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Owner’s Manual

Covering model ACM1420A

Electric Microwave

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

Part No. 3828W5A1881

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Heating or Reheating Guide...................................... 18

Fresh Vegetable Chart............................................... 19

Cleaning...................................................................... 20

Troubleshooting.......................................................... 21

Amana Warranty ........................................................ 22

Summary of Contents for ACM1420A

Page 1: ...ence Be sure manual stays with microwave Part No 3828W5A1881 Contents Important Safety Information 3 Installation 5 Other Helpful Information 6 Cooking Utensils 8 Feature Diagram 9 Control Panel 9 Operating Instructions 10 Heating or Reheating Guide 18 Fresh Vegetable Chart 19 Cleaning 20 Troubleshooting 21 Amana Warranty 22 ...

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: ...ove a gas or electric range Free air flow around the oven is important E DO NOT 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 operat...

Page 6: ...using 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...

Page 7: ...k 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 hea...

Page 8: ... brands 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 baki...

Page 9: ...tered POPCORN POTATO Auto Cook BEVERAGE PIZZA FROZEN ENTRÉE FRESH VEG MORE LESS AUTO DEFROST RAPID DEFROST 1 lb EASY COOK POWER LEVEL 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...

Page 10: ...en the oven shuts itself off 10 Operating Instructions Example To set 11 11 am or pm 1 Touch CLOCK Display scrolls the words ENTER TIME OF DAY 2 Enter the time by using the number pads Touch 1 pad 4 times Display scrolls the words 11 11 TOUCH START 3 Touch START pad Start Clock Example To set EASY COOK pad for 2 minutes Touch EASY COOK pad 4 times The oven begins cooking and display shows time cou...

Page 11: ...oking pad the word LOCKED shows in the display Cancel the child lock according to the procedure below After the CHILD LOCK is turned off the time of day will return to the display window The oven will operate normally 11 Operating Instructions 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 v...

Page 12: ...towel Pierce potato several times with fork After cooking let stand for 5 minutes No cover Use mug or microwave safe cup Stir after reheating Place the refrigerated pizza on the plate in the center of the microwave oven Follow the package instructions Example of one frozen entree is Lasagna with meat sauce Chicken with Rice and Sliced Turkey Breast with Rice and vegetable Prepare vegetable wash cu...

Page 13: ...repeat steps 1 2 Then touch number 1 CONTROL SET UP 1 2 CONTROL SET UP FUNCTION CHART 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 Clock On or Clock Off Slow Normal or Fast Lbs or Kg Demo On or Demo Off All of the key sound and EOC sound on or off When clock is off nothing displays when oven is not in use Scroll speed control ...

Page 14: ...ime you press it Example To adjust the one touch cook popcorn cooking time for a longer time 1 Touch POPCORN pad Display scrolls the words 1 75 OZ TOUCH 1 3 0 OZ TOUCH 2 3 5 OZ TOUCH 3 2 Touch 1 pad 3 Touch MORE pad NOTE Press the MORE or LESS pad during time countdown POPCORN 1 MORE RAPID DEFROST The feature provides you with the quick defrosting method for 1 0 pound frozen ground beef Touch RAPI...

Page 15: ...ions to the oven and touch START to resume the defrost cycle The oven will not STOP during the BEEP unless the door is opened For best results remove fish shellfish meat and poultry from its original closed paper or plastic package wrapper Otherwise the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook Place foods in a shallow glass baking dis...

Page 16: ...ning the bird during roasting helps to cook these areas evenly 6 STAND for 5 10 minutes wrapped in foil after cooking before carving The standing time is very important as it completes the cooking process 7 Ensure poultry is thoroughly cooked before eating Whole poultry is completely cooked when the juices run clear from the inside thigh when it is pierced with a sharp knife Poultry portions shoul...

Page 17: ... in the cooking chart before serving 6 After standing time check to see that the fish is thoroughly cooked The fish should be opaque and flake easily Microwave Cooking Time Standing power per pound Time Fish Fillets HIGH 4 7 minutes Add 15 30 ml 1 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 3 minutes Whole Mackerel HIGH 4 7 minute _ 3 4 minutes Cleaned and Prepared Whole Trout Cleaned HIGH 5 7 minutes _ 3 4 minutes and ...

Page 18: ...lastic wrap and vent Casserole COOK covered in microwavable casserole 1 cup 1 31 2 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking 4 cups 41 2 7 minutes Casserole COOK covered in microwavable casserole cream or cheese Stir once halfway through cooking 1 cup 11 2 3 minutes 4 cups 31 2 51 2 minutes Sloppy Joe or Reheat filling and bun separately Barbecued beef Cook filling covered in microwavable casserol...

Page 19: ...water in 1 1 2 qt baking dish 2 3 minutes Cover Mushrooms 1 2 Ib 2 31 2 Place mushrooms in 1 1 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Fresh Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Parsnips Fresh 1Ib 4 8 Add 1 2 cup water in 1 1 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Peas Green 4 cups 6 9 Add 1 2 cup water in 1 1 2 qt covered casserole 2 3minutes Fresh Stir halfway through c...

Page 20: ... 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 TRAY ...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...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 ...

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