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Models and manufacturing

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MVH140E

P1319501M

MVH140W

P1319502M

MVH240E

P1319503M

MVH240W

P1319504M

MVH240L

P1319505M

MVH340E

P1319506M

MVH340W

P1319507M

MVH340L

P1319508M

RS2100005

Revision 0

September 1998

Over The Range
Domestic Microwave Ovens

Service

Service Manual for
Amana

This manual is to be used by qualified appliance
technicians only. Amana does not assume any
responsibility for property damage or personal
injury for improper service procedures done by an
unqualified person.

Summary of Contents for MVH140E

Page 1: ...6M MVH340W P1319507M MVH340L P1319508M RS2100005 Revision 0 September 1998 Over The Range Domestic Microwave Ovens Service Service Manual for Amana This manual is to be used by qualified appliance technicians only Amana does not assume any responsibility for property damage or personal injury for improper service procedures done by an unqualified person ...

Page 2: ... A Do not operate or allow oven to be operated with door open B Make the following safety checks on all ovens to be serviced before activating the magnetron or other microwave source and make repairs as necessary Interlock operation Proper door closing Seal and sealing surfaces arcing wear and other damage Damage to or loosening of hinges and latches Evidence of dropping or abuse C Before turning ...

Page 3: ...ry Interlock Switch Test 21 Interlock Monitor Switch Test 21 Magnetron 21 High Voltage Transformer 22 High Voltage Capacitor 22 High Voltage Diode 22 Humidity Sensor 22 Relay 22 Control Key Panel 23 Circuit Board 24 Fuse 24 Oven Thermostat 24 Base Thermostat 24 Troubleshooting Procedures 25 Disassembly Procedures Grille 30 Door Assembly 30 Door Disassembly 30 Control Panel 31 P C Board 31 Control ...

Page 4: ...om improper service procedures If performing service on your own product assume responsibility for any personal injury or property damage which may result To locate an authorized servicer please consult your telephone book or the dealer from whom you purchased this product For further assistance please contact CONSUMER AFFAIRS DEPT OR 1 319 622 5511 or 1 800 843 0304 AMANA APPLIANCES INC CALL and ...

Page 5: ...ome types of failures will leave a charge in these capacitors and the discharge could cause a reflex action which could make you injure yourself 7 In the area of the transformer capacitor diode and magnetron there is HIGH VOLTAGE When the unit is operating keep this area clean and free of anything which could possibly cause an arc or ground etc 8 Do not for any reason defeat the interlock switches...

Page 6: ...he door 4mW cm2 or less 1 Pour 275 15 cc 9 oz 1 2 oz of 20 5 C 68 9 F water in a beaker which is graduated to 600 cc and place the beaker in the center of oven 2 Set the radiation monitor to 2450 MHz and use it following the manufacturer s recommended test procedure to assure correct results 3 While measuring the leakage always use the 2 inch 5 cm spacer supplied with the probe 4 Press the start p...

Page 7: ...n only 12 9 A 1460 W Microwave oven Cooktop Lamps Ventilation Fan You need a DEDICATED 120V 60Hz AC only 15 or 20A fused electrical supply located in the cabinet above the microwave as close as possible to the microwave serving only the microwave WARNING If you use the grounding plug improperly you risk electric shock Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure whether the oven is prope...

Page 8: ...AVY MATERIAL a blanket over the countertop or cooktop to protect it Do not use a plastic cover Failure to protect these surfaces could result in property damage Make sure you have enough space and support Mount the oven against a flat vertical wall so it is supported by the wall The wall should be constructed of minimum 2 x 4 wood studding and 3 8 thick drywall or plaster lath ATTACH AT LEAST ONE ...

Page 9: ...mp bushing for the cord hole in a metal upper cabinet Four 1 4 x 2 lag screws for wall stud holes Two 1 4 x 2 bolts for securing to the upper cabinet Two washers for the two upper cabinet bolts Four spring toggle heads for the toggle bolts Four 1 4 x 3 toggle bolts for drywall holes to hold the power cord Actual Size NOTE Install at two lag screws into one 2 X 4 stud and four anchor bolts into the...

Page 10: ...ower Supply Cord Hole Upper Cabinet NOTE Do not use extension cord Keep power cord dry and do not pinch or crush Preparing Venting System Oven may be vented in one of three ways NOTE Do not vent oven into a wall cavity an attic or an unused area WARNING To avoid risk of fire personal injury or property damage oven must be properly vented NOTE Duckwork needed for outside ventilation is not included...

Page 11: ...sticking Ductwork Length The total length of the ductwork system including straight duct elbows transitions and wall or roof cap must not exceed the equivalent of 140 feet For best performance do not use more than three 90 elbows and keep the length as short as possible Following are standard fittings and their equivalent length in feet 1 4 5 6 7 2 3 3 1 4 x10 to 6 5ft 90 elbow 10ft 45 elbow 5ft 3...

Page 12: ...t mounting screw Blower unit Blower plate B B 2 Carefully lift blower unit out of oven cabinet 3 Disconnect blower motor terminal plug from wire harness 4 Rotate blower unit so exhaust ports face the rear of the cabinet Blower unit Exhaust ports 5 Reconnect blower motor terminal plug making sure the wire is under the supporter Supporter Blower wire 6 Place blower unit back into cabinet Verify exha...

Page 13: ...wall Measure and mark stud location within the area marked H on the wall template If wall studs cannot be located consult a local building contractor WARNING To avoid risk of property damage or personal injury do not attempt to install microwave oven if wall studs cannot be located 3 Align plumb line on wall with center line on the wall template Verify minimum width is 30 and the distance from the...

Page 14: ...center of each filler block needed and drill a 3 8 hole through the block Align the filler blocks with openings in the top of the microwave oven cabinet and attach to the cabinet with tape Filler block 4 Cut or drill a 2 hole at the area marked M for power cord access into upper cabinet NOTE If upper cabinet is metal cover the edges of the hole to prevent damage to the power cord WARNING To avoid ...

Page 15: ... or property damage Two or more people are required to lift unit To prevent injury or property damage use proper lifting and carrying techniques when moving unit 1 Carefully lift microwave oven and hang it on support tabs at the bottom of the mounting plate Reaching through upper cabinet thread power supply cord through cutout in the bottom of the upper cabinet Power cord Power cord hole 2 Rotate ...

Page 16: ...according to the method needed See Preparing Venting System section Use caulking to seal the exterior roof opening around the exhaust cap 8 Use the power supply cord clamp to bundle the power supply cord Install the power supply cord clamp inside the cabinet duct power supply cord clamp 9 Grasp filter screen with one hand holding the ring and the other hand holding the opposite end Insert the end ...

Page 17: ...ice Keep a copy of sales receipt for future reference or in case warranty service is required Any questions or to locate an authorized servicer call 1 800 NAT LSVC 1 800 628 5782 inside U S A or 319 622 5511 outside U S A Warranty service must be performed by an authorized servicer Amana also recommends contacting an authorized servicer if service is required after warranty expires Asure Extended ...

Page 18: ...rounded Because this appliance fits under the cabinet it has a short power supply cord See the Installation Instructions for directions on placing the cord properly Keep the electrical power cord dry and do not pinch or crush it in any way Properly Polarized and Grounded Outlet Three Pronged Grounding Plug For a permanently connected appliance This appliance must be connected to a grounded metalli...

Page 19: ...side Pull filters downward and push to the other side The filter will drop out 2 Wash in dishwasher or soak grease filters in hot water and a mild detergent Rinse well and shake to dry Do not use ammonia The ammonia will darken the filter 3 To reinstall the filters slide it into the side slot then push up and toward oven center to lock CAUTION To avoid risk of property damage do not operate the ho...

Page 20: ... 3 Replace bulb s with 30 or 40 watt appliance bulb s 4 Replace bulb cover 5 Turn the power back on at the main power supply Oven Light Replacement 1 Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power supply 2 Remove the vent cover mounting screws 2 middle screws 3 Tip the cover forward then lift out to remove 4 Remove bulb holder mounting screw 5 Lift up the bulb holder 6 Replace bulb with a 30 or 4...

Page 21: ...tinuity test by connecting one meter lead on COM terminal and the other meter lead on NO terminal Readings should be as follows Door closed 0 ohms Door opened Infinite ohms NOTE When replacing component use identical replacement part NOTE After repairing the door or the interlock system it is necessary to do a continuity test before operating the oven Interlock Monitor Switch Test When the door is...

Page 22: ...s infinite ohms Abnormal reading Indicates continuity High Voltage Diode 1 Disconnect power to oven and remove control panel see Control Panel section in Disassembly Procedure 2 Discharge high voltage capacitor see High Voltage Capacitor section in Disassembly Procedure 3 Disconnect wire leads to high voltage diode 4 Measure resistance of diode in forward bias Normal reading Indicates continuity A...

Page 23: ... 8 7 6 10 Auto Reheat 3 9 8 6 11 Minute 3 10 9 6 12 Start 3 12 0 7 8 Popcorn 4 8 Potato 4 9 Program 5 8 Auto Defrost 5 9 Kitchen Timer 5 10 Power Level 5 11 Hold Warm 5 12 MVH240 models Pad Conn Pad Conn Vent HI LOW OFF 1 8 5 6 8 Light HI LOW OFF 1 9 6 6 9 Less 1 10 7 6 10 Favorite Recipe 1 11 8 6 11 Turn Table ON OFF 1 12 9 6 12 More 1 13 0 7 8 Help 2 8 1 7 9 Control Setup 2 9 2 7 10 Clock 2 10 3...

Page 24: ...and printed circuit board must be replaced Problem Fuse blows immediately after oven door is opened or closed Improper operation of primary secondary and or monitor switches Fuse blows when oven door is closed and START pad is pressed Malfunction of the high voltage transformer high voltage capacitor including the diode magnetron blower motor or circuit board Oven Thermostat 1 Disconnect power to ...

Page 25: ... Check fuse 3 Check oven thermostat Display does not indicate correct number pressed or correct indication when programmed Measure resistance of control key panel after removing ribbon connector Is continuity indicated when key pad is pressed Verify proper connection of ribbon connector Replace control key pad NO YES Unit operates Does ribbon connector have proper connection Replace circuit board ...

Page 26: ...d Verify proper connection of ribbon connector Adjust or replace door sensing switch NO YES Unit operates Does ribbon connector have proper connection Replace circuit board Reconnect ribbon connector for proper connection YES NO No buzzer sound when pressing control pad between stages or at the end of cooking Verify normal operation of circuit board Replace circuit board Unit operates ...

Page 27: ...nce of high voltage capacitor Replace thermostat NO YES Unit operates Does capacitor have correct resistance Refer to Testing Procedures on page 21 Replace magnetron Replace high voltage capacitor YES NO Place a jumper wire across thermostat Does fan motor operate Measure resistance of fan motor approximately 38 ohms Is the resistance of fan motor correct Replace circuit board Replace fan motor NO...

Page 28: ...tion YES NO Unit does not heat even if display counts down when START pad is pressed for high power Measure resistance of high voltage transformer Refer to Testing Procedures on page 21 Does transformer have the correct resistance Replace high voltage diode NO YES Unit operates Does capacitor have correct resistance Measure resistance of high voltage diode Refer to Testing Procedures on page 21 Re...

Page 29: ...oven thermostat Does magnetron thermal fuse and oven thermostat have the correct resistance Replace ventilation fan NO YES Unit operates Does ribbon connector have proper connection Replace circuit board Reconnect ribbon connector for proper connection YES NO Does unit operate NO Test and replace failed component Verify proper connection of ribbon connector YES ...

Page 30: ...t power to oven and remove grille see Grille section 2 Open the oven door slowly raise the door evenly disengaging the pins at the top and bottom NOTE When aligning the door for assembly the door must be opened as much as possible 3 To place door back on unit place bottom pin into slot first and then align the top pin Once pins are aligned push door downward to lock into place 4 Replace front gril...

Page 31: ...ust be inserted first 7 Slide door glass to the right slightly then push the door glass upward to release the glass from the track 8 Reassemble in reverse order Door glass Latch assembly Spring Choke cover Screw Tape seal Door frame Door panel Door handle CAUTION Once outer door trim panel is removed the glass panel is loose CAUTION A microwave leakage test must be performed anytime a door assembl...

Page 32: ...stic fastener Holes Hook Terminal socket F P C connector Control Key Panel Removal 1 Disconnect power to oven 2 Remove control panel see Control Panel section 3 Discharge high voltage capacitor see High Voltage capacitor section 4 Disconnect ribbon connector by sliding top part of connector upward Once in released position remove ribbon from connector by siding ribbon side to side NOTE Caution sho...

Page 33: ... 2 Carefully pry downward on the plastic rivets securing the stirrer cover 3 Reassemble in reverse order Stirrer assembly for MVH140 Stirrer assembly for MVH240 and MVH340 Stirrer Motor MVH240 and MVH340 1 Disconnect power to oven and remove control panel see Control Panel section 2 Discharge high voltage capacitor see High Voltage Capacitor section 3 Remove outer case see Outer Case section 4 Rem...

Page 34: ...oard must be replaced Adjusting Interlocks The interlock monitor and primary switches act as a final safety switch protecting the operator from microwave energy After adjusting the interlock monitor switch verify it is correctly connected For door fit and switch operation switch housing is adjustable 1 Disconnect power to oven and remove control panel see Control Panel section 2 Discharge high vol...

Page 35: ... remove board 4 Reassemble in reverse order Fuse Fuse is located behind the grille on the right side of the noise filter board Fuse Removal 1 Disconnect power and remove grille see Grille section 2 Remove and replace fuse reassemble in reverse order CAUTION Before replacing a blown monitor fuse test the primary interlock switch secondary interlock switch monitor switch and power relay contacts for...

Page 36: ...akage test must be performed anytime a magnetron assembly is removed replaced disassembled or adjusted for any reason Magnetron Fan Assembly Magnetron fan motor provides cool air circulation from an external air source which provides direct cool air through air vanes surrounding the magnetron This assembly is located beside the magnetron and above the high voltage transformer Magnetron Fan Removal...

Page 37: ...t 1 Disconnect power to oven and remove control panel see Control Panel section 2 Discharge high voltage capacitor see High Voltage Capacitor section 3 Remove outer case see Outer Case section 4 Remove screws securing air duct to oven cavity 5 Disconnect wires from oven thermostat and replace thermostat 6 Reassemble in reverse order Base Thermostat The base thermostat is located behind the control...

Page 38: ...otor 5 Remove screws securing turntable to the oven cavity 6 Replace and reassemble in reverse order Vent Blower Vent blower is a two speed HI LOW capacitor run blower assembly located on top of the oven The blower is operated by voltage relays located on the p c board Vent Exhaust Blower Removal 1 Disconnect power to unit 2 Remove unit from its installation 3 Remove screws securing damper and mot...

Page 39: ...COOK OFF MODE 2 BLUE MARK ON LAMP SOCKET MUST BE CONNECTED TO LIVE PART BLACK WIRE WH OVEN LAMP COOK TOP LAMPS O L WH BL C Hi Low BL WH PK YL YL YL WH WH WH WH WH WH WH BK C L C L BK BK BK C NO BR BK BK BK WH RD BK WH VENT MOTOR V M MICRO COMPUTER BOARD POWER TRANS 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 MGT THERMAL FUSE 109 C 228 F BASE THERMOSTAT 56 C 133 F OVEN THERMOSTAT 110 C 230 F 1 1 2 3 3 2 BK BK FUSE 20A SINGLE...

Page 40: ...APACITOR MAGNETRON FA F RECTIFIER CONTROL MODULE C MONITOR SWITCH MIDDLE BK BK BK BK YL 15 PIN CONNECTOR CN 1 NOTE 1 DOOR OPENED COOK OFF MODE 2 BLUE MARK ON LAMP SOCKET MUST BE CONNECTED 3 ONLY CERTAIN MODELS USE THE ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY SENSOR 4 PIN CONNECTOR CN 2 3 PIN CONNECTOR CN 5 SENSOR BK BK BK BK OVEN LAMP COOK TOP LAMPS O L BK SINGLE PHASE ONLY AC 120V 60Hz BL BL BL BR BL C Hi Low BL GN L N...

Page 41: ...A 1 RS21000005 Rev 0 Programming Instructions for MVH140 Appendix A ...

Page 42: ... Touch this pad to cook for one minute at 100 power level NUMBER Touch number pads to enter cooking time power level quantities or weights POWER LEVEL Touch this pad to select a cooking power level PROGRAM Touch this pad to program multi cooking cycles HOLD WARM Touch this pad to keep hot cooked foods warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds STOP CLEAR Touch this pad to stop the...

Page 43: ... 1 Lbs 2 Kg 5 Demo mode select 1 Demo ON 2 Demo OFF 1 Press CONTROL SET UP pad 2 Press the associated number that corresponds with the function that needs changed from the chart above 3 Press the second number that will change the result of the function Vent HI LOW OFF The vent moves steam and other vapors from the surface cooking area Press VENT once for HI fan speed twice for LOW fan speed or th...

Page 44: ...Lower Power Levels Cooking with HIGH power level does not always give the best results with foods that is needed for slower cooking such as roasts baked goods or custards This oven has 10 power settings in addition to HIGH 1 Enter the amount of cooking time desired 2 Press POWER LEVEL pad 3 Enter the power level number desired for cooking See Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels 4 Press START pad ...

Page 45: ...poultry Preheat browning dish 9 90 Reheat meat slices quickly Sauté onions celery and green pepper 8 80 All reheating Cook scrambled eggs 7 70 Cook breads and cereal products Cook cheese dishes veal Cook cakes muffins brownies cupcakes 6 60 Cook pasta 5 50 Cook meats whole poultry Cook custard Cook whole chicken turkey spare ribs rib roast sirloin roast 4 40 Cook less tender cuts of meat Reheat fr...

Page 46: ...er corresponding with the amount of potatoes being cooked When the cook time has ended three beeps will sound and END will appear in the display Auto Cook Auto cook provides four preset categories for cooking 1 Press AUTO COOK pad 2 Choose one of the following food categories Category Pad number Fresh vegetable 1 Frozen vegetable 2 Rice 3 Casserole 4 3 Enter the quantity serving of food being cook...

Page 47: ...able casserole combine water rice margarine and salt Cover with microwavable lid or plastic wrap and vent After cooking let stand covered for 5 minutes 2 cups of long grain rice and 4 cup of water 4 Casserole 1 cup Place in microwavable bowl or casserole Cover with plastic wrap and vent 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups Cooking Guide for Auto Reheat Code Category Serving Amount Directions 1 Pizza Refrigerated ...

Page 48: ...ood package is in fractions of a pound use the following chart to convert the weight to decimals Equivalent Ounce Weight Number After Decimal 1 6 10 3 2 20 4 0 25 One Quarter Pound 4 8 30 6 4 40 8 0 50 One Half Pound 9 6 60 11 2 70 12 0 75 Three Quarters Pound 12 8 80 14 4 90 16 0 1 00 One Pound Defrosting Tips 1 When using AUTO DEFROST cycle the weight being entered is the net weight in pounds an...

Page 49: ...k Roast MEAT Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Place on a microwavable roasting rack Rib Roast MEAT Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Place on a microwavable roasting rack Rolled Rump Roast MEAT Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Place on a microwavable roasting rack Lamb Cubes for Stew MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork Return remainder to oven Place in a mic...

Page 50: ...s with aluminum foil Place on microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Fish Category Food Setting At Beep Special Instructions Fish Fillets FISH Turn over Separate fillets when partially thawed if possible Place in a microwavable baking dish Carefully separate fillets under cold water Steaks FISH Separate and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish Run cold wat...

Page 51: ...B 1 RS21000005 Rev 0 Programming Instructions for MVH240 Appendix B ...

Page 52: ...ooking time each time you press it LESS Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of cooking time each time you press it MINUTE Touch this pad to cook for one minute at 100 power level NUMBER Touch number pads to enter cooking time power level quantities or weights POWER LEVEL Touch this pad to select a cooking power level PROGRAM Touch this pad to program multi cooking cycles HOLD WARM Touch this pa...

Page 53: ... SET UP pad 2 Press the associated number that corresponds with the function that needs changed from the chart above 3 Press the second number that will change the result of the function Vent HI LOW OFF The vent moves steam and other vapors from the surface cooking area Press VENT once for HI fan speed twice for LOW fan speed or three times to turn the fan off NOTE If the oven temperature gets too...

Page 54: ...on previously placed in memory and begins cooking 1 Press FAVORITE RECIPE pad 2 Enter the cooking time desired 3 Press START pad More Less By using the MORE or LESS keys all of the AUTO TOUCH and programs can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds of the cooking time each time it is pressed Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each...

Page 55: ...poultry Preheat browning dish 9 90 Reheat meat slices quickly Sauté onions celery and green pepper 8 80 All reheating Cook scrambled eggs 7 70 Cook breads and cereal products Cook cheese dishes veal Cook cakes muffins brownies cupcakes 6 60 Cook pasta 5 50 Cook meats whole poultry Cook custard Cook whole chicken turkey spare ribs rib roast sirloin roast 4 40 Cook less tender cuts of meat Reheat fr...

Page 56: ...pear in the display Beverage Beverage allows heating for up to 2 beverages NOTE Reheat times based on an 8 ounce cup Beverage may be very hot remove from oven with care 1 Press BEVERAGE pad 2 Press appropriate number corresponding with the amount of glasses being heated Auto Cook Auto cook provides four preset categories for cooking 1 Press AUTO COOK pad 2 Choose one of the following food categori...

Page 57: ...able casserole combine water rice margarine and salt Cover with microwavable lid or plastic wrap and vent After cooking let stand covered for 5 minutes 2 cups of long grain rice and 4 cup of water 4 Casserole 1 cup Place in microwavable bowl or casserole Cover with plastic wrap and vent 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups Cooking Guide for Auto Reheat Code Category Serving Amount Directions 1 Pizza Refrigerated ...

Page 58: ...ood package is in fractions of a pound use the following chart to convert the weight to decimals Equivalent Ounce Weight Number After Decimal 1 6 10 3 2 20 4 0 25 One Quarter Pound 4 8 30 6 4 40 8 0 50 One Half Pound 9 6 60 11 2 70 12 0 75 Three Quarters Pound 12 8 80 14 4 90 16 0 1 00 One Pound Defrosting Tips 1 When using AUTO DEFROST cycle the weight being entered is the net weight in pounds an...

Page 59: ...k Roast MEAT Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Place on a microwavable roasting rack Rib Roast MEAT Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Place on a microwavable roasting rack Rolled Rump Roast MEAT Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Place on a microwavable roasting rack Lamb Cubes for Stew MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork Return remainder to oven Place in a mic...

Page 60: ...s with aluminum foil Place on microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Fish Category Food Setting At Beep Special Instructions Fish Fillets FISH Turn over Separate fillets when partially thawed if possible Place in a microwavable baking dish Carefully separate fillets under cold water Steaks FISH Separate and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish Run cold wat...

Page 61: ...C 1 RS21000005 Rev 0 Programming Instructions for MVH340 Appendix C ...

Page 62: ...ng to cook depending on the amount of humidity coming from the food REHEAT Touch this pad to reheat casserole dinner plate and soup sauce The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity coming from the food VEGETABLE Touch this pad to reheat vegetables The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from...

Page 63: ...tchen Timer Microwave oven can be used as a timer up to 99 minutes 99 seconds 1 Press KITCHEN TIMER pad 2 Enter the time by using the numbered key pad 3 Press START pad When the time is over one long beep will sound and END will appear in the display Control Set Up The following default values can be changed beep sound clock display speed defrost weight and demo mode operations See following chart...

Page 64: ...wer by simply touching the MINUTE pad NOTE Maximum time is 99 minutes Press the MINUTE pad to activate one minute for each time the pad is pressed Hold Warm Allows cooked food to stay warm in the microwave oven for up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds HOLD WARM can also be used by itself or to follow a cooking cycle automatically NOTES HOLD WARM operates for up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds Cooked food ...

Page 65: ...ter the power level number desired for cooking See Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels 6 Pres START pad When the cook time has ended three beeps will sound and END will appear in the display Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels The 11 power levels including HIGH allows the operator to choose the best power level for cooking the food Below is all the power levels listed examples of foods best cook...

Page 66: ...sure the outside of the cooking container and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor Adding or Subtracting Cooking Time If the SENSOR function is too long or too short you can increase or decrease the cook time by 10 after choosing the function You can only increase or decrease cook time before cooking st...

Page 67: ... 1 Poultry 2 Fish 3 3 Enter the weight amount of food being defrosted 4 Press START pad 5 After 1 3 of the defrost time has lapsed Display will prompt the operator to turn the food over Open the door turn the food over and shield any warm portions of the food 6 Close the door and press START pad again 7 After 2 3 of the defrost time has lapsed Display will prompt the operator to turn the food over...

Page 68: ... a shorter defrosting time to prevent cooking the food 3 If the food is stored outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes enter a lower food weight 4 The shape of the package alters the defrosting time Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block 5 Separate pieces as they begin to defrost Separated pieces defrost more easily 6 You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield...

Page 69: ...k Roast MEAT Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Place on a microwavable roasting rack Rib Roast MEAT Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Place on a microwavable roasting rack Rolled Rump Roast MEAT Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Place on a microwavable roasting rack Lamb Cubes for Stew MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork Return remainder to oven Place in a mic...

Page 70: ...s with aluminum foil Place on microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Fish Category Food Setting At Beep Special Instructions Fish Fillets FISH Turn over Separate fillets when partially thawed if possible Place in a microwavable baking dish Carefully separate fillets under cold water Steaks FISH Separate and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish Run cold wat...

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