Amana RFS18MPS Operation Manual

Owner's ManualOwner's Manual

Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualOwner's Manual

Heavy Duty Commercial
Compact [0.6 Cubic Foot]
Microwave Oven

Keep these instructions for future reference.
If the oven changes ownership, this manual must
accompany oven.

Contents

Model Identification .......................... 2

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE
MICROWAVE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .. 3

Earthing Instructions ......................... 5

Installation ........................................ 5

Display and Features........................ 6

Using the Oven Control .................... 8

Programming the Oven Control ........ 9

User Options ................................... 10

Care and Cleaning ..........................12

Before Calling for Service ................13

TO EXCESSIVE

ENERGY .................. 3

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.
1-319-622-5511 outside U.S.A.

When contacting Amana, provide product information.
Product information is located on oven serial plate.
Record the following information:

Model Number: ____________________________
Manufacturing Number: ______________________
Serial or S/N Number: _______________________
Date of purchase: __________________________
Dealer’s name and address: __________________

________________________________________
________________________________________

Any questions or to locate an authorized servicer, call
1-800-843-0304 inside U.S.A. 1-319-622-5511 outside
U.S.A. If an automated telephone system is reached,
select Commercial Microwave Ovens category. 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 equipment, basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce the risk of burns,
electrical shock, fire, or injury to persons.

1. READ all instructions before using equipment.

2. READ AND FOLLOW the specific
“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” on this page.

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

4. Install or locate this equipment ONLY in
accordance with the installation instructions in
this manual.

5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers—for example, closed glass jars—are
able to explode and SHOULD NOT be HEATED
in this oven.

6. Use this equipment ONLY for its intended use
as described in this manual. Do not use
corrosive chemicals or vapors in this equipment.
This type of oven is specifically designed to
heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for
industrial or laboratory use.

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

8. See door cleaning instructions on page 11 of
this product safety manual.

9. DO NOT heat baby bottles in oven.

10. Baby food jars shall be open when heated and
contents stirred or shaken before consumption, in
order to avoid burns.

11 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.

12. 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.

13. DO NOT cover or block filter or other openings on
equipment.

14. DO NOT store this equipment outdoors. DO NOT
use this product near water – for example, near a
kitchen sink, in a wet basement, a swimming pool,
or a similar location.

15. DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.

16. Keep cord AWAY from HEATED surfaces.

17. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or
counter.

18. For commercial use only.

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 to 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

!

To avoid risk of fire in the oven cavity:

a. DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend oven

when 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 ignite, keep oven

door CLOSED, turn oven off and disconnect
the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.

d. DO NOT use the cavity for storage. DO NOT

leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food
in the cavity when not in use.

WARNING

!

Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be
overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing
to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid.
Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is
removed from the microwave oven is not always
present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT
LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A
SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO
THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

i) Do not overheat the liquid.
ii) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through

heating it.

iii) Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow

necks.

iv) After heating, allow the container to stand in the

microwave oven for a short time before
removing the container.

v) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or

other utensil into the container.

! CAUTION

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

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

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

3. Pierce skin of potatoes, tomatoes, and similar
foods before cooking with microwave energy.
When skin is pierced, steam escapes evenly.

4. Do not operate equipment without load or food
in oven cavity.

5. Use only popcorn in packages designed and
labeled for microwave use. Popping time
varies depending on oven wattage. Do not
continue to heat after popping has stopped.
Popcorn will scorch or burn. Do not leave oven
unattended.

6. Do not use regular cooking thermometers in
oven. Most cooking thermometers contain
mercury and may cause an electrical arc,
malfunction, or damage to oven.

7. Do not use metal utensils in oven.

8. Never use paper, plastic, or other combustible
materials that are not intended for cooking.

9. When cooking with paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials, follow manufacturer's
recommendations on product use.

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. To avoid pacemaker malfunction, consult
physician or pacemaker manufacturer about
effects of microwave energy on pacemaker.

13. An authorized servicer MUST inspect equipment
annually. Record all inspections and repairs for
future use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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