Raytheon Amana FBG623T Use And Care Manual Download

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Microwave Oven
Use and Care
Manual

Attention: Keep these instructions for future reference.
If the oven changes ownership, be sure this manual
accompanies oven.

FW623T
FBG623T

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Summary of Contents for Amana FBG623T

Page 1: ...Microwave Oven Use and Care Manual Attention Keep these instructions for future reference If the oven changes ownership be sure this manual accompanies oven FW623T FBG623T ...

Page 2: ...vel Cooking 11 IndependentTimer 11 Accu Thaw Defrosting by Time 12 Accu Thaw Defrosting Guide 12 Cooking Program 15 Instant Replay 15 Changing Preprogrammed Food Pads 16 Lockout and Custom Lock 16 Contents Microwave Cooking 17 Microwave Utensils Microwave Cooking Principles Heating and Reheating Chart 18 MicrowaveCookingGuide 19 Appetizers Snacks 19 Beverages 21 Soups Stews 22 Sandwiches 23 Meats ...

Page 3: ...rchase 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 inside U S A and 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 Amana offers a complete line of appliances ref...

Page 4: ...rking properly or if it has been damaged or dropped 9 This appliance should be serviced ONLY by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment 10 DO NOT cover or block any openings on the appliance 11 DO NOT store this appliance outdoors DO NOT use this product near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimm...

Page 5: ...th a skin before cooking in microwave oven This allows steam to escape during cooking 5 Remove excess fat from meats and poultry to prevent splattering 6 Do not heat baby bottles in microwave oven 7 Do not home can in microwave oven Home canning is generally done with metal lids Since metal lids reflect heat product may not be heated uniformly to 212 F or above Food could deteriorate USDA extensio...

Page 6: ...eam to escape during cooking 18 Containers may become hot and pot holders may be needed 19 Closely supervise use by children Make sure they can read instructions and reach controls Never allow them to lean or swing on oven door Electrical Requirements GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 120V 15AMP WARNING IMPROPER USE OF THE GROUNDING PLUG CAN RESULT IN A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR DEATH This appliance MUST be ...

Page 7: ...n See Care and Cleaning instructions on page 56 Place the radio TV etc away from oven Use properly installed antenna on radio TV etc to obtain stronger signal reception Microwave Power Models FW623T and FBG623T deliver 1000 watts based on IEC 705 test method of microwave power to the oven cavity Unpacking Oven Inspect microwave oven for damage such as dents in door or dents inside oven cavity Repo...

Page 8: ...ounds at end of cooking time To cancel entry signal or end of cycle signal 1 Press and hold MEMORY SET for five seconds OP 10 or OP 11 displays See chart at right for definition of signal options 2 To change signal option press 0 to deactivate entry signal Press 1 to activate entry signal 3 Press MEMORY SET OP 20 or OP 21 displays Change signal option for end of cycle signal if desired 4 Advance t...

Page 9: ...ost food by time COOKMATIC LEVEL Programs cooking power level lower than full power MEMORY SET Use to change preset time of each reprogrammed pad CLOCK Sets time of day TIMER Use to time a separate task STOP RESET Press once to stop oven when operating Press twice to cancel programming LOCK Programs oven to lock key pads so pads cannot be used START Starts oven operation NUMBERS Press after time e...

Page 10: ...ir soup or pour from can into serving bowl serving temperature Heat one to four individual before heating to prevent boil overs servings at once Cover with vented plastic wrap 7 POTATO 3 00 Cooks a 6 7 ounce baking potato Pierce skin of potato with fork for steam Cook one to 8 potatoes at once To escape Place in oven on microwave safe reprogram the pad to cook other sizes paper towel Turn over hal...

Page 11: ...shing on and off 8 To change power level press STOP RESET once to stop oven Press COOKMATIC LEVEL and then new power level 9 Oven stops and signals at end of cooking time Full Power Cooking 1 Place food in oven Close door 2 Press STOP RESET to clear display 3 Press TIME ENTRY 4 Press numbers for cooking time Numbers selected appear in display Note To cancel programming press STOP RESET once and re...

Page 12: ...ts on defrosting by time Frozen Beverages Frozen juice concentrate can be placed directly in serving pitcher and heated in microwave oven Be certain pitcher is microwave safe and fits inside microwave oven FROZEN FRUIT DEFROSTING CHART PACKAGE SIZE UTENSIL DEFROSTING TIME 10 oz 1 quart casserole 3 to 5 min 20 oz 1 1 2 quart casserole 8 to 10 min Frozen Fruit 1 Place fruit in utensil recommended on...

Page 13: ... 15 20 3 to 5 1 1 2 quart 18 25 4 to 6 2 quart 28 32 5 to 7 3 quart 45 60 5 to 8 1 Remove cake from container if metal Place cake on plastic rack or paper plate Cover with microwave safe paper towel If frosted do not cover 2 Defrost according to time recommended on chart Do not melt frosting 3 Place cooked frozen pie in glass pie plate Do not cover Defrost according to time recommended on chart 1 ...

Page 14: ... fillets over halfway through defrosting time Lobster tail 16 9 to 12 Wrap lobster in plastic wrap or waxed paper Turn over halfway through cooking time Shrimp 16 9 to 11 Rearrange halfway through defrosting time Small Meat Bacon 16 3 to 5 Turn over and turn quarter turn halfway through defrosting time Bratwurst 16 6 to 9 Turn over and turn quarter turn halfway through defrosting time Chops 16 6 t...

Page 15: ...ows review of oven programming 1 Press CLOCK to display time of day 2 Press CLOCK again to display remaining cooking time 3 Press TIMER to display remaining time on timer Accu Thaw Defrost by Time then Cook 1 Place food in oven Close door If food is inside plastic bag slit bag to allow steam to escape 2 Press STOP RESET to clear display 3 Press ACCU THAW 0 and DEFR display 4 Enter desired defrosti...

Page 16: ...ys 2 Press 1 3 5 7 3 Press LOCK LOC displays then time of day and L indicating lockout is on display If a pad is pressed while in lockout mode LOC displays for a second Removing Lockout Programming 1 Press LOCK 0 displays 2 Enter 1 3 5 7 3 Press LOCK Time of day displays 8 Press MEMORY SET to lock new instructions into preprogrammed pad P displays Note If cooking time and or Cookmatic power level ...

Page 17: ...llowing test to check utensils for microwave safeness 1 Place glass measuring cup of water next to empty dish to be tested in unit 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 absorbin...

Page 18: ...z 45 sec to 2 min 3 Dinner plate with meat potato and vegetable reheating 1 plate 1 to 3 min Full Power 10 Cover with waxed paper or plastic wrap Frankfurter 1 30 to 45 sec Full Power 10 Wrap with napkin or plastic wrap Place in bun last 10 sec of heating time Ice Cream softening gallon 2 to 4 min 1 Loosen package Be careful not to melt it Meat patty 1 4 oz 25 to 45 sec Full Power 10 Cover with wa...

Page 19: ...et or pizza crisping utensil 1 Place butter in 2 cup glass measure Heat on full power for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until melted Add Worcestershire sauce salts and garlic powder Mix well Set aside 2 Combine popcorn cereal pretzels and nuts in 4 quart casserole Pour butter mixture over all Toss until well coated 3 Heat on full power for 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through Mix thoroughly 2 to 3 t...

Page 20: ...asserole Cook covered on full power for 45 seconds to 1 1 2 minutes or until warmed 2 Add broccoli and cauliflower Cook covered on full power for 45 seconds to 1 1 2 minutes or until vegetables are barely tender Drain 3 Add zucchini and onion Pour dressing over vegetables Stir to coat Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving Pizza Fondue Yield 1 quart 1 lb ground beef 2 3 cup chop...

Page 21: ...h heating time Marshmallows will melt just the right amount 6 When reheating coffee and tea for best taste do not allow to boil Most reheated beverages taste better when reheated to almost boiling 7 Always add instant coffee or tea to hot water to avoid bitter flavor and boil overs Water will not boil over as easily as premixed coffee and tea Fiesta Nacho Dip Yield About 4 cups 1 lb ground beef 2 ...

Page 22: ...ngredients in 3 quart casserole Cook covered on full power for 14 to 19 minutes or until boiling Stir halfway through cooking time Continue cooking covered on Cook Level 3 for 10 minutes or until mixture has simmered and flavors are blended 2 Remove spices and serve hot Soups and Stews Cooking Guidelines 1 Soups and stews are quickly heated in the microwave oven Soups can be heated directly in ser...

Page 23: ... salt 1 4 teaspoon oregano 1 8 teaspoon pepper 1 Combine ground beef onion and green pepper in casserole Cook covered on full power for 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender and beef is no longer pink Stir halfway through cooking time Drain 2 Blend in remaining ingredients Cook on full power for 7 to 10 minutes or until heated through Stir halfway through cooking time Remove bay leaf Micro...

Page 24: ...ure to casserole 4 Stir in cheese and whipping cream Cook on full power for 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened Stir with the wire whisk often during cooking time 5 Arrange four diagonal pieces toasted bread on serving platter Place two slices turkey on bread Pour 1 cup sauce over top Sprinkle with crumbled bacon Heat on full power for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until heated through Repeat with remai...

Page 25: ...g to manufacturer s instructions Cook covered Turn meat over halfway through cooking time Meat Cooking Guidelines 1 Meats weighing 3 pounds or more will brown by themselves naturally in the microwave oven Large cuts of meat become very hot during cooking and require a longer cooking time than do smaller cuts of meat A long cooking time and heat are required for browning 2 For more browning on smal...

Page 26: ...y plastic roasting bag Place in a dish Add 1 cup of water Close bag loosely securing with a string Invert or turn ribs halfway through cooking time Ham Pre cooked boneless bone in picnic canned hams 12 to 17 min lb 2 Place fat side down on a plastic rack in a dish Cover with heavy duty plastic wrap Turn over 2 to 3 times during the cooking time Bacon 2 slices 4 slices 6 slices 8 slices 45 sec to 2...

Page 27: ... Stir halfway through cooking time 4 Pierce or halve tomatoes and add Heat covered on full power for 1 to 2 minutes or until tomatoes are heated Swiss Steak Yield 6 servings 1 3 lb pot roast Half clove garlic 2 to 3 tablespoons all purpose flour 1 14 1 2 oz to 16 oz can tomatoes cut up 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped celery 1 2 cup chopped onion 1 2 teaspoon salt 1 4 teaspoon pepper 1 Rub meat...

Page 28: ... full power for 3 minutes Stir halfway through cooking time Continue cooking covered on Cook Level 2 for 7 to 10 minutes or until meat is cooked 3 Stir in soup mushrooms and catsup Heat covered on full power for 45 seconds to 2 minutes or until heated through 4 Stir in sour cream Heat covered on full power for 1 to 2 1 2 minutes or until sour cream is heated through Micro tip May be served over co...

Page 29: ...vered on full power for 1 1 2 to 4 minutes or until thickened and bubbling 3 Preheat large browning skillet according to manufacturer s instructions Add 1 tablespoon oil veal and garlic Cook on full power for 1 minute Turn veal over Continue cooking on full power for 2 minutes 4 Pour sauce over browned veal Cook covered on Cook Level 3 for 3 to 6 minutes or until veal is cooked and tender Smoky Ha...

Page 30: ... turned over cooking can be completed breast side up for a browner finished appearance 8 Pierce the skin of poultry before placing it in the microwave oven to prevent popping 9 After the poultry has started to brown the wing tips narrow part of the legs and the high point of the breast bone can be covered with small thin strips of foil This is called shielding The small amount of foil will slow th...

Page 31: ... sour cream 1 4 teaspoon coriander 1 4 teaspoon cumin 12 tortillas each cut into bite size pieces 2 to 3 cups cooked cubed chicken 2 4 oz each cans green chilies chopped drained 8 oz shredded Cheddar cheese about 2 cups 8 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese about 2 cups 1 Place butter and onion in 1 quart casserole Cook covered on full power for 1 to 3 minutes or until tender Stir in soup sour cream ...

Page 32: ...and 1 4 teaspoon salt Set aside 2 Combine sweet potatoes melted butter egg 1 4 teaspoon salt and spices in mixing bowl Mash Line 9 inch pie plate with potato mixture building up edges 1 2 inch higher than plate 3 Spoon chicken mixture into sweet potato crust Cover with heavy duty plastic wrap Heat covered on full Power for 5 to 8 1 2 minutes or until heated through 1 Combine rice mix seasonings fr...

Page 33: ... and flakes near the center of the fillet Let stand covered 5 minutes before serving Fish Steaks 4 to 7 min lb 7 Arrange in dish on plastic rack Brush with melted butter or lemon if desired Cover with plastic wrap or waxed paper Rearrange and turn over halfway through cooking time Fish is done when it turns opaque in color and flakes near the center of the steak Let stand covered 5 minutes before ...

Page 34: ...arine melted 3 tablespoons all purpose flour 1 4 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1 4 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon sherry 1 egg yolk Dash cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 1 4 oz can sliced mushrooms drained Dash garlic salt 8 oz cooked shrimp cut in bite size pieces 1 Place butter in 1 quart casserole Blend in flour and salt to form smooth paste Gradually blend in milk Cook covered on Full power...

Page 35: ...ed parsley optional Cooked noodles or rice 1 Combine tuna soup and mushrooms in 1 1 2 quart casserole 2 Heat on full power for 4 to 6 minutes or until mixture is heated through and bubbling Stir twice during heating time Stir in sour cream Garnish with parsley if desired Serve over noodles or rice as desired Salmon Quiche Yield 6 servings 1 9 inch baked pie crust 2 cups cooked and boned salmon chu...

Page 36: ...sary Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon Season with salt and pepper if desired 4 Before poaching eggs gently pierce or puncture the yolk membrane to prevent the yolk from erupting during cooking Remove eggs while they are still moist and slightly underdone Let them stand covered a few minutes to complete the cooking process Egg Cooking Guidelines 1 Egg recipes such as casseroles quiches and puff...

Page 37: ...water from boiling over 3 Cook pasta and rice in a covered dish for faster cooking Glass lids or heavy duty plastic wrap are the best coverings to use since they are the most water vapor proof Wheat Crusted Quiche Yield 6 servings 3 4 cup wheat germ 3 4 cup all purpose flour 1 4 teaspoon salt 1 3 cup shortening 3 to 4 tablespoons cold water 9 to 10 slices 1 2 lb bacon cooked and crumbled 3 4 cup s...

Page 38: ...d 5 minutes covered to finish cooking Drain and rinse with hot tap water Macaroni 2 cups 4 cups 2 tbsp 1 tsp 10 to 21 min Full Power 10 for first 5 12 min Level 3 for last 5 to 8 minutes Place hot water and salt in 3 quart casserole Heat on Full Power 5 to 11 minutes or until boiling Stir in pasta and oil Cook covered on Full Power for 1 3 minutes Reduce to Cook Level 4 and cook for 5 to 8 minutes...

Page 39: ...per 2 8 oz each cans tomato sauce 1 1 2 cups water 1 2 teaspoon ground oregano 1 2 teaspoon basil 1 4 lb uncooked spaghetti broken in half Grated Parmesan cheese 1 Place ground beef and onion in dish Cook covered on full power for 3 to 5 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender Stir halfway through cooking time Drain 2 Add salt pepper tomato sauce water oregano basil and spaghet...

Page 40: ...Instant 1 serving 1 cup glass measure cup 0 8 oz pkg Place water in glass measure Cook on Full Power for 30 seconds to 1 minutes or until water boils Stir in instant grits Cream of Wheat 5 servings 2 quart casserole 3 cups teaspoon cup Place water and salt in casserole Cook covered on Full Power for 5 to 8 minutes or until water boils Stir in cereal Cook on Full Power for 30 seconds to 1 minutes o...

Page 41: ...venience packaging follow package instructions Vegetable Cooking Guidelines 1 Add frozen vegetables to casserole Cook covered on full power according to the time recommended on the chart or until cooked as desired 2 When cooking vegetables frozen in plastic cooking pouch make one or two 1 inch slits on the top of the pouch to allow for steam to escape Place pouch in casserole 1 Combine sugar corns...

Page 42: ... 1 1 2 to 3 1 2 minutes or until cheese is melted and potatoes are heated through Cheese Scalloped Carrots Yield 6 to 8 servings 4 cups sliced carrots 1 tablespoon water 1 4 cup minced onion 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 1 4 teaspoon dry mustard 1 4 teaspoon celery salt Dash pepper 1 cup milk 1 4 lb shredded Cheddar cheese 1 2 cup butter flavored cracker crumbs ...

Page 43: ... paprika as desired before serving Harvest Vegetable Platter Yield 6 to 8 servings 1 bunch fresh broccoli 1 2 medium head cauliflower 1 medium zucchini 1 to 2 medium summer squash 1 to 2 medium tomatoes 1 4 cup butter or margarine melted 1 2 teaspoon garlic salt 1 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning Grated Parmesan cheese 1 Cut broccoli into pieces 2 1 2 inches long Break cauliflower into bite size piece...

Page 44: ... margarine 2 tablespoons all purpose flour teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1 Place butter in 1 quart casserole Heat on Full Power for 15 to 45 seconds or until melted 2 Stir in flour and salt Blend to smooth paste Blend in milk gradually stiring constantly Yield 1 cup 3 Cook covered on Full Power for 1 to 3 minutes or until thickened Stir 3 to 4 times during cooking time MICRO TIP This recipe makes a med...

Page 45: ...ks 1 4 to 1 2 cup sugar 1 Combine apples and cinnamon sticks in 1 1 2 quart casserole 2 Cook covered on Full power for 5 to 8 minutes or until apples are tender Stir halfway through cooking time Remove cinnamon sticks Mash or put through sieve if desired Stir in sugar Hollandaise Sauce Yield 1 2 cup 1 3 cup butter or margarine 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 egg yolks 1 4 teaspoon salt 1 4 teaspo...

Page 46: ...to recipe or package directions Place 2 tablespoons of batter into each plastic muffin cup lined with paper liners Muffins are done when tops spring back when lightly pressed Remove muffins from tray and place on cooling rack immediately Coffee Cake 9 round from scratch 7 to 11 min 7 Prepare according to recipe or package directions Coffee cake is done when toothpick inserted in center comes out c...

Page 47: ... cooking time Cranberry Muffins Yield About 2 dozen muffins Topping 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1 4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 4 cup chopped nuts Muffins 2 cups all purpose flour 1 2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 cup milk 1 4 cup vegetable oil 1 egg beaten 1 cup coarsely chopped cranberries 1 2 cup chopped nuts 2 teaspoons grated orange peel 1 For topping Combine orange peel sugar...

Page 48: ...econds or until melted Stir in 1 4 cup brown sugar and 1 4 cup pecans Place dozen rolls in dish Repeat with remaining two dozen rolls 5 Let each dish of rolls rise and cook separately Place 2 cups of water in 2 cup glass measure in rear corner of oven cavity Let rise on Cook Level 1 for 5 to 7 minutes Let stand for 10 minutes or until doubled 6 Cook on Cook Level 5 for 4 1 2 to 6 minutes or until ...

Page 49: ...ng is not noticed Confectioners sugar a mixture of cinnamon and sugar nuts or coconut may be sprinkled over top of cake Sauces fruit toppings and fresh or frozen fruit may be served over cake Even pudding can be used as a topping for cake Item Cooking Time Cookmatic Power Level Method Cake Layer 8 round 7 to 9 min 5 Microwave one layer at a time Cake is done when top springs back when touched ligh...

Page 50: ...eat in eggs one at a time Mix in sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy Pour over crust Cook on Cook Level 4 for 20 to 30 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean 4 Combine sour cream sugar and vanilla Blend well Pour mixture over cheesecake Chill Top with cherry pie filling Micro tip cherry pie filling may be substituted with glazed fresh fruit or other fruit pie fillings such...

Page 51: ...r 7 to 9 minutes or until apples are tender Sprinkle topping over pie halfway through cooking time Turn quarter turn halfway through cooking time non turntable models only 1 Place butter in 8 x 8 x 2 inch baking dish Heat on full power for 30 seconds to 1 1 2 minutes or until melted Blend together melted butter 1 1 2 cups flour and 1 4 cup confectioners sugar 2 Cook on full power for 45 seconds to...

Page 52: ... 1 4 cup crunchy style peanut butter 1 Prepare cake according to package instructions using 1 2 cup water and 1 egg white Pour batter into 9 x 2 inch round dish Cook on Cook Level 5 for 4 1 2 to 6 minutes or until top springs back when lightly pressed with finger 2 Place water in 2 cup glass measure Heat on full power for 1 1 2 to 2 1 2 minutes or until boiling Stir in gelatin to dissolve 3 Poke h...

Page 53: ...eapple Upside Down Cake Yield 1 9 x 2 inch cake 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 2 cup dark brown sugar firmly packed 1 8 oz can sliced pineapple with liquid 2 maraschino cherries halved optional 1 2 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1 9 oz pkg one layer yellow cake mix 1 Cream butter and sugar until fluffy in large mixing bowl 2 Stir in egg yolks vanilla and salt beating well Gradually stir in flour Mi...

Page 54: ... tip The soft ball stage is described in Candy Cooking Guidelines Soft Ball Candy syrup when dropped into very cold water forms a soft ball which flattens on removal from water Firm Ball Candy syrup when dropped into very cold water forms a firm ball which does not flatten on removal from water Hard Ball Candy syrup when dropped into very cold water forms a hard ball which is hard enough to hold i...

Page 55: ...hill for 1 hour or until firm 2 Combine morsels peanut butter and paraffin in 1 quart casserole Heat on full power for 1 minute 45 seconds to 2 1 2 minutes or until melted Stir several times during cooking time Stir until smooth Dip maple balls in chocolate Let cool on waxed paper Store in refrigerator Micro tip Use remaining chocolate as dip for pound cake or fruit or add peanuts to make peanut c...

Page 56: ...n light bulb 1 Remove access screw from and open access cover on top left wall of oven exterior 2 Remove bulb being careful not to burn fingers or break bulb 3 Replace bulb 4 Replace access cover and replace access screw Do not operate oven with access cover removed 5 Restore power to microwave oven Tools needed protective gloves flat blade screwdriver 120 volt 40 watt appliance bulb usually found...

Page 57: ...ircuit Confirm unit is on grounded and polarized circuit Check fuse or circuit breaker Determine if circuit is operable by plugging another item in outlet Confirm microwave oven door is securely closed If condition remains unchanged see Unchanged Condition instructions below If control will not accept instructions For cooking by time see Unchanged Condition instructions below If readout appears wr...

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Page 60: ... New Jersey Amana Factory Service Center 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 ...

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