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Accu-Thaw

™ 

(Power Level 3)

Accu-Thaw

 is designed for speedy thawing of frozen

foods such as breads, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen
dinners (see Accu-Thaw

 Guide).  Power level 

(30%

power) is automatically set when 

ACCU-THAW

 

 

pad is

pressed.
1.

Place food in oven, close door.  Be sure package
contains no metal.

2.

Press 

ACCU-THAW 

pad.

3.

Enter one half of total defrosting time recommended
in Accu-Thaw

 Guide.  For example, for 4 minutes,

press 

4

 and 

MINUTE

 pad.

If power level other than 30% is desired, press

COOKMATIC LEVEL

 pad and number pad.  For example,

for 20% power, press 

pad.

4.

Press 

START

 pad.  Microwave power cycles on and

off.  Oven stops, signals and "END" displays when
defrost cycle has ended.

5.

Open oven door, stir and/or turn food and close door.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrost-
ing time.

6.

Press 

START

 pad.

7.

Oven stops, signals, and "END" displays when defrost
cycle has ended.

Auto Accu-Thaw

®

4.

Press 

START 

pad.  Display counts down defrost time.

Twice during defrosting cycle, oven will beep 4 times
and "TURn" flashes.  Auto Accu-Thaw

®

 Guide gives

instructions for manipulating food during first and
second signal.  After manipulating food, close door
and press 

START 

pad.  Defrost continues while

"TURn" is displayed.

5.

Oven stops and signals 4 times at end of defrost
cycle.  "End" remains in display and oven signals
every minute until door is opened or 

STOP/RESET

pad is pressed.

Note:

After Auto Accu-Thaw

®

, meat needs standing time

to allow inside to defrost.  Food may be taken
out of oven for stand time.  Stand time
recommendations are given in Auto Accu-Thaw

®

Guide.

Auto Accu-Thaw

®

 automatically sets defrosting times and

power levels.  Use Auto Accu-Thaw

®

 Guide.  Enter food

weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (see conversion
guide below).  Check weight guide located at front of oven
for maximum and minimum weights for variety of foods.
1.

Remove food from package, place in oven on micro-
wave-safe dish.  Close door.

2.

Press 

AUTO ACCU-THAW

®

 pad.

3.

Enter food weight.  For example, if food item weight is
2 pounds, 4 ounces (convert 4 ounces to pounds by
using conversion guide below) press 

2,3 

(2 represents

2 pounds, and 3 represents 4 ounces).

Note:

If ounces are not entered within three seconds,
"START" will display.  Press 

STOP/RESET

 pad

and repeat steps 2 through 3.

Conversion Guide

If weight of food is stated in pounds
and ounces, ounces must be converted 
to tenths (.1) of pounds.

Ounces

Pounds

1-2

0.1

3

0.2

4-5

0.3

6-7

0.4

8

0.5

9-10

0.6

11

0.7

12-13

0.8

14-15

0.9

Summary of Contents for MVH220E

Page 1: ...Attention Keep these instructions for future reference If the oven changes ownership be sure this manual accompanies oven MVH220E MVH220W Microwave Oven Use and Care Manual ...

Page 2: ...n Operation 10 Vent Fan Clock Minute Timer Complete Reminder Surface Light Night Light Program I 10 Program II Cookmatic Power Level Cooking One Step Cook 11 Cook Add 30 Seconds Minute Contents Auto Start 12 Snack Reheat 13 Popcorn Accu Thaw 14 Auto Accu Thaw Accu Thaw Guide 15 Auto Accu Thaw Guide 16 Heating or Reheating Guide 17 Cooking Guide 18 Microwave Cooking 19 Care and Cleaning 20 Interior...

Page 3: ...ring Number Serial Number Date of purchase Dealer s name and address Keep a copy of sales receipt for future reference Locate an authorized servicer by calling 1 800 NATLSVC 628 5782 if inside U S A and 319 622 5511 if 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 Aman...

Page 4: ...se 8 As with any appliance CLOSE SUPERVISION is necessary when used by CHILDREN 9 DO NOT operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped 10 This appliance should be serviced ONLY by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment 11 DO NOT cover or block any openi...

Page 5: ...de the oven should ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel IF THE DOOR IS OPENED THE FIRE MAY SPREAD d DO NOT use the cavity for storage purposes DO NOT leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE SERVICED ONLY BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CONTACT YOUR NE...

Page 6: ...st 165 F Some foods require higher temperatures These recommended temperatures kill most food borne disease causing organisms Some common visual signs that indicate the cooking temperature has been reached Food steams throughout not just around edges Center bottom of dish is very hot to the touch 10 If using a microwave popcorn popper use according to manufacturer s instructions Do not continue to...

Page 7: ...nce foods are often packaged in specially designed packaging Special plates lids containers or other unique packaging materials may be used Susceptor packing material a thin metalized plastic film is frequently used to help brown and crispen foods such as microwave pizzas french fries or fish sticks Be sure to follow food package instructions carefully Contact convenience food manufacturer with qu...

Page 8: ...r to purchase filler panel kit Charcoal Filter kit Charcoal filter kit is needed for non vented ductless installation Contact dealer to purchase charcoal filter kit Radio Interference Microwave oven operation may cause interference to radio TV or similar equipment To reduce or eliminate interference Clean door and sealing surfaces of oven See Care and Cleaning section Place the radio TV etc away f...

Page 9: ...Programs cooking power level NUMBER PADS Press to enter cooking time defrosting time time of day power level or food weights for Auto Accu Thaw MINUTE Use with number pads to enter whole minutes ADD 30 SECONDS Press for 30 seconds of cook time CLOCK Use to enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving AUTO START Programs oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day up to 12 hour delay ...

Page 10: ...pad 4 Press START pad Oven stops signals and END displays at end of cooking time Cookmatic Power Level Cooking Oven has ten power levels When no power level is selected oven operates at full power during cook mode or at power level 3 during defrost 1 Place food in oven Close door 2 Select cook or defrost program 3 Enter numbers for cooking or defrosting time Press COOKMATIC LEVEL Power level displ...

Page 11: ...casserole or bowl Follow package instructions for adding water Cover with lid or plastic wrap Fresh Vegetables 3 4 to 16 oz Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving Cover with lid or plastic wrap Potatoes 4 8 to 40 oz Pierce skin with fork Place side by side on oven floor Fish 5 4 to 16 oz Use oblong square or round dish Cover with plastic wrap Chicken Pieces 6...

Page 12: ... oz Use microwave safe dish Chees Dip 6 CHEEZ 4 to 16 oz If container is microwaveable follow instructions on container or use microwave safe dish Codes 1 to 4 Food Code Display Quantity Limit QTY Comments Bread rolls muffins 1 BREAd 1 to 4 Use paper towel or microwave safe plate Sandwiches 2 SANDw 1 to 2 Use paper towel or microwave safe plate Pizza leftover slices 3 PIZ 1 to 4 Use microwave safe...

Page 13: ...rving size may be changed after START pad has been pressed Press pad 2 or 3 SERV and number will be displayed briefly to show that serving size has been changed Popcorn Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with prepack aged microwave popcorn weighing 3 0 to 3 5 ounces Use popcorn feature by observing the following 1 Remove outer wrapper from microwave popcorn 2 Open oven door and place pack...

Page 14: ...er manipulating food close door and press START pad Defrost continues while TURn is displayed 5 Oven stops and signals 4 times at end of defrost cycle End remains in display and oven signals every minute until door is opened or STOP RESET pad is pressed Note After Auto Accu Thaw meat needs standing time to allow inside to defrost Food may be taken out of oven for stand time Stand time recommendati...

Page 15: ...t until franks can be separated Let stand 5 minutes if necessary to complete defrosting ground meat 1 lb 3 5 to 7 Turn meat over after first half of time roasts beef lamb veal pork 1 12 to 16 min per lb Use power level 1 steaks chops and cutlets 6 to 8 min per lb Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with foil After second half of time separa...

Page 16: ... 0 Separate and remove defrosted pieces 5 POULTRY Whole Chicken 01 6 0 Turn over and shield 10 minutes run cold water in cavity Turkey Breast breast side up 01 6 0 Turn over and shield 20 minutes in refrigerator run cold water in cavity Chicken Pieces 01 6 0 Separate and remove defrosted pieces 5 Cornish hens whole 01 6 0 Turn over and shield where necessary 10 minutes run cold water in cavity Cor...

Page 17: ...S Chicken pieces 1 to 2 pieces 1 to 2 Hamburgers or meatloaf 4 oz per serving 1 to 2 servings 1 to 2 Hot dogs and sausages 1 to 2 1 to 1 1 2 Rice and pasta 2 3 3 4 cup per serving 1 to 2 servings 1 to 2 Saucy main dishes chop suey spaghetti creamed chicken 1 to 2 servings 2 to 4 chili stew macaroni and cheese etc 3 4 1cup per serving Steaks chops ribs meat pieces 1 to 2 servings Med High 7 1 1 2 t...

Page 18: ...place 1 2 cup water and vegetables fresh whole 1 medium head 10 to 17 In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water and vegetables frozen 10 oz pkg 5 to 7 In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water and vegetables Corn frozen kernal 10 oz pkg 5 to 7 In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water and vegetables Corn on the cob fresh 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 per ear In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place corn If cor...

Page 19: ... test to check utensils for microwave safeness 1 Place glass measuring cup of water next to empty dish to be tested in microwave oven 2 Heat on full power for one minute 3 Check temperature of dish and water If dish remains cool and water is hot dish is microwave safe If dish is slightly warm use for short term cooking only If dish is hot and water is cool do not use Dish remains cool if not absor...

Page 20: ... water Do not use ammonia or ammonia products they will darken metal Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt Rinse shake and remove moisture before replacing Charcoal Filter recirculating installation only Microwave oven can be recirculated instead of being vented to outside For recirculating installation charcoal filter must be used Charcoal filter removes smoke and odors caused by coo...

Page 21: ...see if fuse or circuit breaker is open 2 Unplug oven 3 Reconnect oven to wall outlet RESET appears in display 4 Press STOP RESET or set clock Tools needed protective gloves phillips screwdriver two 120 volt 40 watt surface light bulbs R0713503 available from Amana dealer servicer factory service center or Amana Consumer Affairs 1 800 843 0304 if inside U S A and 1 319 622 5511 if outside U S A 30 ...

Page 22: ...enter Ohio Also dispatches service in areas of Michigan and Pennsylvania Amana Factory Service Center Texas Amana Factory Service Center Washington Also dispatches service in areas of Oregon Asure Extended Service Plan Amana is pleased to offer long term service protection on this new microwave oven Asure Extended Service Plan is specially designed to supplement Amana s strong warranty Asure provi...

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