Amana Touchmatic A10360099 User manual

Dear Radarange Oven Owner:
Welcome to the world of microwave cooking! We're sure you'll be pleased
with your new Amana Touchmatic Radarange Oven. You'll find it to be one
of the best time and energy-saving appliances you'll ever own.
To be sure you get the full benefit from your Radarange Oven, please read
the Use and Care Manual and introductory chapter of your Amana
cookbook thoroughly.
In over fifteen years of working with microwave oven owners we've found
cooking schools to be one of the best ways of learning to use a microwave
oven to its best advantage. But not everyone has the opportunity to enroll
in a cooking school. Many of us are employed or busy with many activities
inside and outside our homes. Plus cooking schools may not always be
available in the area in which you live. Therefore in this Use and Care
Manual and the cookbook, we're helping you teach yourself how to use your
Amana oven.
Your Use and Care Manual is written in five "sessions". Each session is
designed to require less than one hour of your time. Each session "builds"
on what you've learned in previous sessions. So set aside time each day for
the first week or two you have your oven to complete the sessions and
practice what you've learned. By completing each of the six sessions you'll
learn to use all the features of your microwave oven. Learn to use all the
features to get the most benefit from your investment. The extra time you
spend learning to operate your oven now will be well worthwhile.
If you have any questions, please write to me.
Y,
Ann MacGregor
Consumer Affairs Department
Amana Refrigeration, Inc.
_1983 Amana Refrigeration, Inc., Amana, iowa 52204

Record in space below the Model No.,
ManufacturMg (MFG) No and Serial No
recorded on the nameplate of your range.
The nameplate _s located on the back of
the uml.
Model No.___
MFG No
Serial No
Date Installed
Selhng Dealer .....
Retain these numbers and your Sales
Receipt for proof of purchase should
warranty questions arise. Your Sales
Receipt is required should warranty
service be needed.
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Contents 1
Session 1 -- Installation and Safety
Instructions, Checking Oven
Operation ................................................. 2
Important Safety Instructions ................................ 2
Unpacking The Oven ........................................ 2
Electrical Requirements ..................................... 3
Safety Instructions:
To Avoid Exposure to Microwave Energy ................... 4
General Use .............................................. 5
Specific Features ......................................... 5
Specific Types of Foods and Cooking ...................... 5
Utensils .................................................. 6
Operation of Interlock Systems ............................... 7
Session 2 -- Quick Cooking By Time
with Full Power .......................................... 8
Locate Controls ............................................. 9
Cooking with Full Microwave Power .......................... 10
Changing a Time Entry ...................................... 11
Session 3 m Cooking With Cookmatic
Power Levels and Defrosting ........................... 13
Cooking at Cookmatic Power Levels/Defrosting ............... 13
Changing Cookmatic Level During Cooking .................. 15
Session 4 m Using Automatic Temperature
Control System .......................................... 17
Special Hints for Using Temperature Probe ................... 17
Cooking to Temperature ..................................... 19
Holding at Temperature ...................................... 21
Using Temperature Probe Without Cooking ................... 23
Session 5 -- Making Entire Meals in Your
Microwave Oven ......................................... 24
Maintenance ................................................ 25
Changing Oven Light ........................................ 26
tf Glass Tray Should Break ................................... 26
Before Calling for Service ................................. 26

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IMPORTANT CAUTIONS
Installation and Safety Instructions
Checking Oven Operation
Read all instructions before operating. I
rlMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be
followed, including the following:
WARNING -- To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to
persons or exposure to 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 4.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly
grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" found on
page 3.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided
installation instructions.
5. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by
children.
6. 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.
7. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service person-
nel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination,
repair or adjustmenL
8. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
9. See door surface cleaning instructions on page 25.
_SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS--
Installation Instructions
UNPACKING THE OVEN
A Unpack and visually check the oven. After the oven is uncrated, all
packing materials must be removed from the oven cavity. Inspect the
oven for any damage such as damaged gasketing around the door,
dents or holes in the screen of the door or dents inside the oven
cavity.
Any dents or breakage should be reported to your Amana Dealer and
the delivering carrier immediately. Your Amana Dealer will tell you if
the unit will operate correctly.

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B. After removing packing material and literature from around the glass
oven tray, place tray in oven. Do not operate oven without glass tray in
place.
C. On the back of the oven is the serial plate. Record the model
number, manufacturing number and serial number stamped on the
plate in the space provided on page 1of this book.
We also suggest that you retain for future reference your sales
receipt, or any document prepared by your selling dealer which
states model number, manufacturing number, serial number and
purchase or delivery date.
D. Complete the registration card which is included with the packet that
comes with the oven.
This must be filled out and returned to Amana Refrigeration, Inc.,
Amana, Iowa 52204. Federal regulations require that all
manufacturers of microwave ovens have a permanent record of the
owners of each oven.
Electrical Requirements
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
For your personal protection against possible shock hazards, this
appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug. DO NOT
UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE ROUND
GROUNOING PRONG FROM THIS 1=LUG.
For your personal safety, this oven must be plugged DIRECTLY into
a separate, properly grounded and polarized three-prong wall
receptacle. Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is
the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact
a qualified electrician and have it replaced with a properly grounded
and polarized wall receptacle in accordance with the National
Electrical Code.
The oven must be grounded at all times. If you move the oven
from area to area, the receptacle you use must be a fully grounded
and polarized separate circuit, and the electrical circuit must be of
the proper power rating.
Do not use a two-prong adaptor.
Do not use an extension cord.
This oven must be plugged directly into a separate 120 volt, 15 amp, 60
cycle circuit all its own. No olher appliances or lights must be on the
circuit. If a microwave oven is on a circuit with other appliances, cooking
times can be increased and fuses can be blown.
The wall receptacle you intend to use must receive its power from an
electrical circuit with the correct power rating. It is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a qualified
electrician make sure that the electrical circuit matches the power rating
stamped on the oven serial plate.

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NOTE: A Power Interrup-
tion Signal (dash lines)
will appear in the read-
out display whenever the
oven is initially plugged
into an electrical outlet.
The lines will also
appear anytime electrical
power to the oven has
been interrupted and
then restored. When you
see these lines, simply
press the pad and
they will disappear. The
display will then be
blank and remain blank
whenever the oven is not
in use.
Do not build the oven in with the sides, top or bottom air flow
restricted. The oven must have sufficient air flow around if. If you wish
to build in the Radarange Oven, an optional (at extra cost) builtdn kit
can be ordered through your Amana dealer.
Read and follow these rules for safe operation.
The Radarange Microwave Oven is designed to be safe and reliable.
Now we ask you to do your part. As with al! appliances, there are
certain rules to follow, some that apply to all microwave ovens and some
that are unique. Make sure everyone who cooks is familiar with this
product's operation and with these precautions.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
1)
2)
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 important not to defeat or tamper with the safety
interlocks.
Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door
or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
3) Do not operate the oven if it Js damaged. It is particularly
_mportant that the oven door close properly and that there is no
damage to the (!) Door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or
loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
4) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except
properly qualified service personnel.
a. Precautions about general use
1) Do not operate oven without glass tray in place.
2) Always press the pad before programming the oven.
This is especially important whenever electrical power has been
interrupted.
3) Extreme overcooking, as in conventional cooking, can cause
food to smoke or possibly ignite. In the rare event his happens,
keep the oven door closed. Unplug the oven or disconnect the
power supply (circuit breaker or fuse) and the fire will self
extinguish.
4) Do not operate the oven when it is empty. Microwave energy
can damage the magnetron tube if the oven is operated empty for
an extended period of time.

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5) Food and cookware should not be rested on the oven door. It
could misalign the door.
6) Water must never be poured into the bottom of the oven.
7) DO not remove the outer case, door or control panel at any
time. Doing so would expose you to extremely high voltage. All
service and repair should be performed by a qualified service
technician.
8) Do not leave the oven unattended when drying anything. Foods,
or other items, can become too dry and can ignite. If this
happens, unplug the oven or disconnect the power supply (circuit
breaker or fuse). Do not open the door until after the fire stops
and the oven is cool.
9) This oven is designed for home use only; do not use the oven
for commercial purposes. Amana manufactures a full line of
microwave ovens designed especially for use in restaurants,
factories, offices and other commercial areas Inquiries regarding
Amana Commercial Radarange Microwave Ovens should be
directed to Amana Refrigeration, Inc., Amana, Iowa 52204.
Precautions regarding specific features
1) The temperature probe must always be stored outside the oven
when not in use.
The temperature probe must always be securely inserted into
food.
2)
3)
4)
The temperature probe plug must not be immersed in water for
cleaning, and should not be washed in a dishwasher.
When holding a food at temperature in your Radarange Oven,
always select a temperature of 140 ° F or above to prevent the
growth of bacteria and production of toxins.
Precautions regarding specific types of foods, etc.
1) WARNING: Do not heat or reheat liquids in a microwave oven
without first stirring. Liquids must be briskly stirred or poured
(to mix in air) before being heated in a microwave oven. If air is
not mixed into liquid, it can erupt in the oven, or when removed
from the oven.
2)
3)
4)
Eggs must not be cooked or reheated in the shell, or with an
unbroken yolk. To do so may result in a pressure build-up and
eruption. Pierce the yolk with a fork or knife before cooking,
Do not reheat previously cooked eggs in the microwave oven
unless finely chopped or scrambled.
Potatoes, tomatoes, or other foods with a "skin" must only be
cooked in the microwave oven after the skin has been pierced,
All foods with an outer skin or membrane must be pierced to
allow steam to escape during cooking
Special popcorn in bags designed and labeled for MICROWAVE
ONLY may be used. Since your microwave oven cooks very
fast, do not exceed the minimum amount of cooking time
recommended on the popcorn package. Do not leave the oven
unattended.

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5) Home canning must not be done in a microwave oven. Home
canning is generally done with metal lids. Since metal lids reflect
microwaves, you cannot be assured that the food product will be
heated uniformly to 212 =F or above, and there is a probability of
deterioration of the food product. USDA extension specialists do
not recommend home canning in microwave ovens.
6) Deep fat frying must not be done in any microwave oven. The fat
could overheat and be hazardous to handle.
7) Excess fat and drippings from meat and poultry should be
removed during cooking to prevent splattering.
Precautions regarding utensils
1) WARNING: Do not heat sealed containers in any microwave
oven. Containers with restricted openings such as syrup
bottles must not be used for cooking. Food or liquid could expand
quickly and cause the container to break.
2) Regular cooking thermometers must not be used in the
Radarange Oven. Most cooking thermometers contain mercury
and may cause "arcing", malfunction, and;or damage to the
oven.
3) Plastic bags (and other air-tight containers) must always be
pierced or op_ned before heating in a microwave oven. This is
needed to allow steam to escape during cooking
4) Metal cookware is not recommended for use in the microwave
oven. Do not wrap food in aluminum foil except when
recommended in the recipe (as poultry). The use of metal
cookware, "TV" dinner trays or foil will increase cooking time and
decrease energy efficiency. It usually causes uneven cooking and
can cause "arcing". Also, with extended use, metal cookware
could damage the magnefron tube of any microwave oven
designed for home use.
5) Metal or ceramic accessories which have a special design to
absorb microwave energy to provide heat ("active" accessories
such as browning skillets) may be used with caution, Be sure to
test any such device before use and to read carefully all
instructions provided with the accessory. Any questions
concerning these accessory products should be referred to the
accessory manufacturer. Amana Refrigeration, Inc., doesn't
endorse any brand of accessory. If you purchase any accessory,
follow the accessory manufacturer's directions. Remember that
all microwave accessories are not "top quality"; some may not
be suitable for microwave cooking. Caution must be used when
purchasing microwave accessories.
6) Newspapers must never be placed in a microwave oven. Some
types of printers' ink can absorb microwave energy and could
cause the paper to ignite.
7) Paper towels which contain nylon or other synthetic fibers woven
through them must not be used because the heated synthetics
could cause the paper to ignite.

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Checking Oven Operation
A,
B,
Oven Light
The oven light will come on when the door is opened. It will also
come on when the oven is operating.
Check operation of the interlock systems
The oven contains hidden interlock switches to assure no microwave
energy is generated when the oven door is open. The interlock
switches sense the motion of the door if it is opened, and
automatically turn the oven off. Microwave energy is generated only
when the door is closed, cooking time or temperature has been set
and has been pushed.
1. Put a glass of water in the Radarange Oven.
2. Locate this switch on the Radarange Oven:
3. Press
4 Press _l_,then B
5,
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7.
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Push the switch. The oven should now be
operating. The oven interior light should be on.
Open the oven door. The oven should shut off immediately. The
sound of the motor should cease.
Open the door fully. The oven interior light should come on when
the door is opened.
Press
If oven does not respond as stated, please perform the following steps.
1. Check to see if a fuse or circuit breaker is open.
2. Unplug the oven for 1 minute,
3. Reconnect the oven to the wall outlet, Dash lines will appear in
the display,
4. Press •(Dash lines will disappear.)
YOUR OVEN MUST BE ON A GROUNDED, POLARIZED CIRCUIT
FOR CONTROL AND READOUT STABILITY.
If under any of the preceding conditions the oven does not operate
as stated, do not use it. Call your Amana dealer or authorized
servicer.

Quick Cooking By Time
Full Microwave Power With
In this session you'll learn how to do quick cooking with full microwave
power.
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The control panel on your Radarange Microwave Oven looks like the
picture at left. In this session you'll only use the areas outlined.
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READOUT DISPLAY
• When cooking with time, it shows remaining cooking time.
• When cooking with temperature, it shows set temperature and actual
temperature.
• Chevrons, or arrows, light up to indicate cooking function.
• Display will be blank when oven is not in use.
NUMBERS -- Used tq program everything into the Touchmatic
Control. They're arranged just like a touch-type telephone.
RESET _ Used to cancel all instructions given to the Touchmatic
Control. Pressed before programming any oven instructions.
START SWITCH -- Pushed to start cooking operation. You
must program cooking time or temperature before pushing start switch.
At some time while you're learning to use your Radarange Oven you
may make a programming mistake. If you do make a mistake, or are
confused about what you've done -- it's easy to get back on the
right track.
-- If the oven isn't operating yet -- Press i
This wi!! cancel all the instructions you've given the oven and you can
start again.
If oven is operating, open the oven door, then press
This will erase everything you've set the oven to do and you can start
again.

10 TRY IT! Cooking with
Power Full Microwave
Cooking with Full Power is the fastest and easiest way to cook in a
microwave oven. When at Full Power your Radarange Oven will provide
approximately 700 watts" of cooking power. It's very fast!
A. Put a cup or glass of water in the Radarange Oven. This is to
absorb the microwaves as you experiment with the controls. When
there is no food, water or other "load" to absorb the microwave
energy, parts of the microwave oven could become damaged.
B,
C,
Press the pad, Pressing this pad causes it to cancel
everything it's been told. Always press the pad
before programming the Touchmatic Control. This will cancel
any "leftover" instructions from previous cooking or which
might have been accidentially programmed by curious children.
To heat the water 50 seconds with full microwave power:
1. Press ,then
2. Push the switch. The readout will display 50 in
the window. This signifies 50 seconds.
°Notice that a chevron (small arrow) automatically lights up in
the readout display above the word "COOK". This tells you
what the microwave oven is programmed to do wCOOK.
•The display arrow above the word "POWER" lights up
whenever the magnetron tube is producing microwave energy.
Since you are cooking with Full Power, the arrow will remain
lighted continuously.
When the 50 seconds cooking time is finished, an audible
signal will be heard and the oven will turn off.
D. To heat the water for 1 minute 30 seconds:
I. Press
2. Press_,then_l_,then _J
130, signifying 1minute 30 seconds.
3. Push the switch,
• The readout will be
"per 1 liter test,

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6.
7.
Summary To
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Watch the readout "count down". Notice that the readout
following 100 is 59. Remember -- the last two digits of the
readout mean seconds; the previous digits mean minutes. Since
there are 60 seconds in aminute, the number that follows 100 (t
minute, 0seconds) is 59, which stands for 59 seconds.
Again, notice that the small arrow above the word "COOK" lights
up to tell you the microwave oven is programmed to cook,
As the readout is "counting down", open the door. Notice that
when you stop the oven in the middle of what you're doing, it
automatically "locks" the instructions in place.
Push the switch again. When you push the start
switch, the oven automatically starts cooking from where you
interrupted it.
If you don't want to continue to cook, open the oven door, then
press
Cook With Full Power
1.
2.
3.
Press
Press cooking time (to cook 6 minutes 10 seconds --- press
,
Push switch.
TRY IT! Changing a Time Entry
Occasionally you may make a mistake when entering acooking time in
the Touchmatic Control. If you do, the entry can easily be changed.
Suppose you want to cook with full microwave power for 30 seconds but
accidentally program it for 50 seconds.
A. Put a cup or glass of cool water in the Radarange Oven.
B. Press
C. Press ,then
D To change the entry --
1. Press _.

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2. To enter the correct cooking time, press
E. Push switch.
, then
Summary To Change a Time Entry
1. Press
2. Reprogram correct entry.
In this Session you've learned how to cook with full microwave power
and how to change an entry if you ever make a mistake while
programming the Touchmatic Control. We suggest you practice what
you've learned in this Session before going on to the next Session.
Select any recipe in the cookbook which uses only Full Power and Try It!
Afew things we'd suggest you try are:
Breakfast
Scrambled Eggs
Instant Hot Chocolate Mix
Bacon
Blueberry Muffins
Chilled Fruit Cup
Lunch
Made-Right Mushroom Burgers
Chili Con Carne
Soup (canned)
Reuben Sandwich
Dinner
Easy Barbecued Chicken
French Fish Fillets
Meat Ball Stew
Frozen vegetables
Dinner rolls
Cherry Crisp
Fruit-Flavor Gelatin

Cooking With Cookmatic. , ,
Power Levels /
Defrosting
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In this session you'll learn to cook with lower microwave power levels.
You'll also learn how to use the defrost cycle To do these things you'll
use sections of the Touchmatic control you didn't use in Session #1 or
#2. Locate this control on your Radarange Oven:
COOKMATIC LEVEL PAD -- Used to change the cooking
power level.
Cooking at Cookmatic
Power Levels
Many foods cook very well at full microwave power (as you learned in
Session #2). However, just as some foods cook better conventionally at
lower rather than higher oven temperatures, some foods cook better at
lower rather than higher microwave power levels. Your Amana
Radarange Microwave Oven has ten power levels from 10% to 100%
(70-700 watts). Each power level is particularly well suited for cooking
different types of foods.
Your Radarange Microwave Oven is designed to allow quick defrosting
of frozen foods. Most foods are defrosted using Cookmatic Level 3. This
defrost cycle pulses microwave energy on and off automatically. During
the "on" periods (approximately 30% of defrost time programmed)
microwave energy is produced heating the exterior of the frozen food.
During the "off" periods the heat is conducted to the interior of the
food. This allows the food to be evenly defrosted, with little or no
cooking of the exterior before the interior is completely thawed.
Defrosting instructions for specific types of foods are provided at the
beginning of appropriate chapters of your Amana cookbook. Follow
instructions in your Amana cookbook for defrosting at Cookmatic Levels
other than Cookmatic Level 3.
Note: Many foods, especially meats, need to be completely defrosted
before cooking begins. If not completely defrosted on the inside
as well as the outside, cooking will be uneven. If ice crystals
remain in the inside of meats when cooking starts, the meat will
be done on the outside while the inside is underdone. Defrosting
times and power levels suggested in the Amana cookbook have
been thoroughly tested to provide optimum defrosting. Be sure to
follow defrosting instructions exactly_
Each recipe in the Amana cookbook specifies the Cookmatic power
level to be used for cooking, For example, the directions in your Amana
cookbook for heating milk are to heat the milk for one and one-half
minutes at Cookmatic Level 8. To heat acup of milk:
APlace a cup of milk (or a cup of cold water) in the Radarange
Oven.
BPress

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c. Press ;_1_, then _. This tells the oven you want to use ;_8
Cookmatic Level, which is 80% of Full Power. The number 8 will
show at the far right of the readout display and asmall arrow in the
display will light up above the words "COOK LEVEL".
O. Press / IB . The display now shows 130 and the lighted
arrow above the words "COOK LEVEL" shows you are using a
Cookmatic Level other than Full Power.
Push swatch. The oven wil! now heat the milk at
Summary
Cookmatic Level 8.
•Notice that the arrow in the display above the word "COOK" lights
up, indicating the oven is programmed to cook.
•Also notice the arrow above the words "COOK LEVEL" is lighted,
confirming the oven is cooking at a lower Cookmatic Level.
•The arrow above "PWR" is flashing on and off. This arrow lights up
whenever the magnetron tube is producing microwave energy. As
you will recall from Session #2, this arrow does not flash on and
off when cooking with Full Power. To cook with Cookmatic Power
Levels, the magnetron tube cycles on and off, and the arrow above
"PWR" flashes on and off accordingly.
To Cook With Cookmatic
Power Levels
t, Press _.
2. Press Cookmatic Level number (to cook at Level 3
press ).
3. Press pad.
4. Press cooking time (to cook 1minute 45 seconds, press
5. Push switch.

TRY IT! Changing Cookmatic
During Cooking Level 15
Sometimes you may want to switch the Cookmatic power level as you're
cooking. For example, if something is cooking too quickly or appears
like it might boil over, you'll want to change the Cookmatic power level
to a lower setting. With your Amana Radarange Oven, you can change
the power level instantly, without even stopping the oven.
A. Place acup of hot tap water in the Radarange Oven.
8Press
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C_ Press_, then _. This programs the oven to use the zt9
Cookmatic Level.
D. Pressl, thenB, then Bagain. This sets the Touchmatic
Control to use three minutes.
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1,
2.
Push switch. Notice that the display arrows above the
words "COOK" and "COOK LEVEL" both light up. This indicates the
oven is cooking at a lower Cookmatic Level. The water will start to
boil during the three minutes. When it does, change the power level
to a lower setting as follows:
Press then •The number "2" will show at the far right
of the readout display. Press •The display will return to the
remaining time, which has continued to count down. Watch the water
it will stop boiling, but it will remain hot.
Press B _" The number "10" wil! appear in the display,
indicating Cookmatic Level 10, or Full Power. The water will now
start to boil again. Press to return to the countdown of
remaining time. Remember -- when no Cookmatic Level is
programmed, the Touchmatic control assumes you want to cook at
Full Power. Therefore, to change a Cookmatic Level from a lower
setting back to Full Power, you must set the oven for "0"
Cookmatic Level.

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While Cooking
1. Press new Cookmatic Level number (to cook at Cookmatic Level
3 press ),
2. Press
3. Press
In this session you've learned to cook with lower microwave power
levels. Plus you've learned to use the Radarange Oven automatic defrost
cycle. We suggest you practice what you've learned in this session
before going on to the next session. Try any recipe in the cookbook
which uses any one of the Cookmatic power levels. You will also want to
try defrosting. Select any food in a defrost chart (at the beginning of
appropriate chapters in your Amana cookbook) and try it!

Using the Automatic
Temperature Control System
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_---SENSOR-- _ & REMOVAL OF PROBE
SLIT USED TO SHORTEN THE yLENGTH OF THE PROBE CORD
PROBE P_UG j BEADS "_J
TO PREVENT OPERATION OF
OVEN WITH PROBE CAUGHT
iN DOOR.
Your Amana Radarange Oven has an automatic temperature control
system which allows you to cook food to the precise temperature
desired. You'll find this feature particularly helpful for cooking meats to
the exact temperature you want. You can also use it to reheat leftovers,
to warm soups and beverages and for many other cooking tasks.
The temperature probe is not intended for use as a candy
thermometer. The highest temperature sensed by the probe is 190° F,
while most candies require temperatures of 230 ° F or higher. The
Amana Radarange microwave oven Touchmatic Candymaker (model
MCT-t) may be used with your Amana Touchmatic Radarange Oven.
See your Amana dealer for ordering information
Do not confuse the temperature probe with the Candymaker. The
Touchmatic Candymaker has brown beads and a white cord with the
word "Candymaker" on the handle. The temperature probe (the one
that came with your oven) is all brown.
Special Hints for Using the
Temperature Probe
Do
1. Insert probe as instructed in recipe or as shown at lower left.
a. Meats
With the sensor tip in the thickest section, halfway between the
center and outside edge of the meat, away from fat and bone. Be
sure the probe is inserted into the largest lean area of the meat
b. Casseroles, Leftovers
-- With tip in center of casserole or dish, not touching bottom or
sides
c. Beverages
With tip in center of liquid.
2. Be sure probe is securely inserted into food. If probe should
accidentally fall out, the food will not cook properly. If the probe
tends to slip out of the food, loop the cord (as shown in the beverage
drawing at left). The cord can be secured in the slit in the bead
closest to the probe plug. Simply loop the cord, then press a section
of the cord into the slit in the bead.

18 3. If a recipe suggests covering with plastic wrap, use a heavy duty
plastic wrap, such as Saran _. Some lightweight plastic wraps can
melt if in contact with a hot temperature probe for a long time
4. If necessary, use a hot pad to remove hot temperature probe. During
cooking the probe could become hot enough to burn you_
5. Always remove the temperature probe after use. Store the
temperature probe somewhere other than inside the Radarange Oven,
in a place where it won't be lost or damaged°
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Do not store the temperature probe inside the Radarange Oven.
Do not attempt to force the temperature probe into solidly frozen
foods. The temperature sensor tip could be damaged or the probe
could break.
Do not use the temperature probe in conjunction with foil or other
metal. Arcing could result. If a recipe suggests the use of foil, do
not use the temperature probe for cooking.
Do not immerse the temperature probe plug in water or wash in an
automatic dishwasher. An electrical problem could occur. Instead,
wash the probe by hand in hot, soapy water, taking care not to get
the probe plug wet. Rinse and dry probe thoroughly.
Do not attempt to operate the microwave oven if the temperature
probe should accidentally get caught in the oven door.
Do not use the Automatic Temperature Control System when cooking
different dishes or foods in the Radarange Oven at the same time.
Because different foods cook at different rates, the results may be
unsatisfactory.