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Summary of Contents for MVH230 Series

Page 1: ...onal alphanumeric characters representing other models in the series may follow each model number Keep these instructions for future reference If the oven changes ownership be sure this manual accompanies oven ...

Page 2: ...ting Guides Cooking Guide 18 Defrosting Guide 19 Quick Reference instructions 20 Complete enclosed registration card and promptly return If registration card is missing call Consumer Affairs Department at 1 800 843 0304 inside U S A 319 622 5511 outside U S A When contacting Amana provide product information Record the following Model Number Manufacturing Number Serial or SIN Number Date of purcha...

Page 3: ...red to service equipment Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment 10 DO NOT cover or block filter or other openings on equipment 11 DO NOT store this equipment outdoors DO NOT use this product near water for example near 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...

Page 4: ...nstructions Do not continue to heat after popping has stopped Popcorn will scorch or burn Do not leave oven unattended 11 Use only popcorn in packages designed and labeled for microwave use Pop according to package directions beginning with the minimum amount of time recommended Use caution when handling hot popcorn bag 12 Microwave convenience foods are often packaged in specially designed packag...

Page 5: ... properly and that there is no damage to the 1 door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing surfaces d The oven should NOT be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel Grounding Instructions WARNING l To avoid the risk of electrical shock or death this oven must be grounded WARNING To avoid the risk of electrical shock or death do not ...

Page 6: ...vision or similar equipment Reduce or eliminate interference by doing the following Clean door and sealing surfaces of oven according to instructions in Care and Cleaning section Place radio television etc as far as possible from oven Use a properly installed antenna on radio television etc to obtain stronger signal reception Optional Accessories Filler Panel kit If space between cabinets is great...

Page 7: ...rams oven to begin cooking at preset time of day up to 12 hour delay STOP RESET Press to stop oven and erase all settings except time of day START Press to start oven REMINDER Reminder feature is used like alarm clock While oven is cooking reminder can be set up to 24 hours later AM PM Press when setting clock and Auto Start feature WORKSAVER PADS POPCORN COOK REHEAT ADD 30 PROGRAM COOKMAT C SECON...

Page 8: ...e Complete Reminder Reminds user that there is food in oven FOOD IS READY is displayed and oven signals once every minute until door is opened or STOP RESETpad is pressed Complete Reminder is not adjustable Program 1 Microwave Cooking Set cooking time from 1 second to 99 minutes 99 seconds Cooks at 100 power unless cookmatic level is changed See Changing Cookmatic Power Level section 1 Place food ...

Page 9: ...ftening butter One Step Cook 1 6 One step process to program oven at full power for 1 6 minutes 1 Place food in oven and close door 2 To select 1 to 6 minutes of cooking time press desired number pad 1 6 For example to cook for 2 minutes press 2 pad Oven will start immediately 3 Oven stops signals and FOOD IS READY displays at end of cooking time READY remains in display until door is opened or ST...

Page 10: ...ADY displays at end of cooking time READY remains in display until door is opened or STOP RESETpad is pressed After Auto Accu Thaw _ meat needs standing time to allow inside to defrost Food may be taken out of oven for stand time Accu Thaw Accu Thaw _ automatically sets power level to defrost Enter defrost time Use to defrost bread fruits and baked goods 1 Remove food from package place in oven on...

Page 11: ...evels according to selected food type 1 Place food in oven and close door 2 Press COOKpad 3 Press pad for desired food code See table below For example press 1 pad for canned vegetables 4 Press number pads to enter food weight in ounces For example for 18 ounces press 1 8 5 Press STARTpad Oven will begin cooking Oven stops signals and FOOD IS READY displays at end of cooking time READY remains in ...

Page 12: ...ass Tray Wash roller and glass tray in dishwasher or with mild detergent in warm water using soft sponge or cloth Pad 1 2 3 4 5 6 Food Type Pasta Meats casseroles pizza Fruits vegetables Beverages Sauces gravies Plate of leftovers Comments Cover with lid or plastic wrap Cover with lid or plastic wrap Cover with lid or plastic wrap Use wide mouth mug 8 10 oz Cover with lid or plastic wrap Cover wit...

Page 13: ... removed Charcoal filter Replacing Light Bulbs I I To avoid electrical shock hazard unplug power cord or open circuit breaker to microwave oven before replacing light bulb Wear gloves or use clean cotton cloth to protect hands should light bulb break If hot allow bulb to cool Tools needed protective gloves phillips screwdriver two 120 volt 40 watt surface light bulbs available from Amana dealer se...

Page 14: ...of 3 Lower cover until it stops oven Remove light bulb cover 4 Remove bulb being careful not to burn fingers or break bulb and replace 30 watt bulb 5 Replace screws located above door near center of oven 6 Replace grille and 2 screws 7 Restore power to microwave oven L o J 4 Remove bulb being careful not to burn fingers or break bulb and replace two 40 watt bulbs 5 Replace light compartment cover ...

Page 15: ... heat food Place one cup cool water in oven Heat for one minute If water temperature does not rise oven is operating incorrectly If RESET appears in display This is a power interruption signal and will appear whenever oven is initially plugged in or when power is interrupted Set the clock to clear Unchanged Condition If condition remains unchanged perform the following steps 1 Check to see if fuse...

Page 16: ...s especially meats be totally defrosted before cooking Determine foods are totally defrosted by inserting sharp knife in center of food and checking for remaining ice crystals Turn large food items over during defrosting for best results Microwave Utensils Recommended utensils include glass glass ceramic natural fiber cloth non recycled paper plastic and wood Not Recommended utensils include alumi...

Page 17: ...le Rack allows you to place 2 dishes side by side This is helpful for casseroles or other cookware that may be too tall to cook on two levels Rack gives you the option to reheat or cook more than one dish of food at the same time Even results To cook on 2 levels or to cook 2 dishes 1 Double the cooking time 2 Switch places after the time and give dishes turn Place dense foods or those that require...

Page 18: ...e 2 tablespoons water Cauliflower Flowerets 1 med head In 2 qt casserole place cup water Fresh whole 1 med head In 2 qt casserole place cup water Frozen 10 oz pkg In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Corn Frozen kernel 10 oz pkg In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Corn on the cob Fresh 1 5 ears Frozen 5 7 5 7 9 11 8 10 7 9 5 7 10 14 10 17 5 7 5 7 3 4 per ear 5 6 3 4 per ear 5 7 10 1...

Page 19: ...per lb Comments Place block in casserole Turn over and break up after half the time Place unopened package in oven Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting Place unopened package in oven Microwave just until franks can be separated Let stand 5 minutes if necessary to complete defrosting Turn meat over after half the time Use power level 1 Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish Turn over after half the t...

Page 20: ...pad 5 Press STARTpad Program 2 Microwave Cooking 1 Place food in oven and close door 2 Press PROGRAM 1 2 pad 3 Press number pads to select first cook time 4 If power level other than 100 is desired press COOKMATIC LEVEL pad and number pad 5 Press PROGRAM 1 2 pad 6 Press number pads to select second cook time 7 If power level other than 100 is desired press COOKMATIC LEVEL pad and number pad 8 Pres...

Page 21: ...or 2 Press COOKpad 3 Press pad for desired food code 4 Press number pads to enter food weight in ounces 5 Press STARTpad Oven will begin cooking Reheat 1 Place food in oven and close door 2 Press REHEATpad 3 Press number pad from 1to 6 to select desired food type 4 Press STARTpad Add 30 Seconds Each time ADD 30 SECOND pad is pressed 30 seconds is added to cooking time Press pad and oven will start...

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Page 24: ...Part No C8940848 c 1997 Raytheon Appliances Printed in Korea Amana iowa 52204 ...

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