking power level.

14.PROGRAM: Touch this pad to set a cooking time.

15.HOLD WARM: Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked foods warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds. See page 12 for more information.

16.STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to stop the oven or to clear all entries.

17.START: Touch this pad to start a function. If you open the door after oven begins to cook, START again.

18.CONTROL SET-UP: Touch this pad to change the oven’s default settings for sound, clock, display speed, defrost weight, and demo mode operations. See page 10 for more information.

19.HELP: Touch this pad to learn how to use each oven function.See page 10 for more information.

20.CLOCK: Touch this pad to enter the time of day. See page 10 for more information.

21.LIGHT TIMER: Touch this pad to set the light timer. See page 11 for more information.

22.KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer. See page 10 for more information.

23.VENT HI-LOW-OFF: Touch this pad to turn the fan on or off. See page 11 for more information.

24.LIGHT HI-LOW-OFF: Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop/countertop light. See page 11 for more information.

25.TURNTABLE ON-OFF: Touch this pad to turn off the turntable. T/TABLE OFF will appear in the display. See page 11 for more information.

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OPERATION

LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before use.

HELP

The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints. Press HELP, then select a key pad.

Example: To learn about POPCORN.

HELP	1.	Touch HELP.
POPCORN	2.	Touch POPCORN.

CLOCK

This oven includes a 24-hour clock.

Example: To set 8:00 AM.

		CLOCK	1.			Touch CLOCK.
						(Press once for AM,
						twice for PM.)
8		0		0	2.	Enter the time by using the
						number key pad.
		CLOCK	3.			Touch CLOCK.

KITCHEN TIMER

You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use the Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.

Example: To time 3 minutes.

KITCHEN

TIMER

3 0

START

1. Touch KITCHEN TIMER.

02. Enter the time by using the number key pad.

3. Touch START.

When the time is over, you will hear one long beep and END will display.

CONTROL SET-UP

You can change the default values for beep sound, clock, display speed, defrost weight, and demo mode operations.

See following chart for more information.

	NUMBER			FUNCTION			NUMBER		RESULT
	1		Beep ON/OFF				1		Sound ON
			control				2		Sound OFF
	2		Clock display				1		Clock ON
			control				2		Clock OFF
							1		Slow speed
	3		Display				2		Normal speed
							3		Fast speed
	4		Defrost weight				1		Lbs.
			mode select				2		Kg.
	5		Demo mode				1		Demo ON
			select				2		Demo OFF
	Example: To change defrost weight mode.
				(from Lbs. to Kg.)
	CONTROL				1. Touch CONTROL SET-UP.
		SET-UP
		4			2. Touch number 4.

2	3. Touch number 2.

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OPERATION

VENT HI-LOW-OFF

The VENT moves steam and other VENT vapors from the surface cooking.

HI-LOW-OFF

Touch VENT once for High fan speed, twice for Low fan speed, or three times to turn the fan off.

NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to cool the oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven. When this occurs, Vent fan starts automatically.

TURNTABLE ON-OFF

For best cooking results, leave the TURNTABLE turntable on. It can be turned off for

ON-OFF

large dishes. Press TURNTABLE ON-OFF to turn the turntable on or off.

NOTE: ¶U Sometimes the turntable can become hot to touch. Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking.

CHILD LOCK

You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children.

The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the control panel. Child Lock prevents accidental programming when wiping the control panel.

Example: To set the child lock.

	STOP	1.	Touch STOP/CLEAR.
	CLEAR
	0	2.	Touch and hold 0 more than

4 seconds. LOCKED will appear in the display window with two beeps.

Example: To cancel the child lock.

01. Touch and hold 0 more than

4 seconds. LOCKED will disappear and you hear two beeps. At this time the oven is ready.

LIGHT HI-LOW-OFF

Touch LIGHT once for bright light,

LIGHT

HI-LOW-OFF twice for night light, or three times to turn the light off.

LIGHT TIMER

You can set the LIGHT to turn on and off automatically at any time you want. The light comes on at the same time every day until reset.

Example: Turn on 2:00 AM, turn off 7:00 AM.

	LIGHT	1.	Touch LIGHT TIMER.
	TIMER
			(Press once for AM,
			twice for PM.)
2	0	0 2.	Enter the time you want the
			LIGHT to turn on.
	LIGHT	3.	Touch LIGHT TIMER again.
	TIMER
			(Press once for AM,
			twice for PM.)
7	0	0 4.	Enter the time you want the
			LIGHT to turn off.
	START	5.	Touch START.

NOTE: To reset that time to turn on and off the LIGHT, repeat steps 1 to 5.

Example: To cancel the LIGHT TIMER.

	LIGHT	1. Touch LIGHT TIMER.
	TIMER
	STOP	2. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
	CLEAR

NOTE: If you want to cancel the LIGHT TIMER in

operation, you should touch	LIGHT	key.
	HI-LOW-OFF

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OPERATION

MINUTE

MINUTE allows you to cook for 1 minute at 100% power by simply touching the “MINUTE” pad.

Example: To cook for 2 minutes.

MINUTE	1. Touch MINUTE 2 times.

NOTE: Maximum available time is 99 minutes.

HOLD WARM

You can keep warm, cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds. You can use HOLD WARM by itself or to follow a cooking cycle automatically.

Example: To use the hold warm.

HOLD

WARM 1. Touch HOLD WARM.

START

2. Touch START.

NOTES:

¶UHOLD WARM operates for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds.

¶UFood cooked covered should be covered during HOLD WARM.

¶UPastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be uncovered during HOLD WARM.

¶UComplete meals kept warm on a dinner plate could be covered during HOLD WARM.

To make HOLD WARM automatically follow another cycle:

¶UWhile you are programming the cooking instructions, touch HOLD WARM before touching START.

¶UWhen the last cooking cycle is over, you will hear two tones and “WARM” will appear in the oven display.

¶UYou can set HOLD WARM to follow AUTO DEFROST, or multi-cycle cooking.

FAVORITE RECIPE

FAVORITE RECIPE lets you to recall one cooking instruction previously placed in memory and begin cooking quickly.

Example: To cook for 2 minutes.

	FAVORITE	1.	Touch FAVORITE RECIPE.
	RECIPE
2	0	0 2.	Enter the cook time.
	START	3.	Touch START.

Example: To recall the favorite recipe.

FAVORITE	1.	Touch FAVORITE RECIPE.
RECIPE
START	2.	Touch START.
		When the cook time is over,
		you will hear three beeps and
		“END” will display.

MORE/LESS

By using the MORE or LESS keys, all of the AUTO TOUCH and the program can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time.

Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds of the cooking time each time you press it. Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

Example: To adjust the 1.75 oz POPCORN cooking time for a longer time.

POPCORN 1. Touch POPCORN.

1	2. Touch 1.

MORE 3. Touch MORE.

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OPERATION

COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER

Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds.

8	3	0 1.	Enter the cook time.
	START	2.	Touch START.
			When the cook time is over,
			you will hear three beeps and
			END will display.

COOKING AT LOWER POWER LEVELS

HIGH power cooking does not always give you the best results with foods that need slower cooking, such as roasts, baked goods, or custards. Your oven has

9 power settings in addition to HIGH.

Example: To cook food for 7 minutes 30 seconds at 70% power.

7	3	0 1.	Enter the cook time.
	POWER	2.	Touch POWER LEVEL.
	LEVEL
	7	3.	Enter the power level.
	START	4.	Touch START.
			When the cook time is over,
			you will hear three beeps and
			END will display.

COOKING WITH MORE THAN ONE COOK CYCLE

For best results, some recipes call for one Power Level for a certain length of time, and another Power Level for another length of time. Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically, for up to three cycles.

Example: To cook food for 3 minutes at 100% power and then 70% power for 7 minutes 30 seconds.

3	0	0	1.	Enter the first cook time.
	PROGRAM		2.	Touch PROGRAM.
7	3	0	3.	Enter the second cook time.
	POWER		4.	Touch POWER LEVEL.
	LEVEL
	7		5.	Enter the power level.
	START		6.	Touch START.
				When the cook time is over,
				you will hear three beeps and
				“END” will display.

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OPERATION

COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS

The 10 power levels including HIGH allow you to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking. Below are listed all the power levels,

examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwave power you are using.

POWER LEVEL	MICROWAVE OUTPUT	USE
10	100%	¶UBoil water.
HIGH		¶UCook ground beef.
		¶UMake candy.
		¶UCook fresh fruits and vegetables.
		¶UCook fish and poultry.
		¶UPreheat browning dish.
9	90%	¶UReheat meat slices quickly.
		¶USaute onions, celery, and green pepper.
	80%	¶UAll reheating.
8		¶UCook scrambled eggs.
7	70%	¶UCook breads and cereal products.
		¶UCook cheese dishes, veal.
		¶UCook cakes, muffins, brownies, cupcakes.
6	60%	¶UCook pasta.
5	50%	¶UCook meats, whole poultry.
		¶UCook custard.
		¶UCook whole chicken, turkey, spare ribs, rib
		roast, sirloin roast.
4	40%	¶UCook less tender cuts of meat.
		¶UReheat frozen convenience foods.
3	30%	¶UThawing meat, poultry, and seafood.
		¶UCooking small quantities of food.
		¶UFinish cooking casserole, stew, and some
		sauces.
2	20%	¶USoften butter and cream cheese.
		¶UHeating small amounts of food.
1	10%	¶USoften ice cream.
		¶URaise yeast dough.
0		¶UStanding time.

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OPERATION

POPCORN

POPCORN lets you pop 1.75, 3.0, and 3.5 ounce bags of commercially packaged microwave popcorn. Pop only one package at a time. If you are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s instructions.To set your microwave oven correctly, follow this chart:

Bag Size-ounces	1.75	3.0	3.5
Touch NUMBER	1	2	3

Example: To pop a 3.0 oz. bag.

POPCORN	1.	Touch POPCORN.
2	2.	Touch number 2.
		When the cook time is over.
		you will hear three beeps and
		END will display.

POTATO

The POTATO pad lets you cook potatoes with preset times and cook powers. You can choose from

1 to 4 potatoes.

NOTE:

¶UCooking times are based on an average 8 ounce potato.

¶UBefore baking, pierce potato with fork several times.

Example: To cook 2 Potatoes.

POTATO	1.	Touch POTATO.
2	2.	Touch number 2.
		When the cook time is over,
		you will hear three beeps and
		END will display.

BEVERAGE

BEVERAGE lets you heat up to 2 beverages.

NOTE:

¶UReheat times based on an 8 ounce cup. ¶UBeverage may be very hot; remove from oven with

care.

Example: To reheat one 8 oz. beverage.

BEVERAGE	1.	Touch BEVERAGE.
1	2.	Touch number 1.
		When the cook time is over,
		you will hear three beeps and
		END will display.

AUTO COOK

AUTO COOK provides four preset categories for cooking.

Example: To cook 2 cups of Rice.

AUTO	1. Touch AUTO COOK.
COOK
3	2. Choose food category.
		Category	Touch pad
			number
		Fresh	1
		vegetable
		Frozen	2
		vegetable
		Rice	3
		Casserole	4
2	3. Enter quantity/servings.
		Category	Number of
			cups
		Fresh	1 - 4 cups
		vegetable
		Frozen	1 - 4 cups
		vegetable
		Rice	1 - 2 cups
		Casserole	1 - 4 cups

When the cook time is over, you will hear three beeps and END will display.

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OPERATION

COOKING GUIDE FOR AUTO COOK

CODE	CATEGORY	QUANTITY		DIRECTIONS
		1 cup		Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole.
		Vegetables and		Add water according to the quantity.
		2 tbsp water		Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
				Let stand 5 minutes.
		2 cups
		Vegetables and
		1/4 cup of water
1	FRESH
		3 cups
	VEGETABLE
		Vegetables and
		1/3 cup of water
		4 cups
		Vegetables and
		1/2 cup of water
		1 cup		Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole.
				Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
	FROZEN	2 cups		Let stand 5 minutes.
2
	VEGETABLE
		3 cups
		4 cups
		1 cup		In large microwavable casserole, combine
		of long grain rice and		water, rice, margarine and salt. Cover with
		2 1/4 cup of water		microwavable lid or plastic wrap and vent.
3	RICE			After cooking, let stand covered for 5 minutes.
		2 cups
		of long grain rice and
		4 1/4 cup of water
		1 cup		Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole.
				Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
		2 cups
4	CASSEROLE
		3 cups
		4 cups

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OPERATION

AUTO REHEAT

AUTO REHEAT provides four preset categories for reheating.

Example: To reheat 3 slices of pizza.

AUTO					3	3. Enter quantity/servings.
	1. Touch AUTO REHEAT.						Category	Number of
REHEAT
								cups/Items
							Pizza	1 - 3 slices
1
	2. Choose food category.						Soup/sauce	1 - 4 cups
							Casserole	1 - 4 cups
		Category	Touch pad
			number				Roll/Muffin	1 - 4 servings
		Pizza	1
							When the cook time is over,
		Soup/sauce	2
							you will hear three beeps and
		Casserole	3				END will display.
		Roll/Muffin	4

COOKING GUIDE FOR AUTO REHEAT

	CODE	CATEGORY	SERVING AMOUNT	DIRECTION
			1 slice (5 oz.)	Place on a low plate & paper towel.
		PIZZA		Do not cover.
	1		2 slices (10 oz.)
		(Refrigerated)
			3 slices (15 oz.)
			1 cup	Place in shallow microwavable casserole.
				Cover with vented plastic wrap.
	2		2 cups
		SOUP/SAUCE
			3 cups
			4 cups
			1 cup	Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole.
				Cover with plastic wrap.
			2 cups
	3	CASSEROLE
			3 cups
			4 cups
			1 serving (2 oz.)	Place on paper towel.
				Do not cover.
			2 servings (4 oz.)
	4	ROLL/MUFFIN
			3 servings (6 oz.)
			4 servings (8 oz.)

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OPERATION

AUTO DEFROST

Your microwave oven is preset with three defrost sequences. Using AUTO DEFROST is the best way to defrost frozen foods. The Auto Defrost Sequence Table below provides some basic guidelines for using the three defrost sequences.

Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs. of ground beef.

	AUTO	1. Touch AUTO DEFROST.
DEFROST
	1	2. Choose food category.
			Category		Touch pad
					number
			Meat		1
			Poultry		2
			Fish		3
1	2	3. Enter the weight.
	START	4. Touch START.

5.After 1/3 of the defrost time is over, The display will prompt you to turn food over. Open door, turn food over, and shield any warm portions.

START 6. Close the door and restart.

7.After 2/3 of the defrost time is over, the display will prompt you to turn food over. Repeat steps 6 and 7. When the defrost time is over, you will hear three beeps and END will display.

NOTE: If you do not open the door within 3 seconds, the display will resume the countdown.

Weight conversion chart

You are probably used to food weights being in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound (for example 4 ounces equals 1/4 pound).

However, in order to enter food weight in AUTO DEFROST, you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound. If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound, you can use the following chart to convert the weight to decimals.

EQUIVALENT	NUMBER AFTER
OUNCE WEIGHT		DECIMAL
1.6	.10
3.2	.20
4.0	.25	One-Quarter Pound
4.8	.30
6.4	.40
8.0	.50	OneHalf Pound
9.6	.60
11.2	.70
12.0	.75	Three-Quarters Pound
12.8	.80
14.4	.90
16.0	1.00	One Pound

DEFROSTING TIPS

¶U When using AUTO DEFROST, the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of the food minus the container).

¶U Use AUTO DEFROST only for raw food. AUTO DEFROST gives best results when food to be thawed is a minimum of 0°£F (taken directly from a true freezer). If food has been stored in a refrigerator-freezer that does not maintain a temperature of 5°£F or below, always program a lower food weight (for a shorter defrosting time) to prevent cooking the food.

¶U If the food is stored outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes, enter a lower food weight.

¶U The shape of the package alters the defrosting time. Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block.

¶U Separate pieces as they begin to defrost. Separated pieces defrost more easily.

¶U You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield foods like chicken wings, leg tips, and fish tails, but the foil must not touch the side of the oven. Foil causes arcing, which can damage the oven lining.

¶U Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to become warm.

¶U For better results, a preset standing time is included in the defrosting time.

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OPERATION

AUTO DEFROST CHART

Meat setting

FOOD	SETTING	AT BEEP	SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
BEEF			Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of
			meat should have the narrow or fatty areas
			shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost
			sequence.
Ground Beef,	MEAT	Remove thawed portions with	Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb.
Bulk		fork. Turn over. Return	Freeze in doughnut shape.
		remainder to oven.
Ground Beef,	MEAT	Separate and rearrange.	Do not defrost less than two oz.patties.
Patties			Depress center when freezing.
Round Steak	MEAT	Turn over. Cover warm areas	Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
		with aluminum foil.
Tenderloin	MEAT	Turn over. Cover warm areas	Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Steak		with aluminum foil.
Stew Beef	MEAT	Remove thawed portions with	Place in a microwavable baking dish.
		fork. Separate remainder.
		Return remainder to oven.
Pot Roast,	MEAT	Turn over. Cover warm areas	Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Chuck Roast		with aluminum foil.
Rib Roast	MEAT	Turn over. Cover warm areas	Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
		with aluminum foil.
Rolled Rump	MEAT	Turn over. Cover warm areas	Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Roast		with aluminum foil.
LAMB
Cubes for	MEAT	Remove thawed portions with	Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Stew		fork. Return remainder to
		oven.
Chops	MEAT	Separate and rearrange.	Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
(1 inch thick)
PORK
Chops	MEAT	Separate and rearrange.	Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
(1/2 inch thick)
Hot Dogs	MEAT	Separate and rearrange.	Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Spareribs	MEAT	Turn over. Cover warm areas	Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Country-style		with aluminum foil.
Ribs
Sausage,	MEAT	Separate and rearrange.	Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Links
Sausage,	MEAT	Remove thawed portions with	Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Bulk		fork. Turn over. Return
		remainder to oven.
Loin Roast,	MEAT	Turn over. Cover warm areas	Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Boneless		with aluminum foil.

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OPERATION

AUTO DEFROST CHART (continued)

Poultry setting

FOOD	SETTING	AT BEEP	SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
CHICKEN	POULTRY	Turn over (finish defrosting	Place chicken breast-side up on a microwavable
Whole (up to
91/2 lbs)		breast-side down). Cover	roast rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold
		warm areas with aluminum	water. Remove giblets when chicken is partially
		foil.	defrosted.
Cut-up		Separate pieces and	Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
		rearrange.
		Turn over. Cover warm	Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.
		areas with aluminum foil.
CORNISH
HENS
Whole	POULTRY	Turn over. Cover warm	Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
		areas with aluminum foil.	Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.
TURKEY
Breast (under	POULTRY	Turn over. Cover warm	Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
6 lbs)		areas with aluminum foil.	Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.

Fish setting

FOOD	SETTING	AT BEEP	SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
FISH	FISH	Turn over. Separate fillets	Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Fillets
		when partially thawed if	Carefully separate fillets under cold water.
		possible.
Steaks	FISH	Separate and rearrange.	Place in a microwavable baking dish.
			Run cold water over to finish defrosting.
Whole	FISH	Turn over.	Place in a microwavable baking dish.
			Cover head and tail with foil; do not let foil touch
			sides of microwave . Finish defrosting by
			immersing in cold water.
SHELLFISH
Crabmeat	FISH	Break apart. Turn over.	Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Lobster tails	FISH	Turn over and rearrange.	Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Shrimp	FISH	Separate and rearrange.	Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Scallops	FISH	Separate and rearrange.	Place in a microwavable baking dish.

NOTE : Food to be defrosted must be not more than 6.0 lbs(4.0 Kg).

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OPERATION

TWO POSITION METAL RACK

The two position Metal Rack gives you extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time. The metal rack can be turned upside-down to help fit taller containers on the bottom of the oven.

NOTE:

¶URack must be on 4 supports when used.

¶UInsert the rack securely into the four supports on side walls of the oven.

¶UTurn the rack upside-down when using taller containers on the bottom of the oven.

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COOKING

GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS

To get the best results from your microwave oven, read and follow the guidelines below.

¶UStorage Temperature: Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than the same foods at room temperature. The time for recipes in this book is based on the normal storage temperature of the food.

¶USize: Small pieces of food cook faster than large ones, pieces similar in size and shape cook more evenly. For even cooking, reduce the power when cooking large pieces of food.

¶UNatural Moisture: Very moist foods cook more evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules.

¶UStir foods such as casseroles and vegetables from the outside to the center to distribute the heat evenly and speed cooking. Constant stirring is not necessary.

¶UTurn over foods like pork chops, baking potatoes, roasts, or whole cauliflower halfway through the cooking time to expose all sides equally to microwave energy.

¶UPlace delicate areas of foods, such as asparagus tips, toward the center of the dish.

¶UArrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or salmon steaks, with the thicker, meatier parts toward the outside of the dish.

¶UShield, with Small pieces of aluminum foil, parts of food that may cook quickly, such as wing tips and leg ends of poultry.

¶ULet It Stand: After you remove the food from the microwave, cover food with foil or casserole lid and let it stand to finish cooking in the center and avoid overcooking the outer edges. The length of standing time depends on the density and surface area of the food.

¶UWrapping in waxed paper or paper towel:

Sandwiches and many other foods containing prebaked bread should be wrapped prior to microwaving to prevent drying out.

Fish & Shellfish

Cooking Fish and Shellfish: General Directions

¶U Prepare the fish for cooking.

-Completely defrost the fish or shellfish.

-Arrange unevenly shaped pieces with thicker parts toward the outside of the dish. Arrange shellfish in a single layer for even cooking.

-The type of cover you use depends on how you cook. Poached fish needs a microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap.

-Baked fish, coated fish, or fish in sauce needs to be covered lightly with waxed paper to keep the coating crisp and sauce from getting watery.

-Always set the shortest cooking time. Fish is done when it turns opaque and the thickest part begins to flake. Shellfish is done when the shell turns from pink to red and the flesh is opaque and firm.

¶U The Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table below provides specific directions with Power Level and Cooking Time settings for most types of fish and shellfish.

Fish And Shellfish Cooking Table

FISH	POWER	COOKING		DIRECTIONS
	LEVEL	TIME
Fish fillets	HI	4-5 minutes		Arrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion toward
				outside edge of 11/2 quart microwavable baking dish.
		5-6 minutes		Brush with melted butter and season, if desired. Cook
Fish steaks	HI			covered with vented plastic wrap. Let stand covered
				2 minutes. If you are cooking more than 1 lb. of fish, turn
Whole fish	7	5-6 minutes		the fish halfway through cooking.
Scallops	HI	4-5 minutes		Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directed above,
				except stir instead of turning the shellfish.
Shrimp, shelled	HI	4-5 minutes

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COOKING

Appetizers / Sauces / Soups Meat

Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques

Recommended

¶U Crisp crackers, such as melba toast, shredded wheat, and crisp rye crackers are best for microwave use. Wait until party time to add the spreads. Place a paper towel under the crackers while they cook in the microwave oven to absorb extra moisture.

¶U Arrange individual appetizers in a circle for even cooking.

¶U Stir dips to distribute heat and shorten cooking time.

Cooking Sauces: Tips and Techniques

¶U Use a microwavable casserole or glass measuring cup that is at least 2 or 3 times the volume of the sauce.

¶U Sauces made with cornstarch thicken more rapidly than those made with flour.

Cooking Soups: Tips and Techniques

¶U Cook soups in a microwavable dish which holds double the volume of the recipe ingredients to prevent boil-over, especially if you use cream or milk in the soup.

¶U Generally, cover microwaved soups with VENTED plastic wrap or a microwavable lid.

¶U Cover foods to retain moisture. Uncover foods to retain crispness.

¶U Avoid overcooking by using the minimum suggested time. Add more time, if necessary, only after checking the food.

Not Recommended

¶U Appetizers with a crisp coating or puff pastry are best done in a conventional oven with dry heat.

¶U Breaded products can be warmed in the microwave oven but will not come out crisp.

¶U Cook sauces made with cornstarch or flour uncovered so you may stir them 2 or 3 times during cooking for a smooth consistency.

¶U To adapt a conventional sauce or gravy recipe, reduce the amount of liquid slightly.

¶U Stirring occasionally will help blend flavors, distribute heat evenly, and may even shorten the cooking time.

¶U When converting a conventional soup recipe to cook in the microwave, reduce the liquid, salt, and strong seasonings.

Cooking Meat: General Directions

¶U Prepare the meat for cooking.

-Defrost completely.

-Trim off excess fat to avoid splattering.

-Place the meat, fat side down, on a microwavable rack in a microwavable dish.

-Use oven cooking bag for less tender cuts of meat.

-Arrange the meat so that thicker portions are toward the outside of the dish.

-Cover the meat with waxed paper to prevent splattering.

¶U Tend the meat as it cooks.

-Drain juices as they accumulate to reduce splattering and keep from overcooking the bottom of the meat.

-Shield thin or bony portions with strips of foil to prevent overcooking.

NOTE: Keep the foil at least 1 inch from the oven walls, and do not cover more than one-third of the meat with foil at any one time.

¶U Let the meat stand covered with foil 10-15 minutes after you remove it from the oven. The internal temperature of the meat may rise from 5-10°£F during standing time.

The Meat Cooking Table on the next page provides detailed directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time settings for most cuts of meat.

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			COOKING
	Meat Cooking Table
	MEAT	POWER	COOKING	DIRECTIONS
		LEVEL	TIME
	Beef	HI		Form patties with depression in center of each.
	Hamburgers,			Place on microwavable roast rack. Brush with browning
	Fresh or defrosted			agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper.
	(4 oz. each)		1-11/2 minutes	Turn over halfway through cooking.
	1 patty			Let stand covered 1 minute.
	2 patties		11/2-2 minutes
	4 patties		21/2-31/2 minutes
	Sirloin tip roast	5	9-11 minutes	Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast rack. Add
	(3-4 lbs.)		per pound	desired seasonings and cover with waxed paper. Turn
			RARE(135°£F)	meat over halfway through cooking and shield if necessary.
			12-14 minutes	Remove roast from microwave oven when desired
			per pound	temperature is reached. Let stand covered with foil
			MEDIUM(155°£F)	15 minutes.(Temperature may rise about 10°£F).
	Lamb	5	12-13 minutes	Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast rack.
	Lamb roast, rolled		per pound	Brush lamb with marinade or desired seasonings such as
	boneless		RARE(135°£F)	rosemary, thyme or marjoram. Cover with waxed paper.
	(3-4 lbs.)		13-14 minutes	Turn roast over after 15 minutes, and again after
			per pound	30 minutes. Shield if necessary.
			MEDIUM(145°£F)	Remove roast from microwave when desired temperature
			15-16 minutes	is reached. Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes
			per pound	(Temperature may rise about 10°£F).
			WELL(155°£F)
	Pork	HI		Place bacon slices on microwavable roast rack.
	Bacon slices		11/2-2 minutes	Cover with paper towels.
	2 slices			After cooking, let stand 1 minute.
	4 slices		3-31/2 minutes
	6 slices		4-5 minutes
	Chops	3		Place chops in microwavable baking dish.
	(5-7 oz. each)		20-21 minutes	Add desired seasonings and cover with vented plastic
	2 chops			wrap. Cook until no longer pink or until internal temperature
			per pound	reaches 170°£F. Turn chops over halfway through cooking.
	4 chops		17-18 minutes	Let stand covered 5 minutes.
			per pound	(Temperature may rise about 10°£F).
	Loin Roast,	3	27-29 minutes	Place roast in cooking bag in microwavable dish.
	rolled, boneless		per pound	Add seasonings and browning agent if desired. Close bag
	(3 1/2- 4 1/2 lbs.)		(165°£F)	loosely with microwavable closure or string. After cooking,
				let stand in bag 15 minutes. (Temperature may rise about
				10°£F.) Internal temperature of pork should reach 170°£F
				before serving.
	Sausage links,	HI		Pierce links and place on microwavable roast rack.
	Fresh or Frozen,			Cover with waxed paper or paper towel.
	defrosted			Turn over halfway through cooking.
	(1-2 oz. each)		45-60 seconds	After cooking, let stand covered 1 minute.
	2 links
	4 links		1-11/2 minutes
	6 links		11/2-2 minutes
	10 links		13/4-2 minutes
	(8 oz. pkg.)

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COOKING

Poultry

Cooking Poultry: General Directions

¶U Prepare the poultry for cooking.

-Defrost completely.

-Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the outside edge of the baking dish. When cooking legs, arrange them like the spokes of a wheel.

-Cover the baking dish with waxed paper to reduce splattering.

-Use a browning agent or cook with a sauce to give a browned appearance.

¶U Watch the poultry as it cooks.

-Drain and discard juices as they accumulate.

-Shield thin or bony pieces with small strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Keep foil at least 1 inch from the oven walls and other pieces of foil.

¶U The poultry is done when it is no longer pink and the juices run clear. When done, the temperature in the thigh meat should be 180-185°£F.

¶U Let the poultry stand after cooking covered with foil for 10 minutes.

The Poultry Cooking Table below provides detailed directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time settings for most cuts and types of poultry.

Poultry Cooking Table

	POULTRY	POWER	COOKING	DIRECTIONS
		LEVEL	TIME
	Chicken pieces	HI	5-6 minutes	Wash, shake the water off, and go on with cooking. Place
	(21/2-3 lbs).		per pound	pieces in a single layer in a microwavable baking dish with
				thicker pieces to the outside. Brush with butter or browning
				agent and seasonings if desired. Cover with waxed paper.
				Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear. Let stand
				covered 5 minutes.
	Chicken whole	HI	13-14 minutes	Before cooking, wash and shake off water. Place breast
	(3-31/2 lbs)		per pound	side down on a microwavable roast rack. Brush with butter,
				or browning agent and seasoning if desired. Cover with
				waxed paper. Cook 1/3 of estimated time. Turn breast side
				up, brush with butter, or browning agent. Replace waxed
				paper. Cook 1/3 of estimated time again. Shield if
				necessary. Cook remaining 1/3 of estimated time or until no
				longer pink and juices run clear. Let stand covered with foil
				10 minutes. (The temperature may rise about 10°£F.) The
				temperature in the high should be 180°£F-185°£F when
				the poultry is done.
	Cornish Hens	HI	7-8 minutes	Wash, shake the water off, and go on with cooking. Tie
	Whole		per pound	wings to body of hen and the legs to tail. Place hens breast
	(1-11/2 lbs. each)			side down on microwavable rack. Cover with waxed paper.
				Turn breast side up halfway through cooking. Shield bone
				ends of drumsticks with foil. Remove and discard drippings.
				Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings if
				desired. Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear.
				Remove hens from microwave when they reach desired
				temperature. Let stand covered with foil 5 minutes.
				(Temperature may rise about 10°£F). Temperature in
				breast should be 170°£F before serving.

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COOKING

Pasta And Rice

Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta, rice, and cereal require about the same amount of time, but the microwave is a more convenient method because you can cook and serve in the same dish.

There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastes just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave oven.

Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques

¶U If you are planning to use rice or pasta in a casserole, undercook it so it is still firm.

¶U Allow for standing time with rice, but not for pasta.

¶U The Pasta and Rice Cooking Tables below provide specific directions, with Power Level and cooking time settings for most common types of pasta and rice.

Pasta Cooking Table

	TYPE OF PASTA	POWER	COOKING	DIRECTIONS
		LEVEL	TIME
	Spaghetti	HI	10 to 11 minutes	Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired. Use a
	4 cups water Add	5		2-quart microwavable baking dish and cover with
	8 oz. spaghetti		8 to 9 minutes	vented plastic wrap for spaghetti and lasagna
				noodles. Use microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap
	Macaroni	HI	7 to 8 minutes	for macaroni and egg noodles.
	3 cups water Add	5		Cook at Power Level HI as directed in chart or until
	2 cups macaroni		6 to 7 minutes	water boils. Stir in pasta; cook covered at Power
				Level 5 as directed in chart or until tender.
	Lasagna noodles	Hi	8 to 9 minutes	Drain in a colander.
	4 cups water Add	5
	8 oz. lasagna noodles		12 to 13 minutes
	Egg noodles	HI	9 to 11 minutes
	6 cups water Add	5
	4 cups noodles		6 to 7 minutes

Rice Cooking Table

	TYPE OF RICE	POWER	COOKING	DIRECTIONS
		LEVEL	TIME
	Long grain	HI	5 to 6 minutes	Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired, in 2 quart
	2 1/4 cups water Add	5		microwavable casserole. Cover with microwavable lid
	1 cup rice		15 minutes	or vented plastic wrap. Cook as directed in chart at
				Power Level HI or until water boils. Stir in rice and any
	Brown	HI
			5 to 6 minutes	seasonings.
	2 1/2 cups water Add	5		Cook covered as directed in chart at Power Level 5
	1 cup rice		30 minutes	or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
				Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with fork.
	Long grain and	Hi
	wild rice mix	5	41/2 to 51/2 minutes
	2 1/3 cups water Add
	6 oz. pkg.		25 minutes
	Quick cooking	HI		Cook water until it boils. Stir rice into boiling water and
	1 cup water Add		2 to 3 minutes	let stand, covered 5 to 10 minutes or until water is
	1 cup rice			absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with fork.

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MAINTENANCE

CARE AND CLEANING

For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean inside and outside. Take special care to keep the inner door panel and the oven front frame free of food or grease build-up.

Never use abrasive cleaners or pads. Wipe the microwave oven inside and out, including the hood bottom cover, with a soft cloth and a warm (not hot) mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. Use a chrome cleaner and polish on chrome, metal, and aluminum surfaces. Wipe spatters immediately with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon. Clean your oven weekly or more often, if needed.

METAL RACK

Wash the metal rack with a mild soap and a soft or nylon scrub brush. Dry completely.

Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleaners to clean rack.

CLEANING THE GREASE FILTERS

The grease filters should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month.

1.To remove grease filters, slide each filter to the

and push

2.Wash in dishwasher or soak grease filters in hot water and a mild detergent. Rinse well and shake to dry. Do not use ammonia. The aluminum will darken filter.

3.To reinstall the filters, slide it into the side slot, then push up and toward oven center to lock.

CAUTION Do not operate the hood without the filters in place.

CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT

If your oven is vented inside, the charcoal filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months, and more often if necessary. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. To order a new charcoal filter, contact the Parts Department at your nearest Authorized Service Center or call Amana at 1-800-843-0304(inside U.S.A) 1-319- 622-5511(outside U.S.A).

Order Charcoal Filter kit # : MVHRK2.

1.Disconnect Power to oven.

2.Remove the two vent grille mounting screws. (2 middle screws)

3.Tip the grille forward, then lift it out.

4.Remove old filter.

5.Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filter should rest at the angle shown and set the clock.

6.Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place. Push the top until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting screws. Turn the power back on at the main power supply and set the clock.

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MAINTENANCE

COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT REPLACEMENT

1, Unplug the oven or turn off power at the main power supply.

2.Remove the bulb cover mounting screws.

3.Replace bulb(s) with 30 or 40 watt appliance bulb(s).

4.Replace bulb cover.

5.Turn the power back on at the main power supply.

OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT

1.Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power supply.

2.Remove the vent cover mounting screws.(2 middle screws)

3.Tip the cover forward, then lift out to remove.

4. Remove bulb holder mounting screw.

5. Lift up the bulb holder.

6.Replace bulb with a 30 or 40 watt appliance bulb.

7.Replace the bulb holder and mounting screw.

8.Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place. Push the top until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting screws. Turn the power back on at the main power supply.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q.Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I may reheat or cook in two levels at a time?

A.Only use the rack that is supplied with your microwave oven. Use of any other rack can result in poor cooking performance and/or arcing and may damage your oven.

Q.Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven?

A.Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding (use small, flat pieces). Never allow metal to touch walls or door.

Q.Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears wavy. Is this normal?

A.This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven.

Q.What are the humming noises that I hear when my microwave oven is operating?

A.You hear the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on and off.

Q.Why does the dish become hot when I microwave food in it? I thought that this should not happen.

A.As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish. Use hot pads to remove food after cooking. Dish may not be microwave safe.

Q.What does standing time mean?

A.Standing time means that food should be taken out of the oven and covered for additional time after cooking. This process allows the cooking to finish, saves energy, and frees the oven for other purpose.

Q.Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven? How do I get the best results?

A.Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer’s guidelines or use the preprogrammed Popcorn pad.

Do not use regular paper bags. Use the listening test by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a pop every one or two seconds. Do not try to repop unpopped kernels. You can also use special microwave poppers. When using a popper, be sure to follow manufacturer’s directions. Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils.

Q.Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent?

A.Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the top vent.

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