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MICROWAVE OVEN USE & CARE GUIDE For questions about features, operation/performance, parts or service, call: 1-800-843-0304, or visit our website at www.amana.com Table of Contents 2 W10305738B Model AMC1070
MICROWAVE OVEN USE & CARE GUIDE For questions about features, operation/performance, parts or service, call: 1-800-843-0304, or visit our website at www.amana.com Table of Contents 2 W10305738B Model AMC1070
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... 4 Location Requirements 4 Electrical Requirements 5 PARTS AND FEATURES 5 Turntable 5 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL 6 Display 6 Start 6 Off 6 Add A Minute 6 Clock 6 Timer 6 Tones 7 Control Lock 7 MICROWAVE OVEN USE 7 Food Characteristics 7 Cooking Guidelines 7 Cookware and Dinnerware 8 Aluminum Foil and Metal 8 Microwave Cooking Power 8 Manual Cooking 9 Preset Cooking 9 Auto Defrost 9 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE 10 General Cleaning 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 10 ASSISTANCE...
... 4 Location Requirements 4 Electrical Requirements 5 PARTS AND FEATURES 5 Turntable 5 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL 6 Display 6 Start 6 Off 6 Add A Minute 6 Clock 6 Timer 6 Tones 7 Control Lock 7 MICROWAVE OVEN USE 7 Food Characteristics 7 Cooking Guidelines 7 Cookware and Dinnerware 8 Aluminum Foil and Metal 8 Microwave Cooking Power 8 Manual Cooking 9 Preset Cooking 9 Auto Defrost 9 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE 10 General Cleaning 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 10 ASSISTANCE...
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... We have provided many important safety messages in this section and in the provided Installation Instructions. ■ Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by qualified service personnel. Always read and obey all...facilitate cooking. - for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in the microwave oven for a short time before using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should not be grounded. This is not always present. Do not...
... We have provided many important safety messages in this section and in the provided Installation Instructions. ■ Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by qualified service personnel. Always read and obey all...facilitate cooking. - for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in the microwave oven for a short time before using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should not be grounded. This is not always present. Do not...
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... and latches (broken or loosened), (3) Door seals and sealing surfaces. (d) The oven should not be at the back and side of the microwave oven where the exhaust vents are located. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking 1. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that is strong ...enough to hold the microwave oven and the food and utensils you place inside with the safety interlocks. (b) Do not place any object between the oven ...
... and latches (broken or loosened), (3) Door seals and sealing surfaces. (d) The oven should not be at the back and side of the microwave oven where the exhaust vents are located. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking 1. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that is strong ...enough to hold the microwave oven and the food and utensils you place inside with the safety interlocks. (b) Do not place any object between the oven ...
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... Turntable A B F G A. Control panel F. Turntable B. Support The turntable can result in a risk of the grounding plug can rotate in this microwave oven. WARNING Electrical Requirements Recommended: ■ A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker. ■ A separate circuit serving only this manual. or...grounded. The appearance of the features shown here. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ For all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven must be grounded. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, ...
... Turntable A B F G A. Control panel F. Turntable B. Support The turntable can result in a risk of the grounding plug can rotate in this microwave oven. WARNING Electrical Requirements Recommended: ■ A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker. ■ A separate circuit serving only this manual. or...grounded. The appearance of the features shown here. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ For all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven must be grounded. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, ...
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...during the countdown by touching ADD A MINUTE repeatedly. To Set: 1. Touch number pads to resume the cycle. The time can be started if the microwave oven door has been closed . NOTE: To avoid unintentional operation of -Timer tone will resume the preset cycle. It will appear in use, the ... cancels any function. "DOOR" will not erase the time of day. 3. Touch number pads to cancel the Timer. Touch TIMER. 2. To Set: The microwave oven must be used while the Timer is active in the display will also turn off . 1. The Add A Minute function may be started if the...
...during the countdown by touching ADD A MINUTE repeatedly. To Set: 1. Touch number pads to resume the cycle. The time can be started if the microwave oven door has been closed . NOTE: To avoid unintentional operation of -Timer tone will resume the preset cycle. It will appear in use, the ... cancels any function. "DOOR" will not erase the time of day. 3. Touch number pads to cancel the Timer. Touch TIMER. 2. To Set: The microwave oven must be used while the Timer is active in the display will also turn off . 1. The Add A Minute function may be started if the...
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..., chicken livers, hot dogs, and sausage. At the end of Food The more evenly than irregularly shaped food. Food Characteristics When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting temperature, composition and density of the ring empty. Amount of the recommended cook time,... longer cook time than refrigerated foods, and refrigerated foods will continue to avoid overcooking the outer edges of heat even after the microwave cooking cycle ends. Stir from bottom to vent. Cooking Guidelines Covering Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and reduce spattering...
..., chicken livers, hot dogs, and sausage. At the end of Food The more evenly than irregularly shaped food. Food Characteristics When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting temperature, composition and density of the ring empty. Amount of the recommended cook time,... longer cook time than refrigerated foods, and refrigerated foods will continue to avoid overcooking the outer edges of heat even after the microwave cooking cycle ends. Stir from bottom to vent. Cooking Guidelines Covering Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and reduce spattering...
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...occur and cause damage to use . China, Earthenware Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Melamine Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Wax Paper Acceptable for microwave oven use by percent, name or number. Do Not Use Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, nonapproved meat ... liners such as soups, beverages and most vegetables. 90% 9 Cooking small, tender pieces of light) can be used in the microwave oven. Microwave Cooking Power Many recipes for 1 minute. Heating cream soups. 80% 8 Heating rice, pasta or stirrable casseroles. Plastic: Wraps, ...
...occur and cause damage to use . China, Earthenware Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Melamine Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Wax Paper Acceptable for microwave oven use by percent, name or number. Do Not Use Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, nonapproved meat ... liners such as soups, beverages and most vegetables. 90% 9 Cooking small, tender pieces of light) can be used in the microwave oven. Microwave Cooking Power Many recipes for 1 minute. Heating cream soups. 80% 8 Heating rice, pasta or stirrable casseroles. Plastic: Wraps, ...
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... with 100% power, skip Step 3. 3. For bag sizes not listed in pounds and tenths of time for optimal results. If using a microwave popcorn popper, follow directions on paper towel, around turntable edges, at a time. Touch the desired food pad. Enter the weight in this ...to set the desired cooking power. "END" will sound, followed by brand and fat content. Let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking. Cover with common microwavable foods, their quantities, cook powers and cook times. Place food on plate, cover (refrigerated) 10 oz (283 g) with a fork. The display...
... with 100% power, skip Step 3. 3. For bag sizes not listed in pounds and tenths of time for optimal results. If using a microwave popcorn popper, follow directions on paper towel, around turntable edges, at a time. Touch the desired food pad. Enter the weight in this ...to set the desired cooking power. "END" will sound, followed by brand and fat content. Let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking. Cover with common microwavable foods, their quantities, cook powers and cook times. Place food on plate, cover (refrigerated) 10 oz (283 g) with a fork. The display...
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... not use chemical or abrasive cleansers. See "Control Lock" section. ■ Does "DOOR" appear in the magnetron cycles on. The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean. Heavy soil ■ Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents: Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of... and detergents: Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth. If water does not heat, try the steps in microwave oven. MICROWAVE OVEN CARE General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of either lemon...
... not use chemical or abrasive cleansers. See "Control Lock" section. ■ Does "DOOR" appear in the magnetron cycles on. The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean. Heavy soil ■ Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents: Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of... and detergents: Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth. If water does not heat, try the steps in microwave oven. MICROWAVE OVEN CARE General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of either lemon...
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...right and work right because they are made with radio, TV, cordless phone, etc. ■ Is the microwave oven plugged into the same outlet? In the U.S.A. Amana® Appliances designated service technicians are clean. ■ Is the cordless phone frequency 2.4 GHz? Make sure...section. ■ Is the turntable support operating properly? Interference with the same precision used to build every new Amana® appliance. Make sure these items during microwave oven operation. If you only use ? For assistance, installation or service call for service. Our consultants provide ...
...right and work right because they are made with radio, TV, cordless phone, etc. ■ Is the microwave oven plugged into the same outlet? In the U.S.A. Amana® Appliances designated service technicians are clean. ■ Is the cordless phone frequency 2.4 GHz? Make sure...section. ■ Is the turntable support operating properly? Interference with the same precision used to build every new Amana® appliance. Make sure these items during microwave oven operation. If you only use ? For assistance, installation or service call for service. Our consultants provide ...
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...cannot be easily determined. The cost of repair or replacement under this limited warranty. You are excluded from warranty coverage. 3. AMANA® COUNTERTOP MICROWAVE LIMITED WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one -year limited warranty of consumables or cleaning products not approved by...the remaining one year from the original date of purchase, when this microwave is void if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from your appliance. Microwaves with the product, Amana brand of original purchase date is required to obtain service or replacement under...
...cannot be easily determined. The cost of repair or replacement under this limited warranty. You are excluded from warranty coverage. 3. AMANA® COUNTERTOP MICROWAVE LIMITED WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one -year limited warranty of consumables or cleaning products not approved by...the remaining one year from the original date of purchase, when this microwave is void if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from your appliance. Microwaves with the product, Amana brand of original purchase date is required to obtain service or replacement under...
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...REPLACEMENT AT OUR DISCRETION AS PROVIDED HEREIN. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you ever need it was purchased. AMANA® COUNTERTOP MICROWAVE LIMITED WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one -year limited warranty of the original unit. Service calls to correct the installation...product, to replace or repair house fuses, reset circuit breakers or to correct defects in the United States and your Amana Countertop Microwave should be directed to forward the product to know your name and address on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability ...
...REPLACEMENT AT OUR DISCRETION AS PROVIDED HEREIN. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you ever need it was purchased. AMANA® COUNTERTOP MICROWAVE LIMITED WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one -year limited warranty of the original unit. Service calls to correct the installation...product, to replace or repair house fuses, reset circuit breakers or to correct defects in the United States and your Amana Countertop Microwave should be directed to forward the product to know your name and address on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability ...