S841MH MW Oven Users Manual

 

Goldstar Covering models MS-84MK Electric Microwave Keep instructions for future reference. Be sure manual stays with microwave. Contents Important Safety Information ....................................... 3 Installation..................................................................... 5 Other Helpful Information............................................. 6 Cooking Utensils........................................................... 8 Feature Diagram .......................................................... 9 Control Panel................................................................ 9 Operating Instructions................................................ 10 Fresh Vegetable Chart............................................... 18 Cook using Sensor Cook........................................... 19 Cleaning...................................................................... 20 Troubleshooting.......................................................... 21 Amana Warranty........................................................ 22 Part No. 3828W5A2446 Report No.: 02-LAE-M062 Date: March 13, 2002 FCC Part 18 (ISM) Certification APPENDIX F. Owners Manual with regard to FCC Instruction LG Electronics Inc. FCC ID: BEJS841MH 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:

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Consumer Affairs Department Remember to include model number of your appliance and your phone number. 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. Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels ww DANGER DANGER - Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death. ww WARNING WARNING - Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death. ww CAUTION CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, observe the following:

ww CAUTION 1. Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inches away or more from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage. 2. For the most accurate programming of the electronic units, touch the center of each pad securely. Do not touch several pads at one time or touch between pads. A beep sound should be heard with each touch when a pad is touched correctly. 3. Do not hit or strike the control with objects such as silverware, utensils, etc. Breakage may occur. 4. Be careful when taking the cooking utensils out of the oven. Some dishes absorb heat from the cooked food and may be hot. 5. Do not rinse cooking utensils by immediately placing them into water just after cooking. This may cause breakage. Allow the turntable to cool. 6. Use only specific glass utensils. See cooking utensils section in this manual. 7. Do not operate the oven empty. Either food or water should always be in the oven during operation to absorb microwave energy. 8. Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers or clothes. They can catch fire. 9. Use only thermometers approved for microwave oven cooking. 10. Be certain the turntable is in place when you operate the oven. 11. Pierce the skin of potatoes, whole squash, apples, or any fruit or vegetable which has a skin covering before cooking. 12. Never use your microwave oven to cook eggs in the shell. Pressure can build up inside the shell, causing it to burst. 13. Do not pop popcorn, except in a microwave-safe container or commercial package designed especially for microwave ovens. Never try to pop popcorn in a paper bag not designed for microwave oven use. Overcooking may result in smoke and fire. Do not repop unpopped kernels. Do not reuse popcorn bags. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY A. DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks. B. DO NOT place any object between oven front face and door to allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. C. DO NOT operate oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that oven door close properly and that there is no damage to:

1. Door (bent), 2. Hinges and latches (broken or loosened), 3. Door seals and sealing surfaces. D. Oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Recognize this symbol as a SAFETY message ww WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2. Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3 of this manual. 3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 5 of this manual. 4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions. 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 appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. 7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. 8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. 9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment. 10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. 11. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use 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 the edge of table or counter. 15. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door, use only mild, non abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. 16. Do not heat any type of baby bottles or baby food. Uneven heating may occur and could cause personal injury. 17. Avoid heating small-necked containers such as syrup bottles. 18. Avoid using corrosive and vapors, such as sulfide and chloride. 19. Liquids heated in certain shaped containers (especially cylindrical-shaped containers) may become overheated. The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients (instant coffee, etc.), resulting in harm to the oven and possible injury. In all containers, for best results, stir the liquid several times before heating. Always stir liquid several times between reheatings. ww CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance 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. If materials inside the oven should 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 purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 ww WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock or death, this oven must be earthed. ww WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock or death, do not alter the plug. A. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance 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. B. 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. C. 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. Installation D. 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. E. 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. F. RADIO INTERFERENCE 1. Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV or radio reception. 2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures:

a. Clean the door and the sealing surfaces of the oven. b. Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television. c. Relocate the microwave oven in relation to the TV or radio. d. Move the microwave oven away from the receiver. e. Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits. G. 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. H. BUILT-IN CAPABILITY To build-in, use only Amana FTK127 or FTK130 trim kits. The trim kit will specify which Amana Wall Ovens the ACM2160 can be built above. 5 Other Helpful Information 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 under-

cooked 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 of the 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 burnt. 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 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 doeuvres 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 cut-

up 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. 6 Other Helpful Information NOTE: It is a common misconception that micro-waves 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, youll see the outside is cooked first. Shape of foods: Microwaves penetrate only about 1 inch (2.5cm) 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 convection. 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. 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. 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 5F (3C) and 15F (8C) 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. 7 Cooking Utensils ww CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not use stoneware, aluminum foil, metal utensils, or metal trimmed utensils in the oven. 4. Plastic storage containers: These can be used to hold foods that are to be quickly reheated. However, they should not be used to hold foods that will need considerable time in the oven as hot foods will eventually warp or melt plastic containers. 5. Plastic cooking bags: These are microwave-safe provided they are specially made for cooking. However, be sure to make a slit in the bag so that steam can escape. Never use ordinary plastic bags for cooking in your microwave oven, as they will melt and rupture. 6. Plastic microwave cookware: A variety of shapes and sizes of microwave cookware is available. For the most part, you can probably cook with items you already have on hand rather than investing in new kitchen equipment. 7. Pottery, stoneware, and ceramic:

Containers made of these materials are usually fine for use in your microwave oven, but they should be tested to be sure. MICROWAVE-SAFE UTENSILS Never use metal or metal-trimmed utensils in your microwave oven: Microwaves cannot penetrate metal. They will bounce off any metal object in the oven and cause arcing, an alarming phenomenon that resembles lightning. Most heat-resistant non-metallic cooking utensils are safe for use in your microwave oven. However, some may contain materials that render them unsuitable as microwave cookware. If you have any doubts about a particular utensil, there is a simple way to find out if it can be used in your microwave oven. Testing utensils for microwave use: Place the utensil in question next to a glass bowl filled with water in the microwave oven. Microwave at power HIGH for 1 minute. If the water heats up but the utensil remains cool to the touch, the utensil is microwave-safe. However, if the water does not change temperature but the utensil becomes warm, microwaves are being absorbed by the utensil and it is not safe for use in the microwave oven. You probably have many items on hand in your kitchen that can be used as cooking equipment in your microwave oven. Just read through the following checklist. 1. Dinner plates: Many kinds of dinner-ware are microwave-safe. If in doubt, consult the manu-facturer's literature or perform the microwave test, above. 2. Glassware: Glassware that is heat-resistant is microwave-safe. This includes all brands of oven-

tempered glass cookware. However, do not use delicate glassware, such as tumblers or wine glasses, as these might shatter as the food warms. 3. Paper: Paper plates and containers are convenient and safe to use in your microwave oven, provided the cooking time is short and foods to be cooked are low in fat and moisture. Paper towels are also very useful for wrapping foods and for lining baking trays in which greasy foods, such as bacon, are cooked. In general, avoid colored paper products as the color may run. 8 Oven Front Plate Window Door Screen Door Seal Feature Diagram Your oven will be packed with the following materials:

Glass Turntable ...................................... 1 each Owner's Manual &

Cooking Guide........................................ 1 each Rotating Ring.......................................... 1 each This microwave oven is designed for household use only. It is not recommended for commercial purposes and will void the warranty. Control Panel Display Window Control Panel Door Open Button Safety Door Lock System Turntable Rotating Ring NOTE: A beep sounds when a pad on the control panel is touched, to indicate setting has been entered. 9 Operating Instructions SETTING CLOCK When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption, the numbers in the display reset to :. NOTE:

You can select AM or PM by touching CLOCK pad alternately. Example: To set 11:11 (PM) 1. Touch CLOCK pad twice. Display scrolls the words PM ENTER TIME OF DAY shows in the display. 2. Enter the time by using the number key pads.

[1], [1], [1], and [1]. Display scrolls the words 11:11P TOUCH START. 3. Touch START. The clock starts counting and 11:11P shows in the display. EASY COOK A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch START. NOTE:

If you touch EASY COOK, it will add 30 seconds up to 3 minutes 30 seconds; after 3 minutes 30 seconds, every touch will add 1 minute up to 99 min 59 seconds. Example: To set EASY COOK for 2 minutes. Touch EASY COOK 4 times. The oven begins cooking and display shows time counting down. TIME COOK This function allows you to cook food for a desired amount of time. Because many foods need slower cooking (at less than HI-POWER), there are 10 power level settings in addition to HI-POWER. When cooking is complete, beeps will sound. The word END shows in the display window. Then the oven shuts itself off. NOTE :

If you do not select the power level, the oven will operate at power HIGH. To set HI-POWER cooking, skip steps 2

& 3 above. Example: To cook food on 80% Power (power8) for 5 minutes 30 seconds 1. Enter 5 minutes 30 seconds by touching [5], [3], and [0]. Display scrolls the words 5:30 TOUCH START OR POWER. 2. Touch POWER LEVEL. Display scrolls the words ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 TO 10. 3. Touch 8. To select power level 80%. Display scrolls the words P-80 TOUCH START. 4. Touch START. 10 Operating Instructions CHILD LOCK This safety feature prevents unwanted oven operation. Once the child lock is set, no cooking can take place. The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the control panel. Child Lock prevents accidental programming when wiping the control panel. If the CHILD LOCK is set and you touch another cooking pad, the word LOCKED shows in the display. Cancel the child lock according to the procedure below. To set the child lock 1. Touch STOP / CLEAR. 2. Touch and hold 0 until the word LOCKED appears in the display and two beeps are heard. To cancel the child lock Touch and hold 0 pad until the word LOCKED disappears in the display. After the CHILD LOCK is turned off, the time of day will return to the display window. The oven will operate normally. TIMER You can use the Timer of your oven for purposes other than food cooking. Example: To set the TIMER 1. Touch TIMER pad. Display scrolls the words ENTER TIME IN MIN AND SEC. 2. Touch 3, 0, 0. Display scrolls the words 3:00 TOUCH START. 3. Touch START pad. MULTI-STAGE TIME COOK For Multi-Stage cooking, touch PROGRAM and repeat Time Cook steps 1-3 on previous page before touching the START pad. Auto Defrost can be programmed before the first stage to defrost first and then cook. MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS Your microwave oven is equipped with eleven power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking. The table below will give you some idea of which foods are prepared at each of the various power levels. MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL CHART POWER LEVEL 10

(HIGH) 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 USE

*Boiling water.

*Making candy.

*Cooking poultry pieces, fish, & vegetables.

*Cooking tender cuts of meat.

*Whole poultry.

*Reheating rice, pasta, & vegetables.

*Reheating prepared foods quickly.

*Reheating sandwiches.

*Cooking egg, milk and cheese dishes.

*Cooking cakes, breads.

*Melting chocolate.

*Cooking veal.

*Cooking whole fish.

*Cooking puddings and custard.

*Cooking ham, whole poultry, lamb.

*Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip.

*Thawing meat, poultry and seafood.

*Cooking less tender cuts of meat.

*Cooking pork chops, roast.

*Taking chill out of fruit.

*Softening butter.

*Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm.

*Softening butter and cream cheese.

*Standing time.

*Independent. 11 Operating Instructions CONTROL SET-UP CONTROL SET-UP provides five modes which make using your microwave oven quite handy. You can select SOUND ON/OFF, CLOCK ON/OFF, SCROLL SPEED, LBS/KG, and DEMO MODE. Example 1: To turn off Sound of beeper. Example 2: To select kg unit. 1. Touch CONTROL SET-UP. Five modes show in the display repeatedly. You can set them according to your intention. 2. Touch 1. Display scrolls the words SOUND ON TOUCH 1 OFF TOUCH 2. 3. Touch 2. Display scrolls the words SOUND OFF. The current time will be displayed. NOTE:

To turn beep sound back on, repeat steps 1 - 2 then touch number 1. 1. Touch CONTROL SET-UP. Five modes show in the display continuously. You can set them according to your intention. 2. Touch 4. Display scrolls the words LBS TOUCH 1 KG TOUCH 2. 3. Touch 2. Display scrolls the words KG. The current time will be displayed. NOTE:

To select LBS, repeat steps 1-2 then, touch number 1. CONTROL SET-UP FUNCTION CHART NO FUNCTION CHOICE REMARKS 1 2 3 4 SOUND ON / OFF Sound On or Sound Off All of the key sound and EOC sound on or off. CLOCK ON / OFF Clock On or Clock Off SCROLL SPEED Slow, Normal, or Fast When clock is off nothing displays when oven is not in use. Scroll speed control speed of message that scroll across display. LBS / KG Lbs or Kg Set control to LBS or KG for Auto Cook and Auto defrost features. DEMO ON / OFF 5 Demo mode allows oven to operate without oven heating. NOTE: When the power cord is first plugged in, the default setting are Sound ON, Clock ON, Normal Speed, Demo On or Demo Off LBS, and DEMO OFF. 12 MORE/LESS By using the MORE or LESS keys, all of the AUTO COOK, TIME COOK, EASY COOK, SENSOR COOK programs can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time. Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds to the cooking time each time you press it. Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it. You must wait until heating begins to count down before adding or subtracting time. Example: To adjust the AUTO COOK(ex. beverage 2 cups) cooking time for a longer time, or for a shorter time 1. Touch AUTO COOK. Display scrolls the words SELECT MENU 1 TO 6 -- SEE COOKING GUIDE BEHIND DOOR. 2. Touch 4. Display scrolls the words BEVERAGE TOUCH 1 TO 2 CUPS. 3. Touch 2. NOTE:

Press the MORE or LESS pad during time countdown. Operating Instructions SENSOR COOK OPERATION INSTRUCTION For most Sensor Cook programs, a chart with specific food examples and cooking instructions is provided on the next pages. The Sensor Cook system works by detecting a build-up of vapor. Hints 1. Make sure the door remains closed. 2. Once the vapor is detected, two beeps will sound. 3. Opening the door or touching the STOP/CLEAR pad before the vapor is detected will abort the process. The oven will stop. 4. Before using Sensor Cook, make sure the exterior of the cooking container and the interior of the oven are dry, to assure the best results. 5. Room temperature should not exceed 95 F. 6. Oven should be plugged in at least 5 minutes before Sensor Cooking. Categories: Sensor Popcorn Sensor Cook Sensor Reheat SENSOR COOK SENSOR COOK allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without having to select cooking times and power levels. This oven automatically determines the cooking time for each food item. This feature has 6 food categories. Example: To cook FROZEN ENTREE 1. Touch COOK. Display scrolls the words SELECT MENU 1 TO 6 -- SEE COOKING GUIDE BEHIND DOOR. 2. Touch 4. The oven will cook food automatically by sensor system. 13 Operating Instructions SENSOR COOK CHART Code Category Direction Amount Potato Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the oven tray around the edge, at least one inch apart. 1 - 4 medium approx. 8 ounce each Fresh Vegetable Prepare as desired, wash, and leave residual water on the vegetables. Place in an appropriately-sized microwave container, cover with plastic wrap and vent. Frozen Vegetable Remove from package, rinse off frost under running water. Place in an appropriately-sized microwave container, cover with plastic wrap and vent. Remove from outer display package. Slit cover. If not in microwave safe container, place on plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent. 1 - 4 cups 1 - 4 cups 10 - 21 oz. Place rice and twice as much liquid (water or chicken or vegetable stock) in a 2-quart microwavable dish. Cover with plastic wrap. When cooking is complete, allow 10 minutes standing time. Stir for fluffier rice. 1 - 2 cups Use medium or long grain rice. Cook instant rice according to directions on the package. Place the food around the sides of an appropriate microwave container. Season and add 1/4-1/2 cup liquid (wine, water, salsa, etc.) Cover with plastic wrap, vented. 4 - 32 oz. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Frozen Entree Rice Fish, Seafood If you open the door or press STOP/CLEAR during sensing, the process will be canceled. 14 SENSOR POPCORN SENSOR POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn (1.75-3.5 ounces). For best results, use a fresh bag of popcorn. Place only one bag of prepackaged microwave popcorn on the center of turntable. Example: To pop 3.5 oz. Touch POPCORN. Display scrolls the words POPCORN. Then the oven will cook food automatically by sensor system. NOTE:

Do not attempt to reheat or cook any unpopped kernels. Do not use popcorn popping devices in microwave oven with this feature. SENSOR REHEAT This feature allows you to reheat precooked room-

temperature or refrigerated foods without selecting cooking times and power levels. This feature has 3 categories : dinner plate, soup/sauce, casserole. Example: To reheat casserole 1. Touch REHEAT pad. Display scrolls the words SELECT MENU 1 TO 3

-- SEE COOKING GUIDE BEHIND DOOR. 2. Touch number 3. Then the oven will reheat food automatically by sensor system. Operating Instructions SENSOR REHEAT CHART Code Cate-

gory Direction 1 2 3 Dinner Place foods to be heated plate on dinner plate or similar dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Soup/

Sauce Place food to be heated in an appropriate size microwave container. Cover with plastic wrap. Casse- Cover dish containing role the casserole with plastic wrap. Amount 1-2 servings 1-4 cups 1-4 cups WARM HOLD You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. You can use WARM HOLD by itself, or to automatically follow a cooking cycle. Example: To hold warm hot or cooked food 1. Touch WARM HOLD. Display scrolls the words HOLD WARM TOUCH START. 2. Touch START. The word WARM will come on while the oven continue to run. NOTE:

WARM HOLD operates for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. Opening the oven door cancels WARM HOLD. Close the door and touch WARM HOLD, then touch START if additional WARM HOLD time is desired. Food cooked should be covered during WARM HOLD. Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be uncovered during WARM HOLD. Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during WARM HOLD. Do not use more than 1 complete WARM HOLD cycle

(about 1 hour, 40 minutes). The quality of some foods will suffer with extended time. 15 Operating Instructions AUTO COOK This feature allows to cook foods that you select by touching AUTO COOK pad. It has 6 foods categories. Example: To cook four slices of bacon 1. Touch AUTO COOK. Display scrolls the words SELECT MENU 1 TO 6 -- SEE COOKING GUIDE BEHIND DOOR. 2. Touch number 1. Display scrolls the words BACON TOUCH 2 TO 6 SLICES. 3. Touch number 4. The oven will start automatically. AUTO COOK CHART First, touch AUTO COOK pad, then select food and amount. Code Category Direction Amount 2-6 slices 1 2 3 4 5 6 Bacon Place bacon strips on microwave bacon rack for best results.

(Use diner plate lined with paper towels if none available). Frozen Roll/ Muffin Remove from display package and place on plate.

(If muffins are over 3 oz. each, count as two when entering quantity.) 1-6 pieces

(2-3 ounces each) Fresh Roll/ Muffin Remove from display package and place on plate.

(If muffins are over 3 oz. each, count as two when entering quantity.) 1-6 pieces

(2-3 ounces each) Beverage Remove from display package and place on plate.

(Be careful! The beverage will be very hot! Sometimes liquids heated in cylindrical containers will splash out when the cup is moved.) Chicken Pieces Place the chicken pieces in an appropriately sized microwaveable container, cover with plastic wrap, and vent. Hot Cereal Prepare as directed on package and cook. Stir and allow standing time before eating. Use only instant hot cereal. 1-2 cups 1/2-2.0 lbs 1-6 servings 16 Operating Instructions AUTO DEFROST Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven. The defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods. The cooking guide will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting. With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting time and power levels for you. The oven automatically determines required defrosting times for each food item according to the weight you enter. For added convenience, the Auto Defrost includes a built-in beep mechanism that reminds you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange. Three different defrosting levels are provided. For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat, and poultry from its original closed paper or plastic package

(wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods, which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook. For best results, shape your ground meat into the form of a doughnut before freezing. When defrosting, scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and continue defrosting. Place foods in a shallow container or on a microwave roasting rack to catch drippings. Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven. AUTO DEFROST SEQUENCE LIST 1 MEAT 2 POULTRY 3 FISH You can select the category by touching the numeric key 1 (MEAT), numeric key 2 (POULTRY), and numeric key 3 (FISH) after touching the AUTO DEFROST pad. Available weight is 0.1~6.0 lbs(0.1 ~ 4.0 kgs). Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs of ground beef 1. Touch AUTO DEFROST. Display scrolls the words MEAT TOUCH 1 POULTRY TOUCH 2 FISH TOUCH 3. 2. Touch 1. Display scrolls the words ENTER WEIGHT. 3. Enter the weight by touching

[1] and [2]. Display scrolls the words 1.2 LBS TOUCH START. 4. Touch START. Defrosting starts. 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, separate, or rearrange the food. Remove any portions that have thawed. Return frozen portions to the oven and touch START to resume the defrost cycle. 17 Sequence 1 MEAT 2 POULTRY Food BEEF Ground beef, Round steak, Cubes for stew, Tenderloin steak, Pot roast, Rib roast, Rump roast, Chuck roast, Hamburger patty. LAMB Chops (1 inch thick), Rolled roast PORK Chops (1/2 inch thick), Hot dogs, Spareribs, Country-style ribs. Rolled roast, Sausage. VEAL Cutlets (1 lb 1/2 inch thick) POULTRY Whole (under 4 lbs.), Cut-up, Breasts (boneless) CORNISH HENS Whole TURKEY Breast 3 FISH FISH Fillets, Whole Steaks SHELLFISH Crab meat, Lobster tails, Shrimp, Scallops RAPID DEFROST This feature provides you with the quick defrosting methed for 1.0 pound frozen ground beef. 1. Touch RAPID DEFROST. The oven begins the cooking without the need to touch START. Fresh Vegetable Chart Vegetable Amount Cook time at HIGH

(minutes) Instructions Artichokes

(8 oz. each) Asparagus, Fresh, spears Beans, green &

wax Beets, Fresh Broccoli, Fresh, spears Cabbage, Fresh, chopped Carrots, Fresh, sliced Cauliflower, Fresh, whole Celery, Fresh, sliced Corn, Fresh Mushrooms, Fresh, sliced Parsnips, Fresh, sliced Peas, Green, Fresh Sweet Potatoes Whole Baking

(6-8 oz. each) White potatoes, Whole Baking

(6-8 oz. each) Spinach, Fresh, leaf Squash, Acorn or butternut, Fresh Zucchini, Fresh, sliced Zucchini, Fresh, whole 2 medium 4 medium 1 Ib. 1 lb. 1 Ib. 1Ib. 1 Ib. 2 cups 5-8 10-12 3-7 7-10 12-16 5-9 5-7 3-6 1 lb. 6-10 2 cups 4 cups 2 ears 3-5 7-9 5-8 1/2 Ib. 2-31/2 1 Ib. 4 cups 2 medium 4 medium 2 potatoes 4 potatoes 1 Ib. 1 medium 1 Ib. 1 Ib. 4-8 6-9 5-7 6-11 5-7 8-13 5-7 6-8 5-8 7-8 Trim. Add 2 tsp. water and 2 tsp. lemon juice. Cover. Cook stem end up. Wash and turn half of spears around. Add 1/2 cup water. Cover. Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole. Rearrange halfway through cooking. Place broccoli in baking dish. Add 1/2 cup water. Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. Add 1/4 cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. Trim. Add 1/4 cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. Slice. Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole. Husk. Add 2 tsp water in 11/2 qt. baking dish. Cover. Place mushrooms in 11/2 qt. covered casserole. Standing Time 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. Pierce potatoes several times with fork. Pierce potatoes several times with fork. 2-3minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes Add 1/2 cup water in 2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes Cut squash in half. Remove seeds. Place in 8x8-inch baking dish. Cover. Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole. Pierce. Place on 2 paper towels. Turn zucchini over and rearrange halfway through cooking. 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes 18 Cook using Sensor Cook Peel and Eat Shrimp, serves 2 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 tablespoons butter 1 pound large shrimp in shells Place everything in a 2 quart microwave dish push to the edge of the dish, cover and cook on sensor or microwave on high power for about 5 minutes, stirring once or until the shrimp are pink. Peel the shrimp and serve with juices. Rolled Fish Filets, serves 4 4 fish filets, sole, flounder, catfish or roughly about 4 ounces each lemon pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice Season the fish with lemon pepper and roll up and secure with a wooden pick. Place in a glass pie plate and sprinkle with lemon juice. Cover with plastic wrap and cook on sensor or microwave on medium power for about 5 minutes or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily. Mix the juices with 1/4th. / 4cups Italian salad dressing and pour over the fish. Fish Filets Parmesan, serves 4 4 fish filets (about 4 ounces each) folded over 1 cup prepared spaghetti sauce 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Place the sauce in a 2 quart microwave dish and lay the fish over with the thicker part toward the side of the dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook on sensor. Trout Almandine, serves 2 2 whole trout, about 8 ounces each 2 tablespoons slivered almonds 2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 slices bacon, crisp cooked and crumbled 4 tablespoons chopped parsley Place the fish along side each other head to tail in a 10 inch glass pie plate. Add the lemon juice and butter, and cover with plastic wrap and cook on sensor or microwave on medium power for about 6 minutes or until the fish is done. Place on a serving platter and pour cooking juices over the fish and sprinkle with nuts, bacon and parsley. VEGETABLES Vegetable Medley, serves 4 as a side dish or 2 as a meal 2 large carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 large baking potato, diced 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced 4 cloves of garlic, peeled 2 stalks celery, cut into 1 inch pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper to taste Place everything in a 2 quart microwave dish, cover and cook with sensor or microwave on high power for about 10 minutes or until the carrots are tender. Stewed Peppers, serves 4 1 large red bell pepper, cored and cut into 1 inch strips 1 large green bell pepper, cored and cut into 1 inch strips 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, smashed 1 cup prepared salsa 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper to taste Place everything in a 2 quart microwave dish, cover and cook with sensor or microwave on high power for about 12 minutes or until the peppers are very soft. RICE Spanish Rice, serves 4 1/2 pound lean ground beef or smoke sausage 1 medium green bell pepper, cored and chopped 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 cup instant rice 1 can (14 ounces) stewed tomatoes 1 teaspoon chili powder Place the meat, pepper, onion in a 2 quart microwave dish and microwave 2 minutes on high power. Drain off the fat. Stir in the other ingredients, cover and cook on sensor. FISH, SEAFOOD Poached Salmon, serves 4 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup bottled clam juice 4 sprigs fresh dill weed or 1 tablespoon dried dill weed 6 pepper corns 4 small salmon steaks, about 4 ounces each lemon slices In a shallow 2 quart microwave dish place the first 5 ingredients, cover and microwave on high power 3 minutes. Add the salmon, recover and cook on sensor or microwave on high power for 3-4 minutes or until the cooked and the internal temperature is about 160 degrees. 19 Cleaning To avoid risk of property damage, unplug the microwave oven or disconnect power at source by removing fuse or throwing circuit breaker. ww CAUTION Before cleaning the oven, unplug the power supply cord of the oven. If impossible, open the oven door to prevent an accidental oven start. Part Description INSIDE OF THE OVEN Use a damp cloth to wipe out crumbs and spillovers. It is important to keep the area between door and cavity front clean to assure a tight seal. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse and dry. Do not use harsh detergent or abrasive cleaners. GLASS TRAY The glass tray can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher. CONTROL PANEL Wipe with a damp cloth followed immediately by a dry cloth. The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the control panel. Child Lock prevents accidental programming when wiping the control panel. DOOR If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe the panel with a soft cloth. This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit. OUTSIDE OVEN SURFACE Clean with damp cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, the water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings. After cleaning the oven, be sure that the rotating ring and the glass tray are in the right position. Press the STOP/CLEAR pad twice to reset any accidental key setting. 20 Troubleshooting ww WARNING To avoid risk of severe personal injury, electrical shock or death, do not remove outer case of at any time. Only an authorized servicer should remove outer case. 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. Problem Oven will not start at all Arcing or sparking Uneven cooking or poor defrosting Overcooked foods Undercooked foods Possible Causes Electrical cord for oven is not plugged in.

-Plug into the outlet. Door is open.

-Close the door, open, and try again. Wrong operation is set.

-Check operation instructions. Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used.

-Use microwave-safe cookware only. The oven is operated when empty.

-Do not operate with oven empty. Food refuse remains in the cavity or inside the cavity is uncleaned.

-Clean cavity with wet towel. Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used.

-Use microwave-safe cookware only. Cooking time/Cooking power level is not suitable.

-Use correct time/Cooking power level. Food is not turned or stirred.

-Turn or stir food. Cooking time/Cooking power level is not suitable.

-Use correct time/cooking power level when you cook the same food. Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used.

-Use microwave-safe cookware only. Food is not defrosted completely.

-Completely defrost food. Oven ventilation ports are restricted.

-Check to see that oven ventilation ports are not restricted. Cooking time/Cooking power level is not suitable.

-Use correct time/Cooking power level when you cook the same food. ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL Dull thumping sound during oven operation. Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. Light reflection around door or outer wrapper. Dimming oven light and change in blower sound during oven operation at power levels other than high. Some radio and TV interference might occur during operations. It is similar to the interference caused by other small appliances such as mixers, blow dryer, etc. 21 Full ONE Year Warranty Amana Appliances will repair or replace, including related labor and travel, any part (f.o.b. Amana Iowa) 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, and transportation. Second through Fifth Year Amana will repair or replace, including related labor, a magnetron tube (f.o.b. Amana lowa) which proves defective as to workmanship or materials when carried into an authorized Amana servicer. 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 Amana. 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. To Receive Warranty Service Service must be performed by an authorized Amana service representative. To schedule service, contact the Amana dealer where you purchased your appliance or contact Amana Appliances Factory Service. Amana Appliances Factory Service 1-800-628-5782 inside USA For more Information, Amana Appliances Consumer Services Amana Appliances 2800 220th Trail Amana, lowa 52204 1-800-843-0304 inside USA

(319) 622-5511 worldwide When contacting Amana Appliances please include the following information:

Your name, address, and telephone number. Model number and serial number of your appliance. The name and address of your dealer and the date of purchase. A clear description of the problem. Proof of purchase (sales receipt). IN NO EVENT SHALL AMANA BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have others which vary from state to state. For example, some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to you. Part No. 12401532 Printed in Korea 03/01