Amana MVH220E User manual

Attention: Keeptheseinstructionsforfuturereference. Ifthe
oven changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies
oven.
MVH220E
MVH220W
®
Microwave Oven
Use and Care
Manual

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Model Identification ....................................................3
Important Safety Instructions ......................................4
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy.................................6
Electrical Requirements .............................................7
Grounding Instructions .........................................7
Special Features ..................................................8
Radio Interference
Installation .................................................................8
Unpacking Oven
Oven Placement
Optional Accessories
Usage ......................................................................9
Control Panel
Oven Operation ..................................................10
Vent Fan
Clock
Minute Timer
Complete Reminder
Surface Light
Night Light
Program I............................................................10
Program II
Cookmatic Power Level Cooking
One Step Cook ...................................................11
Cook
Add 30 Seconds
Minute
Contents
Auto Start............................................................12
Snack
Reheat................................................................13
Popcorn
Accu-Thaw™........................................................14
Auto Accu-Thaw®
Accu-Thaw™Guide .............................................15
Auto Accu-Thaw®Guide......................................16
Heating or Reheating Guide ................................17
Cooking Guide ....................................................18
Microwave Cooking ...................................................19
Care and Cleaning ....................................................20
Interior, Exterior and Doors
Exhaust Maintenance
Charcoal Filter
Replacing Light Bulbs................................................21
Before Calling for Service .........................................21

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Model Identification
Please read this Use and Care Manual thoroughly. This manual provides proper maintenance information. Any
questions, call the Consumer Affairs Department at 1-800-843-0304 if inside U.S.A. and 1-319-622-5511 if outside U.S.A.
Complete enclosed registration card and promptly return. If registration card is missing, call the Consumer Affairs
Department.
When contacting Amana, provide product information. Locate product information on the nameplate. Record the
followinginformation:
Model Number:
ManufacturingNumber:
Serial Number:
Date of purchase:
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) if inside U.S.A. and 319-622-5511 if 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...refrigerators, freezers, ranges, cooktops, wall ovens, dishwashers, washers
and dryers. Amana also manufactures a complete selection of high efficiency gas furnaces plus both central and room air
conditioners. When buying one of these products, choose Caloric and Amana quality appliances.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
Recognize this symbol as a SAFETY message
WARNING
WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE
FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE, INJURY
TO PERSONS, OR EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY:
1. READ all instructions before using the appliance.
2. READ AND FOLLOW the specific “PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on
page 6.
3. This appliance MUST BE GROUNDED.Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 7.
4. This microwave oven was designed for
installation over ranges with maximum width of
42 inches. It may be installed over both gas and
electric cooking equipment.
5. Install or locate this appliance ONLY in accordance
with the provided installation instructions.
6. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers -- for example, closed glass jars -- may
explode and SHOULD NOT be HEATED in this
oven.
7. Use this appliance ONLY for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of
oven is specifically designed to heat or cook. It is
not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
8. As with any appliance, CLOSE SUPERVISION is
necessary when used by CHILDREN.
9. DO NOT operate this appliance if it has a damaged
cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
10. This appliance should be serviced ONLY by qualified
service personnel. Contact nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
11. DO NOT cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
12. 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 swimming pool,
and the like.
13. DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.
14. Keep cord AWAY from HEATED surfaces.
15. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
16. See door cleaning instructions on page 20.
17. Exhaust Hood:
•Have installed and properly grounded by a
qualified installer. See the special
installation booklet packed with the
microwave oven.
•The exhaust fan in the oven will operate
automatically under certain conditions
(see Automatic Fan Feature). While the
fan is operating, caution is required to
prevent the starting and spreading of
accidental cooking fires.
•Never leave surface units unattended at
high heat settings. Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may
ignite and spread if exhaust fan is operating.
To minimize automatic fan operation, use
adequate sized cookware and use high heat
only when necessary.

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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE IN THE OVEN CAVITY:
a. DONOTovercookfood. Carefullyattendapplianceifpaper,plastic,orothercombustiblematerialsareplacedinsidethe
oven to facilitate cooking.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut
off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
IF THE DOOR IS OPENED THE FIRE MAY SPREAD!
d. DONOTusethecavityforstoragepurposes. DONOTleavepaperproducts,cookingutensils,orfoodinthecavitywhen
not in use.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE SERVICED ONLY BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CONTACT YOUR NEAREST
AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITY FOR EXAMINATION, REPAIR OR ADJUSTMENT.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Caution
To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe
the following:
1. Always press STOP/RESET before
programmingoven.
2. Do not deep fat fry in oven. Fat could
overheat and be hazardous to handle.
3. Do not cook or reheat eggs in shell or with
an unbroken yolk. Pressure may build up
and erupt. Pierce yolk with a fork or knife
before cooking. Do not reheat previously
cooked eggs in the microwave oven unless
finely chopped or scrambled.
4. Pierce skin of potatoes, tomatoes, or other
foods with 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 Extension
Specialists do not recommend home canning
in microwave ovens.
8. Briskly stir or pour liquids before heating to
prevent spontaneous boiling or eruption. Do
not overheat. If air is not mixed into a liquid,
liquid can erupt in oven or after removal
from oven.
9. All uncooked foods should be heated to a
final internal temperature of at least 165°F.
Some foods require higher temperatures.
These recommended temperatures kill most
food borne, disease causing organisms.
Some common visual signs that indicate the
cooking temperature has been reached:
• Food steams throughout, not just around
edges.
• Center bottom of dish is very hot to the
touch.
10. If using a microwave popcorn popper, use
according to manufacturer's instructions. Do
not continue to heat after popping has
stopped. Popcorn will scorch or burn. Do
not leave oven unattended.
11. Use only popcorn in packages designed and
labeled for microwave use. Pop according
to package directions, beginning with the
minimum amount of time recommended.
Use caution when handling hot popcorn
bag.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with the door
open since open-door operation can result in
harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is impor-
tant not to defeat or tamper with the safety inter-
locks.
(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 close
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 adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service person-
nel.

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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 grounded. In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape
wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having
a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an
outlet that is properly installed and grounded. DO NOT use a two-prong
adapter.
Consult a qualified electrician or servicer if the grounding instructions are
not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the product power cord is too short, have
a qualified electrician install a three-slot receptacle. This oven should be
plugged into a separate 60 hertz circuit with the electrical rating as shown
in the appropriate drawing at left. When a microwave oven is on a circuit
with other appliances, an increase in cooking times may be required and
fuses can be blown.
DO NOT UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR
REMOVE THE ROUND
GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE
PLUG OR BEND THE POWER
PRONGS TO FIT A RECEPTACLE
OTHER THAN THE ONE SHOWN
FOR YOUR OVEN. SUCH ABUSE
OF THE PLUG CAN RESULT IN
ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR
OVERHEATING.
12. Microwave convenience foods are often
packaged in specially designed packaging.
Special plates, lids, containers, or other unique
packaging materials may be used. Susceptor
packing material (a thin, metalized plastic film) is
frequently used to help brown and crispen foods
such as microwave pizzas, french fries, or fish
sticks. Be sure to follow food package
instructions carefully. Contact convenience food
manufacturer with questions concerning these
products. Amana Refrigeration, Inc. does not
endorse any brand of microwave convenience
foods, or any type of microwave food packaging.
13. Do not operate microwave oven empty. This
could damage the oven.
14. Do not use regular cooking thermometers in
oven. Most cooking thermometers contain
mercury and may cause “arcing”, malfunction,
and/or damage to oven.
15. Metal or ceramic accessories which are designed
to absorb microwave energy to provide heat may
be used with caution. Test device before use
(See "Microwave Cooking section"). Read and
follow manufacturer's instructions provided with
the accessory. Contact accessory manufacturer
with questions concerning these accessories.
Amana Refrigeration, Inc., does not endorse any
brand of accessory.
16. Never use newspapers in oven since paper may
ignite.
17. Pierce or open plastic bags (and other airtight
containers) before heating in microwave oven.
This allows steam 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.

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Special Features of Your New Microwave Oven
•850 watts of cooking power, based on IEC 705 test method
•1.1 cu.ft. capacity
•Over the range installation
•Snack pad
•Popcorn pad
•Completereminder
Unpacking Oven
•Inspect microwave oven for damage such as dents in
door or dents inside oven cavity.
•Report any dents or breakage to source of purchase
immediately. Do not attempt to use damaged oven.
•Remove all packing and printed materials from oven
interior.
•If oven has been stored in extremely cold area, wait a
few hours before plugging in.
Installation
Optional Accessories
•Filler Panel kit: If space between cabinets is
greater than 30 inches, filler panel kit may be used to fill
in gap between microwave oven and cabinets. Contact
dealer to purchase filler panel kit.
•Charcoal Filter kit: Charcoal filter kit is needed for
non-vented (ductless) installation. Contact dealer to
purchase charcoal filter kit.
Radio Interference
Microwave oven operation may cause interference to radio, TV, or similar equipment. To reduce or eliminate interference:
•Clean door and sealing surfaces of oven. See "Care and Cleaning" section.
•Place the radio, TV, etc. away from oven.
•Use properly installed antenna on radio, TV, etc. to obtain stronger signal reception.
Oven Placement
•This microwave oven is U.L. listed for installation over
gas and electric ranges.
•Microwave oven should not be installed over a range
wider than 42 inches.
•Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
•Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with
the provided installation instructions.
•Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance.
•Do not store anything directly on top of microwave
oven during oven operation.

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Usage
Control Panel
DISPLAY
Displays time of day,
cooking time, power level,
cooking mode and
instructions.
PROGRAM I & II
Use to enter time not in
oven memory. Program I
& II is set to power level
10 (High).
ONE STEP COOK
Press number pads 1
through 5for one to five
minutes of cooking. No
need to press START;
oven will start immedi-
ately.
COOK
Press this pad to quick
cook a variety of food
using different times and
power levels.
SNACK
Automatically sets cook
time and power level.
POPCORN
Cooks prepackaged
microwave popcorn
weighing 3.0 to 3.5
ounces.
REHEAT
Used to reheat a variety
of foods at different times
and power levels.
ACCU-THAW™
Gentle thawing using
power level 3 (Low).
AUTO ACCU-THAW®
Automatically sets power
levels and defrosting
time.
COOKMATIC LEVEL
Programs cooking power
level.
NUMBER PADS
Press to enter cooking
time, defrosting time, time
of day, power level or food
weights for Auto Accu-
Thaw®.
MINUTE
Use with number pads to
enter whole minutes.
ADD 30 SECONDS
Press for 30 seconds of
cook time.
CLOCK
Use to enter time of day or
check time of day while
microwaving.
AUTO START
Programs oven to begin
cooking at a preset time of
day (up to 12-hour delay).
TIMER
Functions as either kitchen
timer, holding period after
defrost, or delay timer
before Program I & II. No
microwave energy is
generated when using timer
feature.
VENT FAN
Press HI, LO or OFF for
different fan speeds.
START
Press to start oven.
STOP/RESET
Press to stop oven and
erase all settings except
time of day.
LIGHT
Press ON to turn on
surface light. Press OFF to
turn off surface light.
NIGHT
Press NIGHT to turn on
night light.
Display ON/OFF
Press 0 pad to turn display
on or off. Display cannot
be turned off while oven is
in operation.
DISPLAY ON/OFF

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Usage
Oven Operation •Set Minute Timer
1. Press TIMER pad.
2. Press desired time. For example, for 3 minutes,
press 3,0,0.
3. Press START pad. Display counts down. Signal
sounds and "End" displays at end of time period.
•Complete Reminder
Reminds user that there is food in oven. "END" is
displayed and oven signals once every minute until
door is opened, or STOP/RESET pad is pressed.
Complete Reminder is not adjustable.
•Surface Light
Press ON pad to activate surface light.
Press OFF pad to deactivate surface light.
•Night Light
Press NIGHT pad to activate night light.
Press OFF to deactivate night light.
.
•Vent Fan
Protects microwave from excess heat rising from
cooktop or range. Fan automatically turns on at low
speed when excess heat is sensed. If excess heat is
sensed fan can't be turned off manually until internal
parts have cooled.
•Set the Clock
1. Press CLOCK.
2. Enter time of day. For example, for 10:35 (a.m or
p.m.), press 1,0,3,5
3. Press CLOCK pad. Clock is set. Reset or
change time by repeating above steps.
Program I
1. Place food in oven. Close door.
2. Press PROGRAM I & II pad.
3. Press number pad to select desired time, for example
for 1 minute, press 1,0,0.
If power level other than 100% is desired, press
COOKMATIC pad and number pad. For example, for 20%
power, press 2 pad.
4. Press START pad. Oven stops, signals, and "END"
displays at end of cooking time.
Cookmatic®Power Level Cooking
Oven has ten power levels. When no power level is
selected, oven operates at full power during cook mode or
at power level 3 during defrost.
1. Place food in oven. Close door.
2. Select cook or defrost program.
3. Enter numbers for cooking or defrosting time.
Press COOKMATIC LEVEL. Power level
displays.
4. Press number for desired power level. Number
displays. For example, to cook at power level eight, for
80% power, press 8.
5. Press START. Oven operates. Time counts down and
power level selected displays.Microwave power
cycles on and off.
6. Oven stops, signals and "End" displays at end of
cycle.
PROGRAM II feature is designed to set two time cooking
functions within one program.
1. Place food in oven. Close door.
2. Press PROGRAM I & II pad.
3. Press number pads to select first cook time. For
example, for 2 minutes 15 seconds, press 2,1,5.
If power level other than 100% is desired, press
COOKMATIC pad and number pad. For example, for 20%
power, press 2pad.
4. Press PROGRAM I & II pad.
5. Press number pads to select second cook time.
Program II If power level other than 100% is desired, press
COOKMATIC pad and number pad. For example, for 20%
power, press 2pad.
6. Press START pad. Oven stops, signals and "END"
displays at end of cooking time.
When Program I has expired, "PROGRAM II" will be
displayed. If Program cycles are interrupted, close door
and press START pad to resume cooking.

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One Step Cook (1-5)
One step process to program oven at full power for 1-5
minutes.
1. Place food in oven. Close door.
2. To select 1 to 5 minutes of cooking time, press desired
number pad (1-5). For example, to cook for 2 min-
utes, press 2pad. Oven will start immediately.
3. Ovens stops, signals and "End" displays at end of
cooking time.
Cook
Cook feature automatically sets cooking times and power
levels.
1. Place food in oven. Close door.
2. Press COOK pad.
3. Press pad for desired food code (see Cook Code
Guide below). For example, press 1 pad for canned
vegetables. Code number and food type will appear in
display. "ENTER WEIGHT" will flash.
4. Press number pads to enter food weight in ounces.
For example, for 18 ounces press 1,8. After five
seconds "START" flashes in display.
5. Press START pad. Oven will begin cooking. To display
remaining cook time during oven operation, press and
hold COOK pad. Oven signals and "End" displays
when cooking is complete.
COOK CODE GUIDE
Food
Cook
Code
Weight
Limit (OZ.)
Comments
Canned
Vegetables
14 to 18 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Frozen
Vegetables 24 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Follow package instructions for adding water.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Fresh
Vegetables 34 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Potatoes
48 to 40 oz. Pierce skin with fork. Place side by side on oven floor.
Fish 54 to 16 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Chicken
Pieces
64 to 40 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with wax paper.
Ground Meat
(Beef, Pork,
Turkey)
78 to 48 oz. Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat into dish.
Cover with wax paper.
Bacon 82 to 10 oz. Layer strips on plate, 4 to a layer.
Cover each layer with paper towel.
Pizza
(frozen
microwaveable) 94 to 16 oz. Follow package instructions to prepare pizza for
microwaving.
Add 30 Seconds
•Provides convenient way to extend cooking time by 30
seconds, while oven timer is counting down. Each time
ADD 30 SECOND pad is pressed 30 seconds is added
to cooking time.
•Pad may be used as express cook for 30 seconds.
Press pad and oven will start immediately.
3. Press START pad.
4. Oven stops, signals and "End" displays at end of
cycle.
Minute
MINUTE pad is used with number pads to enter whole
minutes.
1. Select desired cook or defrost program.
2. Press number pad representing whole minute, and
press MINUTE pad. For example, for 4 minutes, press
4 and MINUTE pad.

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Snack (Snack Codes 1 to 4)
Snack feature automatically sets cook time and power
levels, by using snack codes.
1. Place food in oven. Close door.
2. Press SNACK pad.
3. Press number pad to represent desired snack code
(see Codes 1 to 4 chart below). For example, press 1
pad for bread, rolls or muffins. Selected code number
and food type display. "QTY" will display.
4. Press number pad to enter quantity of food. For
example, to cook 2 muffins press 2 pad . After five
seconds "START" will flash in display.
5. Press START pad. Oven operates. To display remain-
ing cook time during oven operation, press and hold
SNACK pad. Oven stops, signals and "End" displays
at end of cook time.
Snack (Snack Codes 5 and 6)
1. Place food in oven, close door.
2. Press SNACK pad.
3. Press 5 pad for soup or 6pad for cheese dip. Selected
code number and food type display. "ENTER
WEIGHT" flashes in display.
4. Press number pads to enter food weight. For example,
for 12 ounces press 1,2 . After 5 seconds "START"
flashes in display.
Codes 5 and 6
Food Code DisplayWeight
Limit (QTY) Comments
Soup 5SOUP 8 to 40 oz. Use microwave-safe dish.
Chees Dip 6CHEEZ 4 to 16 oz. If container is microwaveable,
follow instructions on container;
or use microwave-safe dish.
Codes 1 to 4
Food Code DisplayQuantity
Limit (QTY) Comments
Bread, rolls,
muffins 1BREAd 1 to 4 Use paper towel or microwave-safe plate.
Sandwiches 2SANDw 1 to 2 Use paper towel or
microwave-safe plate.
Pizza
(leftover slices) 3PIZ 1 to 4 Use microwave-safe plate.
Dessert Toppings 4TOP 1 to 4 Use microwave-safe dish.
Auto Start
Programs oven to begin cooking at preset time of day (up
to 12 hour delay).
1. Place food in oven. Close door.
2. Press AUTO START pad.
3. Check clock to ensure correct time of day is displayed.
4. Enter desired start time. For example, for 2:30 (a.m or
p.m.), press 2,3,0.
5. Enter desired cook or defrost program.
6. Press START pad. Oven will automatically start at
programmed time. Programmed start time is dis-
played until reached.
7. Oven stops, signals and "End" displays at end of cook
time.
Caution
To avoid risk of food poisoning, do not hold
foods containing meat, dairy products or eggs
in oven for over 1 hour before cooking.
5. Press START pad. Oven operates. To display remain-
ing cook time during oven operation, press and hold
SNACK pad. Oven stops, signals and "End" displays
at end of cook time.

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Reheat
Reheat is a short-term program used to automatically
reheat previously cooked food. Choose a code number
from 1 to 6 (See reheat chart below).
•To Reheat single servings
1. Place food in oven. Close door.
2. Press REHEAT pad.
3. Press number pad from 1to 6to select
desired food group (see Reheat Chart below).
4. Press START pad. Oven stops and signals at end of
cooking time.
REHEAT CHART
Code Display
Serving
Size
Time per
Serving
Foods Recommended
1PASTA 1-3 2 min. 10 sec. Pasta
2MEATS 1-3 1 min. 30 sec. Meats, casseroles, pizza
3VEGS 1-3 1 min. 15 sec. Fruits and vegetables
4BEV 1-3 1 min. 30 sec. Beverages
5SAUCE 1-3 1 min. 15 sec. Sauces and gravies
6PLATE 13 min. 45 sec. 2 to 3 foods, 4 oz. each
•Reheat codes 1 through 5 allow up to three servings to
be heated at once. To reheat up to three servings:
1. Follow steps 1 through 3 of reheat procedure
above.
2. To reheat two servings press 2pad. To reheat three
servings press 3pad.
3. Press START pad. "RHEAT" and a number will
be displayed representing number of servings
selected. Oven stops, signals and "End" displays at
end of cooking time.
Note: Serving size may be changed after START
pad has been pressed. Press pad 2or 3.
"SERV" and number will be displayed briefly
to show that serving size has been changed.
Popcorn
Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with prepack-
aged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
•Use popcorn feature by observing the following:
1. Remove outer wrapper from microwave popcorn.
2. Open oven door and place package of popcorn in
center of oven floor, as directed on popcorn package.
3. Close oven door.
4. Press POPCORN pad. Oven will start immediately.
•Increase time of POPCORN pad by observing the
following:
1. Follow steps 1 through 3 above.
2. Press POPCORN pad and then immediately press 9
pad. (If oven beeps before 9pad is pressed, press
STOP/RESET pad and start over). The plus sign will
appear in display behind the word "POP". The plus
sign indicates 20 seconds of cooking time is being
added to POPCORN pad. Oven will start
immediately.
•Decrease time of POPCORN pad by observing the
following:
1. Follow steps 1 through 3 above.
2. Press POPCORN pad and then immediately press 1
pad. (If oven beeps before 1pad is pressed, press
STOP/RESET pad and start over). The minus sign
will appear in display behind the word "POP". The
minus signindicates 20 seconds is being deducted
from popcorn pad. Oven will start immediately.

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Accu-Thaw™ (Power Level 3)
Accu-Thaw™is designed for speedy thawing of frozen
foods such as breads, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen
dinners (see Accu-Thaw™Guide). Power level 3 (30%
power) is automatically set when ACCU-THAW™pad is
pressed.
1. Place food in oven, close door. Be sure package
contains no metal.
2. Press ACCU-THAW pad.
3. Enter one half of total defrosting time recommended
in Accu-Thaw™Guide. For example, for 4 minutes,
press 4and MINUTE pad.
If power level other than 30% is desired, press
COOKMATIC LEVEL pad and number pad. For example,
for 20% power, press 2 pad.
4. Press START pad. Microwave power cycles on and
off. Oven stops, signals and "END" displays when
defrost cycle has ended.
5. Open oven door, stir and/or turn food and close door.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrost-
ing time.
6. Press START pad.
7. Oven stops, signals, and "END" displays when defrost
cycle has ended.
Auto Accu-Thaw®4. Press START pad. Display counts down defrost time.
Twice during defrosting cycle, oven will beep 4 times
and "TURn" flashes. Auto Accu-Thaw®Guide gives
instructions for manipulating food during first and
second signal. After manipulating food, close door
and press START pad. Defrost continues while
"TURn" is displayed.
5. Oven stops and signals 4 times at end of defrost
cycle. "End" remains in display and oven signals
every minute until door is opened or STOP/RESET
pad is pressed.
Note: After Auto Accu-Thaw®, meat needs standing time
to allow inside to defrost. Food may be taken
out of oven for stand time. Stand time
recommendations are given in Auto Accu-Thaw®
Guide.
Auto Accu-Thaw®automatically sets defrosting times and
power levels. Use Auto Accu-Thaw®Guide. Enter food
weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (see conversion
guide below). Check weight guide located at front of oven
for maximum and minimum weights for variety of foods.
1. Remove food from package, place in oven on micro-
wave-safe dish. Close door.
2. Press AUTO ACCU-THAW®pad.
3. Enter food weight. For example, if food item weight is
2 pounds, 4 ounces (convert 4 ounces to pounds by
using conversion guide below) press 2,3 (2 represents
2 pounds, and 3 represents 4 ounces).
Note: If ounces are not entered within three seconds,
"START" will display. Press STOP/RESET pad
and repeat steps 2 through 3.
Conversion Guide
If weight of food is stated in pounds
and ounces, ounces must be converted
to tenths (.1) of pounds.
Ounces Pounds
1-2 0.1
30.2
4-5 0.3
6-7 0.4
80.5
9-10 0.6
11 0.7
12-13 0.8
14-15 0.9

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1. Food packaged in paper or plastic may be defrosted
without unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil
and place food in cooking dish for defrosting. Most
foods defrost well using power level 3 (30% power).
Defrost larger foods, such as beef, lamb and veal
roasts, by using power level 1 (10% power).
GuideAccu-Thaw ™
2. After first half of defrosting time, unwrap package and
check food. Turn food over, if necessary; break apart
or separate food if possible. Shield any warm areas
with small pieces of foil.
3. Be sure foods are completely defrosted before
cooking.
4. Foods need standing time before cooking to allow
completion of defrosting process (see Defrost Guide
below).
Food Power
Level Time (min) Comments
Breads and Cakes
breads, buns or rolls(1 pc.) 31
sweet rolls(approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5 Rearrange after half of time.
Fish and Seafood
fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 37 to 9
shellfish, small pieces (1lb.) 5 to 7 Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after
first half of time.
Fruit
plastic pouch-- 1 to 2 33 to 6
(10 oz. package)
Meat
bacon (1 lb.) 33 to 5 (min. per lb.)
Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes
after defrosting.
franks (1 lb.) 3 to 5 Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until
franks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if
necessary, to complete defrosting.
ground meat (1 lb.) 35 to 7 Turn meat over after first half of time.
roasts: beef, lamb, veal, pork 112 to 16 (min. per lb.) Use power level 1.
steaks,chops and cutlets 6 to 8 (min. per lb.) Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after
first half of time and shield warm areas with foil. After
second half of time, separate pieces with table knife.
Let stand to complete defrosting.
Poultry
chicken, broiler-fryer,
cut up (2 1/2 to 3 lbs.). 316 to 20 Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time. After second half of time,
separate pieces and place in cooking dish. Microwave
2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary.
chicken, (whole 2 1/2 to 3 lbs). 18 to 22 Place wrapped chicken in dish. After first half of time,
unwrap and turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with
foil. To complete defrosting, run cool water in cavity
until giblets can be removed.
cornish hen 8 to 14 (min. per lb.)
Place unwrapped hen in oven breast-side-up. Turn over
after first half of time. Run cool water in cavity until
giblets can be removed.
turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 6 to 10 (min. per lb.)
Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-
side-down. After first half of time, turn breast-side-up
and shield warm areas with foil. Defrost for second half
of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to
complete defrosting.

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Auto Accu-Thaw®Guide
RECOMMENDED
FOODS MIN.-MAX. WEIGHT
(lbs.)
INSTRUCTIONS
(perform the following procedures
during first and/or second signal)
STAND TIME
(min.)
MEAT
Chops 0.1 - 6.0 Separate, turn over and shield where necessary. 5
Frankfurters, Sausage 0.1 - 6.0 Separate and remove defrosted pieces. 2
Ground Meat 0.1 - 6.0 Turn over, remove defrosted areas and break apart. 5
Beef Patties 0.1 - 6.0 Turn over and separate patties. Remove
defrosted pieces. 5
Roast 0.1 - 6.0 Turn over and shield. 30-90
Ribs 0.1 - 6.0 Separate, turn over and remove defrosted pieces.
Shield if necessary. 5
Steak 0.1 - 6.0 Turn over and shield. 5
Stew 0.1 - 6.0 Separate and remove defrosted pieces. 5
POULTRY
Whole Chicken .01 - 6.0 Turn over and shield. 10 minutes; run cold water
in cavity.
Turkey Breast
(breast side up) .01 - 6.0 Turn over and shield.
20 minutes in
refrigerator;
run cold water
in cavity.
Chicken Pieces .01 - 6.0 Separate and remove defrosted pieces. 5
Cornish hens (whole) .01 - 6.0 Turn over and shield where necessary. 10 minutes; run cold water in
cavity.
Cornish hens (split) .01 - 6.0 Turn over and shield. 5
SEAFOOD
Fish fillets .01 - 6.0 Separate and remove defrosted pieces. 5
Shrimp, scallops .01 - 6.0 Separate and remove defrosted pieces. 5
Whole fish .01 - 6.0 Turn over and shield tail and head. 5 minutes; hold under cold
running water.
Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas.
After first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.

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Heating or Reheating Guide
•Directions below are for heating or reheating already-
cooked foods stored in refrigerator or at room
temperature. Use microwave-safe cookware.
•Cover most foods for fast heating. Exceptions are some
sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items.
•Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since center is
last to heat. Foods heated to 160°F.--165°F. will
provide safe, palatable results. Adjust temperatures to
suit your personal taste. Foods need standing time
before serving to allow completion of cooking process.
•Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving.
Steaming or bubbling around edges of dish does not
necessarily indicate food is heated throughout.
•Use Full Power, unless otherwise listed in Heat or
Reheat guide below.
Note: If thermometer is needed during cooking, use
microwave-safe thermometer.
ITEM AMOUNT POWER LEVEL TIME (min)
BAKERY FOODS
Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls, 1 piece Low (3) 1/4 to 1/2
nut or fruit bread 9 inch cake or Low (3) 2 to 4
12 rolls or doughnuts
Dinner rolls, muffins 1Medium (5) 1/4 to 1/2
6 to 8 Medium (5) 1 to 2
Pie: Fruit, nut or custard; 1 slice=1/8 of 9 inch pie 1 slice 1/2 to 1
(use minimum time for custard) 9 inch pie Med-High (7) 3 to 5
BEVERAGES
Cocoa, other milk-based drinks (6 oz. per cup) 1 to 2 cups Med-High (7) 2 to 4
Coffee, other water-based drinks (6 oz. per cup) 1 to 2 cups 2 to 3
MEATS and MAIN DISHES
Chicken pieces1 to 2 pieces 1 to 2
Hamburgers or meatloaf (4 oz. per serving) 1 to 2 servings 1 to 2
Hot dogs and sausages 1 to 2 1 to 1 1/2
Rice and pasta(2/3 - 3/4 cup per serving) 1 to 2 servings 1 to 2
Saucy, main dishes: chop suey, spaghetti, creamed chicken,1 to 2 servings 2 to 4
chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. (3/4--1cup per serving)
Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces 1 to 2 servings Med-High (7) 1 1/2 to 2 1/2
Thinly-sliced meat (3 to 4 oz. per serving) 1 to 2 servings Med-High (7) 1 to 2
Topped or mixed with sauce (2/3 - 3/4 cup per serving) 1 to 2 servings 2 to 4
Tip: Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper.
When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of cooking time.
PLATE of LEFTOVERS
Meat plus 2 vegetables 1 plate 3 to 4
Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.
SANDWICHES
Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread 1 to 2 servings Med-High (7) 1 to 2
Moist filling: Sloppy Joes, barbecue, ham salad, 1 to 2 servings Med-High (7) 1 to 2
etc. in bun (1/3 cup per serving)
Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwich.
SOUPS
Milk-based (6 oz. per serving) 1 to 2 servings Med-High (7) 1 1/2 to 4
Water-based (6 oz. per serving) 1 to 2 servings 1 1/2 to 3
Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.
VEGETABLES
Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears, corn on the cob, ect. 1 to 2 servings 1 to 3
Mashed (1/2 cup per serving) 1 to 2 servings 2 to 4
Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc. (1/2 cup per serving) 1 to 2 servings 1 1/2 to 3
Tip: Cover vegetables for even heating.

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Cooking Guide
NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
VEGETABLES
Vegetable Amount Time (min) Comments
Asparagus
fresh spears 1 lb. 7 to 9,
Med-High (7) In 1 1/2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water and vegetables. Rotate dish halfway through cooking time.
frozen spears 10 oz. pkg. 5 to 7 In 1-qt. casserole.
Beans
fresh green 1 lb. cut in half 10 to 12 In 1 1/2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water and vegetables.
frozen green 10-oz. pkg. 6 to 8 In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water and vegetables.
frozen lima 10-oz. pkg. 6 to 8 In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water and vegetables.
Beets
fresh, whole 1 bunch 18 to 22 In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water and vegetables.
Broccoli
fresh cut 1 bunch (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lbs.) 8 to 10 In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water and vegetables.
fresh spears 1 bunch (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lbs.) 10 to 13 In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water and
vegetables. Rotate dish halfway through cooking time.
frozen, chopped 10-oz. pkg. 5 to 7 In 1-qt. casserole.
10-oz. pkg. 5 to 7 In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water and vegetables.
Cabbage
fresh 1 medium head (about 2 lbs.) 9 to 11 In 1 1/2-or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water and
vegetables.
wedges 8 to 10 In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water and vegetables.
Carrots
fresh, sliced 1 lb. 7 to 9 In 1 1/2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water and vegetables.
frozen 10-oz. pkg. 5 to 7 In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water and vegetables.
Cauliflower
flowerets 1 medium head 10 to 14 In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water and vegetables.
fresh, whole 1 medium head 10 to 17 In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water and vegetables.
frozen 10-oz. pkg. 5 to 7 In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water and vegetables.
Corn
frozen kernal 10- oz. pkg. 5 to 7 In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water and vegetables.
Corn on the cob
fresh 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4
per ear In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add
1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.
frozen 1 ear 5 to 6 Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
2 to 6 ears 3 to 4 (min. per ear) Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after
half of time.
Mixed, vegetables
frozen 10-oz. pkg. 5 to 7 In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water and vegetables.
Peas
fresh, shelled 2 lbs. unshelled 10 to 12 In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water and vegetables.
frozen 10-oz. pkg. 5 to 7 In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water and vegetables.
Potatoes
fresh, cubed,
white 4 (6 to 8 oz. each) 10 to 12 Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time.
fresh, whole, sweet
or white 1 (6 to 8 oz. each) 3 to 4 Pierce with fork. Place on paper towel, 1 inch apart in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.
Spinach
fresh 10 to 16 oz. 5 to 7 In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
frozen, chopped and leaf
10-oz. pkg. 5 to 7 In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water and vegetables.
Squash
fresh, summer 1 lb. sliced 5 to 7 In 1 1/2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water and vegetables.
and yellow
winter, acorn
or butternut 1 to 2 (approx. 1 lb. each) 8 to 11 Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.
Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.

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Food Placement
Allow space between foods for proper cooking results. For
best results, arrange thickest or hardest to cook portion of
food toward outside of dish. Place smaller, easier to cook
portions toward center.
Reheating
When reheating food, cover dish loosely with plastic wrap.
Heat at full power. Reheat porous items such as breads
and cakes for a minimum amount of time. Stir soups,
sauces and beverages vigorously before reheating.
Defrosting
It is important that most foods, especially meats, be totally
defrosted before cooking. Determine foods are totally
defrosted, by inserting sharp knife in center of food and
checking for remaining ice crystals. Turn large food items
over during defrosting, for best results.
Preventing Excess Moisture
•Cover foods before cooking in microwave.
•Cover potatoes and fresh vegetables with a microwave-
safe paper towel before cooking to help absorb excess
moisture. Remove paper towel immediately after
cooking to prevent vegetables from reabsorbing
moisture.
•Open microwave door immediately after cooking to
reduce moisture inside oven.
Microwave Utensils
Recommended utensils include: glass, glass-ceramic,
natural fiber cloth, non-recycled paper, plastic and wood. Not Recommended utensils include: aluminum foil,
grocery bags, lead crystal, metal, metallic trimmed china,
newspapers and recycled paper.
Utensil Check Test
Use the following test to check utensils for microwave
safeness:
1. Place glass measuring cup of water next to
empty dish to be tested in microwave oven.
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 absorbing microwaves and
microwaves are being absorbed by water. Dish becomes
hot if absorbing microwaves.
Microwave Cooking Principles
Decrease cooking times when:
Foods are high in fat and sugar.
Foods are porous.
Foods are flat, thin or prepared in shallow pan.
Increase cooking times when:
Foods are thick and dense.
Foods are frozen or refrigerator temperature.
Food volume increases.
When cooking foods in a microwave oven, a considerable amount of steam/water vapor can be generated and accumu-
late on foods and inside of oven. This is caused by hot moist air from food coming in contact with cool surfaces inside
oven. Use the following procedures to help reduce moisture buildup.
Shielding
Porous, thin and protruding portions of large food items,
such as poultry drumsticks, can be covered with thin strips
of foil to prevent overcooking.
Browning
Some foods prepared in microwave will not brown the
same as if done in conventional oven. This is particularly
true for baked goods, such as breads and cakes.
Microwave Cooking
Piercing
Membranes or tight skins on foods, such as egg yolks,
potatoes, tomatoes, and squash must be pierced. Pierc-
ing allows steam to escape during cooking.

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Care and Cleaning
Interior, Exterior and Door
If walls, floor, and door of microwave oven become
splattered, wipe with paper towel or clean with mild
detergent in warm water using soft sponge or cloth. Wring
sponge or cloth to remove excess water before wiping
oven. If desired, boil a cup of water in microwave oven to
loosen soil before cleaning.
•Do not use cleaners containing ammonia.
These could damage finish.
•Never pour water into microwave oven bottom.
•Do not use abrasives to clean inside of oven.
Abrasives may damage oven finish.
Grease Filters
Exhaust Maintenance
Exhaust hood is equipped with two metal filters which
collect grease. Never operate oven without filters in place.
In situations where flaming might occur on surfaces below
hood, filters will stop entry of flames into unit. When fan is
operated, air is drawn through filters. Depending on
installation, it is either discharged through venting to
outside or drawn through charcoal filter and recirculated.
Removing grease filters:
1. Grasp tab on filter and slide to rear.
2. Pull filter downward to front. Filter will drop out.
Cleaning grease filters:
Grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month to
remove residue. Clean filters by soaking and agitating in
warm sudsy water. Do not use ammonia or ammonia
products, they will darken metal. Light brushing can be
used to remove embedded dirt. Rinse, shake and remove
moisture before replacing.
Charcoal Filter (recirculating installation only)
Microwave oven can be recirculated instead of being
vented to outside. For recirculating installation, charcoal
filter must be used. Charcoal filter removes smoke and
odors caused by cooking on range top. Charcoal filter is
disposable and should be replaced when it is noticeably
dirty or discolored (approximately every 6 to 12 months,
depending on usage). Charcoal filter may be purchased
from dealer.
Note: •Do not clean charcoal filter.
•Do not operate vent hood with charcoal filter
removed.
To remove charcoal filter:
1. Disconnect power at main fuse, circuit breaker panel
or pull plug.
2. Remove two screws that hold grille in place.
3. Remove grille.
4. Grasp filter, slide toward front of oven and remove.
Charcoal Filter
Caution
To avoid personal injury, do not operate
microwave oven without filters in place.
Replacing grease filters:
1. Slide filter into frame slot on back of opening.
2. Pull filter upward to front.
3. Lock in place.
Note: Do not operate vent hood with filters removed.
To install new charcoal filter:
1. Remove plastic and other outer wrapping from new
filter.
2. Insert filter into top opening of oven as shown. Filter
will rest at an angle, on two side support tabs.
3. Replace grille.
4. Replace two screws to secure grille.