Samsung Electronics Co MW2206 Microwave Oven User Manual AMC2206BA 03153A indd
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Microwave Oven AMC2206BA 03153A indd
Users Manual
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Form No. Code No. DE68-03153A
Use & Care Guide
Model AMC2206BA
Microwave Oven
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Installation and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Cooking Utensils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Important Safety Instructions
Installer: Please leave this guide with this appliance.
Consumer: Please read and keep this Use & Care
Guide for future reference.
Keep sales receipt and/or cancelled check as proof of
purchase.
Model Number ________________________________
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Date of Purchase ______________________________
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make changes to the appliance without revising this
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To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe
the following:
1. Do not deep fat fry in oven. Fat could overheat and
be hazardous to handle.
2. Do not cook or reheat eggs in shell or with an
unbroken yolk using microwave energy. Pressure
may build up and erupt. Pierce yolk with fork or
knife before cooking.
3. Pierce skin of potatoes, tomatoes, and similar
foods before cooking with microwave energy. When
skin is pierced, steam escapes evenly.
4. Do not operate oven without load or food in oven
cavity.
5. Use only popcorn in packages designed and
labeled for microwave use. Popping time varies
depending on oven wattage. Do not continue
to heat after popping has stopped. Popcorn will
scorch or burn. Do not leave oven unattended.
6. Do not use regular cooking thermometers in oven.
Most cooking thermometers contain mercury
and may cause an electrical arc, malfunction, or
damage to oven.
7. Do not use metal utensils in oven.
8. Never use paper, plastic, or other combustible
materials that are not intended for cooking.
9. When cooking with paper, plastic, or other com-
bustible materials, follow manufacturer's recom-
mendations on product use.
10. Do not use paper towels which contain nylon or
other synthetic fibers. Heated synthetics could melt
and cause paper to ignite.
11. Do not heat sealed containers or plastic bags in
oven. Food or liquid could expand quickly and
cause container or bag to break. Pierce or open
container or bag before cooking.
12. To avoid pacemaker malfunction, consult physician
or pacemaker manufacturer about effects of
microwave energy on pacemaker.
CAUTION
Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy
A. DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with the door open
since open door operation can result in harmful exposure
to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or
tamper with the safety interlocks.
B. DO NOT place any object between the oven front
face and the door to allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
C. DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged. It is
particularly important that 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.
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Important Safety Instructions
● 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
television interference caused by unauthorized
modification to this microwave oven. It is the
responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
Grounding Instructions
Oven MUST be grounded. Grounding
reduces risk of electric shock by
providing an escape wire for the
electric current if an electrical short
occurs. This oven is equipped with a
cord having a grounding wire with a
grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded. See Installation Instructions.
Consult a qualified electrician or servicer if grounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt
exists as to whether the oven is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the product power
cord is too short, have a qualified electrician install a
three-slot receptacle. This oven should be plugged into
a separate 60 hertz circuit with the electrical rating as
shown in specifications table. When the oven is on a
circuit with other equipment, an increase in cooking
times may be required and fuses can be blown.
Microwave operates on standard household current, 110-
120V.
Federal Communications
Commission Radio Frequency
Interference Statement
(U.S.A. Only)
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock or death, this oven
must be grounded and plug must not be altered.
WARNING
Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be
overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to
be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible
bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from
the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD
RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING
OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS
INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of
injury to persons:
1. Do not overheat the liquid.
2. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
3. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
4. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave
oven for a short time before removing the container.
5. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil
into the container.
What You Need to Know About
Safety Instructions
Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this Use
& Care Guide 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.
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.
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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed to reduce the risk
of burns, electric shock, fire, or injury to persons or
exposure to excessive microwave energy.
1. READ all instructions before using oven.
2. READ AND FOLLOW the specific
“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” on page 3.
3. Install or locate this oven ONLY in accordance
with the installation instructions in this manual.
4. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers—for example, closed glass jars—are
able to explode and SHOULD NOT be HEATED
in this oven.
5. Use this oven ONLY for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this oven. This type of
oven is specifically designed to heat, cook,
or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use.
6. As with any appliance, CLOSE SUPERVISION
is necessary when used by CHILDREN or
INFIRM PERSONS.
7. See door cleaning instructions in the Care and
Cleaning section.
8. Baby food jars shall be open when heated and
contents stirred or shaken before consumption,
in order to avoid burns.
9. DO NOT use this oven for commercial purposes.
It is made for household use only.
10. DO NOT heat baby bottles in oven.
11. DO NOT operate this oven if it has a damaged
cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it
has been damaged or dropped.
12. This oven, including power cord, must be
serviced ONLY by qualified service personnel.
Special tools are required to service oven.
Contact nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
13. DO NOT cover or block filter or other openings
on oven.
14. DO NOT store this oven outdoors. DO NOT
use this product near water – for example,
near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a
swimming pool or similar locations.
15. DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.
16. Keep cord AWAY from HEATED surfaces.
17. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or
counter.
CAUTION
To avoid risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend oven when
paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags
before placing bag in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door
CLOSED, turn oven off and disconnect the power cord,
or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
d. DO NOT use the cavity for storage. DO NOT leave
paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity
when not in use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Installation and Operation
CIRCUITS
For safety purposes this oven must
be plugged into a 15 or 20 Amp
circuit. No other electrical appliances
or lighting circuits should be on this
line. If in doubt, consult a licensed
electrician.
VOLTAGE
The voltage used at the wall
receptacle must be the same as
specified on the oven name plate
located inside oven door. Use of a
higher voltage is dangerous and
may result in a fire or other type of
accident causing oven damage. Low
voltage will cause slow cooking. In
case your microwave oven does not
perform normally in spite of proper
voltage, remove and reinsert the plug.
PLACEMENT OF
THE OVEN
Your microwave oven can be placed
easily in your kitchen, family room, or
anywhere else in your home. Place
the oven on a flat surface such as
a kitchen countertop or a specially
designed microwave oven cart. Do
not place oven above a gas or electric
range. Free air flow around the oven
is important.
UNPACKING OVEN
• Inspect oven for damage such as
dents in door or inside oven cavity.
• Report any dents or breakage to
source of purchase immediately. Do
not attempt to use oven if damaged.
• Remove all materials from oven
interior.
• If oven has been stored in extremely
cold area, wait a few hours before
connecting power.
BUILT-IN CAPACITY
For information call:
1-800-843-0304 U.S.A.
1-866-587-2002 Canada
DO NOT BLOCK
AIR VENTS
All air vents should be kept clear
during cooking. If air vents are
covered during oven operation the
oven may overheat. In this case, a
sensitive thermal safety device
automatically turns the oven off.The
oven will be inoperable until it has
cooled sufficiently. Installation and
Operation
GETTING THE BEST
RESULTS FROM YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN
Keep an eye on things. The
instructions in this book have been
formulated with great care, but your
success in preparing food depends,
of course, on how much attention you
pay to the food as it cooks. Always
watch your food while it cooks. Your
microwave oven is equipped with
a light that turns on automatically
when the oven is in operation so that
you can see inside and check the
progress of your recipe. Directions
given in recipes to elevate, stir, and
the like should be thought of as
the minimum steps recommended.
If the food seems to be cooking
unevenly, simply make the necessary
adjustments you think appropriate to
correct the problem.
Factors affecting cooking times.
Many factors affect cooking times.
The temperature of ingredients used
in a recipe makes a big difference in
cooking times. For example, a cake
made with ice-cold butter, milk, and
eggs will take considerably longer to
bake than one made with ingredients
that are at room temperature. All of
the recipes in this book give a range of
cooking times. In general, you will find
that the food remains undercooked at
the lower end of the time range, and
you may sometimes want to cook your
food beyond the maximum time given,
according to personal preference. The
governing philosophy of this book
is that it is best for a recipe to be
conservative in giving cooking times.
While undercooked food may always
be cooked a bit more, overcooked
food is ruined for good. Some recipes,
particularly those for bread, cakes,
and custard, recommend that food
be removed from the oven when
they are slightly undercooked. This
is not a mistake. When allowed to
stand, usually covered, these foods
will continue to cook outside of the
oven as the heat trapped within the
outer portions of the foods gradually
travels inward. If the foods are left in
the oven until they are cooked all the
way through, the outer portions will
become overcooked or even burned.
As you gain experience in using your
microwave oven, you will become
increasingly skillful in estimating
both cooking and standing times for
various foods.
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
IN MICROWAVE
COOKING
Browning: Meats and poultry that are
cooked fifteen minutes or longer will
brown lightly in their own fat. Foods
that are cooked for a shorter period of
time may be brushed with a browning
sauce to achieve an appetizing color.
The most commonly used browning
sauces are Worcestershire sauce,
soy sauce, and barbecue sauce.
Since relatively small amounts of
browning sauces are added to foods,
the original flavor of recipes is not
altered.
Covering: A cover traps heat and
steam and causes food to cook more
quickly. You may either use a lid or
microwave cling-film with a corner
folded back to prevent splitting.
Covering with waxed paper: Waxed
paper effectively prevents spattering
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and helps food retain some heat.
Since it makes a looser cover than a
lid or cling-film, it allows the food to
dry out slightly.
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.
Arranging and spacing: Individual
foods such as baked potatoes, small
cakes, and hors d’oeuvres will heat
more evenly if placed in the oven and
equal distance apart, preferably in a
circular pattern. Never stack foods on
top of one another.
Stirring: Stirring is one of the
most important of all microwaving
techniques. In conventional cooking,
foods are stirred for the purpose of
blending. Microwaved foods, however,
are stirred in order to spread and
redistribute heat. Always stir from the
outside towards the center as the
outside food heats first.
Turning over: Large, tall foods such
as roasts and whole chickens should
be turned so that the top and bottom
will cook evenly. It is also a good idea
to turn cutup chicken and chops.
Placing thicker portions near the
edge: Since microwaves are attracted
to the outside portion of foods, it
makes sense to place thicker portions
of meat, poultry and fish to the outer
edge of the baking dish. This way,
thicker portions will receive the most
microwave energy and the foods will
cook evenly.
Elevating: Thick or dense foods are
often elevated so that microwaves
can be absorbed by the underside
and center of the foods.
Piercing:Foods enclosed in a shell,
skin, or membrane are likely to burst
in the oven unless they are pierced
prior to cooking. Such foods include
both yolks and whites of eggs,
clams and oysters, and many whole
vegetables and fruits.
Installation and Operation (Cont'd)
Testing if cooked: Because foods
cook so quickly in a microwave oven,
it is necessary to test food frequently.
Some foods are left in the microwave
until completely cooked, but most
foods, including meats and poultry,
are removed from the oven while still
slightly undercooked and allowed to
finish cooking during standing time.
The internal 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 to 10 minutes after being
removed from the microwave oven.
Usually the foods are covered during
standing time to retain heat unless
they are supposed to be dry in
texture (some cakes and biscuits, for
example). Standing allows foods to
finish cooking and also helps flavors
to blend and develop.
HOW FOOD
CHARACTERISTICS
AFFECT MICROWAVE
COOKING
Density of foods: Light, porous food
like cakes and breads cook more
quickly than heavy, dense foods such
as roasts and casseroles. You must
take care when microwaving porous
foods that the outer edges do not
become dry and brittle.
Height of foods: The upper portion
of tall foods, particularly roasts, will
cook more quickly than the lower
portion. Therefore, it is wise to turn
tall foods during cooking, sometimes
several times.
Moisture content of foods: Since
the heat generated from microwaves
tends to evaporate moisture,
relatively dry foods such as roasts
and some vegetables should either
be sprinkled with water prior to
cooking or covered to retain moisture.
Bone and fat content of foods:
Bones conduct heat and fat cooks
more quickly than meat. Therefore,
care must be taken when cooking
bony or fatty cuts of meat that the
meats do not cook unevenly and do
not become overcooked.
NOTE: It is a common misconception
that microwaves cook food from the
inside out. This comes from heating
filled pastries with a high sugar
content, like jelly doughnuts. The
pastry is cool but the filling is very
hot! If you cook a chicken or a roast,
you’ll see the outside is cooked first.
Shape of foods: Microwaves
penetrate only about 1 inch (2.5
cm) into foods; the interior portion
of thick foods is cooked as the heat
generated on the outside travels
inward. In other words, only the outer
edge of any food is actually cooked
by microwave energy; the rest is
cooked by conduction. It follows
then that the worst possible shape
for a food that is to be microwaved
is a thick cube. The corners will
burn long before the center is even
warm. Round, thin, and ring shaped
foods cook most successfully in the
microwave.
Quantity of foods: The number of
microwaves in your oven remains
constant regardless of how much
food is being cooked. Therefore, the
more food you place in the oven, the
longer the cooking time. Remember
to decrease cooking times by at least
one-third when halving a recipe.
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OVEN SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply
Input Power
Cooking Power
Frequency
Rated Current
Outer Dimensions
(WxHxD)
Cavity Volume
Net Weight
120 VAC,
60 Hz
1,550 W
1,100 W
(IEC 60705
Standard)
2,450 MHz
13.5 A
23 21/32" x 13
17/64" x 18 3/16"
2.0 Cu. Ft.
41.4 lbs.
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Features
FEATURES
1. DISPLAY: The Display includes
a clock and indicators to tell you time
of day, cooking time settings and
cooking functions selected.
2. COOK: Touch this pad to cook rice,
frozen dinner, frozen breakfast, chicken
breast. The oven’s sensor will tell the
oven how long to cook depending
on the amount of humidity coming
from the food. See page 13 for more
information.
3. POPCORN: Touch this pad when
popping popcorn in your microwave
oven. The oven’s sensor will tell the
oven how long to cook depending
on the amount of humidity it detects
from the popcorn. See page 12 for
more information.
4. VEGETABLES: Touch this pad to cook
vegetables. The oven’s sensor will tell
the oven how long to cook depending
on the amount of humidity it detects
from the vegetables. See page 13 for
more information.
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Features
5. SOTFEN/MELT, SNACKS, KIDS
MEALS
: Touch this pad to cook
specific food with high frequency
of cooking.
See page 15 for more
information.
6.
CUSTOM PROGRAM: Touch this
pad to recall one cooking instruction
previously programmed into memory.
See page 10 for more information.
7. AUTO DEFROST: Touch this pad to
defrost food by weight. See page 17 for
more information.
8. KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad to
set the kitchen timer. See page 9 for
more information.
9. NUMBER: Touch number pads to
enter cooking time, power level,
quantities, or weights.
10. POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad to
select a cooking power level.
11 . STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to
stop the oven or to clear all entries.
12. REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat
Plate of meal, casserole, and pasta.
The oven’s sensor will tell the oven
how long to cook depending on the
amount of humidity coming from
the food. See page 13 for more
information.
13.
PIZZA SLICE: Touch this pad to
reheat pizza. The oven’s sensor
will tell the oven how long to cook
depending on the amount of
humidity it detects. See page 12 for
more information.
14. BAKED POTATO: Touch this
pad to cook potatoes. The oven’s
sensor will tell the oven how long to
cook depending on the amount of
humidity it detects from the potato.
See page 13 for more information.
15. CLOCK: Touch this pad to enter the
time of day. See page 9 for more
information.
16. CONTROL SETUP: Touch this pad
to change the oven’s default settings.
See page 9 for more information.
17. ADD 30 SEC: Touch this pad to set
and start quickly at 100% power level.
See page 9 for more information.
18. ENTER/START: Touch this pad to
start a function. If you open the door
after oven begins to cook, touch
ENTER/START again.
NOTE:
●
This option is not available in
sensor cook and defrost modes.
KITCHEN TIMER
You can use your microwave oven as
a timer. Use the Timer for timing up to
99 minutes, 99 seconds.
Example: To set for 3 minutes.
1. Touch KITCHEN
TIMER pad.
2. Enter the time
by using the
number key pad.
3. Touch ENTER/
START pad.
When the time
is over, you will
hear beeps and
END will display.
CONTROL SETUP
You can change the default values.
See following chart for more information.
Example: To change weight mode
(from Lbs. to Kg).
1. Touch CONTROL
SETUP pad.
2. Touch number 1
pad.
3. Touch number 2
pad.
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
Example: To set 8:00 AM.
1. Touch CLOCK
pad.
2. Enter the time
by using the
number key pad.
3. Touch ENTER/
START pad.
4. Touch 1 for AM,
2 for PM.
5. Touch ENTER/
START pad.
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Operating Instructions
● To avoid risk of personal
injury or property damage,
do not run oven empty.
● 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
NOTE:
● Step 1~3 above in the 24 hour
clock mode.
No. Function No. Result
1
Weight mode
selected
1
2
Lbs.
Kg.
2
Beep ON/OFF
control
1
2
Sound ON
Sound OFF
3Clock display
control
1
2
12HR
24HR
4 Display
1
2
3
Slow speed
Nomal speed
Fast speed
5Remind end
Signal
1
2
ON
OFF
6 Demo Mode 1
2
ON
OFF
7Daylight
Saving Time
1
2
ON
OFF
8 Language 1
2
English
Spanish
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.
Example: To set the child lock.
1. Touch STOP/
CLEAR pad.
2. Touch and hold
ENTER/START
pad more than 3
seconds. CHILD
LOCK ON will
appear in the
display window
with two beeps.
Example: To cancel the child lock.
1. Touch and hold
ENTER/START
pad more than 3
seconds. LOCKED
will disappear
and you hear two
beeps.
ADD 30 SEC.
A time-saving pad, this simplified
control lets you quickly set and start
microwave cooking without the need
to touch the ENTER/ START pad.
Example: To set ADD 30 SEC. for 2
minutes.
1. Touch ADD 30 SEC.
pad 4 times. The oven
begins cooking and
display shows time
counting down
.
CUSTOM PROGRAM
CUSTOM PROGRAM lets you recall
one cooking instruction previously
placed in memory and begin cooking
quickly.
Example: To cook for 2 minutes at
70% power.
1. Touch CUSTOM
PROGRAM pad.
2. Enter the cook
time.
3. Touch POWER
LEVEL pad.
4. Enter the power
level.
5. Touch ENTER/
START pad.
Example: To recall the custom
program.
1. Touch CUSTOM
PROGRAM pad.
2. Touch ENTER/
START pad.
When the cook
time is over, you
will hear four
beeps and END
will display.
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.
1. Pressing MORE
will add 10
seconds of cooking
time each time you
press it.
2. Pressing LESS
will subtract 10
seconds of cooking
time each time you
press it.
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Operating Instructions
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.
Example: To cook food for 3
minutes at 100% power and then
70% power for 7 minutes 30
seconds.
1. Enter the first
cook time.
2. Touch POWER
LEVEL pad.
3. Enter the power
level.
4.
Enter the
second cook
time.
5. Touch POWER
LEVEL pad.
6. Enter the power
level.
7. Touch ENTER/
START pad.
When the cook time is over, you will
hear four beeps and END will display.
COOKING AT HIGH
POWER LEVELS
Example: To cook food for 8 minutes
30 seconds at 100% power.
1.
Enter the cook
time.
2. Touch ENTER/
START pad.
When the cook time is over, you will
hear four beeps and END will display.
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 has 10 power settings in
addition to HIGH.
Example: To cook food for 7
minutes 30 seconds at 70% power.
1.
Enter the cook
time.
2. Touch POWER
LEVEL pad.
3. Enter the power
level.
4. Touch ENTER/
START pad.
When the cook
time is over, you
will hear four
beeps and END
will display.
See cooking guide for Power levels,
page 11.
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Operating Instructions
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.
10 High 100% ● Boil water.
● Cook ground beef.
● Make candy.
● Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.
● Cook fish and poultry.
● Preheat browning dish.
● Reheat beverages.
● Bacon slices. Place utensil on metal oven rack.
9 90% ● Reheat meat slices quickly.
● Saute onions, celery, and green pepper.
8 80% ● All reheating.
● Cook scrambled eggs.
7 70% ● Cook breads and cereal products.
● Cook cheese dishes, veal.
● Cook cakes, muffins, brownies, cupcakes.
6 60% ● Cook pasta.
5 50% ● Cook meats, whole poultry.
● Cook custard.
● Cook whole chicken, turkey, spare ribs, rib roast, sirloin roast.
4 40% ● Cook less tender cuts of meat.
● Reheat frozen convenience foods.
3 30% ● Thaw meat, poultry, and seafood.
● Cook small quantities of food.
● Finish cooking casserole, stew, and some sauces.
2 20% ● Soften butter and cream cheese.
● Heat small amounts of food.
1 10% ● Soften ice cream.
● Raise yeast dough.
POWER LEVEL MICROWAVE OUTPUT USE
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SENSOR OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Sensor Cook allows you to cook
most of your favorite foods without
selecting cooking times and power
levels. The display will indicate
SENSING during the initial sensing
period. The oven automatically
determines required cooking time for
each food item. When the internal
sensor detects a certain amount of
humidity coming from the food, it
will tell the oven how much longer
to heat. The display will show the
remaining heating time. For best
results for cooking by Sensor, follow
these recommendations:
1. Food cooked with the sensor
system should be at normal
storage temperature.
2. Glass turntable and outside of
container should be dry to assure
best cooking results.
3. Foods should always be covered
loosely with microwavable plastic
wrap, waxed paper, or a lid.
4. Do not open the door or touch
the STOP/CLEAR pad during the
sensing time. When sensing time is
over, the oven beeps twice and the
remaining cooking time will appear
in the display window. At this time
you can open the door to stir, turn,
or rearrange the food.
SENSOR COOKING
GUIDE
Appropriate containers and coverings
help assure good Sensor cooking
results.
1. Always use microwavable con-
tainers and cover them with lids or
vented plastic wrap.
2. Never use tight-sealing plastic
covers. They can prevent steam
from escaping and cause food to
overcook.
3. Match the amount to the size of
the container. Fill containers at
least half full for best results.
4. Be sure the outside of the cooking
container and the inside of the
microwave oven are dry before
placing food in the oven. Beads of
moisture turning into steam can
mislead the sensor.
ADDING OR
SUBTRACTING
COOK TIME
By using the MORE or LESS pads
all of the sensor cook and time cook
settings can be adjusted to cook food
for a longer or shorter time.
POPCORN
POPCORN lets you pop commercial-
ly packaged microwave popcorn. Pop
only one package at a time. For best
results, use fresh bags of popcorn.
Example: To pop popcorn
1. Touch
POPCORN pad.
When the cook
time is over, you
will hear four
beeps and END
will display.
● Recommended amounts:
3.0-3.5 ozs.
PIZZA SLICE
Reheating pizza with PIZZA SLICE
lets you reheat one or several slices
of pizza without selecting cooking
times and power levels.
Example: To reheat 2 slices of
pizza.
1. Touch PIZZA
SLICE pad.
When the cook
time is over, you
will hear four
beeps and END
will display.
● Recommended amounts: 1-4 slices.
Operating Instructions
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COOK
Using COOK lets you heat common
microwave-prepared foods without
needing to program times and Cook
Powers. COOK has preset Cook
Power for 4 food categories: Rice,
Frozen Dinner, Frozen Breakfast,
Chicken Breast.
Example: To cook Frozen Breakfast.
1. Touch COOK
pad.
2. Choose food
category.
When the cook time is over, you will
hear four beeps and END will display.
BAKED POTATO
The BAKED POTATO pad lets you
bake one or several potatoes without
selecting cooking times and power
levels.
Example: To cook 2 potatoes.
1. Touch BAKED
POTATO pad.
When the cook
time is over, you
will hear four
beeps and END
will display.
● Recommended amounts: 1-6
potatoes.
VEGETABLE
VEGETABLES have preset cook
powers for 2 food categories: Fresh,
Frozen.
Example: To cook Frozen
Vegetables.
1. Touch
VEGETABLES
pad.
2. Choose food
category.
When the cook time is over, you will
hear four beeps and END will display.
Operating Instructions
REHEAT
REHEAT lets you heat foods without
needing to program times and Cook
Powers. REHEAT has preset Cook
Powers for 3 categories: Plate of
meal, Casserole, and Pasta reheat.
Example: To reheat Casserole.
1. Touch REHEAT
pad.
2. Choose food
category.
When the cook time is over, you will
hear four beeps and END will display.
NOTES:
● Before baking, pierce potato with
fork several times.
● After baking, let stand for 5 min-
utes.
Category Touch Pad
Number
Fresh 1
Frozen 2
Category Touch Pad
Number
Rice 1
Frozen Dinner 2
Frozen Breakfast 3
Chicken Breast 4
Rice 8-16 ozs.
Frozen Dinner 8-14 ozs.
Frozen Breakfast 4-8 ozs.
Chicken Breast 8-24 ozs.
Recommended amounts:
Category Touch Pad
Number
Plate of meal 1
Casserole 2
Pasta reheat 3
Plate of meal 1 serving
Casserole 1-4 servings
Pasta reheat 1-4 sevings
Recommended amounts:
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SENSOR COOK TABLE
SENSOR REHEAT TABLE
Operating Instructions
CATEGORY DIRECTIONS AMOUNT
Popcorn
Use only one microwave-only bag of popcorn at a time. Use caution when
removing and opening the hot bag from oven. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes
before using again.
3.0~3.5 oz
1package.
Potato Prick each potato several times with fork. Place on turntable in spoke-like fashion.
Let stand 3-5minutes. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again. 1 to 6 potatoes.
VEGETABLES
Fresh
Vegetables
Place fresh vegetables in microwave-safe ceramic, glass or plastic dish and
add 2~4 Tbs. water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap during cooking and stir
before standing. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again.
1 to 4 servings.
Frozen
Vegetables
Place frozen vegetables in microwave-safe ceramic, glass or plastic dish and
add 2~4 Tbs. water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap during cooking and stir
before standing. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again.
1 to 4 servings.
COOK
Beverage Use measuring cup or mug ; do not cover. Place the beverage in the oven. After
heating, stir well. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again. 8 oz.
Frozen
Dinner
Remove food from outer wrapping and follow box instructions for covering and
standing. Let oven cool for at least 5 miniutes before using again. 8 to 14 oz.
Frozen
Breakfast
Follow package instructions for covering and standing. Use this pad for frozen
sandwich, breakfast entree, pancakes, waffles, etc. Let oven cool for at least 5
miniutes before using again.
4 to 8 oz.
Chicken
Breast
Place chicken breasts on a microwave safe plate and cover with plastic warp.
Cook to an internal temperature of 170 degrees F. Let stand 5 minutes. Use the
MORE pad to increase cooking time for larger or thicker chicken breasts.
8 to 16 oz.
Pizza slice
Put 1~3 slices of pizza on a micorwave-safe plate with wide end of slice towords
the outside edge of the plate. Do not let slices overlap. Do not cover. Let oven
cool for at least 5 miniutes before using again. Use more pad to incease reheat
time for thick crust pizza.
1 to 4 Slices
CATEGORY DIRECTIONS AMOUNT
Plate of meal
Use only pre-cooked, refrigerated foods. Cover plate with vented plastic wrap or
waxed paper, turcked under plate. If food is not as hot as you prefer after heating
with SENSOR REHEAT, continue heating using time and power.
Contents
- 3~4 oz. meat, poultry or fish(up to 6 oz. with bone)
- 1/2 cup starch (potatoes, pasta, rice, etc.)
- 1/2 cup vegetables (about 3~4 oz.)
1 serving
(1 plate)
Casserole
Cover plate with lid or vented plastic wrap. If food is not as hot as you prefer after
heating with SENSOR REHEAT, continue heating using time and power.
Stir foods once before serving.
Contents
- Casserole-refrigerated foods.
- Pasta-Canned spaghetti and ravioli.
1 to 4 servings.
Pasta Reheat
Notes:
Desired food temperature varies from person to person.
Use the More/Less buttons to fit your temperature preference.
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Operating Instructions
USING THE SOFTEN/MELT BUTOON
1. Press the Soften/Melt button corresponding to the food you are cooking. The display shows “Melt Chocolate".
Press the Soften/Melt button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer to the Soften/Melt Chart below)
2. Press the Number button to select the serving size you want. You can press the 1 or 2 button to select the serving size.
Only the 1 button(serving) is available for Soften Cream Cheese and Melt Chocolate items.(Refer to the Soften/
Melt Chart below for the serving)
3. Press the Start button to begin cooking.
SOFTEN/MELT CHART
Item Weight Remarks
Melt Chocolate 2 squares or
1 cup chips
• Place chocolate chips or square in a microwave-safe dish.
• Stir well at half time when the oven beeps, and re-start the oven.
• Unless stirred, the chocolate keeps its shape even when heating time is over.
Soften Cream Cheese 1 package (8 oz.) • Unwrap cream cheese and place on microwave-safe dish.
• Let stand 1-2 min.
Melt Butter 1 stick (1/4 lb.) • Remove wrapping and cut butter in half vertically.
2 sticks (1/2 lb.) • Place butter in dish, cover with wax paper.
• Stir well after finishing and let stand 1-2 min.
USING THE KIDS MEALS BUTTONS
1. Press the Kids Meals button corresponding to the food you are cooking. The display shows “Chicken Nuggets”.
Press the Kids Meals button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer to the Kids Meals Chart below)
2. Press the Number button to select the serving size you want. You can press the 1 or 2 button to select the serving
size.(Refer to the Kids Meals Chart below for the serving.)
3. Press the Start button to begin cooking.
KIDS MEAL CHART
Item Weight Remarks
Chicken Nuggets 4-5 oz
6-7 oz
• Put a paper towel on top of plate and arrange nuggets in spoke fashion on paper towel.
• Do not cover. Let stand 1 min.
Hot Dogs 2 EA
4 EA
• Prick hot dogs, place on plate. When the oven beeps, add buns and re-start the oven.
French Fries 4-5 oz
6-7 oz
• Place 2 paper towels on plate and arrange french fries on towels, do not overlap.
• Blot with additional paper towel after removal from oven.
Frozen Sandwich 1 EA
2 EA
• Place frozen sandwich in susceptor “sleeve” (which is in package) and put on plate.
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Operating Instructions
USING SNACK BAR BUTTONS
1. Press the Snack Bar button corresponding to the food you are cooking. The display shows “Nachos”
Press the Snack Bar button repeated to select the item you want.(Refer to the Snack Bar Chart below)
2. Press the Number button to select the serving size you want.
You can press the 1 or 2 button to select the serving size.
Only the 1 button(serving) is available for Nachos.(Refer to the Snack Bar Chart below for the serving)
3. Press the Start button to begin cooking.
SNACK BAR CHART
Item Weight Remarks
Nachos 1 serving • Place tortilla chips on plate without overlapping.
• Sprinkle evenly with cheese.
• Contents :
- 2 cups tortilla chips
- 1/3 cup grated cheese
Chicken Wings 5-6 oz
7-8 oz
• Use pre-cooked, refrigerated chicken wings.
• Place chicken wings around plate in spoke fashion and cover with wax paper.
Potato Skins 1 cooked potato
2 cooked potatoes
• Cut cooked potato into 4 even wedges. Scoop or cut out potato flesh, leaving
about 1/4” of skin.
• Place skins in spoke fashion around plate.
• Sprinkle with bacon, onions and cheese. Do not cover.
Cheese Sticks 5-6 pcs
7-10 pcs
• Place cheese sticks on plate in spoke fashion.
• Do not cover.
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DEFROSTING GUIDE
● Follow the instructions below when
defrosting different types of food.
Food Standard
Amount Procedure
Roast
Beef,
pork
2.5~6.0 lbs.
Start with the food
placed fat side down.
After each stage,
turn the food over
and shield any warm
portions with narrow
strips of aluminum foil.
Steaks,
Chops,
fish
0.5~3.0 lbs.
After each stage,
rearrange the food. If
there are any warm
or thawed portions of
food, sheild them with
narrow flat pieces of
aluminum foil. Remove
any pieces of food that
are nearly defrosted.
Let stand, covered, for
5-10 minutes
Groud
Meat
0.5~3.0 lbs.
After each stage,
remove any pieces
of food that are nealy
defrosted. Let stand,
covered with foil, for
5-10 minutes.
Whole
Chicken
2.5~6.0 lbs.
Remove giblets before
freezing poulty. Start
defrosting with the
beast side down.
After the first stage,
turn the chicken over
and shield any warm
portions with narrow
strips of aluminum foil.
After the second stage,
again sheild any warm
portions with narrow
strips of aluminum foril.
Let stand, covered for
30-60 minutes in the
refrigerator.
Chicken
Pieces
0.5~3.0 lbs.
After each stage,
rearrange or remove
any pieces of food that
are nearly defrosted.
Let stand for 10-20
minutes.
AUTO DEFROST
Dfrost choices are preset in the
oven. The defrost feature provides
you with the best defrosting method
for frozen foods, because the oven
automatically sets the defrosting
times according to the weight you
enter. For added convenience, the
AUTO DEFROST includes a built-in
tone mechanism that reminds you to
check or turn over the food during the
defrost cycle.
After touching the AUTO DEFROST
once, select the food weight.
Available weight ranges are 0.1 to
6.0 lbs.
Example : To defrost 1.2 lbs of
meat.
1. Touch AUTO
DEFROST pad.
2. Enter the weight.
3. Touch ENTER/
START pad.
NOTES:
●
After you touch ENTER/ START,
the display counts down the
defrost time. The oven will beep
once during the Defrost cycle.
At this time, open the door and
turn the food as needed. Remove
any portions that have thawed
then return frozen portions to the
oven and touch ENTER/START to
resume the defrost cycle.
● The oven will not stop during
the BEEP unless the door is
opened.
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Operating Instructions
DEFROST TIPS
● When using AUTO DEFROST,
the weight to be entered is the
net weight in pounds and tenths
of pounds (the weight of the food
minus the container).
● Use AUTO DEFROST only for raw
food. AUTO DEFROST gives best
results when food to be thawed is a
minimum of 0°F (taken directly from
a true freezer). If food has been
stored in a refrigerator-freezer that
does not maintain a temperature
of 5°F or below, always program
a lower food weight (for a shorter
defrosting time) to prevent cooking
the food.
● If the food is stored outside the
freezer for up to 20 minutes, enter a
lower food weight.
● The shape of the package alters the
defrosting time. Shallow rectangular
packets defrost more quickly than a
deep block.
● Separate pieces as they begin to
defrost. Separated pieces defrost
more easily.
● You can use small pieces of alu-
minum foil to shield foods like
chicken wings, leg tips, and fish
tails, but the foil must not touch the
side of the oven. Foil causes arcing,
which can damage the oven lining.
● Shield areas of food with small
pieces of foil if they start to become
warm.
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Operating Instructions
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.
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Operating Instructions
COOKING GUIDE
Guide for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave
● Place meat on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish.
● Start meat fat-side down. Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or thin meat areas.
● Check the temperature in several places before letting the meat stand the recommended time.
● The following temperatures are removal temperatures. The temperature of the food will rise during the standing time.
Food Cook time Power level Directions
Roast Beef Boneless
(Up to 4 lbs.)
7-11 min./lb. for 145° F
(Rare)
High(0) for first
5 minutes, then
medium(5)
Place roast fat-side down on roasting rack.
Cover with wax paper. Turn over half way
through cooking. Let stand 10 minutes.
8-12 min./lb. for 160° F
(Medium)
9-14 min./lb. for 170° F
(Well Done)
Pork Boneless or bone-in
(Up to 4 lbs.)
11-15 min./lb. for 170° F
(Well Done)
High(0) for first
5 minutes, then
medium(5)
Place roast fat-side down on roasting rack.
Cover with wax paper. Turn over half way
through cooking. Let stand 10 minutes.
● Expect a 10°F rise in temperature during the standing time.
Food Remove from oven After standing (10 min.)
Beef
Rare 135°F 145°F
Medium 150°F 160°F
Well Done 160°F 170°F
Pork Medium 150°F 160°F
Well Done 160°F 170°F
Poultry Dark meat 170°F 180°F
Light meat 160°F 170°F
Guide for Cooking Poultry in Your Microwave
● Place poultry on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish.
● Cover poultry with wax paper to prevent spattering.
● Use aluminum foil to shield bone tips, thin meat areas, or areas that start to overcook.
● Check the temperature in several places before letting the poultry stand the recommended time.
Food Cook Time/Power Level Directions
Whole Chicken
Up to 4 lbs.
Cooking Time: 6-9 min. / lb.
180°F dark meat
170°F light meat
Power Level: Medium High(7).
Place chicken breast-side down on roasting rack. Cover with wax
paper. Turn over half way through cooking. Cook until juices run
clear and meat near the bone is no longer pink. Let stand 5-10
minutes.
Chicken Pieces
Up to 2 lbs.
Cooking Time: 6-9 min. / lb.
180°F dark meat
170°F light meat
Power Level: Medium High(7).
Place chicken bone-side down on dish, with the thickest portions
towards the outside of the dish. Cover with wax paper. Turn over
half way through cooking. Cook until juices run clear and meat
near the bone is no longer pink. Let stand 5-10 minutes.
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Operating Instructions
Guide for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave
● Cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork.
● Place fish on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish.
● Use a tight cover to steam fish. A lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel provides less steaming.
● Do not overcook fish; check it at minimum cooking time.
Food Cook Time/Power Level Directions
Steaks
Up to 1.5 lbs.
Cooking Time: 6-10 min. / lb.
Power Level: Medium-High(7).
Arrange steaks on roasting rack with meaty portions towards the
outside of rack. Cover with wax paper. Turn over and rearrange when
cooking time is half up. Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork. Let
stand 3-5 minutes.
Fillets
Up to 1.5 lbs.
Cooking Time: 3-7 min. / lb
Power Level:Medium-High(7).
Arrange fillets in a baking dish, turning any thin pieces under. Cover
with wax paper. If over ? inch thick, turn over and rearrange when
cooking time is half up. Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork. Let
stand 2-3 minutes.
Shrimp
Up to 1.5 lbs.
Cooking Time: 3-5 ½ min. / lb.
Power Level: Medium-High(7).
Arrange shrimp in a baking dish without overlapping or layering. Cover
with wax paper. Cook until firm and opaque, stirring 2 or 3 times. Let
stand 5 minutes.
Guide for Cooking Eggs in Your Microwave
● Never cook eggs in the shell, and never warm hard-cooked eggs in the shell; they can explode.
● Always pierce whole eggs to keep them from bursting.
● Cook eggs just until set; they become tough if overcooked.
Guide for Cooking Vegetables in Your Microwave
● Vegetables should be washed just before cooking. Often, no extra water is needed. If dense vegetables such as
potatoes, carrots and green beans are being cooked, add about ? cup water.
● Small vegetables (sliced carrots, peas, lima beans, etc.) will cook faster than larger ones.
● Whole vegetables, such as potatoes, acorn squash or corn on the cob, should be arranged in a circle on the turntable
before cooking. They will cook more evenly if turned over after half the cooking time has passed.
● Always place vegetables like asparagus and broccoli with the stem ends pointing towards the edge of the dish and the
tips toward the center.
● When cooking cut vegetables, always cover the dish with a lid or vented microwavable plastic wrap.
● Whole, unpeeled vegetables such as potatoes, squash, eggplant, etc., should have their skin pricked in several spots
before cooking to prevent them from bursting.
● For more even cooking, stir or rearrange whole vegetables halfway through the cooking time.
● Generally, the denser the food, the longer the standing time. (Standing time refers to the time necessary for dense,
large foods and vegetables to finish cooking after they come out of the oven.) A baked potato can stand on the
counter for five minutes before cooking is completed, while a dish of peas can be served immediately.
CARE AND CLEANING
For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean inside and out-side. Take special care to keep the inner door
panel and the oven front frame free of food or grease build-up. Never use rough powder 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.
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Care and Cleaning
Cooking Utensils
MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE
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 times. 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.
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Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Before you call a repair person for your oven, check this list
of possible problems and solutions.
Neither the oven’s display nor the oven operate.
● Properly insert the plug into a grounded outlet.
● If the outlet is controlled by a wall switch, make sure the
wall switch is turned on.
● Remove the plug from the outlet, wait ten seconds, then
plug it in again.
● Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuse.
● Plug another appliance into the outlet; if the other
appliance doesn’t work, have a qualified electrician repair
the outlet.
● Plug the oven into a different outlet.
The oven’s display works, but the power won’t come on.
● Make sure the door is closed securely.
● Check to see if packing material or other material is stuck
to the door seal.
● Check for door damage.
● Press Cancel twice and re-enter all cooking instructions.
The power goes off before the set time has elapsed.
● If there has not been a power outage, remove the plug
from the outlet, wait ten seconds, then plug it in again. If
there was a power outage, the time indicator will display:
ENJOY YOUR COOKING - - - PRESS OPTION PAD
FOR PERSONAL OPTIONS. Reset the clock and any
cooking instructions.
● Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuse.
The food is cooking too slowly.
● Make sure the oven is on its own 20 amp circuit line.
Operating another appliance on the same circuit can
cause a voltage drop. If necessary, move the oven to its
own circuit.
You see sparks or arcing.
● Remove any metallic utensils, cookware, or metal ties. If
using foil, use only narrow strips and allow at least one
inch between the foil and interior oven walls.
The turntable makes noises or sticks.
● Clean the turntable, roller ring and oven floor.
● Make sure the turntable and roller ring are positioned
correctly.
Using your microwave causes TV or radio interference.
● This is similar to the interference caused by other small
appliances, such as hair dryers. Move your microwave
further away from other appliances, like your TV or radio.
Note:
If the oven is set to cook for more than 25 minutes, it
will automatically adjust itself to 70 percent power
after 25 minutes to avoid overcooking.
CARE AND CLEANING
Follow these instructions to clean and care for your oven.
● Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles and
spilled liquids can stick to the oven walls, causing the
oven to work less efficiently.
● Wipe up spills immediately. Use a damp cloth and mild
soap. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives.
● To help loosen baked on food particles or liquids, heat
two cups of water (add the juice of one lemon if you
desire to keep the oven fresh) in a four-cup measuring
glass at High power for five minutes or until boiling. Let
stand in the oven for one or two minutes.
● Remove the glass tray from the oven when cleaning the
oven or tray. To prevent the tray from breaking, handle
it carefully and do not put it in water immediately after
cooking. Wash the tray carefully in warm sudsy water or
in the dishwasher.
● Clean the outside surface of the oven with soap and a
damp cloth. Dry with a soft cloth. To prevent damage to
the operating parts of the oven, don’t let water seep into
the openings.
● Wash the door window with very mild soap and water. Be
sure to use a soft cloth to avoid scratching.
● If steam accumulates inside or outside the oven door,
wipe with a soft cloth. Steam can accumulate when
operating the oven in high humidity and in no way
indicates microwave leakage.
● Never operate the oven without food in it; this can
damage the magnetron tube or glass tray. You may wish
to leave a cup of water in the oven when it is not in use
to prevent damage if the oven is accidentally turned on.
If you have a problem you cannot solve,
please call our service line:
1-800-843-0304 U.S.A.
1-866-587-2002 CANADA
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Warranty
Full One Year
Amana will repair or replace, including related labor, any part which proves defective as to workmanship or materials.
Limited Warranty
After one year from the date of original retail purchase, Amana will provide a free part, as listed below, to replace any
part that fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. The owner will be responsible for paying all other costs including
labor, mileage, transportation, trip and diagnostic charges, if required.
Second through Fifth Year
Amana will provide replacement magnetron, touch pad and microprocessor, part and labor, which proves defective as to
workmanship or materials.
Limited Parts Warranty Outside the United States and Canada
For one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or
replaced free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor, mileage, transportation, trip
and diagnostic charges, if required.
Canadian Residents
This warranty covers only those appliances installed in Canada that have been listed with Canadian Standards Association
unless the appliances are brought into Canada due to transfer or residence from the United States to Canada.
What is not covered by these
warranties
● Replacement of household fuses, resetting of circuit
breakers, or correction to household wiring or plumbing.
● Normal product maintenance and cleaning, including
light 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 or Canada.
● Premium service charges, if the servicer is requested to
perform service in addition to normal service or outside
normal service hours or area.
● Adjustments after the first year.
● Repairs resulting from the following:
- Improper installation, exhaust system, or maintenance.
- Any modification, alteration, or adjustment not
authorized by the manufacturer.
- Accident, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, or acts of nature.
- Connections to improper electrical current, voltage
supply, or gas supply.
- Use of improper pans, containers, or accessories that
cause damage to the product.
●Travel.
If you need service
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Call the dealer from whom your appliance was pur-
chased or call Maytag ServicesSM, Anama Customer
Assistance at 1-800-843-0304,USA and 1-866-587-2002,
CANADA to locate an authorized servicer.
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Be sure to retain proof of purchase to verify warranty
status. Refer to WARRANTY for further information on
owner’s responsibilities for warranty service.
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If the dealer or service company cannot resolve the
problem, write to Maytag ServicesSM, Attn: CAIR® Center
P.O. Box 2370, Cleveland, TN 37320-2370, or call
1-800-834-0304 U.S.A. and 1-866-587-2002 CANADA.
U.S. customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or
speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.
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User’s guides, service manuals and parts information
are available from Maytag ServicesSM, Amana Customer
Assistance.
IN NO EVENT SHALL MAYTAG 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 not apply to you.
NOTE:
● When writing or calling about a service problem, please
include the following information:
a. Your name, address and telephone number;
b. Model number and serial number;
c. Name and address of your dealer or servicer;
d. A clear description of the problem you are having;
e. Proof of purchase (sales receipt).