LG Electronics USA S841MHA Microwave Oven User Manual

LG Electronics USA Microwave Oven Users Manual

Users Manual

Covering models MS-84MKElectric MicrowaveKeep instructions for future reference.Be sure manual stays with microwave.Part No. 3828W5A2446ContentsImportant Safety Information ....................................... 3Installation..................................................................... 5Other Helpful Information............................................. 6Cooking Utensils........................................................... 8Feature Diagram .......................................................... 9Control Panel................................................................ 9Operating Instructions................................................ 10Fresh Vegetable Chart............................................... 18Cook using Sensor Cook........................................... 19Cleaning...................................................................... 20Troubleshooting.......................................................... 21Amana Warranty........................................................ 22Goldstar
2Please take the time to complete the registration card and return promptly. If the registration card is missing, call Amana Consumer Affairs Department.When contacting Amana, provide product information from serial plate:Model NumberManufacturing (P) NumberSerial Number (S/N)Purchase DateDealer NameDealer AddressDealer PhoneKeep this manual and your sales receipt together in a safe place forfuture reference or if warranty service is required.For answers to questions or to locate an authorized servicer, call 1-800-NAT-LSVC(1-800-628-5782) inside USA or 319-622-5511 outside USA.Warranty service must be performed by an authorized servicer.Amana Appliances also recommends contacting an authorized servicer ifservice is required after warranty expires.Asure™ Extended Service PlanAmana Appliances offers long-termservice protection for this newmicrowave. Asure™ Extended ServicePlan, covering functional parts, labor,and travel charges, is speciallydesigned to supplement a strongwarranty. Call 1-800-528-2682 for information.Parts and AccessoriesPurchase replacement part andadditional accessories by phone. To order accessories for your Amanaproduct, call1-800-843-0304 inside USA or 319-622-5511 outside USA.Save Time and MoneyIf something seems unusual, pleasecheck "Troubleshooting" section,which is designed to help you solveproblems before calling service. If youhave a question, call us at(800) 843-0304 or write us at:Consumer Affairs Department Remember to include model numberof your appliance and your phonenumber.What You Need to KnowAbout Safety Instructions Warning and Important SafetyInstructions appearing in thismanual are not meant to cover allpossible conditions and situationsthat may occur. Common sense,caution, and care must beexercised when installing,maintaining, or operatingmicrowave.Always contact your dealer,distributor, service agent, ormanufacturer about problems orconditions you do not understand.Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, LabelsDANGER - Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injuryor death.WARNING - Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severepersonal injury or death.CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minorpersonal injury or product or property damage.ww DANGERww WARNINGww CAUTIONQuestions on cooking, cleaning or usage? Refer toorcall Consumer Affairs at 1-800-843-0304
3IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONA. DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy.It is important not to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks. B. DO NOT place any object between oven front face and door to allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.C. DO NOT operate oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that oven door close properly and that there is no damage to:1. Door (bent),2. Hinges and latches (broken or loosened), 3. Door seals and sealing surfaces.D. Oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGYSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSTo avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, observe the following:ww CAUTION1. Be certain to place the front surface of the doorthree inches away or more from the countertopedge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance innormal usage.2. For the most accurate programming of theelectronic units, touch the center of each padsecurely. Do not touch several pads at one time ortouch between pads. A beep sound should beheard with each touch when a pad is touchedcorrectly.3. Do not hit or strike the control with objects such assilverware, utensils, etc. Breakage may occur.4. Be careful when taking the cooking utensils out ofthe oven. Some dishes absorb heat from thecooked food and may be hot.5. Do not rinse cooking utensils by immediatelyplacing them into water just after cooking. Thismay cause breakage. Allow the turntable to cool.6. Use only specific glass utensils. See cookingutensils section in this manual.7. Do not operate the oven empty. Either food orwater should always be in the oven duringoperation to absorb microwave energy.8. Do not use your microwave oven to drynewspapers or clothes. They can catch fire. 9. Use only thermometers approved for microwave oven cooking. 10. Be certain the turntable is in place when youoperate the oven.11. Pierce the skin of potatoes, whole squash, apples,or any fruit or vegetable which has a skin coveringbefore cooking.12. Never use your microwave oven to cook eggs in the shell. Pressure can build up inside the shell,causing it to burst. 13. Do not pop popcorn, except in a microwave-safecontainer or commercial package designed especially for microwave ovens.Never try to pop popcorn in a paper bag notdesigned for microwave oven use. Overcookingmay result in smoke and fire. Do not repopunpopped kernels. Do not reuse popcorn bags.
4IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONTo reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:ww WARNING1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.2. Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOIDPOSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3 of this manual.3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only toproperly grounded outlet. See GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS found on page 5 of this manual.4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordancewith the provided installation instructions.5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealedcontainers – for example, closed glass jars – mayexplode and should not be heated in this oven.6. Use this appliance only for its intended use asdescribed in the manual. Do not use corrosivechemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of ovenis specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It isnot designed for industrial or laboratory use.7. As with any appliance, close supervision isnecessary when used by children.8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damagedcord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it hasbeen damaged or dropped.9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualifiedservice personnel. Contact the nearest authorizedservice 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 thisproduct near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in awet 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 the edge of table or counter.15. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comestogether on closing the door, use only mild, non abrasivesoaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.16. Do not heat any type of baby bottles or baby food.Uneven heating may occur and could cause personalinjury.17. Avoid heating small-necked containers such as syrupbottles.18. Avoid using corrosive and vapors, such as sulfideand chloride.19. Liquids heated in certain shaped containers (especiallycylindrical-shaped containers) may become overheated.The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during orafter heating or when adding ingredients (instant coffee,etc.), resulting in harm to the oven and possible injury.In all containers, for best results, stir the liquid severaltimes before heating. Always stir liquid several timesbetween reheatings.To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:ww CAUTIONa. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance ifpaper, plastic, or other combustible materials areplaced inside the oven to facilitate cooking.b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bagsbefore placing bag in oven.c. If materials inside the oven should ignite, KEEPOVEN DOOR CLOSED, turn oven off, anddisconnect the power cord or shut off power at thefuse or circuit breaker panel.d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do notleave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in thecavity when not in use.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSRecognize this symbol as a SAFETY message
A. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSThis appliance must be grounded. In the event of anelectrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk ofelectric shock by providing an escape wire for theelectric current. This appliance is equipped with a cordhaving a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plugmust be plugged into an outlet that is properly installedand grounded.B. CIRCUITSFor safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a 15or 20 Amp circuit. No other electrical appliances orlighting circuits should be on this line. If in doubt, consulta licensed electrician.C. VOLTAGE The voltage used at the wall receptacle must be the sameas specified on the oven name plate located inside ovendoor. Use of a higher voltage is dangerousand may result in a fire or other type of accident causingoven damage. Low voltage will cause slow cooking. Incase your microwave oven does not perform normally inspite of proper voltage, remove and reinsert the plug.D. PLACEMENT OF THE OVENYour microwave oven can be placed easily in your kitchen,family room, or anywhere else in your home. Place the ovenon a flat surface such as a kitchen countertop or a speciallydesigned microwave oven cart. Do not place oven above agas or electric range. Free air flow around the oven isimportant.E. DO NOT BLOCK AIR VENTSAll air vents should be kept clear during cooking. If airvents are covered during oven operation the oven mayoverheat. In this case, a sensitive thermal safety deviceautomatically turns the oven off. The oven will beinoperable until it has cooled sufficiently.F. RADIO INTERFERENCE1. Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV orradio reception.2. When there is interference, it may be reduced oreliminated by taking the following measures:a. Clean the door and the sealing surfaces of the oven.b. Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.c. Relocate the microwave oven in relation to the TV or radio.d. Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.e. Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so thatmicrowave oven and receiver are on different branchcircuits.G. UNPACKING OVEN• Inspect oven for damage such as dents in door orinside oven cavity.• Report any dents or breakage to source of purchaseimmediately.Do not attempt to use oven if damaged.• Remove all materials from oven interior.• If oven has been stored in extremely cold area, wait afew hours before connecting power.H. BUILT-IN CAPABILITYTo build-in, use only Amana FTK127 or FTK130 trim kits.The trim kit will specify which Amana Wall Ovens theACM2160 can be built above.Installation5ww WARNINGTo avoid risk of electrical shock or death, this ovenmust be earthed.ww WARNINGTo avoid risk of electrical shock or death, do notalter the plug.
GETTING THE BEST RESULTSFROM YOUR MICROWAVE OVENKeep an eye on things. The instructions in this bookhave been formulated with great care, but yoursuccess in preparing food depends, of course, on howmuch attention you pay to the food as it cooks. Alwayswatch your food while it cooks. Your microwave oven isequipped with a light that turns on automatically whenthe oven is in operation so that you can see inside andcheck the progress of your recipe. Directions given inrecipes to elevate, stir, and the like should be thought ofas the minimum steps recommended. If the food seemsto be cooking unevenly, simply make the necessaryadjustments you think appropriate to correct theproblem.Factors affecting cooking times. Many factors affectcooking times. The temperature of ingredients used in arecipe makes a big difference in cooking times. Forexample, a cake made with ice-cold butter, milk, andeggs will take considerably longer to bake than onemade with ingredients that are at room temperature. Allof the recipes in this book give a range of cooking times.In general, you will find that the food remains under-cooked at the lower end of the time range, and you maysometimes want to cook your food beyond the maximumtime given, according to personal preference. Thegoverning philosophy of this book is that it is best for arecipe to be conservative in giving cooking times. Whileundercooked food may always be cooked a bit more,overcooked food is ruined for good. Some of the recipes,particularly those for bread, cakes, and custard,recommend that food be removed from the oven whenthey are slightly undercooked. This is not a mistake.When allowed to stand, usually covered, these foods willcontinue to cook outside of the oven as the heat trappedwithin the outer portions of the foods gradually travelsinward. If the foods are left in the oven until they arecooked all the way through, the outer portions willbecome overcooked or even burnt. As you gain experience in using your microwave oven,you will become increasingly skillful in estimating bothcooking and standing times for various foods.SPECIAL TECHNIQUES INMICROWAVE COOKINGBrowning: Meats and poultry that are cooked fifteenminutes or longer will brown lightly in their own fat.Foods that are cooked for a shorter period of time maybe brushed with a browning sauce to achieve anappetizing color. The most commonly used browningsauces are Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, andbarbecue sauce. Since relatively small amounts ofbrowning sauces are added to foods, the original flavorof recipes is not altered.Covering: A cover traps heat and steam and causesfood to cook more quickly. You may either use a lid ormicrowave cling-film with a corner folded back to preventsplitting.Covering with waxed paper: Waxed paper effectivelyprevents spattering and helps food retain some heat.Since it makes a looser cover than a lid or cling-film, itallows the food to dry out slightly.Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towel: Sandwichesand many other foods containing prebaked bread shouldbe wrapped prior to microwaving to prevent drying out.Arranging and spacing: Individual foods such as bakedpotatoes, small cakes, and hors d’oeuvres will heat moreevenly if placed in the oven and equal distance apart,preferably in a circular pattern. Never stack foods on topof one another.Stirring: Stirring is one of the most important of allmicrowaving techniques. In conventional cooking, foodsare stirred for the purpose of blending. Microwavedfoods, however, are stirred in order to spread andredistribute heat. Always stir from the outside towardsthe center as the outside food heats first.Turning over: Large, tall foods such as roasts andwhole chickens should be turned so that the top andbottom will cook evenly. It is also a good idea to turn cut-up chicken and chops.Placing thicker portions near the edge: Sincemicrowaves are attracted to the outside portion of foods,it makes sense to place thicker portions of meat, poultryand fish to the outer edge of the baking dish. This way,thicker portions will receive the most microwave energyand the foods will cook evenly. Other Helpful Information6
Elevating: Thick or dense foods are often elevated sothat microwaves can be absorbed by the underside andcenter of the foods.Piercing: Foods enclosed in a shell, skin, or membraneare likely to burst in the oven unless they are piercedprior to cooking. Such foods include both yolks andwhites of eggs, clams and oysters, and many wholevegetables and fruits.Testing if cooked: Because foods cook so quickly in amicrowave oven, it is necessary to test food frequently.Some foods are left in the microwave until completelycooked, but most foods, including meats and poultry, areremoved from the oven while still slightly undercookedand allowed to finish cooking during standing time. Theinternal temperature of foods will rise between 5°F (3°C)and 15°F (8°C) during standing time.Standing time: Foods are often allowed to stand for 3 to10 minutes after being removed from the microwaveoven. Usually the foods are covered during standing timeto retain heat unless they are supposed to be dry intexture (some cakes and biscuits, for example). Standingallows foods to finish cooking and also helps flavors toblend and develop.HOW FOOD CHARACTERISTICSAFFECT MICROWAVE COOKINGDensity of foods: Light, porous food like cakes andbreads cook more quickly than heavy, dense foods suchas roasts and casseroles. You must take care whenmicrowaving porous foods that the outer edges do notbecome dry and brittle.Height of foods: The upper portion of tall foods,particularly roasts, will cook more quickly than the lowerportion. Therefore, it is wise to turn tall foods duringcooking, sometimes several times.Moisture content of foods: Since the heat generatedfrom microwaves tends to evaporate moisture, relativelydry foods such as roasts and some vegetables shouldeither be sprinkled with water prior to cooking or coveredto retain moisture.Bone and fat content of foods: Bones conduct heatand fat cooks more quickly than meat. Therefore, caremust be taken when cooking bony or fatty cuts of meatthat the meats do not cook unevenly and do not becomeovercooked.NOTE: It is a common misconception that micro-wavescook food from the inside out. This comes from heatingfilled pastries with a high sugar content, like jellydoughnuts. The pastry is cool but the filling is very hot! Ifyou cook a chicken or a roast, you’ll see the outside iscooked first. Shape of foods: Microwaves penetrate only about 1inch (2.5cm) into foods; the interior portion of thick foodsis cooked as the heat generated on the outside travelsinward. In other words, only the outer edge of any food isactually cooked by microwave energy; the rest is cookedby convection. It follows then that the worst possible shape for a foodthat is to be microwaved is a thick cube. The corners willburn long before the center is even warm. Round, thin,and ring shaped foods cook most successfully in themicrowave.Quantity of foods: The number of microwaves in youroven remains constant regardless of how much food isbeing cooked. Therefore, the more food you place in theoven, the longer the cooking time. Remember todecrease cooking times by at least one-third whenhalving a recipe.Other Helpful Information7
MICROWAVE-SAFE UTENSILS Never use metal or metal-trimmed utensils in yourmicrowave oven: Microwaves cannot penetrate metal.They will bounce off any metal object in the oven andcause arcing, an alarming phenomenon that resembleslightning. Most heat-resistant non-metallic cookingutensils are safe for use in your microwave oven.However, some may contain materials that render themunsuitable as microwave cookware. If you have anydoubts about a particular utensil, there is a simple way tofind out if it can be used in your microwave oven.Testing utensils for microwave use: Place the utensilin question next to a glass bowl filled with water in themicrowave oven. Microwave at power HIGH for 1minute. If the water heats up but the utensil remains coolto the touch, the utensil is microwave-safe. However, ifthe water does not change temperature but the utensilbecomes warm, microwaves are being absorbed by theutensil and it is not safe for use in the microwave oven.You probably have many items on hand in your kitchenthat can be used as cooking equipment in yourmicrowave oven. Just read through the followingchecklist.1. Dinner plates: Many kinds of dinner-ware aremicrowave-safe. If in doubt, consult the manu-facturer'sliterature or perform the microwave test, above.2. Glassware: Glassware that is heat-resistant ismicrowave-safe. This includes all brands of oven-tempered glass cookware. However, do not use delicateglassware, such as tumblers or wine glasses, as thesemight shatter as the food warms.3. Paper: Paper plates and containers are convenientand safe to use in your microwave oven, providedthe cooking time is short and foods to be cooked arelow in fat and moisture. Paper towels are also veryuseful for wrapping foods and for lining baking trays inwhich greasy foods, such as bacon, are cooked. Ingeneral, avoid colored paper products as the color mayrun. 4. Plastic storage containers: These can be used tohold foods that are to be quickly reheated. However,they should not be used to hold foods that will needconsiderable time in the oven as hot foods will eventuallywarp or melt plastic containers.5. Plastic cooking bags: These are microwave-safeprovided they are specially made for cooking. However,be sure to make a slit in the bag so that steam canescape. Never use ordinary plastic bags for cooking inyour microwave oven, as they will melt and rupture.6. Plastic microwave cookware: A variety of shapesand sizes of microwave cookware is available. For themost part, you can probably cook with items you alreadyhave on hand rather than investing in new kitchenequipment.7. Pottery, stoneware, and ceramic:Containers made of these materials are usually fine foruse in your microwave oven, but they should be testedto be sure.Cooking Utensils8To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not use stoneware, aluminum foil, metal utensils, or metal trimmed utensils in the oven.ww CAUTION
Feature DiagramControl Panel9Oven Front Plate Window Door ScreenDoor SealDisplay WindowControl PanelDoor Open ButtonSafety Door Lock SystemTurntableRotating RingYour oven will be packed with the followingmaterials:Glass Turntable ...................................... 1 eachOwner's Manual &Cooking Guide........................................ 1 eachRotating Ring.......................................... 1 eachThis microwave oven is designed for household use only. It is not recommended for commercialpurposes and will void the warranty.NOTE: A beep sounds when a pad on the control panel is touched, toindicate setting has been entered.
SETTING CLOCKWhen your oven is plugged in for the first time or whenpower resumes after a power interruption, the numbersin the display reset to “:”.NOTE:You can select AM or PM by touching CLOCK padalternately.EASY COOKA time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quicklyset and start microwave cooking without the need totouch START.NOTE:If you touch EASY COOK, it will add 30 seconds up to 3minutes 30 seconds; after 3 minutes 30 seconds, every touch will add 1 minute up to 99 min59 seconds.TIME COOKThis function allows you to cook food for a desiredamount of time. Because many foods need slowercooking (at less than HI-POWER), there are 10 powerlevel settings in addition to HI-POWER.When cooking is complete, beeps will sound. The wordEND shows in the display window. Then the oven shutsitself off.NOTE : If you do not select the power level, the oven will operateat power HIGH. To set HI-POWER cooking, skip steps 2& 3 above.Operating Instructions10Example: To set 11:11 (PM)1. Touch CLOCK pad twice. Display scrolls the words PMENTER TIME OF DAY shows inthe display.2. Enter the time by using thenumber key pads. [1], [1], [1], and [1].Display scrolls the words 11:11P TOUCH START.3. Touch START.The clock starts counting and11:11P shows in the display.Example: To set EASY COOK for 2 minutes.Touch EASY COOK 4 times. The oven begins cooking anddisplay shows time counting down.Example: To cook food on 80% Power (power8)for 5 minutes 30 seconds1. Enter 5 minutes 30 seconds bytouching [5], [3], and [0].Display scrolls the words 5:30TOUCH START OR POWER.2. Touch POWER LEVEL.Display scrolls the words ENTERPOWER LEVEL 1 TO 10.3. Touch 8.To select power level 80%.Display scrolls the words P-80TOUCH START.4. Touch START.➠➠➠➠➠
MULTI-STAGE TIME COOKFor Multi-Stage cooking, touch PROGRAM and repeatTime Cook steps 1-3 on previous page before touchingthe START pad.Auto Defrost can be programmed before the first stageto defrost first and then cook.MICROWAVE POWER LEVELSYour microwave oven is equipped with eleven powerlevels to give you maximum flexibility and control overcooking. The table below will give you some idea ofwhich foods are prepared at each of the various powerlevels.MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL CHARTCHILD LOCKThis safety feature prevents unwanted oven operation.Once the child lock is set, no cooking can take place. TheChild Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the controlpanel. Child Lock prevents accidental programming whenwiping the control panel.If the CHILD LOCK is set and you touch another cookingpad, the word LOCKED shows in the display. Cancel thechild lock according to the procedure below.After the CHILD LOCK is turned off, the time of day willreturn to the display window. The oven will operatenormally.TIMERYou can use the Timer of your oven for purposes otherthan food cooking.Operating Instructions11POWERLEVEL USE*Boiling water.10 *Making candy.(HIGH) *Cooking poultry pieces, fish, & vegetables.*Cooking tender cuts of meat.*Whole poultry.9 *Reheating rice, pasta, & vegetables.*Reheating prepared foods quickly.8*Reheating sandwiches.*Cooking egg, milk and cheese dishes. 7 *Cooking cakes, breads.*Melting chocolate.*Cooking veal.6 *Cooking whole fish.*Cooking puddings and custard.*Cooking ham, whole poultry, lamb.5*Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip.4 *Thawing meat, poultry and seafood.*Cooking less tender cuts of meat.3*Cooking pork chops, roast.*Taking chill out of fruit.2*Softening butter.*Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm.1*Softening butter and cream cheese.*Standing time.0*Independent.To set the child lock1. Touch STOP / CLEAR.2. Touch and hold 0until the word LOCKED appears in thedisplay and two beeps are heard.To cancel the child lockTouch and hold 0pad until the wordLOCKED disappears in the display.Example: To set the TIMER1. Touch TIMER pad.Display scrolls the words ENTERTIME IN MIN AND SEC.2. Touch 3, 0, 0.Display scrolls the words 3:00TOUCH START.3. Touch START pad.➠➠➠
Operating Instructions12CONTROL SET-UPCONTROL SET-UP provides five modes which make using your microwave oven quite handy. You can select SOUND ON/OFF, CLOCK ON/OFF, SCROLL SPEED, LBS/KG, and DEMO MODE.CONTROL SET-UP FUNCTION CHARTExample 1: To turn off Sound of beeper.1. Touch CONTROL SET-UP.Five modes show in the displayrepeatedly. You can set themaccording to your intention.2. Touch 1.Display scrolls the words SOUND ON TOUCH 1 OFF TOUCH 2.3. Touch 2.Display scrolls the words SOUNDOFF. The current time will bedisplayed.NOTE: To turn beep sound back on, repeatsteps 1 - 2 then touch number 1.➠➠Example 2: To select kg unit.1. Touch CONTROL SET-UP.Five modes show in the displaycontinuously. You can set them according to yourintention.2. Touch 4.Display scrolls the words LBS TOUCH 1 KG TOUCH 2.3. Touch 2.Display scrolls the words KG.The current time will be displayed.NOTE:To select LBS, repeat steps 1-2 then,touch number 1.➠➠NO FUNCTION CHOICE REMARKS12345SOUND ON / OFFCLOCK ON / OFFSCROLL SPEEDLBS / KGDEMO ON / OFFSound On or Sound OffClock On or Clock OffSlow, Normal, or FastLbs or KgDemo On or Demo OffAll of the key sound and EOC sound on or off.When clock is off nothing displays when oven is not in use.Scroll speed control speed of message that scroll across display.Set control to LBS or KG for Auto Cook and Auto defrost features.Demo mode allows oven to operate without oven heating.NOTE: When the power cord is first plugged in, the default setting are Sound ON, Clock ON, Normal Speed,LBS, and DEMO OFF.
MORE/LESSBy using the MORE or LESS keys, all of the AUTOCOOK, TIME COOK, EASY COOK, SENSOR COOKprograms can be adjusted to cook food for a longer orshorter time. Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds to thecooking time each time you press it. Pressing LESS willsubtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it.You must wait until heating begins to count down beforeadding or subtracting time.SENSOR COOK OPERATION INSTRUCTIONFor most Sensor Cook programs, a chart with specificfood examples and cooking instructions is provided onthe next pages. The Sensor Cook system works bydetecting a build-up of vapor.Hints1. Make sure the door remains closed.2. Once the vapor is detected, two beeps will sound. 3. Opening the door or touching the STOP/CLEAR padbefore the vapor is detected will abort the process.The oven will stop.4. Before using Sensor Cook, make sure the exterior ofthe cooking container and the interior of the oven aredry, to assure the best results.5. Room temperature should not exceed 95 °F.6. Oven should be plugged in at least 5 minutes beforeSensor Cooking.Categories: Sensor Popcorn Sensor CookSensor ReheatSENSOR COOKSENSOR COOK allows you to cook most of your favoritefoods without having to select cooking times and powerlevels. This oven automatically determines the cookingtime for each food item. This feature has 6 foodcategories.Operating Instructions13Example: To adjust the AUTO COOK(ex. beverage 2cups) cooking time for a longer time, or fora shorter time1. Touch AUTO COOK.Display scrolls the words SELECTMENU 1 TO 6 -- SEE COOKINGGUIDE BEHIND DOOR.2. Touch 4.Display scrolls the wordsBEVERAGE TOUCH 1 TO 2 CUPS.3. Touch 2.NOTE: Press the MORE or LESS pad duringtime countdown. Example: To cook FROZEN ENTREE1. Touch COOK.Display scrolls the words SELECTMENU 1 TO 6 -- SEE COOKINGGUIDE BEHIND DOOR.2. Touch 4.The oven will cook foodautomatically by sensor system.➠➠➠
SENSOR COOK CHARTIf you open the door or press STOP/CLEAR during sensing, the process will be canceled.Operating Instructions14Code123456PotatoFresh VegetableFrozen VegetableFrozen EntreeRiceFish, Seafood1 - 4 medium approx. 8ounce each1 - 4 cups1 - 4 cups10 - 21 oz.1 - 2 cups Use medium or long grain rice. Cookinstant rice according todirections on the package.4 - 32 oz.Pierce each potato with a fork and place on theoven tray around the edge, at least one inch apart.Prepare as desired, wash, and leave residual wateron the vegetables. Place in an appropriately-sizedmicrowave container, cover with plastic wrap andvent.Remove from package, rinse off frost under runningwater. Place in an appropriately-sized microwavecontainer, cover with plastic wrap and vent.Remove from outer display package. Slit cover. Ifnot in microwave safe container, place on plate,cover with plastic wrap and vent.Place rice and twice as much liquid (water or chickenor vegetable stock) in a 2-quart microwavable dish.Cover with plastic wrap. When cooking is complete,allow 10 minutes standing time. Stir for fluffier rice.Place the food around the sides of an appropriatemicrowave container. Season and add 1/4-1/2cupliquid (wine, water, salsa, etc.) Cover with plasticwrap, vented.Category Direction Amount
SENSOR POPCORNSENSOR POPCORN lets you pop commerciallypackaged microwave popcorn (1.75-3.5 ounces). Forbest results, use a fresh bag of popcorn.Place only one bag of prepackaged microwavepopcorn on the center of turntable.NOTE:• Do not attempt to reheat or cook any unpoppedkernels.• Do not use popcorn popping devices in microwaveoven with this feature.SENSOR REHEATThis feature allows you to reheat precooked room-temperature or refrigerated foods without selectingcooking times and power levels. This feature has 3categories : dinner plate, soup/sauce, casserole.SENSOR REHEAT CHARTWARM HOLD You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in yourmicrowave oven for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. Youcan use WARM HOLD by itself, or to automatically followa cooking cycle.NOTE:• WARM HOLD operates for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.• Opening the oven door cancels WARM HOLD. Closethe door and touch WARM HOLD, then touch START ifadditional WARM HOLD time is desired.• Food cooked should be covered during WARM HOLD.• Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should beuncovered during WARM HOLD.• Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should becovered during WARM HOLD.• Do not use more than 1 complete WARM HOLD cycle(about 1 hour, 40 minutes). The quality of some foodswill suffer with extended time.Operating Instructions15Example: To pop 3.5 oz.Touch POPCORN.Display scrolls the words POPCORN.Then the oven will cook foodautomatically by sensor system.Example: To reheat casserole1. Touch REHEAT pad. Display scrollsthe words SELECT MENU 1 TO 3 -- SEE COOKING GUIDE BEHINDDOOR.2. Touch number 3.Then the oven will reheat foodautomatically by sensor system.➠Example: To hold warm hot or cooked food1. Touch WARM HOLD.Display scrolls the words HOLDWARM TOUCH START.2. Touch START.The word WARM will come on whilethe oven continue to run.➠Cate-Code gory Direction Amount1 Dinner Place foods to be heated 1-2plate on dinner plate or similar servingsdish.Cover with plastic wrap.2 Soup/ Place food to be heated 1-4 cupsSauce in an appropriate sizemicrowave container.Cover with plastic wrap.3 Casse- Cover dish containing 1-4 cupsrole the casserole withplastic wrap.
AUTO COOKThis feature allows to cook foods that you select by touching AUTO COOK pad. It has 6 foods categories.AUTO COOK CHART• First, touch AUTO COOK pad, then select food and amount.Operating Instructions16Example: To cook four slices of bacon1. Touch AUTO COOK. Display scrolls the words SELECTMENU 1 TO 6 -- SEE COOKINGGUIDE BEHIND DOOR.2. Touch number 1.Display scrolls the words BACONTOUCH 2 TO 6 SLICES.3. Touch number 4.The oven will start automatically.Code123456BaconFrozenRoll/ MuffinFreshRoll/ MuffinBeverageChickenPiecesHot CerealPlace bacon strips on microwave bacon rack for best results. (Use diner plate lined with paper towels if none available).Remove from display package and place on plate. (If muffins are over 3 oz. each, count as two when entering quantity.)Remove from display package and place on plate. (If muffins are over 3 oz. each, count as two when entering quantity.)Remove from display package and place on plate. (Be careful! The beverage will be very hot! Sometimes liquids heated in cylindrical containers will splash out when the cup is moved.)Place the chicken pieces in an appropriately sized microwaveablecontainer, cover with plastic wrap, and vent.Prepare as directed on package and cook. Stir and allow standing time before eating. Use only instant hot cereal.2-6 slices1-6 pieces(2-3 ounces each)1-6 pieces(2-3 ounces each)1-2 cups1/2-2.0 lbs1-6 servingsCategory AmountDirection➠➠
AUTO DEFROSTThree defrost sequences are preset in the oven. Thedefrost feature provides you with the best defrostingmethod for frozen foods. The cooking guide will showyou which defrost sequence is recommended for thefood you are defrosting.With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automaticallysets the defrosting time and power levels for you.The oven automatically determines required defrostingtimes for each food item according to the weight youenter.For added convenience, the Auto Defrost includes abuilt-in beep mechanism that reminds you to check, turnover, separate, or rearrange. Three different defrostinglevels are provided.1 MEAT2 POULTRY3 FISH• You can select the category by touching the numerickey 1 (MEAT), numeric key 2 (POULTRY), and numerickey 3 (FISH) after touching the AUTO DEFROST pad.• Available weight is 0.1~6.0 lbs(0.1 ~ 4.0 kgs).NOTE:When you touch the START pad, the display changes todefrost time count down. The oven will beep during theDEFROST cycle. At beep, open the door and turn,separate, or rearrange the food.Remove any portions that have thawed.Return frozen portions to the oven and touch START toresume the defrost cycle. • For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat, andpoultry from its original closed paper or plastic package(wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam andjuice close to the foods, which can cause the outersurface of the foods to cook.• For best results, shape your ground meat into the form of adoughnut before freezing. When defrosting, scrape offthawed meat when the beep sounds and continue defrosting.• Place foods in a shallow container or on a microwaveroasting rack to catch drippings.• Food should still be somewhat icy in the center whenremoved from the oven.AUTO DEFROST SEQUENCE LISTRAPID DEFROSTThis feature provides you with the quick defrostingmethed for 1.0 pound frozen ground beef.Operating Instructions17Sequence Food1MEAT2POULTRY3FISHBEEFGround beef, Round steak, Cubes for stew, Tenderloin steak, Pot roast, Rib roast, Rump roast, Chuck roast, Hamburger patty.LAMBChops (1 inch thick), Rolled roastPORKChops (1/2inch thick), Hot dogs,Spareribs, Country-style ribs.Rolled roast, Sausage.VEALCutlets (1 lb 1/2inch thick)POULTRYWhole (under 4 lbs.), Cut-up, Breasts (boneless)CORNISH HENSWholeTURKEYBreastFISHFillets, Whole SteaksSHELLFISHCrab meat, Lobster tails, Shrimp,ScallopsExample: To defrost 1.2 lbs of ground beef1. Touch AUTO DEFROST.Display scrolls the wordsMEAT TOUCH 1POULTRY TOUCH 2 FISH TOUCH 3.2. Touch 1.Display scrolls the words ENTER WEIGHT.3. Enter the weight by touching [1] and [2].Display scrolls the words 1.2 LBS TOUCH START.4. Touch START.Defrosting starts.➠➠➠1. Touch RAPID DEFROST.The oven begins thecooking without the need totouch START.
Fresh Vegetable Chart18Cook time Vegetable Amount at HIGH Instructions Standing(minutes) TimeArtichokes 2 medium 5-8 Trim. Add 2 tsp. water and 2 tsp. lemon juice. 2-3 minutes(8 oz. each) 4 medium 10-12 Cover. Cook stem end up.Asparagus, 1 Ib. 3-7 Wash and turn half of spears around. 2-3 minutesFresh, spears Add 1/2cup water. Cover.Beans, green & 1 lb. 7-10 Add 1/2cup water in 11/2qt. casserole. 2-3 minuteswax Stir halfway through cooking.Beets, Fresh 1 Ib. 12-16 Add 1/2cup water in 11/2qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutesRearrange halfway through cooking.Broccoli, Fresh, 1Ib. 5-9 Place broccoli in baking dish. 2-3 minutesspears Add 1/2cup water.Cabbage, Fresh, 1 Ib. 5-7 Add 1/2cup water in 11/2qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minuteschopped Stir halfway through cooking.Carrots, Fresh, 2 cups 3-6 Add 1/4cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutessliced Stir halfway through cooking.Cauliflower, 1 lb. 6-10 Trim. Add 1/4cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutesFresh, whole Stir halfway through cooking.Celery, Fresh, 2 cups 3-5 Slice. Add 1/2cup water in 11/2qt. covered 2-3 minutessliced 4 cups 7-9 casserole.Corn, Fresh 2 ears 5-8 Husk. Add 2 tsp water in 11/2qt. baking dish. 2-3 minutesCover.Mushrooms, 1/2Ib. 2-31/2Place mushrooms in 11/2qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutesFresh, slicedParsnips, Fresh, 1 Ib. 4-8 Add 1/2cup water in 11/2qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutesslicedPeas, Green, 4 cups 6-9 Add 1/2cup water in 11/2qt. covered casserole. 2-3minutesFresh Stir halfway through cooking.Sweet Potatoes 2 medium 5-7 Pierce potatoes several times with fork. 2-3 minutesWhole Baking 4 medium 6-11 2-3 minutes(6-8 oz. each)White potatoes, 2 potatoes 5-7 Pierce potatoes several times with fork. 2-3 minutesWhole Baking 4 potatoes 8-13 2-3 minutes(6-8 oz. each)Spinach, Fresh, 1 Ib. 5-7 Add 1/2cup water in 2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutesleafSquash, Acorn or 1 medium 6-8 Cut squash in half. Remove seeds. 2-3 minutesbutternut, Fresh Place in 8x8-inch baking dish. Cover.Zucchini, Fresh, 1 Ib. 5-8 Add 1/2cup water in 11/2qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutesslicedZucchini, Fresh, 1 Ib. 7-8 Pierce. Place on 2 paper towels. 2-3 minuteswhole Turn zucchini over and rearrange halfway through cooking.
VEGETABLESVegetable Medley, serves 4 as a side dish or 2 as a meal2 large carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces1 large baking potato, diced1 medium red onion, thinly sliced4 cloves of garlic, peeled2 stalks celery, cut into 1 inch pieces2 tablespoons olive oilsalt and pepper to tastePlace everything in a 2 quart microwave dish, cover and cookwith sensor or microwave on high power for about 10 minutesor until the carrots are tender.Stewed Peppers, serves 41 large red bell pepper, cored and cut into 1 inch strips1 large green bell pepper, cored and cut into 1 inchstrips1 medium red onion, thinly sliced2 cloves garlic, smashed1 cup prepared salsa2 tablespoons olive oilsalt and pepper to tastePlace everything in a 2 quart microwave dish, cover and cookwith sensor or microwave on high power for about 12 minutesor until the peppers are very soft.RICESpanish Rice, serves 41/2pound lean ground beef or smoke sausage1 medium green bell pepper, cored and chopped1 small yellow onion, chopped1 cup instant rice1 can (14 ounces) stewed tomatoes1 teaspoon chili powderPlace the meat, pepper, onion in a 2 quart microwave dishand microwave 2 minutes on high power. Drain off the fat. Stirin the other ingredients, cover and cook on sensor.FISH, SEAFOODPoached Salmon, serves 41/2cup dry white wine1/2cup bottled clam juice 4 sprigs fresh dill weed or 1 tablespoon dried dill weed6 pepper corns4 small salmon steaks, about 4 ounces each lemon slicesIn a shallow 2 quart microwave dish place the first 5ingredients, cover and microwave on high power 3 minutes.Add the salmon, recover and cook on sensor or microwaveon high power for 3-4 minutes or until the cooked and theinternal temperature is about 160 degrees.Peel and Eat Shrimp, serves 21/2cup dry white wine2 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons lemon juice4 tablespoons butter1 pound large shrimp in shellsPlace everything in a 2 quart microwave dish push to theedge of the dish, cover and cook on sensor ormicrowave on high power for about 5 minutes, stirringonce or until the shrimp are pink. Peel the shrimp andserve with juices.Rolled Fish Filets, serves 4 4 fish filets, sole, flounder, catfish or roughly about 4 ounces eachlemon pepper2 tablespoons lemon juiceSeason the fish with lemon pepper and roll up andsecure with a wooden pick. Place in a glass pie plateand sprinkle with lemon juice. Cover with plastic wrapand cook on sensor or microwave on medium power forabout 5 minutes or until the fish is opaque and flakeseasily. Mix the juices with 1/4th. / 4cups Italian saladdressing and pour over the fish.Fish Filets Parmesan, serves 44 fish filets (about 4 ounces each) folded over1 cup prepared spaghetti sauce1/2cup Parmesan cheese, gratedPlace the sauce in a 2 quart microwave dish and lay thefish over with the thicker part toward the side of the dish.Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook on sensor.Trout Almandine, serves 22 whole trout, about 8 ounces each2 tablespoons slivered almonds2 tablespoons lemon juice4 slices bacon, crisp cooked and crumbled4 tablespoons chopped parsleyPlace the fish along side each other head to tail in a 10inch glass pie plate. Add the lemon juice and butter, andcover with plastic wrap and cook on sensor ormicrowave on medium power for about 6 minutes or untilthe fish is done. Place on a serving platter and pourcooking juices over the fish and sprinkle with nuts, baconand parsley.Cook using Sensor Cook19
Cleaning20Use a damp cloth to wipe out crumbs and spillovers. It is important to keep the area between door and cavity front clean toassure a tight seal. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse and dry.Do not use harsh detergent or abrasive cleaners.The glass tray can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher.Wipe with a damp cloth followed immediately by a dry cloth. The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the control panel. Child Lock prevents accidental programming when wiping the control panel.If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe the panel with a soft cloth.This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidityconditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit.Clean with damp cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, the water shouldnot be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings.After cleaning the oven, be sure that the rotating ring and the glass tray are in the right position. Press the STOP/CLEAR pad twice to reset any accidental key setting.Part DescriptionINSIDE OF THE OVENGLASS TRAYCONTROL PANELDOOROUTSIDE OVEN SURFACEBefore cleaning the oven, unplug the power supply cord of the oven. If impossible, open the oven door to prevent an accidental oven start.To avoid risk of property damage, unplug the microwave oven or disconnect power at source by removing fuse or throwing circuit breaker.ww CAUTION
Troubleshooting21ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL • Dull thumping sound during oven operation.• Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. • Light reflection around door or outer wrapper.• Dimming oven light and change in blower sound during oven operation at power levels other than high.• Some radio and TV interference might occur during operations. It is similar to the interference caused by other small appliances such as mixers, blow dryer, etc.BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICECheck the following list to be sure a service call is really necessary. A quick reference of this manual as well asreviewing additional information on items to check may prevent an unneeded service call.Problem Possible CausesOven will not start at all • Electrical cord for oven is not plugged in. -Plug into the outlet.• Door is open.-Close the door, open, and try again.• Wrong operation is set.-Check operation instructions.Arcing or sparking • Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used.-Use microwave-safe cookware only.• The oven is operated when empty.-Do not operate with oven empty.• Food refuse remains in the cavity or inside the cavity is uncleaned. -Clean cavity with wet towel.Uneven cooking or poor defrosting • Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used.-Use microwave-safe cookware only. • Cooking time/Cooking power level is not suitable.-Use correct time/Cooking power level.• Food is not turned or stirred.-Turn or stir food.Overcooked foods • Cooking time/Cooking power level is not suitable.-Use correct time/cooking power level when you cook the same food.Undercooked foods • Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used.-Use microwave-safe cookware only.• Food is not defrosted completely.-Completely defrost food.• Oven ventilation ports are restricted.-Check to see that oven ventilation ports are not restricted.• Cooking time/Cooking power level is not suitable.-Use correct time/Cooking power level when you cook the same food.To avoid risk of severe personal injury, electrical shock or death, do not remove outer case of at any time. Only an authorized servicer should remove outer case.ww WARNING
Full ONE Year WarrantyAmana Appliances will repair or replace, including related labor and travel, any part (f.o.b. Amana Iowa) whichproves defective as to workmanship or materials.Limited WarrantyAfter one year from the date of original retail purchase, Amana will provide a free part, as listed below, to replaceany part that fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. The owner will be responsible for paying all othercosts including labor, mileage, and transportation.Second through Fifth YearAmana will repair or replace, including related labor, a magnetron tube (f.o.b. Amana lowa) which proves defectiveas to workmanship or materials when carried into an authorized Amana servicer.What is not covered by thesewarranties• Replacement of household fuses, resetting of circuitbreakers, or correction to household wiring orplumbing.• Normal product maintenance and cleaning, includinglight bulbs.• Products with original serial numbers removed,altered, or not readily determined.• Products purchased for commercial, industrial, rental,or leased use.• Products located outside of the United States orCanada.• Premium service charges, if the servicer is requestedto perform service in addition to normal service oroutside normal service hours or area.• Adjustments after the first year.• Repairs resulting from the following:• Improper installation, exhaust system, ormaintenance.• Any modification, alteration, or adjustment notauthorized by Amana.• Accident, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, or acts of nature.• Connections to improper electrical current, voltagesupply, or gas supply.• Use of improper pans, containers, or accessoriesthat cause damage to the product.To Receive Warranty ServiceService must be performed by an authorized Amanaservice representative. To schedule service, contact theAmana dealer where you purchased your appliance orcontact Amana Appliances Factory Service.Amana Appliances Factory Service1-800-628-5782 inside USAFor more Information,Amana Appliances Consumer ServicesAmana Appliances2800 220th TrailAmana, lowa 522041-800-843-0304 inside USA(319) 622-5511 worldwideWhen contacting Amana Appliances pleaseinclude the following information:• Your name, address, and telephone number.• Model number and serial number of your appliance. • The name and address of your dealer and the date ofpurchase.• A clear description of the problem.• Proof of purchase (sales receipt).IN NO EVENT SHALL AMANA BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have others which vary from state to state. For example,some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion may notapply to you.Part No. 12401532 Printed in Korea 03/01

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