
RS2220001 Rev. 2
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Installation
Installation
Unpacking Oven
• Inspect microwave oven for damage such as dents in
door or inside oven cavity.
• Report any dents or breakage to source of purchase
immediately.
Oven Placement
• Do not install microwave oven next to or above
source of heat, such as pizza oven or deep fat fryer.
Excessive heat may cause oven to operate improperly
and shorten life of electrical parts.
• Allow air flow around unit. Leave at least 1 1/2 inches
between air discharge on back of oven and back wall.
Restricted air flow may cause oven to operate
improperly and shorten life of electrical parts.
Care and Cleaning
Interior, Exterior and Door
1. Wash surfaces with a soft, clean cloth and
mild detergent diluted in warm water. Remove
excess water from cloth before wiping oven. If
desired, boil a cup of water in oven to loosen soil
before cleaning.
2. Do not use cleaners containing ammonia.
3. Never pour water into oven bottom.
4. Do not use water pressure type cleaning systems.
Discharge Air Vents
There will be a slight buildup of cooking vapors along
discharge louvers in back of oven on left side as viewed
from the front. Clean air vent with damp cloth. Dry
thoroughly.
Air Filter
Air filter is located under oven directly below door.
1. Remove air filter by turning thumb screws
counterclockwise, located on outside edges of filter.
2. Wash filter with mild detergent diluted in warm water.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
3. Replace filter by reversing step 1.
Splatter Shield
Splatter shield keeps top of oven and antenna from
getting dirty. Remove soil from shield with damp cloth.
NOTE: When removing and replacing splatter shield, be
careful not to bend antenna.
1. Unplug oven before removing splatter shield to stop
antenna from rotating.
2. Remove shield by placing thumbs in front of shield.
Press firmly toward back and carefully lower front of
shield away from antenna. Pull shield forward, out of
back slots and out of oven.
3. Wash shield in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry
thoroughly.
4. Replace splatter shield by fitting tabs into slots at top
of oven back. Lift and press front of shield until
shield snaps into place.
Important
• Do not wash splatter shield in dishwasher.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners
Replacing Oven Light Bulb
WARNING
!
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, unplug power cord or open
circuit breaker to oven before replacing light bulb.
After replacing light bulb, restore power.
Tools Needed
• Protective gloves
• Phillips screwdriver
• 40-watt, 250-volt appliance bulb (available at Amana
Authorized Service Centers - p/n A0282802)
CAUTION
!
To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe
the following:
1. Allow light bulb to cool.
2. Wear gloves when replacing light bulb.
1. Remove screw from access cover on top left wall of
oven exterior. Remove access cover.
2. Remove bulb.
3. Replace bulb.
4. Replace access cover and screw by reversing
procedure in step 1.