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Owner's Manual
Coveting model A C01850A
Important Safety Information .............. 3
Installation .......................................... 6
Features ........................................... 22
Operation .......................................... 25
Using the Metal Rack ....................... 36
Cooking ............................................ 37
Electric Microwave
Maintenance ..................................... 42
Recommended Utensil ................
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Thank you for buying an Amana Microwave! Please take the time to complete the registration card and return promptly. Asure _" Extended If the registration card is missing, call Amana Consumer Affairs Department. Service Plan When contacting Amana, provide product information from serial plate: Amana Appliances offers long-term service protection for this new range. Asure TM Extended Service Plan, Model Number covering functional parts, labor, and Manufacturing (P) Number travel charges, is speci
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iMPORTANT SAFETY INFOMATION PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a, DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with the C, DO NOT operate oven if it is damaged. It is door open since open-door operation can result particularly important that oven door close in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is properly and that there is no damage to the: important not to defeat or tamper with safety (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken interlocks. or loosened), (3) d
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iMPORTANT SAFETY INFOMATION WARNING When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce the risk of burns, electrical shock, fire, or injury to persons. 1. READ all instructions before using equipment. 9. This equipment, including power cord, must be serviced ONLY by qualified service personnel. 2. READ AND FOLLOW the specific Special tools are required to service equipment. "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE Contact nearest authorized service facility for EXPOSURE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ( U.S.A. ONLY) This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency • Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television. energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer's • Relocate the Microwave Oven with respect to the receiver. instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and • Move the mic
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INSTALLATION A. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS C. RADIO INTERFERENCE This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an 1. Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV or radio reception. electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the 2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or electric current. This appliance is equipped with a eliminated by taking the following measures: cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. a. Clean
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INSTALLATION YOUR SAFETY FIRST Read this entire manual before you begin. BEFORE YOU START • Proper installation is the installer's responsibility! - Write the model & serial numbers on the owner's manual. The model number label is located on the oven front. The mounting plate is located on the back side of the microwave oven. See Figure 1. BE SURE TO READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: Mounting plate ( Remove from oven to install. ) Back of oven Figure 1 WARNING To avoid risk of personal inj
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INSTALLATION YOUR SAFETY FIRST CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury, install microwave oven only as instructed. CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury, place a piece of the carton or other heavy material, such as a blanket, over the countertop or cooktop to protect it. DO NOT use a plastic cover. • MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH SPACE AND SUPPORT. - Mount the oven against a flat, vertical wall, so it is supported by the wall. The wall should be constructed of minimum 2" x 4" wood studding and 3
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INSTALLATION PARTS, TOOLS, MATERIALS THE FOLLOWING PARTS ARE SUPPLIED WITH THE OVEN: NOTE: Depending on your ventilation requirements, you may not use all of these parts. One power cord clamp and Backdraft damper / duct connector One dark-colored mounting screw (for roof-venting or wall-venting installation) (to hold the power cord) Not Actual Size ( 2 pieces must be Actual Size assembled as shown ) Two self - tapping screws - Actual Size One lock pin and one washer-Not Actual size (for attachin
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INSTALLATION PARTS, TOOLS, MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND MATERIALS FOR THE INSTALLATION: Carton or other heavy material for covering the counter top. Stud finder or thin nail. Clear tape (for taping the templates to the wall) Keyhole saw (for the power cord hole) Saber saw (for cutting vent holes for roof or wall venting) Phillips screwdriver (for the screws) 3/8" and 3/4" wood drill bits -_ 1/2" and 3/16" Pencil ..c _-, drill bits Plumb line Flat blade screwdriver (for the tog
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INSTALLATION STEP 1" PREPARE THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS _, WARNING To avoid risk of personal injury, electrical shock or death, this oven must be grounded. • DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG! This appliance MUST be grounded! 1. Locate the grounded electric outlet for this oven in the cabinet above the oven, as shown in Figure 4. Upper I NOTE: The outlet should be on a circuit dedicated to the Cabinet 7, microwave oven (120V, 60Hz., AC only) with a 15
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INSTALLATION STEP 2: PREPARE THE VENTING SYSTEM WARNING To avoid risk of personal injury, property damage, or fire this microwave oven must be properly vented. NOTE: The ductwork you need for outside ventilation is not included with your oven. The standard ductwork fittings and length are shown in Figure 9. You may vent your oven in one of three ways. However, do NOT vent into a wall cavity, an attic, or an unused area. Roof-venting If your oven is located on an outside wall near the roof, as in
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INSTALLATION STEP 2: PREPARE THE VENTING SYSTEM STANDARD FITTINGS NOTE: If the existing duct is round, you must use a rectangular-to-round adapter, with a rectangular 3" extension duct installed between the damper assembly and the adapter to prevent the exhaust damper's sticking. DUCT LENGTH The total length of the duct system, including straight duct, elbows, transitions, and wall or roof caps must not exceed the equivalent of 140 feet. For best performance, do not use more than three 90 degree
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INSTALLATION STEP 3: PREPARE THE VENTING BLOWER CAUTION To avoid risk of property damage, unplug the microwave oven or disconnect power at source by removing fuse or throwing circuit breaker. • CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury, wear protective gloves when handling mounting plate. • DO NOT PULL OR STRETCH THE BLOWER WIRING! Pulling and stretching the blower wiring could result in electrical shock. Your microwave oven is shipped with the blower assembled for roof venting. If you want wall-
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INSTALLATION STEP 3: PREPARE THE VENTING BLOWER 4. Reassemble the blower wire. See Figure 15. 5. Rotate the unit so that the exhaust ports face the rear of the cabinet. See Figure 16. When you insert blower unit, blower wire must be like figure 16. 6. Place blower unit back into cabinet. Check that the exhaust ports face towards the rear of the cabinet. See Figure 17. 7. Reattach the blower plate to cabinet so the exhaust ports and blower plate opening are aligned. Attach with one blower unit mo
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INSTALLATION STEP 4: PREPARE THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET FOR INSTALLATION CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage, do not ateempt to install this microwave oven if you cannot find a wall stud. MEASURE AND TACK / TAPE UP THE TEMPLATES 1. Using a plumb line and (metal) measuring tape, find and mark the vertical center line on the back wall, as in Figure 22. O 2. Find and mark one or two points where the studs are on the wall. (Studs are normally 16 inches apart) Then measure and mark th
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INSTALLATION STEP 4: PREPARE THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET FOR INSTALLATION WARNING To avoid risk of personal injury, electrical shock or death: • Note where electrical outlets and electrical wires are before you drill into the wall. • Locate and disconnect power to any electrical circuits that could be affected by installing this oven. WARNING To avoid risk of personal injury, electrical shock or death, cover the edge of the power supply cord hole with the power supply cord bushing. DRILL THE HOLE
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INSTALLATION STEP 5: INSTALL THE MOUNTING PLATE THE OVEN MUST BE CONNECTED TO AT LEAST ONE WALL STUD. 3/16" Hole on Studs 1. Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30" iVllnlrnurn bb" / • , I ...... 1 5/8" Hole on Drywall Only wide space. Use the mounting plate as the template for FromtheFIoor/ I1, , ' II the rear wall. Place the mounting plate on the wall, Vented Only making sure that the tabs are against the bottom of the cabinet. Line up the notch and center line on the I Jlo I
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INSTALLATION STEP 5: INSTALL THE MOUNTING PLATE TO PREPARE THE REAR WALL CUTOUT OPENING AND EXHAUST ADAPTOR/MOUNTING PLATE FOR WALL-VENTED: 1. Place the mounting plate against the rear wall as described in step 5 item 1. 2. Using a pencil, put dots through slots F and G, and through holes H and I. Remove the mounting plate and draw lines extending through the points. This will give the location and size of the box cutout for the rear wall duct. • Attach the exhaust adaptor to the rear mounting p
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INSTALLATION STEP 6: ATTACH THE OVEN TO THE WALL CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, you will need two people to install this microwave oven. 1. Carefully lift microwave oven and hang it on support tabs (See Figure 26 at the bottom of the mounting plate.) Reaching through upper cabinet, thread power supply cord through the power supply cord hole in the bottom of the upper cabinet. See Figure 30. "[ _ power cord 2. Rotate the microwave oven upward so the top of oven is ag
