Amana RFS18TS User Manual

Owner's Manual

Commercial Microwave Oven

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

Contents

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

PRECAUTIONS TO AVO ID POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE MICROWAVE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..... 3

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

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

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

Using the Oven Control

(Electronic Models) .........................8

Programming the Oven Control

(Electronic Models) .........................9

User Options

(Electronic Models) .......................10

Dial Operation .................................. 11

Digital Dial Operation ....................... 12

Care and Cleaning............................ 13

Before Calling for Service ................. 14

TO EXCESSIVE

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

Model Identification

When contacting Amana, provide product information. Product information is located on oven serial plate which is located on the back side of the oven. 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 Amana servicer, call toll free 1-866-426-2621 inside the U.S.A. or Canada, or 1-319-622-5511 outside the U.S.A. or Canada. Warranty service must be performed by an authorized Amana servicer. Amana also recommends contacting an authorized Amana servicer if service is required after warranty expires.

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 EARTHED. Connect only to properly EARTHED outlet. See “EARTHING 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 13 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 or allow soil or cleaner residue to

accumulate on sealing surfaces.

C. DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and

that there is no damage to the:

1. door (bent)

2. hinges and latches (broken or loosened)

3. door seals and sealing surfaces.

D. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

CAUTION

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

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.

WARNING

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.

14. Clean oven regularly and remove any food deposits.

15. To avoid surface deterioration, keep the oven in a clean condition. Infrequent cleaning could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazadous situation.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Do not attempt to use oven if damaged.

• Remove all materials from oven interior.

• If oven has been stored in extremely cold area, wait a few hours before connecting power.

Radio Interference

Microwave operation may cause interference to radio, television, or a similar oven. Reduce or eliminate interference by doing the following:

• Clean door and sealing surfaces of oven according to instructions in

Care and Cleaning

• Place radio, television, etc. as far as possible from oven.

• Use a properly installed antenna on radio, television, etc. to obtain stronger signal reception.

section.

Oven Placement

• Do not install oven next to or above source of heat, such as pizza oven or deep fat fryer. This could cause microwave oven to operate improperly and could shorten life of electrical parts.

• Do not block or obstruct oven filter. Allow access for cleaning.

• Install oven on level countertop surface.

• Place warning label in a conspicuous place close to microwave oven.

• Outlet should be located so that plug is accessible when oven is in place.

A—For North American (UL/CSA) models, allow at least 2” (5.1 cm) of clearance around

top of oven. For International (50 Hz) models, allow at least 12” (30 cm) of clearance around top of oven. Proper air flow around oven cools electrical components. With restricted air flow, oven may not operate properly and life of

electrical parts is reduced. B—Allow at least 2” (5.1 cm) between air discharge on back of oven and back wall. C—Allow at least 2” (5.1 cm) of clearance around sides of oven.

Oven Clearances

The switching operation of this microwave oven can cause voltage fluctuations on the supply line. The operation of this oven under unfavorable voltage supply conditions can have adverse effects. This device is intended for the connection to a power supply system with a maximum permissible system impedance Zmax of 0.2 Ohms at the interface point of the user’s supply. The user has to ensure that this device is connected only to a power supply system which fulfills the requirement above. If necessary, the user can ask the public power supply company for the system impedance at the interface point.

WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock or death, this oven must be earthed.

WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock or death, do not alter the plug.

Grounding/Earthing Instructions

Oven MUST be grounded.

Grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current, if an electrical short occurs. This oven is equipped with a cord having a ground wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

Consult a qualified electrician or servicer if grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the oven 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 circuit with the electrical rating as provided in product specifications (available on Amana’s wavelink website). When a microwave oven is on a circuit with other equipment, an increase in cooking times may be required and fuses can be blown.

External Equipotential Earthing Terminal

Equipment has secondary earthing terminal. Terminal provides external earthing connection used in addition to earthing prong on plug. Located on outside of oven back, terminal is marked with symbol shown below.

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