Amana AMC5101AAB User manual

Microwave Oven
Owner's Manual
AMC5101AAB/W
AMC5101AAS
AMC5101AAB/W
AMC5101AAS
Pa_ No.:W10177944

Safety
PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE
ENERGY:
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven withthe door open _'
since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to
microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper
with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do notplace anyobject between theoven front face and the
door or allow soil or cleaner residueto accumulate on
sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly
important that the oven door close properly and that there is
no damage to the °
1) Door (bent or dented),
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.
WARNING
Always observe Safety Precautions when using your
oven. Never try to repair the oven on your own - there
is dangerous voltage inside. If the oven needs to be
repaired, call 1-800-843-0304 U. S. A, 1-800-807-6777
CANADA for the name of an authorized service
center near you.
IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following:
WARNING
To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal
injury or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
• Read all safety instructions before usingthe appliance.
• Readand follow the specific"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY"on this page.
• This appliance mustbe grounded. Connect onlyto properly grounded
outlets. See "IMPORTANT GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" on page
3 of this manual.
• Install or place this appliance only in accordance with the installation
instructions provided.
• Some items, like whole eggs and food in sealed containers, may
explode if heated in this oven.
• Use this appliance onlyfor its intended use as described in the
manual. Do notuse corrosive chemicals orvapors inthis appliance.
This type ofoven is specifically designedto heat, cook, or dryfood. It
is not designedfor industrial or laboratory use.
• As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when usedby
children.
• Do not operatethis appliance if it has a damagedcord or plug, if it is
not working properly, or if it has been damaged.
• This appliance should be serviced only by qualifiedservice
personnel. Contact the nearest authorized servicefacility for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
• Do not cover or block any of the openings onthis appliance.
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Safety
Important Safety Instructions, continued
• Do notstore this appliance outdoors. Donot use near water -for
example, near a kitchensink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, etc.
• Keep the inside ofthe oven clean. Food particlesor spattered oils
stuck tothe oven walls orfloor can cause paint damage and reduce
the efficiency of the oven.
• Do not immersecord or plug in water.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces. "
• Do not letcord hang over edge oftable or counter.
• When cleaning door and ovensurfaces, useonly mild, nonabrasive
soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
• To reducethe risk of fire in the oven:
a. Do not overcookfood. Watch appliance carefully ifpaper, plastic,
or other combustible materials are inside.
b. Remove wiretwist-ties from plasticcooking bags before placing
bags in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keepthe oven doorclosed, turn @
the oven off, disconnectthe power cord, or shut off the power at
the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
d. Do not usethe oven compartmentfor storagepurposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the ovenwhen
not in use.
• Do nottry to preheat oven or operate while empty.
• Donotcookwithout the glass tray in place on the ovenfloor. Foodwill
notcook properly without thetray.
• Do not defrostfrozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles. The
containers can break.
• Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle with care. "
• Carefully remove container coverings, directing steam away from
hands and face.
• Remove lidsfrom babyfood before heating. After heating babyfood,
stir well and test temperature by tasting before serving.
• A short power-supplycord isprovided to reducethe risk of becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer cord sets or
extensioncords are available andmay be used withcaution.
• Do not operate any other heating or cooking appliance beneaththis
appliance.
• Do not mount unitover or near any portion of a heating or cooking
appliance.
• Do not mount over a sink.
• Do not store anything directly ontop of the appliance when it is in
operation.
• If materials insideoven should ignite, keepthe oven doorclosed,turn
the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power atthe
fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened,the fire may
spread.
• Precaution for safe useto avoid possible exposure to excessive
micro oven energy:
Do not attempt to pull any part ofthe door by hand to open the door.
Open the door only utilizing the push button located at front-right-
bottom side.
IMPORTANTGROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical
short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by
providing an escape wire for the electrical current. This
appliance isequipped with a cord that includes a grounding wire
and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet
that is properly installed and grounded. Plug the three-prong
power cord into a properly grounded outlet of standard 115-120
voltage, 60 Hz. Your oven should be the only appliance on this
circuit.
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Safety
WARNING
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk
of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or
servicer if you do not understand the grounding
instructions or if you are not sure if the appliance is
properly grounded.
Use of Extension Cords
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer
cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if
care is exercised in their use. If a long cord or extension cord is
used:
1. The marked electrical ratingofthe cord setor extension cord @
should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance.
2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord
and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet.
3. The longer cord should be arranged so that itwill notdrape
over the counter top ortabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over accidentally. If you use an extension
cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower may vary
when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be
longer, too. "
WARNING
Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the
power cord under any circumstances.
Note
Connect the oven to a 20A circuit.
When connecting the oven to a 15A circuit, make sure
that circuit breaker is operable.
Liquids, such as water, coffee, ortea are ableto be overheated
beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible
bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the
microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT
INVERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN
THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER
UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
1. Do not overheat the liquid.
2. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
3. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
4. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave
oven for a short time before removing the container.
5. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil
intothe container.
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Your New Microwave oven
Table of Contents
Safety ............................................................................................ 2
Your New Microwave oven .......................................................... 5
Checking Parts ........................................................................... 5
Setting Up Your Microwave Oven .............................................. 6
Control Panel Buttons AMC5101AAB/W .................................... 6
Control Panel Buttons AMC5101AAS ........................................ 7
Operation ...................................................................................... 8
Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight ........................... 8
Setting the Clock ........................................................................ 8
Using the Pause/Cancel Button ................................................. 8
Using the Instant Cook Buttons .................................................. 9
Using the One Minute + Button ................................................ 10
Using the Handy Helper Button ................................................ 10
Using the Kids Meals Button .................................................... 11
Using the Snack Bar Button ..................................................... 11
Defrosting Automatically ........................................................... 12
Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels ................................... 12
One-stage Cooking .................................................................. 12
Multi-stage Cooking .................................................................. 13
Using the More/Less Buttons ................................................... 13
Switching the Beeper On/Off .................................................... 13
Using the Kitchen Timer ........................................................... 14
Demonstration Mode ................................................................ 14
Setting the Child Protection Lock ............................................. 14
Reheating Automatically ........................................................... 14
Cooking Instructions ................................................................. 15
Cooking Utensils ...................................................................... 15
Testing Utensils ........................................................................ 15
Cooking Techniques ................................................................. 16
General Tips ............................................................................. 16
Cooking Guide .......................................................................... 17
Auto Defrosting Guide .............................................................. 19
Recipes .................................................................................... 20
Appendix ..................................................................................... 22
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................. 22
Care and Cleaning ................................................................... 22
Specifications ........................................................................... 23
AMANA eMAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY ............................. 24
Quick Reference ........................................................ Back Cover
Checking Parts
Unpack your microwave oven and check to make sure that you have all
the parts shown here. If any part is missing or broken, call your dealer.
Microwave oven
Roller guide ring Glass tray
Registration card Instruction manual

Your New Microwave oven
Setting Up Your Microwave Oven
1Place the oven on a flat, sturdy surface and plug the cord into a
grounded outlet. Once plugged in, the display on your oven will
show:
Make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at
least four inches of space behind, above, and to the side of the
oven.
2 Open the oven door.
3 Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp cloth.
4Place the pre-assembled ring in the indentation in the center of the
oven.
5 Place the glass tray on top of the ring so that the three glass tabs in
the center of the tray fit securely into the tabs on the floor of the
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Control Panel Buttons AMC5101AAB/W
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Your New Microwave oven
Control Panel Buttons AMC5101AAS
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One Minute+ p.10
Press once for every minute of cooking at High Power
Auto Defrost p.12
Sets weight of food to be defrosted.
Instant Cook Buttons p.9
Instant settings to cook popular foods.
Number Buttons
Sets cooking times or amounts and power levels other than high.
More/Less p.13
Increase or decrease cooking time.
Power Level p.12
Press this pad to set a _ower level other than high.
Kitchen Timer p.14
Sets kitchen or convenience timer.
Clock p.8
Sets current time.
Sound Button p.13
Sets sound on or off.
Pause/Cancel p.8
Press to pause oven or correct a mistake.
Start
Press to start cooking.
Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar p.10
Selects type of dish to be reheated.
Auto Reheat p.14
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Operation
Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight
The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has
been an interruption in power, the display shows" E]_:B_"At this point,
you can select the weight system for the display. You can choose
between pounds (LBS) or kilograms (KG). To do so,
1Press 0 immediately after plugging in your microwave. The display
will show:
If the display does not shows "Kg", you will need to unplug the
microwave and then plug it in again in order to change to the weight
selection.
2 Press 0 repeatedly to select the weight system you wish to use:
Setting the Clock
1Press the Clock button. The "ENTER" and "TIME" indicators flash.
2 Use the number buttons to enter the current time. You must press
at least three numbers to set the clock. If the current time is 5:00
enter, 5,0,0.
3When 5 seconds has elapsed, "ENTER" indicator flashes and
"Cloc" will be displayed.
When you have selected the weight system you want to use, press
the PAUSE/CANCEL button to end this procedure.
4Press Clock again. A colon will blink, indicating that the time is set.
If there is a power interruption, you will need to reset the clock.
You can check the current time while cooking is in progress by
pressing the Clock button.
Using the Pause/Cancel Button
The Pause/Cancel button allows you to clear instructions you have
entered. It also allows you to pause the oven's cooking cycle, so that
you can check the food.
•To pause the oven during cooking: press Pause/Cancel once. To
restart, press Start.
• To stop cooking, erase instructions, and return the oven display to
the time of day: press Pause/Cancel twice.
• To correct a mistake you have just entered: press Pause/Cancel
once, then re-enter the instructions.

Operation
Using the Instant Cook Buttons
1Press the Instant Cook button corresponding to the food you are
cooking (Popcorn, for example). The display shows the first
serving size. ("ENTER" and "QTY." will flash):
2Press the button repeatedly to select the serving size you want.
The display will cycle through all available serving sizes. Once you
select the correct serving size, the microwave will begin cooking
automatically.
When the cooking time is over, the oven will beep. The oven will
then beep every minute.
Instant Cook Chart
Item Weight Remarks
Popcorn
Potato
Regular
(3.5oz),
Light
Regular
(3.0-3.5 oz)
1 EA, 2 EA
3 EA, 4 EA
5 EA, 6 EA
• Use one microwave-only bag of
popcorn. Pop only one bag at a time.
• Use caution when removing and
opening hot bag from oven.
• Prick each potato several times with
fork.
• Place on turntable in spoke-like
fashion.
• Remove from oven, wrap in foil and
let stand 3-5 min.
Beverage
Frozen Dinner
Pizza Reheat
Bacon
1/2cup
1 cup
2 cups
8-10 oz
10-12 oz
12-18 oz
1Slice
2 Slices
3 Slices
2 Slices
4 Slices
6 Slices
• Use measuring cup or mug ; do not
cover.
• Place the beverage in the oven.
• After heating, stir well.
• Remove package from outer
wrapping and follow package
instructions for covering and standing.
• After cooking, let stand 1-3 minutes.
• Put the pizza on a microwave-safe
plate with wide end of slice towards
the outside edge of the plate.
• Do not let slices overlap. Do not
cover.
• Before serving, let stand 1-2 min.
• Place 2 paper towels on plate and
arrange bacon on towels, do not
overlap. Cover with additional paper
towel. Remove paper towel
immediately after cooking.
• Use More or Less button for desired
crispness.

Operation
Using the One Minute + Button
This button offers a convenient way to heat food in one-minute
increments at the High power level.
Press the One Minute + button once for each minute you wish to
cook the food. For example, press it twice for two minutes. The
time will display, and the oven starts automatically.
Add minutes to a program in progress by pressing the One Minute
+ button for each minute you want to add.
Using the Handy Helper Button
1. Press the Handy Helper button corresponding to the food you are
cooking. The display shows "A-l".(code of item) Press the
Handy Helper button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer
to the Handy Helper Chart below)
2. Press the Number button to select the serving size you want. You
can press "1" or "2" buttons for selecting serving size.
Only the "1" button(serving) is available for Soften Cream Cheese
and Melt Chocolate.(Refer to the Handy Helper Chart below for the
serving)
3. Press Start button to begin cooking.
Handy Helper Chart
Item Code Weight
Melt A-1 1 cup chips
Chocolate
Soften A-2 1 package
Cream (8 oz.)
Cheese
Melt Butter A-3 1 stick
(1/4 lb.)
2 sticks
(1/2 lb.)
Remarks
• Place chocolate chips or square in a
microwave-safe dish.
• Stir well at half time when the oven
beeps, and re-startthe oven.
• Unless stirred, the chocolate keeps
its shape evenwhen heating time is
over.
• Unwrap cream cheese and place on
microwave-safe dish.
• Letstand 1-2 rain.
• Remove wrapping and cut butter in
half vertically.
• Place butterin dish, cover with wax
paper.
• Stir well after finishing and let stand
1-2 rain.
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