Amana RC22H Owner's Manual

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Commercial
Microwave Oven

- Use and Care
Manual

-Programming
Instructions

RC22H

Keep these instructions for future reference. If the
oven changes ownership, be sure this manual
accompanies oven.

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Model Identification 2
Important Safety Instructions 3
Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy 4
Electrical Requirements

Grounding Instructions 5
Radio Interference 5

Installation

Unpacking Oven 5
Oven Placement 5

Usage

Control Panel 6
Preprogrammed Menu Items 7
Variable Time Entry 7
Operating Notes 7

Programming

Programming Menu Items 8
Programming Multiple Stages 8
Changing Optional Programs 9
Modifying User Time Limits 9
Deleting Items 10
Cancelling Mistakes 10

Care and Cleaning

Interior, Exterior and Door 10
Discharge Air Vents 10
Air Filter 10

Splatter Shield 10
Service Codes 11
Before Calling for Service 12

Model Identification

Complete the enclosed registration card and promptly return. If registration card is missing, call the
Consumer Affairs Department at 1-800-843-0304 inside U.S.A. and 1-319-622-5511 if outside U.S.A.

When contacting Amana, provide product information. Product information is located on the appliance
nameplate. Record the following information:

Model Number:
Manufacturing Number:
Serial Number:
Date of purchase:
Dealer’s name and address:

Keep a copy of sales receipt for future reference or in case warranty service is required.
Any questions or to locate an authorized servicer, call 1-800-843-0304 inside U.S.A. and 1-319-622-5511

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Recognize this symbol as a SAFETY message

WARNING

WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE
FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE, INJURY TO
PERSONS, OR EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY:

1. READ all instructions before using the
appliance.

2. READ AND FOLLOW the specific

“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” found on page 4.

3. This appliance MUST BE GROUNDED.
Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 5.

4. Install or locate this appliance ONLY in
accordance with the installationinstructions 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 appliance ONLY for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type
of oven is specifically designed to heat or cook.
It is not designed for industrial or laboratory
use.

7. As with any appliance, CLOSE SUPERVISION
is necessary when used by CHILDREN.

8. 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.

9. This appliance should be serviced ONLY by
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.

10. DO NOT cover or block any openings on the
appliance.

11. DO NOT store this appliance outdoors. DO
NOT use this product near water -- for example,
near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near
a swimming pool, and the like.

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 on page 10.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE IN THE OVEN CAVITY:

a. DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are

placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power

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

IF THE DOOR IS OPENED THE FIRE MAY SPREAD!
d. DO NOT use the cavity for storage purposes. DO NOT leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in

the cavity when not in use.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE SERVICED ONLY BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CONTACT YOUR

NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITY FOR EXAMINATION, REPAIR OR ADJUSTMENT.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

a. DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with the

door open since open-door operation can result
in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is
important not to defeat or tamper with the safety
interlocks.

b. DO NOT place any object between the oven front

face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

Caution

To avoid personal injury or property
damage, observe the following:

1. 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.

2. If food smokes or ignites:

• Do not open door.

• Turn oven off.

• Disconnect power cord.

• Shut off power at fuse or circuit breaker.

3. Do not deep fat fry in oven. Fat could overheat
and be hazardous to handle.

4. Do not cook or reheat eggs in shell or with an
unbroken yolk. Pressure may build up and
erupt. Pierce yolk with fork or knife before
cooking.

5. Use only popcorn in packages designed and
labeled for microwave use. Pop according to
package directions, beginning with the minimum
amount of time recommended. Do not continue
to heat after popping has stopped. Popcorn will
scorch or burn. Do not leave oven unattended.

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.

6. Do not heat baby bottles in oven.

7. Do not use regular cooking thermometers in
oven. Most cooking thermometers contain
mercury and may cause “arcing”, malfunction,
and/or damage to oven.

8. Do not use metal utensils in oven except when
recommended by microwave food
manufacturers. Heat food in containers made
of glass, plastic, paper, or china.

9. Never use newspapers in oven since paper
may ignite.

10. Do not use paper towels which contain nylon or
other synthetic fibers. Heated synthetics could
melt and cause paper to ignite.

11. Do not heat sealed containers or plastic bags in
oven. Food or liquid could expand quickly and
cause container or bag to break. Pierce or
open container or bag before heating.

12. Containers may become hot. Pot holders may
be needed.

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Electrical Requirements

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

DO NOT UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR
REMOVE THE ROUND
GROUNDING PRONG FROM
THE PLUG OR BEND THE
POWER PRONGS TO FIT A
RECEPTACLE OTHER THAN
THE ONE SHOWN FOR YOUR
OVEN. SUCH ABUSE OF THE
PLUG CAN RESULT IN
ELECTRICAL SHOCKS OR
OVERHEATING.

WARNING - IMPROPER USE OF THE GROUNDING PLUG

CAN RESULT IN A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR DEATH.

This appliance MUST be grounded. In the event of an electrical
short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by
providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance
is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded. DO NOT use a two-prong adapter.

Consult a qualified electrician or servicer if the grounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as
to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Do not use an extension cord. If the product power cord is too
short, have a qualified electrician install a three-slot receptacle.
This oven should be plugged into a separate 60 hertz circuit with
the electrical rating as shown in the appropriate drawing at left.
When a microwave oven is on a circuit with other appliances, an
increase in cooking times may be required and fuses can be blown.

Radio Interference

Oven operation may cause interference to radio, TV,
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, TV, etc. as far away as possible

from oven.

• Use a properly installed antenna on radio, TV,

etc. to obtain stronger signal reception.

Installation

Unpacking Oven

• Inspect oven for damage such as

dents in door or inside oven cavity.

• Report any dents or breakage to source of

purchase immediately.

Oven Placement

• Do not install oven next to or above source of

heat, such as pizza oven or deep fat fryer.
Excessive heat may cause oven to operate
improperly and shorten life of electrical parts.

• Allow air flow around unit. Leave at least 5/8

inch between air discharge on back of oven
and back wall. Cord wrap projection on back
of oven ensures 5/8 inch spacing. Restricted
air flow may cause oven to operate improperly
and shorten life of electrical parts.

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Usage

Control Panel

Pads

MENU 1, MENU 2, MENU 3 or MENU 4

Use for independent cooking programs. For
example, MENU 1 could be breakfast items; MENU
2, lunch items; MENU 3, dinner items; and MENU 4,
desserts.

Numbers (1-0)

Selects the desired menu item and quantity for
preset programs. Numbers are also used to enter
cooking times during programming mode. Press
directly on digit to activate number pads.

ADD

Use to make a change to preset number pads.

PAUSE

Stops microwave power halfway through cooking
stage as reminder to manipulate food.

POWER LEVEL

Selects power level. If no power level is selected,
oven operates at 100 percent power.

HOLD

Operates oven with no microwave energy for
programmed time.

DELETE

Use to delete preprogrammed number pads, current
heating stages, and power levels.

STATUS

Use in optional programming to change options.
Press to move through stages 1-4 of programming.

START

Initiates oven operation, and saves programming
changes to permanent memory.

STOP/RESET

Exits programming mode and stops cooking during
cooking cycle.

Readout Display

"EOC" (End of Cycle)
Lights at end of cooking cycle.
"PAUS" (Pause)
Lights during cooking pause.
"P"
Lights when viewing stage with an
enabled pause.

"POWER"
Lights when microwave power is
supplied to oven.

"COOK LEVEL"
Lights when viewing stage with
reduced power or hold. Power level
digit or H for hold display.

"MENU 1-4"
Lights active menu.

"ITEM"
Lights when number is pressed to
select item.

"LMT" (Limit)
Flashes when either user time limit
or maximum time limit is exceeded.

"QTY" (Quantity)
Flashes until desired quantity is
entered or short period of time
elapses. Continuously lights during
cooking cycle when quantity greater
than one is selected.

"STG" (Stage)
Lights when multiple cooking stages
exist for the selected item.
P--Displays at programming entry
point (as soon as programming
mode is entered).

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Usage

Preprogrammed Menu Items

Oven can program up to 99 separate menu items.
Quantities from one to nine for each menu item may
be programmed. Each item may be programmed for
up to 4 independent cooking stages. The 99
programmed items may be distributed or organized
into groups by assigning them to any of the 4
available menus.

Operating Preprogrammed Menu Items

1. Open oven door and place food in oven.
Display shows "door". Oven fan and light
operate.

2. Close oven door. Active menu item indicator
lights up. "ITEM" indicator flashes. Press
desired menu pad if different than menu
displaying.

3. Press two numbers for menu item to be cooked.
For example, if menu item number 3 is selected,
press 0, and 3. "ITEM" indicator lights up. "QTY"
and "LMT" indicators and user defined limit flash
in display. This is maximum quantity of items
that can be programmed to cook in the oven at
one time.

4. Press number pad to enter quantity. Quantity
selected, power level for stage 1 and total
cooking time for all stages display. Cooking
begins immediately after quantity is entered.
Note: If quantity selected is not within quantity
limit, signal sounds. Repeat step 4.

5. When cycle is complete, oven stops and signal
sounds. "EOC" displays.

6. Open oven door and remove food.

Summary of Operating Preprogrammed Pads

1. Open oven door and place food in oven.

2. Close oven door.

3. Press desired menu, if different from menu

displaying.

4. Press two numbers representing menu item.

5. Press number pad to enter quantity.

6. Allow cooking time to expire.

7. At end of cycle, open oven door and remove

food.

Variable Time Entry

1. Open oven door and place food in oven.

Display shows "door". Oven fan and light
operate.

2. Close oven door. Display shows active menu

and "ITEM".

3. Press TIME ENTRY pad. Display shows

"0000".

4. Press numbers to enter desired cooking time.
Change power level by following procedure in steps

5-6, below. If 100 percent power is desired, proceed
to step 7.

5. Press POWER LEVEL pad. Display shows
"COOK LEVEL" and current power level.

6. Press numbers to enter desired power level.
For example, press 2 pad for 20 percent
power.

7. Press START pad and oven operates. Display
shows "POWER" when microwave energy is
present. If power level was programmed,
display shows "COOK LEVEL". Display
counts down cooking time.

8. Oven stops and signals when timing
sequence is finished. Display shows "EOC".

9. Open oven door and remove food.

Summary of Variable Time Entry

1. Open oven door and place food in oven.

2. Close oven door.

3. Press TIME ENTRY pad.

4. Enter desired cooking time.

5. Press POWER LEVEL pad.

6. Enter desired power level.

7. Press START pad.

8. At end of cycle, open oven door and remove
food.

Operating Notes:

If door is opened, oven energy ceases. Blower
continues to operate. Close door and press START
to continue oven operation and countdown timing.

If RESET is pressed once while oven is operating,
oven energy ceases, but countdown time remains in
display. Press START to continue oven operation
and countdown timing. If RESET is pressed twice,
oven stops and current program cancels.

If preprogrammed menu item is entered into
keyboard quickly after door is opened, then closed,
a short delay may occur before oven starts, and
before timing countdown begins.

When unit is plugged in or repowered after the loss
of electricity, it will take several seconds before
dashes and menu indicator display. Once
displayed, unit is operational.

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Programming

Programming Menu Items

1. Open oven door. Display shows "door". If door
is closed or RESET is pressed before finishing
programming sequence, oven exits programming
mode.

2. Press and hold pad number 1 for five seconds.
After five seconds, signal sounds. “P” and active
menu display.

3. Press ADD to begin programming.

4. Press desired menu pad to be preprogrammed,
if not displaying. "MENU" indicator displays.

5 Press two number pads to be programmed.

"QTY" (quantity) and "LIMIT" indicators and the
current quantity limit flash.

Note: To change quantity limit:

• Press hidden enable pad. Locate hidden
enable pad to the immediate left and slightly
down from the MENU 1 pad. Signal sounds.

• Press number pad to enter quantity limit.

Maximum quantity limit for each menu item is
nine.

• Press START to save new quantity limit.

6. Press number pad to enter quantity. Quantity
selected, program time and power level for stage
1 display. "STG" (stage) indicator and stage
numbers with nonzero times also light up if
multiple stages exist.

Note: If quantity selected is not within quantity limit,

signal sounds. Repeat step 5.

7. Press numbers to enter desired cooking time.

8. Press POWER LEVEL. "COOK LEVEL"
indicator and current power level display.

9. Press numbers to enter desired power level.
New power level displays. For example, press
pad number 2 for 20 percent power.

10. Press START pad to lock new heating time and
power level in oven memory. Display shows "P".

11. Press RESET pad or close oven door to exit
programming mode.

Summary of Programming Menu Items

1. Open oven door.

2. Press pad 1 for five seconds.

3. Press ADD pad.

4. Press desired menu pad.

5. Press two number pads.

6. Press number pad to enter quantity.

7. Press number pads to enter desired
cooking time.

8. Press POWER LEVEL pad.

9. Press number pads to enter desired
power level if power level other than 100
percent is desired.

10. Press START pad.

11. Repeat steps 5-10 until all quantities and heating
times have been entered.

12. Press RESET pad or close oven door.

Programming Multiple Stages

1. Complete steps 1-9 of "Programming Menu
Items".

2. Press STATUS pad to move through
stages from lowest to highest (1 to 4).
Display shows "PX" for one second fol­lowed by time and power level for se­lected stage. "P" represents program,
"X" represents stage 1,2,3 or 4.

3. Press number pads to enter desired
cooking time and power level.

4. Repeat steps 3-4 for additional stages.

5. Complete steps 9-10 of "Programming
Menu Items".

Summary of Programming Multiple Stages

1. Open oven door

2. Press pad one for five seconds.

3. Press ADD pad.

4. Press desired menu pad.

5. Press two number pads.

6. Press number pad to enter quantity.

7. Press number pad to enter desired cooking time.

8. Press POWER LEVEL pad.

9. Press STATUS pad.

10. Enter desired cooking time and power level.

11. Press START pad.

12. Repeat steps 9-10 for additional stages.

13. Press RESET pad or close oven door.

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Changing Optional Programs

1. Open oven door. Display shows "door". If
door is closed or RESET pad is pressed before
finishing programming sequence, oven exits
programming mode.

2. Press pad 1 for five seconds. After five
seconds, signal sounds. Display shows “P” and
active menu.

3. Press hidden enable pad. Locate hidden
enable pad to the immediate left and slightly
down from the MENU 1 pad. Display shows
"OP:1X". "OP" represents optional program
mode. First number represents option number
and second number represents functions
currently selected for option.

4. Press START pad to advance to other options.
See chart for function options.

5. Press STATUS pad to change option. Press
START to save changes.

6. Repeat steps 4-5 to change additional options.

7. Press hidden enable pad to return to
programming mode. Press RESET pad or
close oven door to exit programming mode.

Summary of Optional Programs

1. Open oven door.

2. Press 1 pad for five seconds.

3. Press hidden enable pad.

4. Press START pad to review options.

5. Press STATUS pad to change option.

6. Repeat steps 4-5 to change additional options.

7. Press hidden enable pad to return to
programming mode.

8. Press RESET pad or close oven door.

Option Description Code

End of cycle signal tone

Tone when pad is pressed

Control panel resets when
door is opened

End of cycle signal volume

User time limit

Off OP:10
Continuous tone* OP:11
5 continous tones OP:12
5 tones, 5 cycles OP:13
Off OP:20
On* OP:21

Off* OP:30

On OP:31
Loud* OP:40
Medium OP:41
Off OP:50
On* OP:51

*As shipped from factory

Modifying User Time Limits

A user defined time limit may be put on each set of
programs associated with each available menu pad.
For example, if the user time limit for MENU 1 is 30
minutes, the total cook time of all available stages
for a single item/quantity program may not exceed
30 minutes.

1. Complete steps 1-3 of "Changing Optional
Programs".

2. Press desired menu pad to change. Current
user time limit displays. Display shows
active menu.

3. Press numbers to enter desired heating time
limit. Display shows new heating time limit.

4. Press corresponding menu pad again to save
time limit. For example, if changing heating
time limit for MENU 1, press MENU 1 pad.

5. Press RESET pad or close oven door to exit
programming mode.

Summary of Modifying User Time Limits

1. Open oven door.

2. Press pad 1 for five seconds.

3. Press hidden enable pad.

4. Press desired menu pad to change.

5. Enter desired heating time limit.

6. Press corresponding menu pad.

7. Press RESET pad or close oven door.

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Deleting Items

1. Open oven door. Display shows "door". If
door is closed or RESET pad is pressed before
finishing programming sequence, oven exits
programming mode.

2. Press pad 1 for five seconds. After 5 seconds,
signal sounds. Display shows “P” and active
menu.

3. Press desired item to be deleted.

4. Press DELETE pad twice. All cooking stages
and power levels for all quantities of this item
are set to zero. Display shows "P".

5. Press RESET pad or close oven door to exit
programming mode.

Care and Cleaning

Summary of Deleting Items

1. Open oven door.

2. Press pad 1 for five seconds.

3. Press desired menu pad.

4. Press desired item to be deleted.

5. Press DELETE pad twice.

6. Press RESET pad or close oven door.

Cancelling Mistakes

If oven is not operating, press RESET once to clear
display. If oven is operating, press RESET once to
stop the oven, then again to clear display.

Interior, Exterior and Door

1. Wash surfaces with a soft, clean cloth
and mild detergent diluted in warm water.
Remove excess water from cloth before
wiping oven. If desired, boil a cup of
water in oven toloosen soil before
cleaning.

2. Do not use cleaners containing ammonia.

3. Never pour water into oven bottom.

4. Do not use water pressure type cleaning

systems.

Discharge Air Vents

There will be a slight buildup of cooking vapors
along discharge louvers in back of oven on right
side. Clean air vent with damp cloth. Dry

thoroughly.

Air Filter

Air filter is located directly below oven door.

1. Remove air filter by removing filter retaining
screws, located on outside edges of filter.
Remove screws with fingers.

2. Wash filter with mild detergent diluted in warm
water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

3. Replace filter by reversing step 1.

Important

Clean air filter regularly to prevent overheating,
which may lead to oven damage.

Splatter Shield

Splatter shield keeps top of oven and antenna from
getting soiled. Splatter shield may be removed for
thorough cleaning.

Important

When removing and replacing splatter shield, be
careful not to bend antenna.

1. Unplug oven before removing splatter shield to
stop antenna from rotating. Allow 30 seconds
for fan to stop.

2. Remove shield by placing thumbs in front of
shield. Press lightly toward back and carefully
lower front of shield away from antenna. Pull
shield forward, out of back slots, and out of
oven.

3. Wash shield in warm, soapy water. Rinse and
dry thoroughly.

4. Replace splatter shield by fitting tabs into slots
at top of oven back. Lift and press front of
shield until shield snaps into place.

Important

Do not wash splatter shield in dishwasher.

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Service Codes

During operation, the display may show the following
service codes:

S1

CS

FL

FH

PL

HOT

HI

LO
PCE 1
PCE 5
PCE 6

Before Calling for Service

Important

Contact an authorized servicer if the display shows
any code except "HOT", "HI", and "LO". Service
must be performed before using oven.

• If display shows "HOT", oven's magnetron is

overheated. Oven automatically interrupts
cooking sequence and turns on cooling fan
until normal temperature is reached. When
magnetron cools to normal temperature, oven
resumes operation.

• If display shows "HI" or "LO", input voltage is

too high or too low . Because cooking results
will not be representative of normal cooking
pattern, oven is not usable during this
condition. When voltage returns to normal
range, oven resumes operation.

If oven does not operate:

• Confirm oven is plugged into dedicated

circuit.

• Confirm oven is on grounded and polarized

circuit. (Contact electrician to confirm
this.)

• Check fuse or circuit breaker. Plug in another

item at that wall outlet.

If oven operates intermittently:

• Check inlet and discharge areas for

obstructions.

• Confirm oven was not operated empty or with

metal utensils.

If oven operates, but will not heat food:

• Place one cup cool water in oven. Heat for

one minute. If water temperature does not
rise, oven is operating incorrectly.

If oven operates, but food has "hot spots" (cooking
unevenly):

• Open oven door. Verify antenna's rotating

shadow is visible above splatter shield.

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can
cause severe personal injury or death, do
not remove outer case at any time. Only
authorized servicer should remove outer
case.

provide product information including model, manu­facturing and serial numbers and date of purchase.
Model, manufacturing and serial numbers are
located on product nameplate. Warranty service
must be performed by an authorized servicer.
Amana also recommends contacting an authorized
servicer if service is required after warranty expires.

Any questions or to locate an authorized servicer,
call 1-800-843-0304 inside U.S.A. and 1-319-622-
5511 if outside U.S.A. When contacting Amana,

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Part No.10492907
Printed in U.S.A.

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®

1994 Amana Refrigeration, Inc.

Amana, Iowa 52204