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.