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Summary of Contents for AMC7159TA

Page 1: ... _ MICROWAVEOVEN WITHCONVECTION For questions about features operation pedormance paris or service call 1 800 843 0304 or visit our website at www amana com Table of Contents 2 Model AMC7159TA W10208124A ...

Page 2: ...oking Guidelines 9 Cookware and Dinnerware 10 Aluminum Foil and Metal 10 Microwave Cooking Power 10 Manual Microwave Cooking 11 Cooking in Stages 11 Sensor Cooking 11 Sensor Cook 11 Sensor Reheat 12 Sensor Popcorn 12 Convection Cooking 12 Manual Convection Cooking 12 Raising Proofing Bread 13 Auto Convection Cooking 13 Auto Convection Cooking with Preheat 14 Meat Poultry and Fish 14 Combination Co...

Page 3: ...ustrial or laboratory use As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized service company for examination repair or adjustment See door surface cl...

Page 4: ...ord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter Do not mount over a sink Do not cover racks or any other part of the microwave oven with metal foil This will cause overheating of the microwave oven INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can ...

Page 5: ...re the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure proper airflow If vents are blocked a sensitive thermal device may automatically turn the microwave oven off The microwave oven should work properly once it has cooled Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can res...

Page 6: ...ice to reorder any of the parts To Install 1 Place the support on the microwave oven cavity bottom 2 Place the turntable on the support Fit the raised curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge A B A Convection rack B Drip pan NOTES The convection rack and drip pan will become very h...

Page 7: ...tart any function If non sensor cooking is interrupted touching START ENTER will resume the preset cycle A sensor cooking cycle may not be resumed if interrupted by opening the door The START ENTER control shares function with the JET START control The JET START control START ENTER pad automatically starts the microwave oven at 100 power for 30 seconds and adds 30 seconds of cook time up to 3 minu...

Page 8: ...own arrow pads to set the length of time The SEC pad is not available 3 Touch START ENTER or allow the Timer to start automatically after a brief delay When the set time ends TIMER END will appear on the display and the end of Timer tones will sound 4 Touch TIMER SET OFF anytime to cancel the Timer Touching the OFF CANCEL pad while a cook function is active in the display will cancel the cook func...

Page 9: ... lid is not available wax paper paper towels or plastic wrap approved for microwave ovens may be used Plastic wrap should be turned back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam Condensation on the door and cavity surfaces is normal during heavy cooking Stirring and Turning Stirring and turning redistribute heat evenly to avoid overcooking the outer edges of food Stir from outside to cent...

Page 10: ...models aluminum foil for shielding and approved meat thermometers may be used with the following guidelines To avoid damage to the microwave oven do not allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls ceiling or floor Always use the turntable To avoid damage to the microwave oven do not allow contact with another metal object during microwave cooking Do Not Use Metal cookware and bak...

Page 11: ...owave oven cavity and the exterior of the cooking container should be dry The room temperature should not exceed 95 F 35 C If the door is opened during a sensor cycle sensing will stop and the program will be canceled A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the selected pad Use the following chart as a guide FOOD Baked P...

Page 12: ...he microwave oven will start automatically after a brief delay When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound 3 Touch OFF CANCEL or open the door to clear the display Convection cooking circulates hot air through the microwave oven cavity with a fan The constantly moving air surrounds the food to heat the outer portion quickly The oven uses convection cook...

Page 13: ...llows for the cooking of a wide selection of foods by touching one of the Auto Convection pads Meat Poultry Fish Baked Goods Snack Foods and Other Foods When Auto Convection cooking Baked Goods Snack Foods Other Foods and specific frozen foods select the food category and touch START ENTER See Auto Convection Chart for specific foods and their categories Auto Convection settings for Meats Poultry ...

Page 14: ... Other Foods Pizza Fresh 400 F 204 C Pot Pie Frozen 400 F 204 C To Auto Convection Cook Meat 1 Place microwave safe ovenproof cookware containing meat on the convection rack place the rack on the drip pan and place it on the turntable then close the door 2 Touch MEAT pad until desired food item is displayed See Meat Chart 3 Select portion amount Touch HOUR 1LB or MIN 0 1 LB pads to enter weight fo...

Page 15: ...ong periods of time to cook It alternates between convection heat and microwave energy Combination cooking also leaves meats juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside The microwave oven has a setting that makes it easy to cook with both convection heat and microwave energy automatically The microwave oven cavity and door will become hot during the combination cycle The use of oven mitts is rec...

Page 16: ... 1LB pad for quantity when defrosting bagels muffins or butter 5 Touch START ENTER During the defrosting cycle set for more than 1 minute for meat poultry and fish 5 tones will sound These tones indicate that it is time to check turn separate or rearrange food Touch START ENTER to resume defrosting cycle At the end of the defrosting time END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones wi...

Page 17: ...AVE OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR Sponge or soft cloth and water Dampen sponge with water and wipe panel Dry with soft cloth To avoid damage to the control panel do not use chemical or abrasive cleansers CONVECTION RACK Dishwasher cleaning is not recommended To avoid damage to the convection rack do not use abrasive cleansers or scrubbers Mild soap water and washcloth DRIP PAN To avoid damage to the drip...

Page 18: ...wave oven If it still is not working call for service See Assistance or Service section Do not operate the microwave oven without turntable and turntable support working properly Turntable alternates rotation directions This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of cycle Display shows messages Is the display showing There has been a power failure or the Clock time has been turned of...

Page 19: ...2251 Drip Pan Part Number 8172250 For assistance installation or service call Amana Appliances toll free 1 800 843 0304 Our consultants provide assistance with Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information Use and maintenance procedures Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc Referra...

Page 20: ...uct service if your major appliance is located in a remote area where service by an authorized Amana servicer is not available 10 The removal and reinstallation of your major appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions 11 Major appliances with original model serial numbers that have been removed altered or cann...

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