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Microwave Oven
Owner's Manual
CE76T
CW76T
Keep these instructions for future reference. If
microwave oven changes ownership, be sure this
manual accompanies microwave oven.
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Model Identification Contents Model Identification Complete enclosed registration card and promptly Microwave Power...................................................2 return. If registration card is missing, call Consumer Asure Extended Service Plan ..............................2 Affairs Department at 1-800-843-0304 inside U.S.A. Important Safety Instructions 1-319-622-5511 outside U.S.A. Warnings ...............................................................3 When contacting Amana Refriger
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Recognize this symbol as a SAFETY message Warning WHEN USING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE, INJURY TO PERSONS, OR EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY: 1. READ all instructions before using oven. cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. 2. READ AND FOLLOW the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE 9. This oven should be serviced ON
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Caution TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: 1. Briskly stir or pour liquids before heating with 6. Do not use regular cooking thermometers in oven. microwave energy to prevent spontaneous boiling Most cooking thermometers contain mercury and or eruption. Do not overheat. If air is not mixed may cause an electrical arc, malfunction, or into a liquid, liquid can erupt in oven or after removal damage to oven. from oven. 7. Do not heat
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Installation GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT UNDER ANY WARNING CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR IMPROPER USE OF THE GROUNDING PLUG CAN RESULT REMOVE THE ROUND IN A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR DEATH. GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE PLUG OR BEND THE This oven MUST be grounded. In the event of an electrical short POWER PRONGS TO FIT A circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an RECEPTACLE OTHER THAN escape wire for the electric current. This oven is equipped with a THE ONE SHOWN FOR YOUR cord ha
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Features Display STOP/RESET • Shows time of day when not cooking. • Stops oven operation. • Displays remaining time when cooking by time or • Cancels programming. using timer. • Erases mistakes during programming. • Cancels minute timer. • Pauses oven temporarily during cooking. +ONE MINUTE • Use +ONE MINUTE pad to add one minute of START cooking time on high power. • Convenient one press programming. • Begins oven operation. INSTANT COOK • Use POPCORN, FRESH VEGETABLE, or FROZEN DINNER pad to c
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Usage Setting Clock Multiple Stage Cooking 1. Press CLOCK/DELAY START pad. • “TIME” flashes in display. This microwave oven can be programmed to cook up to 2. Press numbers in order to enter time of day. 3 cooking cycles (stages) in a row. • For example, 10:35 (A.M. or P.M..) press number 1. Set time and power level according to Timed pads 1,0,3,5. Cooking section through step 3. 3. Press CLOCK/DELAY START pad again. • Do not press START pad. • Clock is set. 2. Set time and power level according
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FRESH VEGETABLE Pad AUTO ACCU-THAW Pad Use FRESH VEGETABLE pad to cook vegetables Use AUTO ACCU-THAW pad to thaw frozen food measured in cups. Because different vegetables cook at according to weight of food. After food weight is entered, different rates, use MORE/LESS pad to produce desired oven automatically sets time, power level, and standing results. See MORE/LESS pad section. time. Oven accepts weight in (.5) ½ pound up to 1. Place vegetables in microwave safe utensil into 6 pounds. For be
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AUTO REHEAT Pad Timer Pad Use AUTO REHEAT pad to cook or warm food items Use oven as a timer. according to food type and servings. After food type and 1. Set time. For example, to set 15 minutes, press servings are entered, oven automatically sets time and 1,5,0,and 0 pad. power level. 2. Press HOLD/TIMER pad. 1. Place food in oven and close door. • “HOLD TIME” shows in display. 2. Press AUTO REHEAT pad. 3. Press START pad. • Press AUTO REHEAT pad once for plate of food. • Oven counts down time,
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Utensils Child Lock Microwave Utensil Test When child lock is active, touch pads are disabled and Use test to check utensils for microwave safeness. Dish microwave activity cannot take place. remains cool if not absorbing microwaves and 1. Press CLOCK/DELAY START pad. microwaves are being absorbed by water. Dish • “0” shows in display. becomes hot if absorbing microwaves. 2. Press 1 pad. 1. Place glass measuring cup of water next to empty 3. Press START pad. dish to be tested in oven. • “L” show
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Microwave Utensil Guide Item Use Comments Aluminum foil For shielding Small amounts or foil prevent overcooking of thin areas, edges and corners. Arcing may occur if too much foil is used or if it is less than 1 inch from oven walls. Browning dish Yes Check manufacturer's instructions for use and care. Do not preheat for more than 4 minutes. Ceramic, porcelain, Limited Dinnerware with metal trim or designs may cause arcing. Older stoneware dinnerware may not withstand the temperatures transferr
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Cooking Guide Meat • Always use microwave-safe ceramic, glass, or plastic utensils. • Place meat on microwave-safe roasting rack in microwave-safe cooking dish. • Start meat fat side down. Shield any bone tips, thin meat areas, or portions that start to overcook with 3 inch wide strips of foil. • Check temperatures in several places, before recommended stand time. Item Total Cooking Power Level Method Time (Min./Lb.) Beef Roast, boneless up to 4 Rare (130°F): 7 to 10 HIGH (10) for first 5 min. o
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Poultry • Always use microwave-safe ceramic, glass, or plastic utensils. • Place poultry on microwave-safe roasting rack in microwave-safe cooking dish. • Cover poultry with wax paper to prevent spattering. • Shield bone tips, thin areas or portions that start to overcook with 3 inch wide strips or foil. • Check temperatures, in several places, before recommended stand time. Item Total Cooking Power Level Method Time (Min./Lb.) Chicken 8 to 12 (180°-185°F) MED-HIGH (7) Place chicken, breast-side
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Fish and Seafood • Fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork. Center may still be slightly translucent, but will continue cooking as fish stands a few minutes after cooking. • Place fish on microwave-safe roasting rack in microwave-safe cooking dish. • Cook fish with or without sauce. A tight cover steams fish, or use a lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel for less steaming. • Do not overcook fish. Check at minimum time. Item Total Cooking Power Level Method Time (Min/Lb) Fish whole 7
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Vegetables Item Total Cooking Power Method Time (Min/Lb.) Level Acorn Squash, 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. each 1 6 to 11 HIGH (10) Pierce each squash at least once with knife. 2 8 to 16 Microwave until tender, turning over once. Let stand 6 minutes. Cut in half. Remove pulp and seeds. Asparagus, fresh, 1 lb. 5 to 7 HIGH (10) Arrange in baking dish with tips toward center of dish. Add 1/4 cup water. Cover dish with plastic wrap. Microwave until tender, rearranging once. Let stand 3 minutes. Beans, gree
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Item Total Cooking Power Level Method Time (Min./Lb.) Mushrooms, HIGH (10) In 1-quart casserole, combine mushrooms and 3 whole, sliced 5 to 7 tablespoons butter. Cover. Microwave until 1 lb. tender, stirring once. Let stand 3 minutes. Peas, green, HIGH (10) In 1-quart casserole, combine peas and 1/4 cup fresh, shelled, 2 cups 5 to 7 water. Cover. Microwave until tender, stirring once. Let stand 3 minutes. Potatoes, white, 6 to 8 oz. each HIGH (10) Prick each potato several times with fork.
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Defrosting Guide Meats • Use power level 3 for defrosting. See Cookmatic Level Pad section for power level description. • For best results, defrost meat completely before cooking. To determine whether a meat item is completely defrosted, insert a sharp knife in meat to check for ice crystals. • Remove meats from their original coverings, if possible, before defrosting. Remove any metal wrapping. • Defrosting time depends upon the shape of the meat (thickness, irregular areas, etc.). For example
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Poultry • Place frozen poultry on a plastic rack in a utility dish or on a plastic meat tray. Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap. Remove all metal pieces, if possible. • Turn poultry over halfway through both defrosting times. • Soak large poultry items in warm water if necessary, to finish defrosting. • These instructions and timings are for whole turkey, chicken, Cornish hen, capon, duck, and individual pieces. • See Timed Cooking section for information on setting power levels. • See Multip
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Care and Cleaning Before Calling for Service General Cleaning Clean door and other surfaces with a clean cloth, Warning sponge, or nylon pad, and mild detergent diluted in To avoid electrical shock which can warm water. cause severe personal injury or death, • Do not use knife, metal utensil, or abrasive do not remove outer case at any time. cleaning pad to remove baked on material. Only authorized servicer should remove • Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners, or outer case. cleaners containing
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® Part No. C8940845 © 1996 Amana Refrigeration, Inc. Printed in U.S.A. Amana, Iowa 52204
