Amana ACM1460A Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

Page: 1 / 24

BUILT BETTER THAN IT HAS TO BE

™

OwnerÕs Manual

Covering model ACM1460A / ACM2160A

Electric Microwave

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

Part No. 3828W5A1882

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Control Panel................................................................ 9

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

Fresh Vegetable Chart............................................... 18

Cook using Sensor Cook........................................... 19

Cleaning...................................................................... 22

Troubleshooting.......................................................... 23

Amana Warranty ........................................................ 24

Summary of Contents for ACM1460A

Page 1: ...e reference Be sure manual stays with microwave Part No 3828W5A1882 Contents Important Safety Information 3 Installation 5 Other Helpful Information 6 Cooking Utensils 8 Feature Diagram 9 Control Panel 9 Operating Instructions 10 Fresh Vegetable Chart 18 Cook using Sensor Cook 19 Cleaning 22 Troubleshooting 23 Amana Warranty 24 ...

Page 2: ...uct 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 app...

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: ...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 operation may interfere with TV or radio reception 2 When there is interference it may...

Page 6: ...ing 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 appetizing color The most c...

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: ... COOK AUTO COOK AUTO DEFROST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 PROGRAM CLOCK TIMER STOP CLEAR START CONTROL SET UP 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 and will void the warranty NOTE A beep sounds when a pad on the ...

Page 10: ...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 Operating Instructions 10 Example To set 11 11 PM 1 Touch CLOCK pad twice Display scrolls the words PM ENTER TIME OF DAY shows in the display 2 Enter the time by using the number key pads 1 1 1 and 1 Display scrolls the words 11 11P TOUCH START 3...

Page 11: ...te normally TIMER You can use the Timer of your oven for purposes other than food cooking Operating Instructions 11 POWER LEVEL USE Boiling water 10 Making candy HIGH Cooking poultry pieces fish vegetables Cooking tender cuts of meat Whole poultry 9 Reheating rice pasta vegetables Reheating prepared foods quickly 8 Reheating sandwiches Cooking egg milk and cheese dishes 7 Cooking cakes breads Melt...

Page 12: ...ow in the display continuously You can set them according to your intention 2 Touch 4 Display scrolls the words LBS TOUCH 1 KG TOUCH 2 3 Touch 2 Display scrolls the words KG The current time will be displayed NOTE To select LBS repeat steps 1 2 then touch number 1 4 2 CONTROL SET UP NO FUNCTION CHOICE REMARKS 1 2 3 4 5 SOUND ON OFF CLOCK ON OFF SCROLL SPEED LBS KG DEMO ON OFF Sound On or Sound Off...

Page 13: ...ke sure the exterior of the cooking container and the interior of the oven are dry to assure the best results 5 Room temperature should not exceed 95 F 6 Oven should be plugged in at least 5 minutes before Sensor Cooking Categories Sensor Popcorn Sensor Cook Sensor Reheat SENSOR COOK SENSOR COOK allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without having to select cooking times and power levels ...

Page 14: ...red wash and leave residual water on the vegetables Place in an appropriately sized microwave container cover with plastic wrap and vent Remove from package rinse off frost under running water Place in an appropriately sized microwave container cover with plastic wrap and vent Remove from outer display package Slit cover If not in microwave safe container place on plate cover with plastic wrap and...

Page 15: ...RM HOLD Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during WARM HOLD Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during WARM HOLD Do not use more than 1 complete WARM HOLD cycle about 1 hour 40 minutes The quality of some foods will suffer with extended time Operating Instructions 15 Example To pop 3 5 oz POPCORN Touch POPCORN Display scrolls the words POPCORN Then the ove...

Page 16: ...est results Use diner plate lined with paper towels if none available Remove from display package and place on plate If muffins are over 3 oz each count as two when entering quantity Remove from display package and place on plate If muffins are over 3 oz each count as two when entering quantity Remove from display package and place on plate Be careful The beverage will be very hot Sometimes liquid...

Page 17: ...ap will hold steam and juice close to the foods which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook For best results shape your ground meat into the form of a doughnut before freezing When defrosting scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and continue defrosting Place foods in a shallow container or on a microwave roasting rack to catch drippings Food should still be somewhat icy in the ce...

Page 18: ...cooking Celery Fresh 2 cups 3 5 Slice Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 qt covered 2 3 minutes sliced 4 cups 7 9 casserole Corn Fresh 2 ears 5 8 Husk Add 2 tsp water in 11 2 qt baking dish 2 3 minutes Cover Mushrooms 1 2 Ib 2 31 2 Place mushrooms in 11 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Fresh sliced Parsnips Fresh 1 Ib 4 8 Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes sliced Peas Green 4 cups...

Page 19: ...ps cooked chopped broccoli either fresh OR 10 ounces cooked peas 1 can 10 3 4 ounces cheddar cheese soup salt and pepper to taste 2 ounces canned pimentos optional Mix everything in a 2 quart casserole cover and cook on sensor Shepherd s Pie serves 4 1 pound ground beef lamb or turkey cooked and drained 1 package frozen cut green beans defrosted or equal amount of cooked green beans 1 can 10 ounce...

Page 20: ... lemon juice and butter and cover with plastic wrap and cook on sensor or microwave on medium power for about 6 minutes or until the fish is done Place on a serving platter and pour cooking juices over the fish and sprinkle with nuts bacon and parsley EGGS Hard Cooked Eggs for Egg Salad If you ve ever made an egg salad the traditional way you know it s quite a task You have to boil the eggs allow ...

Page 21: ...ken breasts cut in half 1 2 pound white mushrooms sliced 1 2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 4 cup bread crumbs 1 tablespoon lemon juice chopped parsley Lay the spinach on the bottom of a shallow casserole dish or glass pie Lay the chicken breasts over the spinach and top with the mushrooms Mix the cheese and crumbs and sprinkle over the mushrooms Drizzle lemon juice over the top and cover with plast...

Page 22: ...no way indicates a malfunction of the unit Clean with damp cloth To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven the water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings After cleaning the oven be sure that the rotating ring and the glass tray are in the right position Press the STOP CLEAR pad twice to reset any accidental key setting Part Description INSIDE OF THE OVEN GLASS...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...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 ...

Search results

Summary of Contents for ACM1460A

Reviews:

Related manuals for ACM1460A

Brands by name

Popular brands

Amana ACM1460A, Owner'S Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for ACM1460A

Reviews:

Related manuals for ACM1460A

Brands by name

Popular brands