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Model AMC7159TA
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TABLEOF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY ........................................................ 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. 5 Unpacking .................................................................................... 5 Location Requirements ................................................................ 5 Electrical Requirements ............................................................... 5 PARTS AN D FEATU RES ..........................
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MICROWAVE OVENSAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediatel
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iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS [] Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not use [] Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath the microwave oveR. the microwave oven near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming [] Do not mount microwave oven over or near any portion of a pool, or similar locations. heating or cooking appliance. [] Do not immerse cord or plug in water. [] Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in convection,
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Empty the microwave oven of any packing materials. 2. Clean the inside with a soft, damp cloth. 3. Check for damage, such as: • a door that is not lined up correctly • damage around the door, or • dents on the interior or exterior of the microwave oven. If there is any damage, do not operate the microwave oven Electrical Shock Hazard until a designated service technician has checked it and made any needed repairs. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove gr
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PARTSANDFEATURES This manual may cover several different models. The model you have purchased may have some or all of the features shown here. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from The convection rack is designed for convection or combination the illustrations in this manual. cooking. It allows hot air to circulate freely inthe microwave oven cavity, surrounding food, and cooking the food quickly. Place the A B C drip pan under the rack to catch drippings. A B A. Conve
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MICROWAVE OVENCONTROL When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, a ":" will blink in the display. Touch OFF/CANCEL to stop the blinking. If the ":" blinks in the display at any other time, a power failure has occurred. Touch OFF/CANCEL and reset the clock if needed. If "RETRY" blinks in the display for 1 second, an invalid value has been entered. Retry your entry. When the microwave oven is in use, the display shows cooking power, quantities, weights and/or prompts. When the microwave M
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TheControl Lock shuts down thecontrol panel pads toavoid Tones are audible signals that can be adjusted or turned off using unintended useofthemicrowave oven. Options. See "Options" section. These tones indicate the following: ToLock/Unlock Control: Before locking, make sure the microwave oven andTimer are off.Touch andholdOFF/CANCEL One tone for4seconds until1tone sounds and"LOCKED" appears inthe • Valid pad touch (short tone) display. Repeat tounlock. "UNLOCK" willappear inthedisplay and2tones
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MICROWAVE OVENUSE A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves which reflect off the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in Covering the food, causing them to move, producing friction and heat Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and which cooks the food. reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If a lid is The followi
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• Always use the turntable. • To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow contact with another metal object during microwave cooking. Cookware anddinnerware must fitontheturntable. Always use oven mittsorpotholders when handling because any dishmay become hotfromheat transferred fromthefood.Donotuse Do Not Use cookware anddinnerware withgoldorsilver trim.Usethe following chart asaguide, then testbefore using. Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, non- approved meat thermomet
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H_,ms A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from To Use: the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the 1. Place food on the turntable, and close the door. selected pad. 2. Touch MICRO pad. Use the following chart as a guide. 3. Touch the MIN or SEC "up" or "down" arrow pads to set a FOOD QUANTITY/INSTRUCTIONS length of time to cook. Baked 1-4 medium, 10-13 oz (283-369 g) each/ Touch TEMP/POWER "up" or "down" arrow pads to set a Potato Pierce each one several time
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To Use Sensor Popcorn: 1. Place popcorn bag on the turntable, and close the door. 2. Touch SENSOR POPCORN. The sensor in the microwave oven determines the reheating time based on the selection. Use the following chart as a guide. The microwave oven will start automatically after a brief delay. FOOD SERVING SIZE/INSTRUCTIONS When the cycle ends, "END" will appear in the display, and Dinner Plate 8-16 oz (227-454 g) the end-of-cycle tones will sound. (refrigerated) Place food on microwave-safe pla
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PREHEAT TEMPERATURE CHART Refer to recipe for recommended temperature settings. It is not necessary to preheat microwave oven unless recipe calls for it. Auto Convection allows for the cooking of a wide selection of foods by touching one of the Auto Convection pads: Meat, FOOD TEMP Poultry, Fish, Baked Goods, Snack Foods, and Other Foods. Cookies 325°F (163°C) When Auto Convection cooking Baked Goods, Snack Foods, Other Foods, and specific frozen foods, select the food category Breads, Brownies
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Some Auto Convection settings will prompt to preheat the To Auto Convection Cook Meat: microwave oven before the food is placed inside. See "Auto Convection Preheating Chart." 1. Place microwave-safe, ovenproof cookware containing meat on the convection rack, place the rack on the drip pan, and To Auto Convection Cook with Preheat: place it on the turntable, then close the door. 1. Touch Auto Convection pads until desired food item is 2. Touch MEAT pad until desired food item is displayed. See d
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MEATCHART Meat Portion Amounts Doneness Choices Combination microwave-convection cooking shortens the Beef Roast* 2-5 Ibs (0.9-2.3 kg) Rare, Med-Rare, cooking time for foods that normally require long periods of time Medium, Med-Well, Well to cook. It alternates between convection heat and microwave energy. Combination cooking also leaves meats juicy on the Beef Steaks 1/2-1 W' (13-38 mm) Rare, Med-Rare, inside, and crispy on the outside. Medium, Med-Well, Well The microwave oven has a setting t
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The automatic Defrost control can be used, or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost. • Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before defrosting. Food Poisoning Hazard • Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks. Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking. • Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of cycle for more even defrosting. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. • Use small pieces of alumi
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MICROWAVE OVENCARE IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested unless otherwise noted. MICROWAVE OVEN CAVITY CONTROL PANEL To avoid damage to the microwave oven cavity, do not use soap- Sponge or soft cloth and water: filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty Dampen sponge with water and wipe panel. Dry with soft washclo
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TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Turntable alternates rotation directions Nothing will operate Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker • This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of tripped? cycle. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. Display shows messages Microwave oven will not operate Is the display showing ":"? There has been
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ASSISTANCE ORSERVICE For further assistance Before calling for assistance or service, please check "Troubleshooting." It may save you the cost of a service call. If If you need further assistance, you can write to Amana ® you still need help, follow the instructions below. Appliances with any questions or concerns at: When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete Amana Customer Service model and serial number of your appliance. This information will 553 Benson Road help us to bett
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AMANA ®MAJORAPPLIANCEWARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Amana brand of Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter "Amana") will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Amana designated service company. This limited warranty is valid only in the Un
