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Содержание MVH250E

Страница 1: ...ve Oven Owner s Manual Cooking Guide Installation Instructions MVH250E MVH250W MVH250L Attention Keep these instructions for future reference If microwave oven changes ownership be sure this manual accompanies microwave oven ...

Страница 2: ... Lower Power Levels 14 Popcorn 15 Potato 15 Pizza 15 Beverage 15 Auto Cook 15 Cooking Guide for Auto Cook 16 Auto Reheat 17 Cooking Guide for Auto Reheat 17 Auto Defrost 18 Defrosting Tips 18 Auto Defrost Chart 19 Time Defrost 21 Two Position Metal Rack 21 COOKING 22 Getting the Best Cooking Results 22 Fish Shellfish 22 Appetizers Sauces Soups 23 Meat 23 Poultry 25 Pasta And Rice 26 MAINTENANCE 27...

Страница 3: ...erlocks b Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door closes 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 adjus...

Страница 4: ...Do not tamper with the built in safety switches on the oven door The oven has several built in safety switches to make sure the power is off when the door is open When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan on Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches wide or less When cleaning the door and the surfaces that touch the door use only mild non abrasive soaps or deter...

Страница 5: ...rviced only by qualified service personnel Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT U S A ONLY This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may ...

Страница 6: ...servicer Amana also recommends contacting an authorized service if service is required after warranty expires ASURE TM EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN Amana offers long term service protection for this new oven AsureTM Extended Service Plan is specially designed to supplement Amana s strong warranty This plan covers pads labor and travel charges Call 1 800 528 2682 for information ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Th...

Страница 7: ...ooking Guide Door Handle Metal Rack Door Safety Lock System CooktolYCountertop Light Grease Filter Panel OVEN SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply 120 VAC 60 Hz Input Power 1 500 W Cooking Power 1 000 W IEC705 Standard Frequency 2 450 MHz Rated Current 14 A Outer Dimensions 29 15 16 x 16 7 16 X 15 318 Cavity Volume 1 5 Cu Ft Net Weight 65 Ibs 7 ...

Страница 8: ...Information OVEN CONTROLPANEL FAVORITE i_ RECIPE AUTO I T_E DEFROST DEFROST_ LEVEL PROGRAM WARM _r k TOPl T T H_ TURNTABLE ON OFF KITCHEN _ 8 ...

Страница 9: ...her frozen foods See page 21 for more information 13 EASY COOK Touch this pad to set and start quickly at 100 power level See page 12 for more information 23 24 25 26 27 NUMBER Touch number pads to enter cooking time power level quantities or weights POWER LEVEL Touch this pad to select a cooking power level PROGRAM Touch this pad to set a cooking time HOLD WARM Touch this pad to keep hot cooked f...

Страница 10: ...1 Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad 2 Enter the time by using the number key pad 3 Touch START pad When the time is over you will hear seven beeps and END will display 1 Touch CLOCK pad Press once for AM twice for PM 2 Enter the time by using the number key pad 3 Touch CLOCK pad CONTROL SET UP You can change the default values for beep sound clock display speed defrost weight and demo mode operations See fo...

Страница 11: ...ental programming when wiping the control panel Example To set the child tock io SToP _ 1 Touch STOP CLEAR pad c_ j 2 Touch and hold 0 pad more than 4 seconds LOCKED will appear in the display window with two beeps Example To cancel the child lock 1 Touch and hold 0 pad more than 4 seconds LOCKED will disappear and you hear two beeps At this time the oven is ready LIGHT HI LOW OFF Touch LIGHT pad ...

Страница 12: ...ke HOLD WARM automatically follow another cycle While you are programming the cooking instructions touch HOLD WARM before touching START When the last cooking cycle is over you will hear two tones and WARM will appear in the oven display You can set HOLD WARM to follow AUTO DEFROST or multi cycle cooking FAVORITE RECIPE FAVORITE RECIPE lets you recall one cooking instruction previously placed in m...

Страница 13: ...e power level 4 Touch START pad When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and END will display COOKING WITH MORE THAN ONE COOK CYCLE For best results some recipes call for one Power Level for a certain length of time and another Power Level for another length of time Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically for up to three cycles if the first heating cycle is defr...

Страница 14: ...ng dish 9 90 Reheat meat slices quickly Saute onions celery and green pepper 80 All reheating 8 Cook scrambled eggs 7 70 Cook breads and cereal products Cook cheese dishes veal Cook cakes muffins brownies cupcakes 6 60 Cook pasta 5 50 Cook meals whole poultry Cook custard Cook whole chicken turkey spare ribs rib roast sirloin roast 4 40 Cook less tender cuts of meat Reheat frozen convenience foods...

Страница 15: ...you will hear four beeps and END will display PIZZA PIZZA lets you reheat up to 3 slices pizza A slice is based on a 5 ounce slice Example To reheat 1 slice pizza 1 Touch PIZZA pad 2 Touch number 1 pad When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and END will display BEVERAGE BEVERAGE lets you heat up to 2 beverages NOTE Reheat times based on an 8 ounce cup Beverage may be very hot remove f...

Страница 16: ... cups of long grain rice and 4 t 4 cups of water 1 cup 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole Add water according to the quantity Cover with plastic wrap and vent Let stand 5 minutes Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole Cover with plastic wrap and vent Let stand 5 minutes In large microwavable casserole combine water rice margarine and salt Cover with microwavable lid ...

Страница 17: ...role 1 4 cups Roll Muffin 1 4 pieces When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and END will display COOKING GUIDE FOR AUTO REHEAT CODE CATEGORY 1 DINNER PLATE SOUP SAUCE CASSEROLE ROLUMUFFIN SERVING AMOUNT 1 serving 2 servings 1 cup 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups 1 cup 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups 1 piece 2 pieces 3 pieces 4 pieces DIRECTION Place on a low plate Cover with vented plastic wrap Place in sha...

Страница 18: ...IVALENT NUMBER AFTER OUNCE WEIGHT DECIMAL 1 6 3 2 4 0 4 8 6 4 8 0 9 6 11 2 12 0 12 8 14 4 16 0 10 20 25 One Quarter Pound 30 40 50 One Half Pound 60 70 75 Three Quarters Pound 80 90 1 0O One Pound DEFROSTING TIPS When using AUTO DEFROST the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds the weight of the food minus the container Use AUTO DEFROST only for raw food AUTO DEFROS...

Страница 19: ...eturn remainder to oven Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Separate and rearrange Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Meat of irregular shape and large fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginni...

Страница 20: ... roasting rack 6 Ibs areas with aluminum foil Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Fish setting FOOD FISH Fillets Steaks Whole SHELLFISH Crabmeat Lobster tails Shrimp Scallops SETTING FISH FISH AT BEEP Turn over Separate fillets when partially thawed if _ossible Separate and rearrange FISH Turn over FISH FISH FISH FISH Break apart Turn over Turn over and rearrange Separate and rearrange Se...

Страница 21: ...two position Metal Rack gives you extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time The metal rack can be turned upside down to help fit taller containers on the bottom of the oven I _ CAUTION I Do not use oven rack while heating a single portion of food Rack can cause an electrical arc and damage oven NOTE Rack must be on 4 supports when used Insert the rack securely into the f...

Страница 22: ... density and surface area of the food Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towel Sandwiches and many other foods containing prebaked bread should be wrapped prior to microwaving to prevent drying out FISH SHELLFISH Cooking Fish and Shellfish General Directions Prepare the fish for cooking Completely defrost the fish or shellfish Arrange unevenly shaped pieces with thicker parts toward the outside of t...

Страница 23: ...en but will not come out crisp Cook sauces made with cornstarch or flour uncovered so you may stir them 2 or 3 times during cooking for a smooth consistency To adapt a conventional sauce or gravy recipe reduce the amount of liquid slightly Stirring occasionally will help blend flavors distribute heat evenly and may even shorten the cooking time When converting a conventional soup recipe to cook in...

Страница 24: ...gh cooking and shield if necessary Remove roast from microwave oven when desired temperature is reached Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast rack Brush lamb with marinade or desired seasonings such as rosemary thyme or marjoram Cover with waxed paper Turn roast over after 15 minutes and again after 30 minutes Shield ...

Страница 25: ...ith cooking Place pieces in a single layer in a microwavable baking dish with thicker pieces to the outside Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings if desired Cover with waxed paper Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear Let stand covered 5 minutes Before cooking wash and shake off water Place breast side down on a microwavable roast rack Brush with butter or browning agent and ...

Страница 26: ...mbine hot tap water and salt if desired Use a 2 quart microwavable baking dish and cover with vented plastic wrap for spaghetti and lasagna noodles Use microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap for macaroni and egg noodles Cook at Power Level HI as directed in chart or until water boils Stir in pasta cook covered at Power Level 5 as directed in chart or until tender Drain in a colander Rice Cooking ...

Страница 27: ...er side The filter will drop out I CAUTION I Do not operate the hood without the filters in place CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT If your oven is vented inside the charcoal filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months and more often if necessary The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned To order a new charcoal filter contact the Parts Department at your nearest Authorized Service Center or call Amana at...

Страница 28: ...CEMENT 1 Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power supply 2 Remove the vent cover mounting screws 2 middle screws 3 Tip the cover forward then lift out to remove 4 Remove bulb holder 5 Lift up the bulb holder 6 Replace bulb with a 30 or 40 watt appliance bulb 7 Replace the bulb holder and mounting screw 8 Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place Push the top until it snaps into place Re...

Страница 29: ... food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking Also avoid metal skewers thermometers or foil trays Metal utensils can cause arcing which can damage your microwave oven METAL DECORATION Metal trimmed or metal banded dinnerware casserole dishes etc The metal trim interferes with normal cooking and may damage the oven ALUMINUM FOIL Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cook...

Страница 30: ...rts automatically If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven the fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to cool the oven It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I may reheat or cook in two levels at a time A Only use the rack that is supplied with your microwave oven Use of any ot...

Страница 31: ...tall this oven It is heavy and could cause personal injury if not handled properly Avoid Electrical Shock Before you drill into the wall note where electrical outlets are and where electrical wires might be concealed behind the wall YOU COULD GET AN ELECTRIC SHOCK if you contact electrical wires with your drill bit Locate and disconnect the power to any electrical circuits that could be affected b...

Страница 32: ...e power cord dry and do not pinch or crush it DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG This appliance MUST be grounded Three Pronged Grounding PlugD Figure 2 WARNING If you do not use the microwave oven as instructed you could be exposed to excessive microwave energy DO NOT EXPOSE YOURSELF TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY DO NOT try to operate the microwave oven wit...

Страница 33: ... supporting the oven to a vertical 2 x 4 wall stud DO NOT mount the microwave oven to an island or peninsula cabinet BE SURE the upper cabinet and rear wail structures are able to support 150 Ibs plus the weight of any items you place inside the oven or upper cabinet Locate the oven away from strong draft areas such as windows doors and strong heating vents BE SURE you have enough space See Figure...

Страница 34: ...al size One power cord clamp bushing Actual Sized for the cord hole in a metal upper cabinet Four 1 4 x 2 lag screws Actual Sized for wall stud holes Four 1 4 x 3 toggle bolts Actual SizeO for drywall holes _ liii lllii liililin niliilJillliilillliniillinlllnllnilllillnllllllllliliillllillit Two 1 4 x 2 or 3 bolts Actual Sized for securing to the upper cabinet i IIJIIIII IilIilIIItlIIIIIIIIUIIIIII...

Страница 35: ... for the screws Pencil Flat blade screwdriver for the toggle bolts Measuring tape metal preferred Small side cutters or tin snips Keyhole saw for the power cord hole Electric drill 3 8 and 3 4 wood drill bits 1 2 and 3 16 x_ drill bits Plumb line Duct Tape Caulking gun If you have brick or masonry walls you wilt need special hardware and tools The ductwork you need for the installation is not incl...

Страница 36: ...e cabinet above the oven as shown in Figure 4 NOTE The outlet should be on a circuit dedicated to the microwave oven 12gv 6gHz AC only with a 15 or 20A fused electrical supply IMPORTANT If you do not have the proper wall outlet you MUST have one installed by a qualified electrician 2 You will cut the power supply cord hole shown in Figure 4 later when you prepare the wall and upper cabinet in Step...

Страница 37: ...inside wall of your house as in Figure 7 NOTE Ifyou choose the rear exhaust method roof or wall venting be sure there is enough clearance within the wall for the exhaust duct cabinet Wall venting Wall Venting __ _ vall cap 3 l 4 xlO Dthrough the wall duct Figure 5D cabine_ Roof ventin Roof Venting roofcap _v duct _ through the roof Figure 6DO REMEMBER AS YOU INSTALL THE VENTING Keep the length of ...

Страница 38: ...p length as short as possible Below are the standard fittings and their equivalent length in feet 1D 3 1 4 xlO J to 6 5ft 90 elbowO 10ft 2D 3 1 4 x10 roofD cap 24ft 3 3 3 1 4 x10 90 0 elbow 25ff 3 1 4 x10 D wall capri 40ft 6n 45 elbowE 5ft 3 1 4 x10 D flat elbow n 10II Figure 9 To calculate the equivalent length of each ductpiece used see the examples below For 3 1 4 x10 SYSTEMS 31 4 xW n _ 6ft _ ...

Страница 39: ... blower unit out of the microwave oven 3 Use side cutters or tin snips to cut and remove knockouts part B from Back plate Discard knockouts Be careful not to distort the plate See Figure 12 4 Pull out the blower wire from wire clip and put blower wire in another clip See figure 13 5 Rotate the unit so that the exhaust ports face the rear of the cabinet See Figure 14 When you insert blower unit blo...

Страница 40: ...om cabinet See Figure 17 2 Carefully lift the blower unit out of the microwave oven 3 Rotate blower unit 90 so the exhaust ports face the front of the cabinet See Figure 18 4 Place the blower unit back into the microwave oven 5 Reattach blower plate to microwave oven Attach with one blower unit mounting screw and then two blower plate mounting screws See Figure 19 blower screws blower unit mountin...

Страница 41: ...part Then measure and mark the stud locations within the area marked H on the wall template If you cannot find any wall stud consult a local building contractor I CAUTION I DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL THE MICROWAVE OVEN IF YOU CANNOT FIND AWALL STUD 3 Line up the plumb line on the wall withthe center line on the wall template NOTE Be sure the minimum width is 30 inches and the distance from the top ...

Страница 42: ... will need 2 x2 filler blocks not included to provide additional support for the bolts See Figure 23 Mark the center of each filler block and drill a 3 8 diameter hole at the marks Align filler blocks over the two openings in the top of the microwave oven cabinet and attach to cabinet with masking tape See Figure 24 4 Cut or drill a 2 diameter hole at the area marked M Power supply cord hole on th...

Страница 43: ...oggle bolt and the spring toggle head so that the spring toggle can open on the inside of the wall as shown in Figure 29 You may have to pull out slightly on the bracket to put tension on the toggles 4 Locate the stud holes 3 16 and insert the lag screws through the mounting plate and into the holes See Figure 30 Figure 25 mounting plate _b Damper must be ontop ofF tab for proper venting Figure 26...

Страница 44: ... upper cabinet See Figure 32 2 Rotate the microwave upward so the top of oven is against the bottom of the upper cabinet or cabinet frame Figure 32 3 Drop the lock pin and washer assembly into hole N left side hole and push the pin down as far as it will go See Figure 33 4 Place washers over two 1 4 x3 bolts Then insert a bolt down through each hole in the upper cabinet bottom Tighten the bolts un...

Страница 45: ...e exterior roof opening around the exhaust cap See Figure 6 8 Use the power supply cord clamp to bundle the power supply cord Install the power supply cord clamp using a screw as shown in Figure 37 to inside of the cabinet 9 Grasp filter screen with one hand holding the ring and the other hand holding the opposite end Insert the end of the filter screen without ring into the opening and slide towa...

Страница 46: ...rvice Grease or other matenal buildup due to improper Cleaning or maintenance Accidental or intentional damage Connection to an improper power supply Acts of GUd Operating an empty oven Use of improper pans containers or aecesasnes that causes damage to the product WARRANTY LIMITATIONS Begins at date of original perchase Applies _ product used for NORMAL food preparation Applies to product used wi...

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