LG Electronics USA V194XH Microwave Oven User Manual 3828W5A2393

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Users Manual

Owner's Manual

Contents

Important S afety Instructions

Installation

Features

Operation

Using the Metal Rack

Cooking

Maintenance

R ecommended Utensil

Trouble S hooting

Covering Model MV-194S

Part No.3828W5A2393

Electric Microwave

Keep instructions for future reference.

Be sure manual stays with microwave.

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

DANGER

DANGERImmediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal

injury or death. WARNING

WARNINGHazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe

personal injury or death.

CAUTION

CAUTIONHazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor

personal injury or product or property damage.

What You Need to Know

About Safety Instructions

Warning and Important Safety

Instructions appearing in this manual are

not meant to cover all possible

conditions and situations that may

occur. Common sense, caution, and care

must be exercised when installing,

maintaining, or operating microwave.

Always contact your dealer, distributor,

service agent, or manufacturer about

problems or conditions you do not

understand.

Please 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 Number _______________________________

Manufacturing (P) Number _____________________

Serial Number (S/N) __________________________

Purchase Date ______________________________

Dealer Name ________________________________

Dealer Address ______________________________

Dealer Phone _______________________________

Keep this manual and your sales receipt together in a safe place for

future 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 if

service is required after warranty expires.

Asure Extended

Service Plan

Amana Appliances offers long-term

service protection for this new range.

Asure™ Extended Service Plan,

covering functional parts, labor, and

travel charges, is specially designed to

supplement a strong warranty.

Call 1-800-528-2682 for information.

Parts and Accessories

Purchase replacement parts and

additional accessories by phone.

To order accessories for your Amana

product, call

1-800-843-0304 inside USA or

319-622-5511 outside USA.

Save Time and Money

If something seems unusual, please

check “Troubleshooting” section,

which is designed to help you solve

problems before calling service. If you

have a question, call us at

(800) 843-0304 or write us at:

Consumer Affairs Department

Amana Appliances

2800 - 220th Trail

Amana, Iowa 52204

Remember to include model number

of your appliance and your phone

number.

Thank you for buying an Amana Microwave!

Questions on cooking, cleaning or usage?

Refer to

Product Assistance at www.amana.com

call Consumer Affairs at 1-800-843-0304

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1. Briskly stir or pour liquids before heating with

microwave energy 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. Do not deep fat fry in oven. Fat could overheat

and be hazardous to handle.

3. 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.

4. Pierce skin of potatoes, tomatoes, and similar

foods before cooking with microwave energy.

When skin is pierced, steam escapes evenly.

5. Do not operate equipment without load or food in

oven cavity.

6. 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.

7. Do not use regular cooking thermometers in

oven. Most cooking thermometers contain

mercury and may cause an electrical arc,

malfunction, or damage to oven.

8. Do not heat baby bottles in oven.

9. Do not use metal utensils in oven.

10. Never use paper, plastic, or other combustible

materials that are not intended for cooking.

11. When cooking with paper, plastic, or other

combustible materials, follow manufacturer's

recommendations on product use.

12. Do not use paper towels which contain nylon

or other synthetic fibers. Heated synthetics could

melt and cause paper to ignite.

13. 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.

14. To avoid pacemaker malfunction, consult

physician or pacemaker manufacture about

effects of microwave energy on pacemaker.

CAUTION

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 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 oven if it is damaged. It is

particularly important that 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. Oven should NOT be adjusted or repaired by

anyone except properly qualified service

personnel.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

1. READ all instructions before using equipment.

2. READ AND FOLLOW the specific

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

ENERGY on page 3.

3. This equipment MUST BE GROUNDED. Connect

only to properly GROUNDED outlet. See

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS on page 6.

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may

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 or cook. It

is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

7. As with any equipment, CLOSE SUPERVISION

is necessary when used by CHILDREN.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. DO NOT cover or block filter or other openings on

equipment.

11. DO NOT store this equipment 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 in Care and

Cleaning section of manual on page 42.

16. Do not use this oven for commercial purposes. It is

made for household use only.

17. Clean the ventilating hood frequently.

18. Do not allow grease to accumulate on the hood or

filters.

19. Use care when cleaning the venttilating hood filters.

Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven

cleaners may damage the filters.

20. When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

21. Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking

equipment 36 inches or less wide.

WARNING

When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce the risk of burns, electrical

shock, fire, or injury to persons.

a. DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend

equipment 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. KEEP oven DOOR CLOSED, turn oven off, and

disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at

the fuse or circuit breaker panel, if materials

inside the oven should ignite. Fire may spread if

door is opened.

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 reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency

energy and if not installed and used properly, that is

in strict accordance with the manufacturer's

instructions, may cause interference to radio and

television reception. It has been type tested and

found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment

pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are

designed to provide reasonable protection against

such interference in a residential installation.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will

not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment

does cause interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try

to correct the interference by one or more of the

following:

• Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or

television.

• Relocate the Microwave Oven with respect to the

receiver.

• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.

• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so

that the microwave oven and the receiver are on

different branch circuits.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or

TV interference caused by unauthorized

modification to this microwave oven. It is the

responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE

STATEMENT ( U.S.A. ONLY)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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INSTALLATION

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INSTALLATION

Read this entire manual before you begin.

BEFORE YOU START

•Proper installation is the installer's responsibility!

- Write the model & serial numbers on the owner’s manual. The model number label is located on the oven

front. The mounting plate is located on the back side of the microwave oven. See Figure 1.

BE SURE TO READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

YOUR SAFETY FIRST

Mounting

plate

( Remove from

oven to install. )

Back of oven

Figure 1

To avoid risk of personal injury, electrical shock or death:

• Note where electrical outlets and electrical wires are before you drill into the wall.

• Locate and disconnect power to any electrical circuits that could be affected by installing this oven.

• Microwave must have a dedicated 120V, 60 Hz, AC, 15 or 20A fused electrical supply located in the cabinet

above the microwave, as close as possible to the microwave.

WARNING

To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, you will need two people to install this microwave oven.

CAUTION

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INSTALLATION

•MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH SPACE AND SUPPORT.

- Mount the oven against a flat, vertical wall, so it is supported by the wall. The wall should be constructed of

minimum 2" x 4" wood studding and 3/8" thick drywall or plaster/lath.

- ATTACH AT LEAST ONE of the two lag screws supporting the oven to a vertical, 2" x 4" wall stud.

- DO NOT mount the microwave oven to an island or peninsula cabinet.

- BE SURE the upper cabinet and rear wall structures are able to support 150 lbs., plus the weight of any

items you place inside the oven or upper cabinet.

- Locate the oven away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors, and strong heating vents.

- BE SURE you have enough space. See Figure 3 below for minimum vertical and horizontal clearance.

- This microwave oven can be installed over gas or electric cooking products no more than 36 inches wide.

YOUR SAFETY FIRST

To avoid risk of personal injury, install microwave oven only as instructed.

CAUTION

To avoid risk of personal injury, place a piece of the carton or other heavy material, such as a blanket, over

the countertop or cooktop to protect it. DO NOT use a plastic cover.

CAUTION

THE FOLLOWING PARTS ARE SUPPLIED WITH THE OVEN:

NOTE: Depending on your ventilation requirements, you may not use all of these parts.

NOTE: You need to install at least 2 lag screws into one 2" x 4" stud and four anchor bolts into the wall.

The mounting area must meet the 150 lbs. weight requirement.

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Backdraft damper / duct connector

(for roof-venting or wall-venting installation)

Not Actual Size ( 2 pieces must be

assembled as shown )

One power cord clamp and

One dark-colored mounting screw

(to hold the power cord)

Actual Size

Four 1/4" x 2" lag screws - Actual Size

(for wall stud holes)

Two 1/4" x 2" or 3" bolts - Actual Size

(for securing to the upper cabinet)

Four spring toggle heads - Actual Size

(for the toggle bolts)

Two washers - Actual Size

(for the two upper cabinet bolts)

Four 1/4" x 3" toggle bolts - Actual Size

(for drywall holes)

One power cord clamp bushing - Actual Size

(for the cord hole in a metal upper cabinet)

One lock pin and one washer-Not Actual size

INSTALLATION

PARTS, TOOLS, MATERIALS

Two self - tapping screws - Actual Size

(for attaching the damper duct connector)

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INSTALLATION

PARTS, TOOLS, MATERIALS

Clear tape

(for taping the templates to the wall)

Stud finder or thin nail.

Saber saw (for cutting vent

holes for roof or wall venting)

Keyhole saw (for the power cord hole)

Electric drill

3/8" and 3/4" wood drill bits

1/2" and 3/16"

drill bits

Phillips screwdriver (for the screws)

Pencil

Flat blade screwdriver (for the toggle bolts)

Measuring tape (metal preferred)

Small side cutters or tin snips Caulking gun

Plumb line

Duct Tape

YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND MATERIALS FOR THE INSTALLATION:

Carton or other heavy material for covering the counter top.

•If you have brick or masonry walls, you will need special hardware and tools.

•The ductwork you need for the installation is not included. All wall and roof caps must have a back-draft

damper.

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INSTALLATION

STEP 1: PREPARE THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

•DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING

PRONG!

This appliance MUST be grounded!

1. Locate the grounded electric outlet for this oven in the cabinet

above the oven, as shown in Figure 4.

NOTE: The outlet should be on a circuit dedicated to the

microwave oven (120V, 60Hz., AC only) with a

15 or 20A fused electrical supply.

IMPORTANT: If you do not have the proper wall outlet, you MUST

have one installed by a qualified electrician.

2. You will cut the power-supply-cord hole (shown in

Figure 4) later when you prepare the wall and upper cabinet in

Step 4.

NOTE: Do not use an extension cord.

Keep the power cord dry and do not pinch or crush it.

Grounded Outlet

( Inside Cabinet )

Upper

Cabinet

Power-Supply-Cord Hole

Figure 4

WARNING

To avoid risk of personal injury, electrical shock or death, this oven must be grounded.

WARNING

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INSTALLATION

STEP 2: PREPARE THE VENTING SYSTEM

NOTE: The ductwork you need for outside ventilation is not included with your oven. The standard ductwork

fittings and length are shown in Figure 9.

You may vent your oven in one of three ways. However, do NOT vent into a wall cavity, an attic, or an unused area.

Roof-venting If your oven is located on an outside wall near the roof, as in Figures 6 (31/4" x 10" duct) and

Figure 8 (6" round duct.)

Wall-venting If your oven is located on an outside wall of your house, as in Figure 5 (31/4" x 10" duct) and

Figure 8 (6" round duct.)

Room-venting If your oven is located on an inside wall of your house, as in Figure 7.

NOTE: If you choose the rear exhaust method (roof-or wall-venting), be sure there is enough clearance within

the wall for the exhaust duct.

REMEMBER AS YOU INSTALL THE

VENTING:

•Keep the length of the ductwork and the

number of elbows to a minimum to

ventilate your oven efficiently.

See examples on next page.

•Keep the size of the ductwork the same.

•Do not install two elbows together.

•Use duct tape to seal all joints in the duct

system.

•Use caulking gun to seal the exterior wall

or roof opening around the cap.

Wall Venting

Wall venting

through-the-wall

wall cap

3 1/4"x10"

duct

Figure 5

cabinet

oven

Roof Venting

through-the-roof

3 1/4"x10"

duct

Figure 6

roof cap

Roof venting

cabinet

oven

6" min.

diameter

round duct

3 1/4" to round

duct transition

3 1/4" to round

ductwork transition

Figure 8

roof cap

wall cap

elbow

Room Venting

Figure 7

cabinet

oven

To avoid risk of personal injury, property damage, or fire this microwave oven must be properly vented.

WARNING

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INSTALLATION

STEP 2: PREPARE THE VENTING SYSTEM

STANDARD FITTINGS

NOTE: If the existing duct is round, you must use a rectangular-to-round adapter, with a rectangular 3"

extension duct installed between the damper assembly and the adapter to prevent the exhaust

damper’s sticking.

DUCT LENGTH

The total length of the duct system, including straight duct, elbows, transitions, and wall or roof caps must not

exceed the equivalent of 140 feet.

For best performance, do not use more than three 90 degree elbows, and keep length as short as possible.

Below are the standard fittings and their equivalent length in feet.

To calculate the equivalent length of each ductpiece used, see the examples below.

Figure 9

4567

3 1/4"x10"

to 6"=5ft.

90˚ elbow

=10ft.

45˚ elbow

=5ft.

3 1/4"x10"

wall cap

=40ft.

3 1/4"x10"

flat elbow

=10ft.

3 1/4"x10" roof

cap=24ft.

3 1/4"x10" 90˚

elbow=25ft.

Examples

For 3 1/4"x10" SYSTEMS

1-3 1/4" x 10" 90˚ elbow

1-Wall Cap

8 feet straight duct

TOTAL LENGTH

1-transition

2-90˚ elbows

1-Wall Cap

8 feet straight

TOTAL LENGTH

For 6" ROUND SYSTEMS

6ft.

2ft. 2ft.

3 1/4"x10"

90˚ elbow wall cap

6ft.

90˚ elbows

transition

wall cap

= 25 ft.

= 40 ft.

= 8 ft.

= 73 ft.

= 5 ft.

= 20 ft.

= 40 ft.

= 8 ft.

= 73 ft.

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INSTALLATION

back plate

Damper

Exhaust

adaptor

blower plate

mounting screw

blower unit

Parts "B"

back plate

blower plate

blower unit

mounting screw

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INSTALLATION

blower unit

exhaust ports

blower plate

mounting screw

blower unit

blower plate

back plate

blower unit

mounting screw

blower plate

mounting screw

blower unit

Parts "B"

back plate

blower plate

blower unit

mounting screw

blower unit

back plate

Parts "B"

blower plate

mounting screw

blower plate

blower unit

mounting screw

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INSTALLATION

STEP 4: PREPARE THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET FOR INSTALLATION

MEASURE AND TACK / TAPE UP THE TEMPLATES

1. Using a plumb line and (metal) measuring tape, find and mark the

vertical center line on the back wall, as in Figure 22.

2. Find and mark one or two points where the studs are on the wall.

(Studs are normally 16 inches apart)

Then measure and mark the stud locations.

If you cannot find any wall stud, consult a local building contractor.

3. Line up the plumb line on the wall with the center line on the

mounting plate.

NOTE: Be sure the minimum width is 30 inches and the distance

from the top of the wall template to the range or counter top

is at least 30 inches.

See Figure 22.

4. Center mounting plate in operating by lining up the plumb line on

wall with centerline on mounting plate. Make sure the minimum

width is 30 inches and that the top of the mounting plate is located

a minimum of 30 inches above the cooking surface.

See Figure 23.

NOTE: If the cabinets are not plumb, adjust the mounting plate to

the cabinets.

If the front edge of the cabinet is lower than the back edge,

adjust the mounting plate to be level with the cabinet front.

5. Measure the bottom of the upper cabinet frame. Trim the edges

A, B and Con the upper cabinet template so that the template will

fit on the bottom of the upper cabinet. If upper cabinet has a

recessed frame, trim the template so it fits inside the recessed

area. Align the centerline of the upper cabinet template with the

centerline of the mounting plate, then securely tape or tack the

upper cabinet template in place.

See Figure 23.

Figure 22

Figure 23

upper cabinet template

mounting plate

To avoid personal injury or property damage, do not ateempt to install this microwave oven if you cannot find a

wall stud.

CAUTION

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INSTALLATION

STEP 4: PREPARE THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET FOR INSTALLATION

DRILL THE HOLES IN THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET.

1. Find the points on the mounting plate labeled A, B, C, and D.

Drill a 3/16" diameter hole at any points that are over a wall

stud. Drill a 3/4" diameter hole at any points over drywall.

2. Drill a 3/8" hole at points J, K, and Non the upper cabinet

template.

NOTE: If the bottom of the upper cabinet is recessed 3/4" or

more, you will need 2"x2" filler blocks (not included) to

provide additional support for the bolts. See Figure 24.

• Mark the center of each filler block and drill a 3/8"

diameter hole at the marks.

• Align filler blocks over the two openings in the top of

the microwave oven cabinet and attach to cabinet with

masking tape. See Figure 25.

3. Cut or drill a 2" diameter hole at the area marked M.

Power supply cord hole on the upper cabinet template. If the

upper cabinet is metal, you will need to cover the edge of the

hole with the power supply cord bushing (supplied) to prevent

damage to the cord from the rough metal edge.

4. Cut out the venting areas (with the saber saw):

• Roof-Vented: cut out the shaded area marked Lon the upper

cabinet template.

• Room-Vented: go to STEP 5, INSTALL THE MOUNTING

PLATE, located on page 18.

5. Complete whichever venting system you have chosen.

Use caulking compound to seal the exterior wall or roof opening

around the wall cap or roof cap.

Figure 24

Figure 25

cabinet front filler block cabinet

bottom shelf

filler

block

To avoid risk of personal injury, electrical shock or death:

• Note where electrical outlets and electrical wires are before you drill into the wall.

• Locate and disconnect power to any electrical circuits that could be affected by installing this oven.

WARNING

To avoid risk of personal injury, electrical shock or death, cover the edge of the power supply cord hole with

the power supply cord bushing.

WARNING

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INSTALLATION

STEP 5: INSTALL THE MOUNTING PLATE

THE OVEN MUST BE CONNECTED TO AT LEAST ONE

WALL STUD.

1. Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30″

wide space. Use the mounting plate as the template for

the rear wall. Place the mounting plate on the wall,

making sure that the tabs are against the bottom of the

cabinet. Line up the notch and center line on the

mounting plate to the center line on the wall.

2. While holding the mounting plate with one hand, draw

circles on the wall at holes A, B, C and D. Four holes

must be used for mounting. If the holes are not used, the

installation will not be secure. Installer must use these

holes for proper installation. Use toggle bolts through

these holes unless one of them lines up with a stud. Use

a wood screw for studs.

NOTE: Draw a fifth circle inside area E, through one of

the bottom holes to match the location of a stud.

For wall-vented: The oven requires a rear wall cutout

opening for the rear wall duct and the exhaust adaptor

must be attached to the mounting plate. See the next page

on how to prepare the rear wall cutout opening and the

exhaust adaptor/mounting plate for wall-vented.

3. Drill holes on the circles. If there is a stud, drill a 3 / 16″

hole for lag screws. If there is no stud, drill a 5 / 8″hole

for toggle bolts. Make sure to use at least 1 lag screw in

a stud, and 4 toggle bolts in the drywall or the plaster.

4. Attach the plate to the wall. To use spring toggle head

bolts: Remove the toggle wings from the bolts. Insert the

bolts into the mounting plate and replace the spring

toggle head to 3 / 4″past the bolt ends. Insert the spring

toggle head into the holes in the wall to mount the

bracket. You may pull forward on the bracket to help in

tightening the toggle bolts. Tighten all bolts.

Wall

Mounting

Plate

Space More Than W all Thickness

Bolt

End

Toggle Bolt

Toggle Wings

Figure 27

Center Line

3/16" Hole on Studs

5/8" Hole on Drywall Only

Draw

Center Line

Draw Lines

on Studs

For Wall-

Vented Only

Minimum 66

From the Floor

Support Tab Support Tab

Mounting

Plate

Figure 26

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INSTALLATION

STEP 5: INSTALL THE MOUNTING PLATE

TO PREPARE THE REAR WALL CUTOUT OPENING

AND EXHAUST ADAPTOR/MOUNTING PLATE FOR

WALL-VENTED:

1. Place the mounting plate against the rear wall as

described in step 5 item 1.

2. Using a pencil, put dots through slots F and G, and

through holes H and I. Remove the mounting plate and

draw lines extending through the points. This will give

the location and size of the box cutout for the rear wall

duct.

• Attach the exhaust adaptor to the rear mounting plate by

sliding it into the guides at the top center of the plate on

the wall side. Push in securely until it is past the top

locking tabs and in the lower locking tabs. Take care to

assure the damper hinge is installed so that it is at the top

and that the damper swings freely.

• Carefully guide the exhaust adaptor, now attached to the

mounting plate, into the house duct, before using the

screws to attach the plate to the wall. This will assure

proper alignment for installation.

• Return to step 5, item 3 to continue. After completing the

installation of the mounting plate, again check the rear

damper for free movement to assure it will operate

properly.

Slide exhaust

adaptor into

guides on

rear panel.

Exhaust Adaptor Damper

(hinge side up)

Locking

Tabs Guides

Mounting Plate

(wall side)

Figure 28

Figure 29

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INSTALLATION

STEP 6: ATTACH THE OVEN TO THE WALL

1. Carefully lift microwave oven and hang it on support tabs

(See Figure 26 at the bottom of the mounting plate.) Reaching

through upper cabinet, thread power supply cord through the

power supply cord hole in the bottom of the upper cabinet. See

Figure 30.

2. Rotate the microwave oven upward so the top of oven is against

the bottom of the upper cabinet or cabinet frame.

3. Drop the lock pin and washer assembly into hole N(left side

hole) and push the pin down as far as it will go.

See Figure 31.

4. Place washers over two 1/4"x3" bolts. Then insert a bolt down

through each hole in the upper cabinet bottom.

Tighten the bolts until the gap between the upper cabinet and

microwave oven is closed. See Figure 32.

5. Remove the lock pin and washer.

If wall-vented or room-vented installation is used, skip to

No. 6, 7.

Figure 30

Figure 32

washer

Figure 31

lock pin

power cord

hole

To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, you will need two people to install this microwave oven.

CAUTION

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INSTALLATION

STEP 6: ATTACH THE OVEN TO THE WALL

6. Roof venting installation: Install ductwork through the vent

opening in the upper cabinet. Complete the venting system

through the roof according to the method needed.

See Figure 34. See PREPARE THE VENTING SYSTEM,

STEP 2. Use caulking gun to seal the exterior roof opening

around the exhaust cap.

See Figure 6.

7. Use the power supply cord clamp to bundle the power supply

cord. Install the power supply cord clamp, using a screw as

shown in Figure 34, to inside of the cabinet.

8. Grasp filter screen with one hand holding the ring and the other

hand holding the opposite end. Insert the end of the filter screen

without ring into the opening and slide towards the side of the

microwave oven. Insert ring end of filter screen into the opening

and slide entire screen towards the center of the microwave

until screen is securely in position. Repeat for other filter screen.

See Figure 35.

9. Plug in the power supply cord.

10. Read your Owner’s Manual, then check the operation of your

microwave oven.

Figure 33

Figure 34

Figure 35

damper

duct power

supply

cord

clamp

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MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES

OVEN SPECIFICATIONS

Door Handle

Window with

Metal Shield

Oven Control

Panel

Cooktop/Countertop Light

Grease Filter

Door Safety

Lock System

Model and Serial

Number Plate

Cooking Guide

Vent Grille

Metal Rack

Glass Turntable

FEATURES

Power Supply 120 VAC, 60 Hz

Input Power 1,550 W

Cooking Power 1,000 W (IEC 705 Standard)

Frequency 2,450 MHz

Rated Current 13.5 A

Outer Dimensions (WxHxD) 29-15/16”x 16-7/16”x 15-5/8”

Cavity Volume 1.8 Cu. Ft

Net Weight 54 lbs

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OVEN CONTROL PANEL

FEATURES

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FEATURES

1. DISPLAY: The display includes a clock and

indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time

settings, and cooking functions selected.

2. POPCORN: Touch this pad when popping popcorn

in your microwave oven. See page 30 for more

information.

3. BAKED POTATO: Touch this pad to cook from 1 to

4 potatoes. See page 30 for more information.

4. BEVERAGE: Touch this pad to reheat one or two

cups of a beverage. See page 30 for more

information.

5. AUTO COOK: Touch this pad to cook vegetables,

rice, casseroles. See page 30 for more information.

6. PIZZA SLICE: Touch this pad to reheat 1 to 3

slices. See page 30 for more information.

7. AUTO REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat dinner

plate, soup/sauce, casseroles, roll/muffin.

See page 32 for more information.

8. CUSTOM RECIPE: Touch this pad to recall one

cooking instruction previously programmed into

memory. See page 27 for more information.

9. ADD 30 SEC.: Touch this pad to set and start

quickly at 100% power level. See page 27 for more

information.

10. AUTO DEFROST: Meat, poultry, fish. Touch on

pad to select food type and defrost food by weight.

See page 33 for more information.

11. TIME DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost most

other frozen foods.

See page 36 for more information.

12. RAPID DEFROST 1lb.: This pad provides you

with the RAPID defrosting method for 1.0 pounds

frozen foods.

See page 36 for more information.

13. NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking

time, power level, quantities, or weights.

14. KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad to set the

kitchen timer. See page 25 for more information.

15. CLOCK: Touch this pad to enter the time of day.

See page 25 for more information.

16. LIGHT TIMER: Touch this pad to set the light

timer. See page 26 for more information.

17. MORE: Touch this pad to add ten seconds of

cooking time each time you press it. See page 27

for more information.

18. LESS: Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of

cooking time each time you press it. See page 27

for more information.

19. HELP: Touch this pad to learn how to use each

oven function.See page 25 for more information.

20. STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to stop the oven or

to clear all entries.

21. START: Touch this pad to start a function. If you

open the door after oven begins to cook, START

again.

22. POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad to select a

cooking power level.

23. CUSTOM PROGRAMS: Touch this pad to set a

cooking time.

24. HOLD WARM: Touch this pad to keep hot,

cooked foods warm in your microwave oven for up

to 99 minutes 99 seconds. See page 27 for more

information.

25. OPTIONS: Touch this pad to change the oven’s

default settings for sound, clock, display speed

and defrost weight. See page 25 for more

information.

26. TURNTABLE ON/OFF: Touch this pad to turn off

the turntable. OFF will appear in the display.

See page 26 for more information.

27. FAN HI LOW OFF: Touch this pad to turn the fan

on or off. See page 26 for more information.

28. LIGHT HI LOW OFF: Touch this pad to turn on

the cooktop/countertop light. See page 26 for

more information.

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LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to

know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before use.

CLOCK

This oven includes a 24-hour clock.

OPERATION

1. Touch CLOCK pad.

(Press once for AM,

twice for PM.)

2. Enter the time by using the

number key pad.

3. Touch CLOCK (or START)

pad.

Example: To set 8:00 AM.

1. Touch HELP pad.

2. Touch POPCORN pad.

Example: To learn about POPCORN.

HELP

The HELP pad displays feature information and

helpful hints. Press HELP, then select a key pad.

1. Touch KITCHEN TIMER

pad.

2. Enter the time by using the

number key pad.

3. Touch START pad.

When the time is over, you

will hear seven beeps and

END will display.

Example: To time 3 minutes.

KITCHEN TIMER

You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use

the Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.

OPTIONS

You can change the default values for beep sound,

clock, display speed and defrost weight.

See following chart for more information.

NUMBER FUNCTION NUMBER RESULT

Beep ON/OFF

control

Clock display

control

Display

Defrost weight

mode select

Sound ON

Sound OFF

Clock ON

Clock OFF

Slow speed

Normal speed

Fast speed

Lbs.

Kg.

1. Touch OPTIONS pad.

2. Touch number 4pad.

3. Touch number 2 pad.

Example: To change defrost weight mode.

(from Lbs. to Kg.)

To avoid risk of personal injury

or property damage, do not use

stoneware, aluminum foil, metal utensils,

or metal trimmed utensils in the oven.

CAUTION

To avoid risk of personal injury

or property damage, do not run oven empty.

CAUTION

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OPERATION

TURNTABLE ON/OFF

For best cooking results, leave the

turntable on. It can be turned off for

large dishes. Press TURNTABLE

ON/OFF

to turn the turntable on or off.

NOTE: • Sometimes the turntable can become hot

to touch. Be careful touching the turntable

during and after cooking.

NOTE: • Do not run the oven empty.

FAN HI LOW OFF

The FAN moves steam and other

vapors from the cooking surface.

Touch FAN once for High fan speed,

twice for Low fan speed, or three

times to turn the fan off.

NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around the

microwave oven, the fan in the vent hood will

automatically turn on at the LOW setting to cool the

oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.

When this occurs, You can not turn the vent fan off.

CHILD LOCK

You may lock the control panel to prevent the

microwave from being accidentally started or used by

children.

The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning

the control panel. Child Lock prevents accidental

programming when wiping the control panel.

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR pad.

2. Touch and hold 0 pad more

than 4 seconds. LOCKED

will appear in the display

window with two beeps.

Example: To set the child lock.

1. Touch and hold 0 pad more

than 4 seconds. LOCKED

will disappear and you hear

two beeps. At this time the

oven is ready.

Example: To cancel the child lock.

LIGHT HI LOW OFF

Touch LIGHT pad once for bright

light, twice for night light, or three

times to turn the light off.

LIGHT TIMER

You can set the

LIGHT

to turn on and off automatically

at any time you want. The light comes on at the same

time every day until reset.

1. Touch LIGHT TIMER pad.

(Press once for AM,

twice for PM.)

2. Enter the time you want

the LIGHT to turn on.

3. Touch LIGHT TIMER pad

again.

(Press once for AM,

twice for PM.)

4. Enter the time you want

the LIGHT to turn off.

5. Touch START pad.

Example: Turn on 2:00 AM, turn off 7:00 AM.

1. Touch LIGHT TIMER pad.

2. Touch STOP/CLEAR pad.

NOTE: To reset that time to turn on and off the

LIGHT, repeat steps 1 to 5.

Example: To cancel the LIGHT TIMER.

NOTE: If you want to cancel the LIGHT TIMER in

operation, you should touch key.

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OPERATION

ADD 30 SEC.

A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you

quickly set and start microwave cooking without the

need to touch START pad.

NOTE:

If you touch ADD 30 SEC., it will add 30 seconds up

to 3 minutes; after 3 minutes, every touch will add 1

minute up to 99 min 59 seconds.

HOLD WARM

You can keep cooked food warm in your microwave

oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds. You can use

HOLD WARM by itself or to follow a cooking cycle

automatically.

1. Touch HOLD WARM pad.

2. Touch START pad.

Example: To use the hold warm.

CUSTOM RECIPE

CUSTOM RECIPE lets you recall one cooking

instruction previously placed in memory and begin

cooking quickly.

1. Touch CUSTOM RECIPE

pad.

2. Enter the cook time.

3. Touch START pad.

Example: To cook for 2 minutes.

1. Touch CUSTOM RECIPE

pad.

2. Touch START pad.

When the cook time is over,

you will hear four beeps and

END will display.

Example: To recall the custom recipe.

MORE/LESS

By using the MORE or LESS keys, all of the pre-

programmed cook and time cook features can be

adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time.

Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds of cooking time

each time you press it. Pressing LESS will subtract 10

seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

1. Touch POPCORN pad.

2. Touch number 1 pad.

3. Touch MORE pad.

Example: To adjust the 1.75 oz POPCORN cooking

time for a longer time.

NOTES:

• HOLD WARM operates for up to 99 minutes 99

seconds.

• Food cooked covered should be covered during

HOLD WARM.

• Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be

uncovered during HOLD WARM.

• Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate could

be covered during HOLD WARM.

To make HOLD WARM automatically follow

another cycle:

• While you are programming the cooking

instructions, touch HOLD WARM before touching

START.

• When the last cooking cycle is over, you will hear

two tones and “WARM” will appear in the oven

display.

• You can set HOLD WARM to follow AUTO

DEFROST, or multi-cycle cooking.

1. Touch ADD 30 SEC. pad

4 times.

The oven begins cooking

and display shows time

counting down.

Example: To set ADD 30 SEC. for 2 minutes.

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OPERATION

COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER

1. Enter the cook time.

2. Touch START pad.

When the cook time is over,

you will hear four beeps and

END will display.

Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds.

COOKING WITH MORE THAN ONE

COOK CYCLE

For best results, some recipes call for one Power

Level for a certain length of time, and another Power

Level for another length of time. Your oven can be set

to change from one to another automatically, for up to

three cycles if the first heating cycle is defrost or the

last at 0% power.

1. Enter the cook time.

2. Touch POWER LEVEL pad.

3. Enter the power level.

4. Touch START pad.

When the cook time is over,

you will hear four beeps and

END will display.

Example: To cook food for 7 minutes 30 seconds

at 70% power.

COOKING AT LOWER POWER LEVELS

HIGH power cooking does not always give you the

best results with foods that need slower cooking,

such as roasts, baked goods, or custards. Your oven

has10 power settings in addition to HIGH.

1. Enter the first cook time.

2. Touch CUSTOM

PROGRAMS pad.

3. Enter the second cook time.

4. Touch POWER LEVEL pad.

5. Enter the power level.

6. Touch START pad.

When the cook time is over,

you will hear four beeps

and END will display.

Example:

To cook food for 3 minutes at 100% power and

then 70% power for 7 minutes 30 seconds.

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OPERATION

POWER LEVEL MICROWAVE OUTPUT USE

• Boil water.

• Cook ground beef.

• Make candy.

• Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.

• Cook fish and poultry.

• Preheat browning dish.

• Reheat meat slices quickly.

• Saute onions, celery, and green pepper.

• All reheating.

• Cook scrambled eggs.

• Cook breads and cereal products.

• Cook cheese dishes, veal.

• Cook cakes, muffins, brownies, cupcakes.

• Cook pasta.

• Cook meats, whole poultry.

• Cook custard.

• Cook whole chicken, turkey, spare ribs, rib

roast, sirloin roast.

• Cook less tender cuts of meat.

• Reheat frozen convenience foods.

• Thawing meat, poultry, and seafood.

• Cooking small quantities of food.

• Finish cooking casserole, stew, and some

sauces.

• Soften butter and cream cheese.

• Heating small amounts of food.

• Soften ice cream.

• Raise yeast dough.

• Standing time.

HIGH

100%

90%

80%

70%

60%

50%

40%

30%

20%

10%

COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS

The 10 power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to

choose the best power level for the food you are

cooking. Below are listed all the power levels,

examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the

amount of microwave power you are using.

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OPERATION

1. Touch PIZZA SLICE pad.

2. Touch number 1 pad.

When the cook time is over,

you will hear four beeps and

END will display.

Example: To reheat 1 slice pizza.

1. Touch AUTO COOK pad.

2. Choose food category.

3. Enter quantity/servings.

When the cook time is over,

you will hear four beeps and

END will display.

Example: To cook 2 cups of Rice.

AUTO COOK

AUTO COOK provides four preset categories for cooking

Category Touch pad

number

BAKED POTATO

BAKED POTATO lets you cook potatoes with preset times

and cook powers. You can choose from 1 to 4 potatoes.

NOTE:

• Cooking times are based on an average 9 ~ 11 oz.

ounce potato per each.

• Before baking, pierce potato with fork several times.

• After baking, let stand for 5 minutes.

1. Touch BAKED POTATO pad.

2. Touch number 2 pad.

When the cook time is over,

you will hear four beeps and

END will display.

POPCORN

POPCORN lets you pop 1.75, 3.0, and 3.5 ounce

bags of commercially packaged microwave popcorn.

Pop only one package at a time. If you are using a

microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s

instructions.To set your microwave oven correctly,

follow this chart:

1. Touch POPCORN pad.

2. Touch number 2pad.

When the cook time is over.

you will hear four beeps and

END will display.

Example: To pop a 3.0 oz. bag.

Bag Size-ounces 1.75 3.0 3.5

Touch NUMBER 1 2 3

PIZZA SLICE

PIZZA lets you reheat up to 3 slices refrigerated

pizza. A slice is based on a 5 ounce slice.

1. Touch BEVERAGE pad.

2. Touch number 1 pad.

When the cook time is over,

you will hear four beeps and

END will display.

Example: To reheat one 8 oz. beverage.

BEVERAGE

BEVERAGE lets you heat up to 2 beverages.

NOTE:

• Reheat times based on an 8 ounce cup.

•

Beverage may be very hot; remove from oven with care.

Example: To cook 2 Potatoes.

Fresh

vegetable

Frozen

vegetable

Rice

Casserole

Category Number of

cups

1 - 4 cups

1 - 2 cups

1 - 4 cups

Fresh

vegetable

Frozen

vegetable

Rice

Casserole

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OPERATION

COOKING GUIDE FOR AUTO COOK

Category

Meat

Poultry

Fish

Touch pad

number

3. Enter the weight.

4. Touch START pad.

5. Close the door and restart.

When the defrost time is over,

you will hear four beeps and

END will display.

NOTE: If you do not open the

door, the display will

resume the countdown.

NOTE: When you touch the START pad. The

display changes to defrost time count down.

The oven will beep during the DEFROST

cycle. At beep, open the door and turn food

over, separate or rearrange the food.

Remove any portions that have thawed.

The oven will not STOP during the beep

unless the door is opened.

Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs. of ground beef.

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OPERATION

FOOD AT BEEP

SETTING

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

BEEF

Ground Beef,

Bulk

Ground Beef,

Patties

Round Steak

Tenderloin

Steak

Stew Beef

Pot Roast,

Chuck Roast

Rib Roast

Rolled Rump

Roast

LAMB

Cubes for

Stew

Chops

(1 inch thick)

PORK

Chops

(1/2 inch thick)

Hot Dogs

Spareribs

Country-style

Ribs

Sausage,

Links

Sausage,

Bulk

Loin Roast,

Boneless

MEAT

Remove thawed portions with

fork. Turn over. Return

remainder to oven.

Separate and rearrange.

Turn over. Cover warm areas

with aluminum foil.

Turn over. Cover warm areas

with aluminum foil.

Remove thawed portions with

fork. Separate remainder.

Return remainder to oven.

Turn over. Cover warm areas

with aluminum foil.

Turn over. Cover warm areas

with aluminum foil.

Turn over. Cover warm areas

with aluminum foil.

Remove thawed portions with

fork. Return remainder to

oven.

Separate and rearrange.

Turn over. Cover warm areas

with aluminum foil.

Separate and rearrange.

Remove thawed portions with

fork. Turn over. Return

remainder to oven.

Turn over. Cover warm areas

with aluminum foil.

Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of

meat should have the narrow or fatty areas

shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost

sequence.

Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb.

Freeze in doughnut shape.

Do not defrost less than two oz. patties.

Depress center when freezing.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

AUTO DEFROST CHART

Meat setting

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AUTO DEFROST CHART (CONTINUED)

Poultry setting

Fish setting

OPERATION

NOTE : Food to be defrosted must be not more than 6.0 lbs (4.0 Kg).

*Available weight is 0.1~6.0 lbs (0.1~4.0 Kg).

FOOD AT BEEP

SETTING

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

CHICKEN

Whole (up to

6 lbs)

Cut-up

CORNISH

HENS

Whole

TURKEY

Breast

(under 6 lbs)

POULTRY

Turn over (finish defrosting

breast-side down). Cover

warm areas with aluminum

foil.

Separate pieces and

rearrange.

Turn over. Cover warm

areas with aluminum foil.

Turn over. Cover warm

areas with aluminum foil.

Turn over. Cover warm

areas with aluminum foil.

Place chicken breast-side up on a microwavable

roast rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold

water. Remove giblets when chicken is partially

defrosted.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.

FOOD AT BEEP

SETTING

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

FISH

Fillets

Steaks

Whole

SHELLFISH

Crabmeat

Lobster tails

Shrimp

Scallops

FISH

Turn over. Separate fillets

when partially thawed if

possible.

Separate and rearrange.

Turn over.

Break apart. Turn over.

Turn over and rearrange.

Separate and rearrange.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Carefully separate fillets under cold water.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Run cold water over to finish defrosting.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Cover head and tail with foil; do not let foil touch

sides of microwave . Finish defrosting by

immersing in cold water.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

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1. Touch TIME DEFROST

pad.

2. Enter the defrosting time

you want.

3. Touch START pad.

(Defrost starts)

When the defrost time is

over, you will hear four

beeps and END will

display.

Example: To defrost for 2 minutes.

OPERATION

TIME DEFROST

This feature allows you to choose the time you want

to defrost.

1. Touch RAPID DEFROST

1lb. pad.

2. Touch START pad.

Example: To defrost 1lb ground beef.

RAPID DEFROST 1lb.

The RAPID DEFROST 1lb. feature provides you with

the rapid defrosting method for 1.0 pound frozen

foods. The oven automatically sets the defrosting time

for ground beef.

USE OF THE METAL RACK

To use rack:

Place rack securely in the four plastic supports.

To avoid risk of property damage:

• Do not use rack to pop popcorn.

• Rack must be on the four plastic supports when

used.

• Use the rack only when cooking food on two

levels.

• Do not cook with rack on floor of the oven.

CAUTION

Rack MUST NOT touch metal walls or back of

microwave oven.

CAUTION

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COOKING

GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS

To get the best results from your microwave oven,

read and follow the guidelines below.

• Storage Temperature: Foods taken from the

freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than the

same foods at room temperature. The time for

recipes in this book is based on the normal storage

temperature of the food.

• Size: Small pieces of food cook faster than large

ones, pieces similar in size and shape cook more

evenly. For even cooking, reduce the power when

cooking large pieces of food.

• Natural Moisture: Very moist foods cook more

evenly because microwave energy is attracted to

water molecules.

• Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables from

the outside to the center to distribute the heat evenly

and speed cooking. Constant stirring is not necessary.

• Turn over foods like pork chops, baking potatoes,

roasts, or whole cauliflower halfway through the

cooking time to expose all sides equally to

microwave energy.

• Place delicate areas of foods, such as asparagus

tips, toward the center of the dish.

• Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken

pieces or salmon steaks, with the thicker, meatier

parts toward the outside of the dish.

• Shield, with Small pieces of aluminum foil, parts of

food that may cook quickly, such as wing tips and

leg ends of poultry.

• Let It Stand: After you remove the food from the

microwave, cover food with foil or casserole lid and

let it stand to finish cooking in the center and avoid

overcooking the outer edges. The length of standing

time depends on the density and surface area of the

food.

• Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towel:

Sandwiches and many other foods containing

prebaked bread should be wrapped prior to

microwaving to prevent drying out.

FISH & SHELLFISH

Cooking Fish and Shellfish: General Directions

• Prepare the fish for cooking.

- Completely defrost the fish or shellfish.

- Arrange unevenly shaped pieces with thicker parts

toward the outside of the dish. Arrange shellfish in

a single layer for even cooking.

- The type of cover you use depends on how you

cook. Poached fish needs a microwavable lid or

vented plastic wrap.

- Baked fish, coated fish, or fish in sauce needs to

be covered lightly with waxed paper to keep the

coating crisp and sauce from getting watery.

- Always set the shortest cooking time. Fish is done

when it turns opaque and the thickest part begins

to flake. Shellfish is done when the shell turns from

pink to red and the flesh is opaque and firm.

• The Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table below

provides specific directions with Power Level and

Cooking Time settings for most types of fish and

shellfish.

Fish And Shellfish Cooking Table

FISH

Fish fillets

Fish steaks

Whole fish

Scallops

Shrimp, shelled

31/2-41/2 minutes

41/2-51/2 minutes

41/2-6 minutes

31/2-5 minutes

Arrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion toward

outside edge of 11/2 quart microwavable baking dish.

Brush with melted butter and season, if desired. Cook

covered with vented plastic wrap. Let stand covered

2 minutes. If you are cooking more than 1 lb. of fish, turn

the fish halfway through cooking.

Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directed above,

except stir instead of turning the shellfish.

POWER

LEVEL COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS

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COOKING

APPETIZERS / SAUCES / SOUPS

Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques

Recommended

• Crisp crackers, such as melba toast, shredded

wheat, and crisp rye crackers are best for

microwave use. Wait until party time to add the

spreads. Place a paper towel under the crackers

while they cook in the microwave oven to absorb

extra moisture.

• Arrange individual appetizers in a circle for even

cooking.

• Stir dips to distribute heat and shorten cooking time.

Cooking Sauces: Tips and Techniques

• Use a microwavable casserole or glass measuring

cup that is at least 2 or 3 times the volume of the

sauce.

• Sauces made with cornstarch thicken more rapidly

than those made with flour.

Cooking Soups: Tips and Techniques

• Cook soups in a microwavable dish which holds

double the volume of the recipe ingredients to

prevent boil-over, especially if you use cream or milk

in the soup.

• Generally, cover microwaved soups with VENTED

plastic wrap or a microwavable lid.

• Cover foods to retain moisture. Uncover foods to

retain crispness.

• Avoid overcooking by using the minimum suggested

time. Add more time, if necessary, only after

checking the food.

Not Recommended

• Appetizers with a crisp coating or puff pastry are

best done in a conventional oven with dry heat.

• Breaded products can be warmed in the microwave

oven but will not come out crisp.

• Cook sauces made with cornstarch or flour

uncovered so you may stir them 2 or 3 times during

cooking for a smooth consistency.

• To adapt a conventional sauce or gravy recipe,

reduce the amount of liquid slightly.

• Stirring occasionally will help blend flavors,

distribute heat evenly, and may even shorten the

cooking time.

• When converting a conventional soup recipe to cook

in the microwave, reduce the liquid, salt, and strong

seasonings.

MEAT

Cooking Meat: General Directions

• Prepare the meat for cooking.

- Defrost completely.

- Trim off excess fat to avoid splattering.

- Place the meat, fat side down, on a microwavable

rack in a microwavable dish.

- Use oven cooking bag for less tender cuts of meat.

- Arrange the meat so that thicker portions are

toward the outside of the dish.

- Cover the meat with waxed paper to prevent

splattering.

• Tend the meat as it cooks.

- Drain juices as they accumulate to reduce

splattering and keep from overcooking the bottom

of the meat.

- Shield thin or bony portions with strips of foil to

prevent overcooking.

NOTE: Keep the foil at least 1 inch from the oven

walls, and do not cover more than one-third of the

meat with foil at any one time.

• Let the meat stand covered with foil 10-15 minutes

after you remove it from the oven. The internal

temperature of the meat may rise from 5-10˚F

during standing time.

The Meat Cooking Table on the next page provides

detailed directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time

settings for most cuts of meat.

MEAT POWER

LEVEL COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS

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COOKING

Form patties with depression in center of each.

Place on microwavable roast rack. Brush with browning

agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper.

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Let stand covered 1 minute.

Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast rack.

Add desired seasonings and cover with waxed paper.

Turn meat over halfway through cooking and shield if

necessary. Remove roast from microwave oven when

desired temperature is reached. Let stand covered with

foil 15 minutes.(Temperature may rise about 10˚F).

Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast rack.

Brush lamb with marinade or desired seasonings such

as rosemary, thyme or marjoram. Cover with waxed

paper. Turn roast over after 15 minutes, and again after

30 minutes. Shield if necessary.

Remove roast from microwave when desired

temperature is reached. Let stand covered with foil 15

minutes (Temperature may rise about 10°F).

Place bacon slices on microwavable roast rack.

Cover with paper towels.

After cooking, let stand 1 minute.

Place chops in microwavable baking dish.

Add desired seasonings and cover with vented plastic

wrap. Cook until no longer pink or until internal

temperature reaches 170°F. Turn chops over halfway

through cooking. Let stand covered 5 minutes.

(Temperature may rise about 10°F).

Place roast in cooking bag in microwavable dish.

Add seasonings and browning agent if desired. Close

bag loosely with microwavable closure or string. After

cooking, let stand in bag 15 minutes. (Temperature may

rise about 10°F.) Internal temperature of pork should

reach 170°F before serving.

Pierce links and place on microwavable roast rack.

Cover with waxed paper or paper towel.

Turn over halfway through cooking.

After cooking, let stand covered 1 minute.

Beef

Hamburgers,

Fresh or defrosted

(4 oz. each)

1 patty

2 patties

4 patties

Sirloin tip roast

(3-4 lbs.)

Lamb

Lamb roast,

rolled boneless

(3-4 lbs.)

Pork

Bacon slices

2 slices

4 slices

6 slices

Chops

(5-7 oz. each)

2 chops

4 chops

Loin Roast,

rolled, boneless

(3 1/2- 4 1/2 lbs.)

Sausage links,

Fresh or Frozen,

defrosted

(1-2 oz. each)

2 links

4 links

6 links

10 links

(8 oz. pkg.)

Meat Cooking Table

1-11/2 minutes

11/2-2 minutes

21/2-31/2 minutes

8-10 minutes

per pound

RARE(135°F)

11-13 minutes

per pound

MEDIUM(155°F)

11-12 minutes

per pound

RARE(135°F)

12-13 minutes

per pound

MEDIUM(145°F)

13-14 minutes

per pound

WELL(155°F)

11/2-2 minutes

21/2-3 minutes

31/2-41/2 minutes

18-20 minutes

per pound

15-17 minutes

per pound

25-27 minutes

per pound

(165°F)

45-60 seconds

1-11/2 minutes

11/2-2 minutes

13/4-2 minutes

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COOKING

POULTRY

Cooking Poultry: General Directions

• Prepare the poultry for cooking.

- Defrost completely.

- Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the

outside edge of the baking dish. When cooking

legs, arrange them like the spokes of a wheel.

- Cover the baking dish with waxed paper to reduce

splattering.

- Use a browning agent or cook with a sauce to give

a browned appearance.

• Watch the poultry as it cooks.

- Drain and discard juices as they accumulate.

- Shield thin or bony pieces with small strips of

aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Keep foil at

least 1 inch from the oven walls and other pieces

of foil.

• Poultry is done when it is no longer pink and the

juices run clear. When done, the temperature in the

thigh meat should be 180-185˚F.

• Let the poultry stand after cooking covered with foil

for 10 minutes.

The Poultry Cooking Table below provides detailed

directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time settings

for most cuts and types of poultry.

Poultry Cooking Table

POULTRY POWER

LEVEL COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS

Wash, shake the water off, and go on with cooking. Place

pieces in a single layer in a microwavable baking dish with

thicker pieces to the outside. Brush with butter or

browning agent and seasonings if desired. Cover with

waxed paper. Cook until no longer pink and juices run

clear. Let stand covered 5 minutes.

Before cooking, wash and shake off water. Place breast

side down on a microwavable roast rack. Brush with

butter, or browning agent and seasoning if desired. Cover

with waxed paper. Cook 1/3 of estimated time. Turn breast

side up, brush with butter, or browning agent. Replace

waxed paper. Cook 1/3 of estimated time again. Shield if

necessary. Cook remaining 1/3 of estimated time or until

no longer pink and juices run clear. Let stand covered with

foil 10 minutes. (The temperature may rise about 10°F.)

The temperature in the high should be 180°F-185°F when

the poultry is done.

Wash, shake the water off, and go on with cooking. Tie

wings to body of hen and the legs to tail. Place hens

breast side down on microwavable rack. Cover with

waxed paper. Turn breast side up halfway through

cooking. Shield bone ends of drumsticks with foil. Remove

and discard drippings. Brush with butter or browning agent

and seasonings if desired. Cook until no longer pink and

juices run clear. Remove hens from microwave when they

reach desired temperature. Let stand covered with foil 5

minutes. (Temperature may rise about 10°F).

Temperature in breast should be 170°F before serving.

Chicken pieces

(21/2-3 lbs).

Chicken whole

(3-31/2 lbs)

Cornish Hens

Whole

(1-11/2 lbs. each)

41/2-51/2 minutes

per pound

12-13 minutes

per pound

6-7 minutes

per pound

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COOKING

PASTA AND RICE

Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta,

rice, and cereal require about the same amount of time,

but the microwave is a more convenient method

because you can cook and serve in the same dish.

There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastes

just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave

oven.

Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques

•

If you are planning to use rice or pasta in a casserole,

undercook it so it is still firm.

•

Allow for standing time with rice, but not for pasta.

•

The Pasta and Rice Cooking Tables below provide

specific directions, with Power Level and cooking time

settings for most common types of pasta and rice.

Pasta Cooking Table

TYPE OF PASTA

Spaghetti

4 cups water

Add 8 oz. spaghetti

Macaroni

3 cups water

Add 2 cups macaroni

Lasagna noodles

4 cups water

Add 8 oz. lasagna noodles

Egg noodles

6 cups water

Add 4 cups noodles

9 to 10 minutes

71/2 to 81/2 minutes

6 to 7 minutes

51/2 to 61/2 minutes

7 to 8 minutes

11 to 121/2 minutes

8 to 10 minutes

51/2 to 61/2 minutes

Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired. Use a

2-quart microwavable baking dish and cover with

vented plastic wrap for spaghetti and lasagna noodles.

Use microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap for

macaroni and egg noodles.

Cook at Power Level HI as directed in chart or until

water boils. Stir in pasta; cook covered at Power Level

5 as directed in chart or until tender.

Drain in a colander.

POWER

LEVEL

COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS

TYPE OF RICE

Long grain

2 1/4 cups water Add

1 cup rice

Brown

2 1/2 cups water Add

1 cup rice

Long grain and

wild rice mix

2 1/3 cups water Add

6 oz. pkg.

Quick cooking

1 cup water Add

1 cup rice

5 to 6 minutes

15 minutes

41/2 to 51/2 minutes

28 minutes

4 to 5 minutes

24 minutes

2 to 3 minutes

Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired, in 2 quart

microwavable casserole. Cover with microwavable lid

or vented plastic wrap. Cook as directed in chart at

Power Level HI or until water boils. Stir in rice and any

seasonings.

Cook covered as directed in chart at Power Level 5 or

until water is absorbed and rice is tender.

Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with fork.

Cook water until it boils. Stir rice into boiling water and

let stand, covered 5 to 10 minutes or until water is

absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with fork.

POWER

LEVEL

COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS

Rice Cooking Table

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CARE AND CLEANING

For best performance and safety, keep the oven

clean inside and outside. Take special care to keep

the inner door panel and the oven front frame free of

food or grease build-up.

Never use abrasive cleaners or pads. Wipe the

microwave oven inside and out, including the hood

bottom cover, with a soft cloth and a warm (not hot)

mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. Use

a chrome cleaner and polish on chrome, metal, and

aluminum surfaces. Wipe spatters immediately with a

wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or

bacon. Clean your oven weekly or more often, if

needed.

METAL RACK

Wash the metal rack with a mild soap and a soft or

nylon scrub brush. Dry completely.

Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleaners to clean

rack.

CLEANING THE GREASE FILTERS

The grease filter should be removed and cleaned

often, at least once a month.

1. To remove grease filter, slide each filter back.

Pull filters downward and push to the other side.

The filter will drop out.

CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT

If your oven is vented inside, the charcoal filter should

be replaced every 6 to 12 months, and more often if

necessary. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. To

order a new charcoal filter, contact the Parts

Department at your nearest Authorized Service

Center or call Amana at 1-800-843-0304(inside U.S.A)

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

Order Charcoal Filter kit # : MVHRK3.

1. Disconnect Power to oven.

2. Remove the two vent grille mounting screws.

(2 middle screws)

MAINTENANCE

2. Wash in dishwasher or soak grease filter in hot

water and a mild detergent. Rinse well and shake

to dry. Do not use ammonia. The aluminum will

darken filter.

3. To reinstall the filter, slide it into the side slot, then

push up and toward front to lock.

6. Slide the bottom of the grille into place. Push the

top until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting

screws. Turn the power back on at the main power

supply and set the clock.

5. Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filter

should rest at the angle shown.

3. Tip the grille forward, then lift it out.

4. Remove old filter.

To avoid risk of personal injury

or property damage, do not operate oven hood

without filters in place.

CAUTION

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OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT

1. Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power

supply.

2. Remove the vent cover mounting screws.(2 middle

screws)

3. Tip the cover forward, then lift out to remove.

MAINTENANCE

COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT REPLACEMENT

1. Unplug the oven or turn off power at the main

power supply.

2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws.

3. Replace bulb(s) with 30 watt appliance bulb(s).

4. Replace bulb cover, and mounting screws.

5. Turn the power back on at the main power supply.

4. Remove bulb holder.

5. Lift up the bulb holder.

6. Replace bulb with a 30 or 40 watt appliance bulb.

7. Replace the bulb holder.

8. Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place. Push

the top until it snaps into place. Replace the

mounting screws. Turn the power back on at the

main power supply.

To avoid personal injury or property damage,

wear gloves when replacing light bulb.

CAUTION

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USE

OVENPROOF GLASS (treated for high

intensity heat):

utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates,

cake plates, liquid measuring cups,

casseroles and bowls without metallic

trim.

CHINA:

bowls, cups, serving plates and platters

without metallic trim.

PLASTIC:

Plastic wrap (as a cover)-- lay the plastic

wrap loosely over the dish and press it

to the sides.

Vent plastic wrap by turning back one

edge slightly to allow excess steam to

escape. The dish should be deep

enough so that the plastic wrap will not

touch the food. As the food heats it may

melt the plastic wrap wherever the wrap

touches the food.

Use plastic dishes, cups,

semirigid freezer containers and plastic

bags only for short cooking time. Use

these with care because the plastic

may soften from the heat of the food.

PAPER:

Paper towels, waxed paper, paper

napkins, and paper plates with no

metallic trim or design. Look for the

manufacturer's label for use in the

microwave oven.

DO NOT USE

METAL UTENSILS:

Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces

uneven cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers or

foil trays. Metal utensils can cause arcing, which can damage

your microwave oven.

METAL DECORATION:

Metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes,

etc. The metal trim interferes with normal cooking and may

damage the oven.

ALUMINUM FOIL:

Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder

cooking and may cause harmful arcing. Use small pieces of

foil to shield poultry legs and wings. Keep ALL aluminum foil

at least 1 inch from the side walls and door of the oven.

WOOD:

Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack

when you use them in the microwave oven. Baskets react in

the same way.

TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS:

Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered

utensils. Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food

items before cooking. Tightly closed pouches could explode.

BROWN PAPER:

Avoid using brown paper bags.

They absorb too much heat and could burn.

FLAWED OR CHIPPED UTENSILS:

Any utensil that is cracked, flawed, or chipped may break in

the oven.

METAL TWIST TIES:

Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags.

They become hot and could cause a fire.

MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE

RECOMMENDED UTENSIL

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

Check the following list to be sure a service call is really necessary. A quick reference of this manual as

well as reviewing additional information on items to check may prevent an unneeded service call.

If nothing on the oven operates:

If the oven interior light does not work:

If oven will not cook:

If oven takes longer than normal to

cook or cooks too rapidly:

If the time of day clock does not

always keep correct time:

If food cooks unevenly:

If food is undercooked:

If food is overcooked:

If arcing (sparks) occur:

If the Display shows a time counting

down but the oven is not cooking:

Vent fan starts automatically.

• check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker.

• check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit in house.

• check that controls are set properly.

• the light bulb is loose or defective.

• check that control panel was programmed correctly.

• check that door is firmly closed.

• check that Start Pad was touched.

• check that timer wasn’t started instead of a cook function.

• be sure the Power Level is programmed properly.

• check that the power cord is fully inserted into the outlet

receptacle.

• be sure the oven is the only appliance on the electrical circuit.

• be sure food is evenly shaped.

• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.

• check placement of aluminum foil strips used to prevent

overcooking.

• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time, & power

levels) were correctly followed.

• be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit.

• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.

• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, power level, time,

size of dish) were followed.

• be sure microwavable dishes were used.

• be sure wire twist ties weren’t used.

• be sure oven wasn’t operated when empty.

• make sure metal rack (if used) is properly installed on 4 supports.

• check that door is firmly closed.

• check that timer wasn’t started instead of a cooking function.

If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the fan

in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to cool

the oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.

Problem Possible Causes

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Question

Can I use a rack in my microwave

oven so that I may reheat or cook in

two levels at a time?

Can I use either metal or aluminum

pans in my microwave oven?

Sometimes the door of my microwave

oven appears wavy. Is this normal?

What are the humming noises that I

hear when my microwave oven is

operating?

Why does the dish become hot when I

microwave food in it? I thought that

this should not happen.

What does standing time mean?

Can I pop popcorn in my microwave

oven?

How do I get the best results?

Why does steam come out of the air

exhaust vent?

Only use the rack that is supplied with your microwave oven. Use of

any other rack can result in poor cooking performance and/or arcing

and may damage your oven.

Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding (use small, flat

pieces). Never allow metal to touch walls or door.

This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your

oven.

You hear the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube

cycles on and off.

As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish. Use hot

pads to remove food after cooking. Dish may not be microwave

safe.

Standing time means that food should be taken out of the oven and

covered for additional time after cooking. This process allows the

cooking to finish, saves energy, and frees the oven for other

purpose.

Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer’s

guidelines or use the preprogrammed Popcorn pad.

Do not use regular paper bags. Use the listening test by stopping

the oven as soon as the popping slows to a pop every one or two

seconds. Do not try to repop unpopped kernels. You can also use

special microwave poppers. When using a popper, be sure to follow

manufacturer’s directions. Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils.

Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven

has been designed to vent this steam out the top vent.

Answer

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death,

do not remove outer case at any time, Only an authorized servicer should remove outer case.

WARNING

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