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OwnerÕs Manual

Covering model ACM0720A

Electric Microwave

Keep instructions for future reference.
Be sure manual stays with microwave.

Part No. 3828W5A1878

Contents

Important Safety Information ....................................... 3

Installation..................................................................... 5

Other Helpful Information............................................. 6

Cooking Utensils........................................................... 8

Feature Diagram .......................................................... 9

Operating Instructions................................................ 10

Care and Cleaning ..................................................... 15

Heating or Reheating Guide...................................... 16

Fresh Vegetable Chart............................................... 17

Troubleshooting.......................................................... 18

Amana Warranty ........................................................ 19

Summary of Contents for ACM0720A Owner's

Page 1: ...eference Be sure manual stays with microwave Part No 3828W5A1878 Contents Important Safety Information 3 Installation 5 Other Helpful Information 6 Cooking Utensils 8 Feature Diagram 9 Operating Instructions 10 Care and Cleaning 15 Heating or Reheating Guide 16 Fresh Vegetable Chart 17 Troubleshooting 18 Amana Warranty 19 ...

Page 2: ...t call 1 800 843 0304 inside USA or 319 622 5511 outside USA Save Time and Money If something seems unusual please check Troubleshooting section which is designed to help you solve problems before calling service If you have a question call us at 800 843 0304 or write us at Consumer Affairs Department Amana Appliances 2800 220th Trail Amana Iowa 52204 Remember to include model number of your appli...

Page 3: ...und 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 breaka...

Page 4: ...ear 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...

Page 5: ...e 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 operatio...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...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 ...

Page 8: ...rands 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...

Page 9: ...table Rotating Ring 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 NOTE A beep sounds when a pad on the control panel is touched to indicate setting has been entered ...

Page 10: ...POWER When the cooking time is over two short and one long tone sounds 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 10 Operating Instructions 1 Touch CLOCK 2 Enter the time by using the number key pads 1 1 1 and 1 3 Touch CLOCK The clock starts count...

Page 11: ...et if you touch START or one touch cook pad display shows L L Then you can cancel the child lock according to below procedure 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 2 Touch and hold 0 until L L appears in the display and two beeps are heard L L remains in the display To set the child lock To cancel the child lock Touch and hold 0 until L L disappears in the display The time of day returns to the display window MICROW...

Page 12: ... Time 1 8 10 oz per potato two Times 2 Place in center of the turntable tray on paper towel three Times 3 Pierce potato several times with fork four Times 4 After cooking let stand for 5 minutes No cover BEVERAGE one Time 1 cup 240ml per cup two Times 2 cups Use mug or microwave safe cup Stir after reheating FRESH one Time 1 cup Prepare vegetable wash and cut into 1 2 inch pieces VEGETABLE two Tim...

Page 13: ... Return frozen portions to the oven and touch START to resume the defrost cycle The oven will not STOP during the BEEP unless the door is opened 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 Place foods in a shall...

Page 14: ...ly 6 STAND for 5 10 minutes wrapped in foil after cooking before carving The standing time is very important as it completes the cooking process 7 Ensure poultry is thoroughly cooked before eating Whole poultry is completely cooked when the juices run clear from the inside thigh when it is pierced with a sharp knife poultry portions should be pierced with a sharp knife through the thickest part to...

Page 15: ... 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 in...

Page 16: ...er with plastic wrap and vent Casserole COOK covered in microwavable casserole 1 cup 21 2 31 2 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking 4 cups 12 14 minutes Casserole COOK covered in microwavable casserole cream or cheese Stir once halfway through cooking 1 cup 21 2 4 minutes 4 cups 10 12 minutes Sloppy Joe or Reheat filling and bun separately Barbecued beef Cook filling covered in microwavable c...

Page 17: ...ears 7 10 Husk Add 2 tbsp water in 1 1 2 qt baking dish 2 3 minutes Cover Mushrooms 1 2 Ib 21 2 4 Place mushrooms in 1 1 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Fresh Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Parsnips Fresh 1Ib 6 9 Add 1 2 cup water in 1 1 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Peas Green 4 cups 9 11 Add 1 2 cup water in 1 1 2 qt covered casserole 2 3minutes F...

Page 18: ...wave 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 Uneven cooking or poor defrosting 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 Cooki...

Page 19: ...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 ...

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