Commercial
Microwave Oven
Owner's Manual
RC17*
RC22*
RC27*
* Additional alphanumeric characters representing other
models in the series may follow each model number.
Keep these instructions for future reference. If the
oven changes ownership, be sure this manual
accompanies oven.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Recognize this symbol as a SAFETY message
WARNING
!
When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce the risk of burns, electrical
shock, fire, or injury to persons.
1. READ all instructions before using equipment.
8. DO NOT operate this equipment if it has a damaged
cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
2. READ AND FOLLOW the specific “PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 4.
9. This equipment, including power cord, must be
serviced ONLY by qualified service personnel.
Special tools are required to service equipment.
Contact nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
3. This equipment MUST BE GROUNDED. Connect
only to properly GROUNDED outlet. See
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 7.
4. Install or locate this equipment ONLY in accordance
with the installation instructions in this manual.
10. DO NOT cover or block filter or other openings
on equipment.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers – for example, closed glass jars – may
explode and SHOULD NOT be HEATED in this oven.
11. DO NOT store this equipment 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.
6. Use this equipment ONLY for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this equipment. This type of
12. DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.
oven is specifically designed to heat or cook. It is not 13. Keep cord AWAY from HEATED surfaces.
designed for industrial or laboratory use.
14. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
7. As with any equipment, CLOSE SUPERVISION is
necessary when used by CHILDREN.
15. See door cleaning instructions in “Care and
Cleaning” section of manual on page 15.
16. For commercial use only.
CAUTION
!
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend equipment if
paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
c. KEEP oven DOOR CLOSED, turn oven off, and
disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the
fuse or circuit breaker panel, if materials inside the
oven should ignite. Fire may spread if door is opened.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags
before placing bag in oven.
d. DO NOT use the cavity for storage. DO NOT leave
paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the
cavity when not in use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
!
To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following:
1. Briskly stir or pour liquids before heating with
microwave energy 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.
7. Do not use regular cooking thermometers in oven.
Most cooking thermometers contain mercury and
may cause an electrical arc, malfunction, or
damage to oven.
8. Do not heat baby bottles in oven.
9. Do not use metal utensils in oven.
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 using microwave energy. Pressure
may build up and erupt. Pierce yolk with fork or
knife before cooking.
10. Never use paper, plastic, or other combustible
materials that are not intended for cooking.
11. When cooking with paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials, follow manufacturer's
recommendations on product use.
4. Pierce skin of potatoes, tomatoes, and similar
foods before cooking with microwave energy. When
skin is pierced, steam escapes evenly.
12. Do not use paper towels which contain nylon or
other synthetic fibers. Heated synthetics could
melt and cause paper to ignite.
5. Do not operate equipment without load or food in
oven cavity.
13. Do not heat sealed containers or plastic bags
in oven. Food or liquid could expand quickly and
cause container or bag to break. Pierce or open
container or bag before heating.
6. Use only popcorn in packages designed and
labeled for microwave use. Popping time varies
depending on oven wattage. Do not continue to heat
after popping has stopped. Popcorn will scorch or
burn. Do not leave oven unattended.
14. To avoid pacemaker malfunction, consult physician
or pacemaker manufacture about effects of
microwave energy on pacemaker.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
a. DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with door
open since open-door operation can result in
harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is
important not to defeat or tamper with safety
interlocks.
c. DO NOT operate oven if it is damaged. It is
particularly important that oven door close properly
and that there is no damage to: (1) door (bent), (2)
hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door
seals and sealing surfaces.
b. DO NOT place any object between oven front face
and door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
d. Oven should NOT be adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service personnel.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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MESURES DE SECURITE IMPORTANTES
Ce symbole signale un message de SECURITE
DANGER
!
Lors de l’utilisation d’appareils électriques, prendre les précautions élémentaires suivantes pour réduire les risques
de brûlures, d’électrocution, d’incendie ou de blessures.
1. LIRE la totalité des instructions avant d’utiliser
7. Comme pour tout autre appareil électrique,
l’utilisation de cet appareil par les ENFANTS
doit se faire SOUS ETROITE SURVEILLANCE.
le four.
2. LIRE ET SUIVRE les PRECAUTIONS CONTRE
LES RISQUES D’EXPOSITION A UN EXCES DE
MICRO-ONDES, page 6.
8. NE PAS utiliser le four si la prise ou le cordon
électrique est abîmé, si le four ne fonctionne pas
correctement ou si l’appareil est tombé ou a été
endommagé.
3. Ce four DOIT ETRE MIS A LA TERRE. Le
brancher uniquement sur une prise correctement
reliée à la terre. Voir les INSTRUCTIONS DE MISE 9. Cet appareil, cordon électrique compris, doit être
A LA TERRE, page 7.
réparé UNIQUEMENT par un technicien qualifié.
Des outils spéciaux sont nécessaires à cette fin.
Contacter le prestataire de service après-vente
agréé le plus proche pour le faire examiner, réparer
ou régler.
4. Mettre en service ou placer ce four UNIQUEMENT
tel qu’indiqué dans les instructions de mise en
service fournies dans ce manuel.
5. Certains aliments ou articles comme les oeufs et
les récipients fermés hermétiquement tels que les
bocaux, par exemple, peuvent exploser et NE
DOIVENT PAS ETRE UTILISES dans ce four.
10. NE PAS couvrir ni boucher le filtre ni aucun orifice
du four.
11. NE PAS placer cet appareil à l’extérieur. NE
PAS l’utiliser près d’un endroit où il y a de l’eau,
comme dans un sous-sol humide, près d’un évier
ou d’une piscine ou en tout autre endroit similaire.
6. Utiliser ce four UNIQUEMENT pour les usages
pour lesquels il est prévu, décrits dans ce manuel.
Ne pas utiliser de vapeurs ni de produits chimiques
corrosifs dans cet appareil. Ce type de four est
spécifiquement conçu pour faire chauffer ou cuire
les aliments. Il n’est pas prévu pour un usage
industriel ou en laboratoire.
12. NE PAS plonger le cordon électrique ou la prise
dans l’eau.
13. Garder le cordon électrique A DISTANCE SURE de
surfaces CHAUFFEES.
ATTENTION
!
Pour réduire les risques d’incendie à l’intérieur du four :
a. NE PAS trop cuire les aliments. Surveiller
attentivement la cuisson si du papier, du plastique
ou tout autre matériau combustible est utilisé pour
faciliter la cuisson.
c. Si le feu prend dans le four, LAISSER LA PORTE
du four FERMEE, éteindre le four et le débrancher
ou couper le courant au niveau du fusible ou du
disjoncteur. Si la porte du four est ouverte,
l’incendie peut se propager.
b. Enlever toute attache métallique servant à fermer
les sacs en plastique ou en papier avant de placer
le sac dans le four.
d. NE PAS utiliser l’intérieur du four comme espace
de rangement. NE PAS laisser d’articles en papier,
de récipients, d’ustensiles de cuisson nid’aliments
dans le four pendant qu’il n’est pas utilisé.
CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS
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MESURES DE SECURITE IMPORTANTES
ATTENTION
!
Pour éviter tous dégâts matériels ou blessures, observer les consignes suivantes :
7. Ne pas utiliser de thermomètre de cuisson pour four
traditionnel dans le four. La plupart des
thermomètres de cuisson contiennent du mercure
qui peut causer des arcs électriques ou le mauvais
fonctionnement du four, ou encore endommager
celui-ci.
1. Pour éviter toute ébullition ou éruption spontanée,
remuer vigoureusement ou verser les liquides
avant de les chauffer au four à micro-ondes. Ne
pas trop chauffer. Si de l’air n’a pas été incorporé
dans le liquide, celui-ci peut déborder dans le
four ou après en avoir été retiré.
8. Ne pas faire chauffer de biberon au four.
2. Ne pas faire de friture dans le four. La graisse
pourrait surchauffer et devenir dangereuse à
manipuler.
9. Ne pas utiliser d’ustensiles métalliques dans le four.
10. Ne jamais utiliser de papier, de plastique ni autre
matériau combustible non prévu pour la cuisson.
3. Les oeufs ne doivent pas être chauffés ou
réchauffés au four à micro-ondes dans leur
coquille ou avec leur jaune intact ; cela pourrait
provoquer une accumulation de pression et
l’éclatement de l’oeuf. Percer le jaune avec
une fourchette ou un couteau avant la cuisson.
11. Si la cuisson utilise du papier, du plastique ou autre
matériau combustible, suivre les recommandations
du fabricant concernant son utilisation.
12. Ne pas utiliser de serviettes en papier contenant du
nylon ou autres fibres synthétiques. Ces fibres
pourraient fondre et faire enflammer le papier.
4. Percer la peau des pommes de terre, tomates et
aliments similaires avant de les cuire au four à
micro-ondes. Lorsque la peau est percée, la
vapeur peut s’échapper uniformément.
13. Ne pas faire chauffer de récipients ni de sacs en
plastique hermétiquement fermés dans le four. La
nourriture ou le liquide pourrait gonfler rapidement et
faire éclater le récipient ou le sachet. Percer ou
ouvrir celui-ci avant de le faire
5. Ne pas faire fonctionner l’appareil sans nourriture
à l’intérieur.
6. Pour faire du pop-corn, utiliser uniquement du
maïs en paquet spécial micro-ondes (indiqué sur
l’étiquette). Le temps nécessaire pour faire
éclater le maïs varie en fonction de la puissance
du four. Ne pas continuer à faire chauffer le maïs
une fois qu’il a fini d’éclater, car il peut brûler ou
s’enflammer. Ne pas laisser le four sans
surveillance.
chauffer.
14. Pour éviter toute défaillance de stimulateur
cardiaque, prière de se renseigner auprès du
médecin ou du fabricant du stimulateur au
sujet des effets de l’énergie micro-ondes sur
ce dispositif.
PRECAUTIONS CONTRE LES RISQUES D’EXPO-
SITION À UN EXCES DE MICRO-ONDES
a. NE PAS essayer de faire fonctionner le four avec la
porte ouverte car cela peut entraîner une
c. NE PAS utiliser le four s’il est endommagé. Il est
particulièrement important que sa porte ferme
correctement et que les éléments suivants ne
soient pas endommagés : (1) porte (faussée), (2)
charnières et dispositifs de verrouillage (cassés ou
présentant du jeu), (3) joints de la porte et surfaces
formant joint.
exposition dangereuse aux micro-ondes. Il est
important de ne pas modifier les verrouillages de
sécurité ni d’entraver leur fonctionnement.
b. NE PAS placer d’objet entre le cadre avant du four
et la porte ni laisser de saletés ou de résidus de
produit nettoyant s’accumuler sur les surfaces
formant joint.
d. Ce four ne doit PAS être réglé ni réparé par une
personne autre qu’un technicien de service après-
vente dûment qualifié.
CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS
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Mise à la terre
Grounding Instructions
DANGER
! WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock or death, this
equipment must be grounded.
!
Pour éviter tout risque d’électrocution, voire de décès,
cet appareil doit être relié à la terre.
DANGER
! WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock or death, do not alter
the plug.
!
Pour éviter tout risque d’électrocution, voire de décès,
ne pas modifier la fiche.
This equipment 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 oven 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.
Cet appareil DOIT être relié à la terre. En cas de court-
circuit, la mise à la terre réduit les risques d’électrocution
en permettant au courant électrique de passer par un fil.
Ce four est muni d’un cordon équipé d’un fil de mise à la
terre avec une fiche de mise à la terre. La fiche doit être
branchée dans une prise correctement installée et mise
à la terre.
Consult a qualified electrician or servicer if grounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt
exists as to whether the equipment is properly
grounded.
Consulter un électricien ou un prestataire de service
qualifié si les instructions de mise à la terre ne sont pas
bien comprises ou si un doute subsiste quant à la mise à
la terre correcte de l’équipement.
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. This model requires a
208-230 supply voltage. When a microwave oven is on a
circuit with other equipment, an increase in cooking
times may be required and fuses can be blown.
Ne pas utiliser de rallonge. Si le cordon d’alimentation de
l’appareil est trop court, demander à un électricien
d’installer une prise de courant à trois trous. Ce four doit
être branché sur un circuit indépendant de 60 Hz dont la
puissance nominale est indiquée sur l’illustration
correspondante. Ce modèle nécessite une tension
d’alimentation de 120 V. Lorsqu’un four à micro-ondes
est branché sur un circuit avec d’autres appareils, les
temps de cuisson pourront être prolongés et des fusibles
pourraient sauter.
NEMA 6-20R/6-20P
230V/208V–20AMP
NEMA 6-30R/6-30P
230V/208V–30AMP
RC17, RC20, RC22
RC27
NEMA 6-20R/6-20P
230V/208V–20AMP
NEMA 6-30R/6-30P
230V/208V–30AMP
Grounded Receptacle and Plug
RC17, RC20, RC22
RC27
Fiche de mise à la terre
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Installation
Cooking Guidelines
The Amana Microwave Oven can make your job easier.
You’ll cook ahead and pre-portion more. You will also
spend less time preparing special-order dishes.
Unpacking Equipment
• Inspect equipment 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 oven if damaged.
• Remove all materials from oven interior.
• If oven has been stored in extremely cold area, wait a
few hours before connecting power.
To be sure of consistently good results, you’ll want to
remember a few simple guidelines.
How Microwave Ovens Heat Food
All food and liquid molecules have positive and negative
particles which are in constant - but slow - motion.
(Positive and negatives attract and repel each other like
magnets.) In microwave cooking this molecular action is
then accelerated. The instant microwaves bombard food
they agitate the molecules. Agitation causes friction as
molecules rub and bump into each other at a frenzied
rate. This friction results in heat that cooks food and boils
water.
Radio Interference
Microwave operation may cause interference to radio,
television, or similar equipment. Reduce or eliminate
interference by doing the following:
• Clean door and sealing surfaces of oven according to
instructions in “Care and Cleaning” section.
• Place radio, television, etc. as far as possible
from oven.
• Use a properly installed antenna on radio, television,
etc. to obtain stronger signal reception.
Once the microwaves stop, this friction action continues
by itself - eventually tapering off and returning to normal
molecular action.
Equipment Placement
• Do not install equipment next to or above source of
heat, such as pizza oven or deep fat fryer. This could
cause microwave oven to operate improperly and could
shorten life of electrical parts.
• Do not block or obstruct oven filter. Allow access for
cleaning.
Microwaves penetrate food to a depth of ¾ to 1½ inches.
As cooking begins, heat is spread by conduction to the
interior portion of the food...just as in conventional cooking
methods. Your microwave oven features variable power
settings that allow you to choose the speed at which food
cooks.
• Install oven on level countertop surface.
Food Variables
Microwave cooking can be directly affected by different
food variables.
The shape of foods can greatly affect the amount of
cooking time. Foods that are flat and thin heat faster than
foods which are chunky. For example, a casserole will
cook faster in a flat dish, rather than if heaped in a small
dish. Foods cut into small pieces will cook faster than
large-shaped foods. Pieces should be of a uniform size
and shape for more uniform cooking, or the smaller pieces
will cook faster. The greatest amount of heating takes
place within ¾ of an inch of the food’s surface. The interior
of large food items, or dense foods, is heated by the heat
conducted from the outer food layer. The most uniform
heating occurs in flat, doughnut-shaped foods. For best
results, cook foods together which have similar sizes and
shapes.
A
B
A
A—Allow at least 1½ inches/3.81 centimeters of clearance
around top and sides of equipment. Proper air flow around
equipment cools electrical components. With restricted air flow,
oven may not operate properly and life of electrical parts is
reduced.
B—Allow at least 5/8 inche/1.58 centimeters between air
discharge on back of equipment and back wall. Cord wrap
provides proper spacing.
Oven Clearances
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The quantity or volume of a food can affect the amount of
cooking time. As the volume of the food is increased, the
time required to cook or heat the item increases almost
proportionately. If twice the amount of food is placed in the
oven, it will take almost twice as long to cook. To
determine the time for larger quantities, multiply the
individual serving time by the increased amount - then
reduce the total heating time by about 20%.
Manipulation of Foods
Sometimes recipes suggest manipulating or moving food
during cooking. There are several forms of manipulation:
Stirring is required less often in microwave cooking than
in conventional cooking. In conventional cooking, you use
a spoon to move food up from the bottom of a pan to
evenly distribute the heat. In microwave cooking, you still
stir to redistribute the heat within some foods, but you
need to stir from the outside of a dish toward the inside or
center. For the recipes in this cookbook, stir only as
needed. If a recipe states to stir once or twice during
cooking, stir at approximately even intervals. For
example, in a 12-minute cooking period, if a recipe states
to stir twice, stir after 4 minutes of cooking and again,
after 8 minutes of cooking. However, it is not necessary to
be precise. Stir only when necessary. When using lower
power settings, less stirring is required. Some examples
of foods which may require stirring are puddings, some
casseroles, some sauces, some soups, and some egg
dishes. Some foods can’t be stirred. These foods are
rearranged or turned.
The density of foods can greatly affect the amount of
cooking time. Porous foods, such as breads, cakes or
pastries, will heat much more quickly than dense meats
of the same size. Porous foods absorb microwaves
quickly throughout. Meats absorb microwaves mostly at
the exterior surface, and the interior is heated by
conduction, increasing the cooking time. Meats can be
cooked in a sauce, if desired. Due to the moisture
content, a sauce will heat rapidly. The heat will transfer to
the meat, so the meat will heat faster due to heat by
conduction as well as by microwaves.
The starting temperature of foods affects the amount of
cooking time. Each temperature degree that the food item
is to raise must be supplied with a definite amount of
energy. Lower initial starting temperatures require more
energy and more time to cook. Therefore, refrigerator
temperature foods require a longer cooking time than do
room temperature foods. Foods already slightly warm will
heat very quickly in the Oven.
Some foods can not be stirred and should be
repositioned or rearranged during cooking. Some
examples include baked potatoes, cupcakes (in custard
cups), chicken pieces, and others. Rearranging allows for
more even cooking of foods. Foods which are cooked,
covered, or which are cooked using lower Cookmatic
Levels, usually require little rearranging.
The moisture content of foods affects the amount of
cooking time. The higher the moisture content is in a food
the longer the amount of cooking time.
There are actually two types of turning. Turning is done
when foods cannot be stirred. Foods which are cooked,
covered, or which are cooked at lower Cookmatic Levels
usually require little turning.
The fat and sugar content of foods affects the amount of
cooking time. Foods containing high fat and sugar levels
heat very quickly and may reach much higher
temperatures than foods having low fat and sugar levels.
Foods having lower fat and sugar levels require longer
cooking times.
Turning foods over: Turning foods over is done to
distribute heat. Meat and poultry are two types of foods
which are sometimes “turned over.” Examples include
roasts, turkeys and whole chickens. Small meat items
such as poultry pieces may need to be turned over when
in casseroles, or when in a browning skillet.
The arrangement of food within a microwave oven cavity
affects the way in which the food cooks. A “round”
arrangement is best. Use round utensils whenever
possible. Also, arrange foods such as baked potatoes in
a circle, rather than in rows, for cooking. When only one
food item is being cooked, place it in the center of the
Oven glass shelf for cooking.
Rotating or turning dishes: There are few foods which
cannot be stirred, rearranged or turned over. Therefore, the
actual cooking dish is turned or rotated. For the recipes in
this cookbook, turn a dish one-half-turn or 180° unless
otherwise stated. A half-turn means to grasp the dish and
turn the portion of the dish that faces the oven door
around, until it faces the back of the oven. Examples of
foods which are sometimes turned or rotated in a cooking
dish include cakes, quiches, or soufflés. When cooking
foods at lower power levels or Settings, less turning of the
cooking dishes is required.
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Microwave Utensils
Cooking Hints
Never use cooking containers or covers with any metal
content. This includes all metal and enameled metal-
core ware, foil and metal-trimmed containers. Suitable
heating containers include those made of paper
products, glass, china, cloth, and wicker baskets.
Cover foods for faster, more even heating. Glass lids,
plastic wrap, plate covers or other paper products may be
used. Do not seal. Instead, allow for steam-venting at all
times.
Pierce pouches, plastic wrap covers and all foods
with a thin skin or membrane, such as potatoes, squash,
tomatoes, eggs, etc. This prevents an eruption in the oven
and allows for expansion and/or the escape of steam.
Recommended
Glass/ceramic
Natural fiber cloth
Non-recycled paper
Plastic
Not Recommended
Aluminum foil
Grocery bags
Recycled paper
Lead crystal
Foods should be carefully plated. For best results,
arrange food such as vegetables or casserole-type items
evenly around the edge of the plate with slightly less
depth in the center. The edges of food items should not
overlap or overhang the rim of the container. Cover meats
with gravy or au jus and moisten all dry foods other than
bread or pastry items.
Wood
Newspapers
Metal
Metallic trimmed china
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.
Do not stack food or plated dishes in your oven.
Instead, when heating more than one serving or platters,
all plates should be placed at the same level in the oven,
with space between all containers.
• If dish is slightly warm, use for short term cooking.
• 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.
Oven Features
Features
A
B
Oven Door Handle. Lift and pull to open
door.
C
B
Upper Control Panel. Used to program
oven.
A
D
C
D
E
Stainless Steel Exterior.
Oven Control Display.
E
Side Control Panel. Press numbered pads
to begin preprogrammed heating cycles.
G
F
Air Intake Filter. Clean Frequently.
Splatter Shield. Remove to clean.
Oven Door Window. (Some Models)
H
F
G
H
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Control Panels
POWER
LEVEL
MENU
2
MENU
1
ADD
PAUSE
TIME
ENTRY
Hidden
Enable Pad
READOUT DISPLAY
HOLD
QUANTITY
DELETE
STATUS
Pads
Description
MENU 1, or MENU 2
Use for independent cooking programs. For example, MENU 1 could
be breakfast and MENU 2 dinner items.
Numbers (1-0)
Starts preprogrammed heating cycle. Numbers are also used to enter
cooking times when programming. Press directly on digit to activate
number pads.
QUANTITY
Use when heating more than one item with preprogrammed pads.
Oven control automatically calculates additional time.
ADD
Use to make a change to preset number pads.
PAUSE
Stops microwave power halfway through cooking stage as reminder
to manipulate food.
POWER LEVEL
Selects power level. If no power level is selected, oven operates at
100 percent power.
HOLD
Operates oven with no microwave energy for programmed time.
DELETE
Use to delete preprogrammed number pads, current heating stages,
and power levels.
STATUS
START
Use in optional programming to change options. Press to move
through stages 1-4 of programming.
Initiates oven operation, and saves programming changes to
permanent memory.
STOP/RESET
TIME ENTRY
Exits programming mode and stops cooking during cooking cycle.
Use to program times not in oven memory. Time entry overrides
preset times.
Hidden Enable Pad
Use to program user options. Allows user to customize oven control
features.
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Display
STG QTY
2
POWER
ITEM
3
4
P
8
LEVEL
88
ADD DEL
8
88 88 COOK
LMT MENU1 MENU2 MENU3 MENU4
"EOC" (End of Cycle)
Lights at end of cooking cycle. Remains lit until door is opened, or
STOP/RESET pad is pressed.
"PAUS" (Pause)
"P"
Lights during cooking pause.
Displays at programming entry point (as soon as programming mode is
entered). Lights when viewing stage with an enabled pause.
"POWER"
Lights when microwave power is supplied to oven.
"COOK LEVEL"
Lights when viewing stage with reduced power or hold. Power level digit or H
for hold display.
"MENU 1-4"
"ITEM"
Lights active menu.
Lights when number is pressed to select item.
Flashes when either user time limit or maximum time limit is exceeded.
"LMT" (Limit)
"QTY" (Quantity)
Flashes until desired quantity is entered or short period of time elapses.
Continuously lights during cooking cycle when quantity greater than one is
selected.
"STG" (Stage)
Lights in programming mode when multiple cooking stages exist for selected
item.
Before Using
Canceling Mistakes
Connecting Power
• If oven is not operating, press STOP/RESET pad to
clear display.
When unit is plugged in or powered after the loss of
electricity, it will take several seconds before dashes and
menu indicator display. Once displayed, unit is
operational.
• If oven is operating, press STOP/RESET pad once to
stop oven, then again to clear display.
• If oven door is open and time shows in display, close
oven door and press STOP/RESET pad to clear
display.
Interrupting Operation
• Open oven door to interrupt operation. Oven fan
continues to operate. Close door and press
START pad to resume oven operation.
• Press STOP/RESET pad to interrupt operation.
Display continues to show countdown time. Press
START pad to resume oven operation and countdown
timing. If preset pad is pushed immediately after door
is opened and closed, a slight delay occurs before
oven starts and timing countdown begins.
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Operation
Preprogrammed Pads
Manual Time Entry
Oven contains two menus with 10 preset number pads
each. Heating times and power levels can be adjusted to
fit menu requirements.
Manual Time Entry feature allows the operator to enter
time and power levels, and heat without changing the
preprogrammed pads.
1. Open oven door and place food in oven. Display
shows “door”. Fan and light operate.
2. Close oven door. Display shows “MENU” and “ITEM”
flashes.
Number pads come preprogrammed from factory to
operate at full power for following times. MENUS 1 and 2
pads are programmed identically at factory.
• If oven display does not show “ITEM”, pads do not
except entries. Open and close oven door or press
STOP/RESET pad to activate pads.
Instructions are written for factory programmed ovens.
Ovens that are reprogrammed may respond differently
than described below.
3. Press TIME ENTRY pad.
• Display shows “0000”.
1. Open oven door and place food in oven. Display
shows “door”.
4. Press number pads to enter desired cooking time.
5. Press POWER LEVEL pad if power level other than
100 percent is required.
• Fan and light operate.
2. Close oven door. Display shows “MENU” and “ITEM”
flashes.
• Display shows “COOK LEVEL” and current power
level if other than 100 percent power.
6. Press number pad to enter desired power level. For
example, pressing 2 pad is 20 percent power.
7. Press START pad and oven operates.
• Display shows “POWER” when microwave energy
is present. If power level other than 100 percent
power was programmed, display shows “COOK
LEVEL” and power level. Display counts down
cooking time.
• If oven display does not show “ITEM”, pads do not
except entries. Open and close oven door or press
STOP/RESET pad to activate pads.
3. Press desired menu pad if different than display.
4. Press QUANTITY pad to increase quantity up to 4
items.
• Cooking times are calculated automatically.
5. Press desired number pad and oven operates.
• Display shows item selected and heating time
counts down.
8. Oven stops and signals when timing sequence is
finished.
• Display shows “POWER” when microwave energy
is present.
• Display shows “EOC”.
9. Open oven door and remove food.
6. Oven stops and signal sounds when timing sequence
is finished.
• Display shows "EOC".
7. Open oven door.
Pads
Time
Power Level
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
10 sec.
20 sec.
30 sec.
45 sec.
1 min.
1 min. 30 sec.
2 min.
3 min.
4 min.
5 min.
100%
100%
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Changing Preset Number Pads
Cook Levels and Hold
Oven can program up to 20 separate menu items (pads).
Each pad may be programmed for up to 4 independent
cooking stages. The 10 programmed items may be
Set oven to cook using between 10 and 100 percent
cooking power. If food requires time between cooking
cycles without microwave energy, use HOLD pad.
distributed or organized into groups by assigning them to When HOLD pad is used, oven operates for cooking
any of the 2 available menus. Follow instructions below
to program pads.
stage without producing microwave energy.
1. Open oven door. Display shows “door”.
• If door is closed or STOP/RESET pad is pressed
before finishing programming sequence, oven exits
programming mode.
2. Press pad 1 for five seconds. After five seconds,
signal sounds.
• Display shows “P” and active menu.
3. Press ADD pad.
4. Press desired menu pad. Display shows active
Menu.
Programming Pause
Pause is used to stop microwave power halfway through
cooking cycle as a reminder to manipulate food. To
program pause:
• Press PAUSE pad after entering cooking time.
• Oven stops, displays “PAUS” and signals three times
halfway through cooking cycle. “PAUS” remains in
display until door is opened or STOP/RESET pad is
pressed.
• To resume microwave power, close oven door and press
START pad. Pause can be programmed into menu
items, and can also be programmed when using time
entry.
• If oven fan is not operating during pause, open oven
door and press START pad to resume operation.
5. Press desired number pad.
• Display shows selected number pad, “ITEM”,
heating time, “COOK LEVEL” and power level (if
other than 100 percent power) for stage one.
• If multiple stages exist, display shows “STG” and
number of programmed stages.
6. Press number pads to enter desired cooking time.
7. Press POWER LEVEL pad if power level requires
change.
Deleting Heating Stages
To remove stages from programming:
1. Open oven door. Display shows “door”.
• If door is closed or STOP/RESET pad is pressed
before finishing programming sequence, oven exits
programming mode.
• Display shows “COOK LEVEL” and current power
level (if other than 100 percent power).
8. Press number pad to enter desired power level.
Display shows new power level (if other than 100
percent power). For example, pad 2 is 20 percent
power.
2. Press pad 1 for five seconds.
• After five seconds, signal sounds. Display shows
“P” and active menu.
3. Press desired number pad to be deleted.
4. Press DELETE pad twice.
• All cooking stages and power levels for this item
are set to zero. Display shows “P”.
5. Press STOP/RESET pad or close oven door to exit
programming mode.
8. Press START pad to enter new heating time and
power level in oven memory.
• Display shows “P”.
9. Press STOP/RESET pad or close oven door to exit
programming mode.
Programming Multiple Heating Stages
Follow instructions below to program oven to perform 4
Modifying User Time Limits
consecutive heating cycles without interruption.
1. Complete steps 1-7 of "Changing Preset Number
Pads".
2. Press STATUS pad to move through stages from
lowest to highest (1 to 4).
• Display shows "PX" for one second followed by
time and power level for selected stage. "P" repre-
sents program, "X" represents stage 1,2,3 or 4.
3. Press number pads to enter desired cooking time
and power level.
A user defined time limit may be put on each set of
programs associated with each available menu pad. For
example, if the user time limit for MENU 1 is 30 minutes,
the total cook time of all available stages for a single
item/quantity program may not exceed 30 minutes.
1. Complete steps 1-3 of "User Options".
2. Press desired menu pad to change. Current user
time limit displays. Display shows active menu.
3. Press numbers to enter desired heating time limit.
Display shows new heating time limit.
4. Press corresponding menu pad again to save time
limit. For example, if changing heating time limit for
MENU 1, press MENU 1 pad.
5. Press STOP/RESET pad or close oven door to exit
programming mode.
4. Press START pad to enter new heating time and
power level in oven memory.
5. Press STOP/RESET pad or close oven door to exit
programming mode.
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Care and Cleaning
User Options
Cleaning Interior, Exterior, and Door
Follow the instructions below to customized the
microwave oven’s operation. End-of-cycle signal,
maximum heating time and other options can be changed
to meeting your cooking needs.
1. Open oven door. Display shows “door”.
• If door is closed or STOP/RESET pad is pressed
before finishing programming sequence, oven exits
programming mode.
WARNING
!
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, unplug power cord or open
circuit breaker to oven before cleaning.
Clean microwave oven with mild detergent in warm water
using soft sponge or cloth. Wring sponge or cloth to
remove excess water before wiping equipment. If desired,
boil a cup of water in microwave oven to loosen soil
before cleaning.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers or cleaners containing
ammonia. These could damage finish.
• Never pour water into microwave oven bottom.
• Do not use water pressure type cleaning systems.
2. Press and hold pad 1 for approximately 5 seconds.
• After 5 seconds, signal sounds. Display shows “P”.
3. Press hidden enable pad.
• Locate hidden enable pad to the immediate left and
slightly down from the MENU 1 pad. Display shows
"OP:1X". "OP" represents optional program
mode. First number represents option number and
second number represents functions currently
selected for option.
4. Press START pad to advance to other options.
• See chart for function options.
Cleaning Air Intake Filter
5. Press STATUS pad to change option.
• Press START to save changes.
6. Repeat steps 4-5 to change additional options.
7. Press hidden enable pad to return to programming
mode.
CAUTION
!
To avoid overheating and oven damage, clean air filter
regularly.
• Press STOP/RESET pad or close oven door to exit
programming mode.
Clean air intake filter weekly for proper air flow. Wash
filter in hot water and mild detergent. Do not use oven
without filter in place. Filter is located just below oven
door.
• To remove, turn thumbscrews counterclockwise.
• To reinstall, position filter over air intake and turn
thumbscrews clockwise.
Option
Description
Code
End-of-cycle
signal tone
Off
OP:10
Continuous
tone*
OP:11
OP:12
5 continuous
tones
5 tones, 5 cycles OP:13
Tone when pad
is pressed
Off
OP:20
On*
Off*
OP:21
OP:30
Control panel
resets when
door is opened
On
OP:31
OP:40
Thumbscrews
End-of-cycle
signal
Loud*
Medium
Off
OP:41
OP:50
OP:51
RemovingAir Intake Filter
User time limit
On*
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Cleaning Discharge Air Vents
Cleaning Splatter Shield
Check for a buildup of cooking vapors along discharge
louvers in back of oven monthly. Clean air vent with damp
cloth to ensure proper airflow. Dry thoroughly.
CAUTION
!
To avoid oven cavity damage, do not operate oven
without splatter shield in place. Arcing will damage
oven cavity and antenna when operated without shield
in place.
Splatter shield keeps top of microwave oven cavity and
antenna from becoming soiled. Clean soil from shield
with damp cloth or clean with mild detergent and water.
Remove splatter shield for easy cleaning.
1. Unplug oven before removing splatter shield to stop
antenna from rotating.
Discharge air vent
2. Place fingers on front of shield, push forward, and
down.
Cleaning DischargeAirVents
• When removing and replacing splatter shield, be
careful not to bend antenna.
Changing Oven Light Bulb
CAUTION
!
To avoid electrical shock hazard unplug power cord or
open circuit breaker to microwave oven before replacing
light bulb. After replacing light bulb, reconnect power.
To avoid burns and cuts, wear gloves to protect hands
should bulb break. If hot, allow bulb to cool.
Tools and Bulb
• Protective gloves
• Phillips screwdriver
• Light bulb rated 250 volt, 40 watt
1. Unplug oven.
2. Remove screw from back of oven and remove access
cover.
Removing Splatter Shield
• See illustration below.
3. Wash shield in hot, soapy water. Rinse and
dry thoroughly.
3. Remove bulb by turning counterclockwise, being
careful not to burn fingers or break bulb.
• Replace with bulb rated 250 volt, 40 watt.
4. Plug in oven.
• Do not wash splatter shield in dishwasher.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners.
4. Reinstall splatter shield by fitting tabs into slots at
top of oven cavity back. Lift and press front of shield
until shield snaps into place.
Remove Light Bulb Cover
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Before Calling for Service
If oven does not accept entries when pad is pressed:
• Open and close oven door. Press pad again.
If oven does not operate:
• Confirm oven is plugged into dedicated circuit.
• Confirm oven is on grounded and polarized circuit.
(Contact electrician to confirm.)
If oven operates, but will not heat food:
• Place one cup cool water in oven. Heat for one minute.
If water temperature does not rise, oven is operating
incorrectly.
• Check fuse or circuit breaker.
If oven displays unusual characters like CS, PCE1,
PCE5, or PCE6:
• Unplug oven, wait for 1 minute, plug in oven and retry. If
problem persists, contact an authorized Amana
servicer.
WARNING
!
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, do not remove outer case at
any time. Only authorized servicer should remove outer
case.
If oven light does not work:
• Confirm light bulb is screwed in tightly.
• Confirm light bulb has not failed.
If oven operates intermittently:
• Check filter inlet and discharge areas
for obstructions.
Any questions or to locate an authorized servicer, call
1-800-843-0304 inside U.S.A. 1-319-622-5511 outside
U.S.A. If an automated telephone system is reached,
select Commercial Microwave Ovens category. Warranty
service must be performed by an authorized servicer.
Amana also recommends contacting an authorized
servicer if service is required after warranty expires.
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Quick Reference Instructions
Read “Important Safety Information” before using “Quick
Reference Instructions”. If there are unanswered
questions, see detailed sections of this manual.
Cook Levels and Hold
Set oven to cook using between 10 and 100 percent
cooking power. If food requires time between cooking
cycles without microwave energy, use HOLD pad.
When HOLD pad is used, oven operates for cooking
Preprogrammed Pads
1. Open oven door and place food in oven. Display
shows “door”.
stage without producing microwave energy.
2. Close oven door. Display shows “MENU” and “ITEM”
flashes.
3. Press desired menu pad if different than display.
4. Press QUANTITY pad to increase quantity up to 4
items.
5. Press desired number pad and oven operates.
6. Oven stops and signal sounds when timing sequence
is finished.
Programming Pause
Pause is used to stop microwave power halfway through
cooking cycle as a reminder to manipulate food.
• Press PAUSE pad after entering cooking time.
• Oven stops, displays "PAUS" and signals three times
halfway through cooking cycle. "PAUS" remains in
display until door is opened or STOP/RESET pad is
pressed.
• To resume microwave power, close oven door and press
START pad. Pause can be programmed into menu
items, and can also be programmed when using time
entry.
Manual Time Entry
1. Open oven door and place food in oven. Display
shows “door”. Fan and light operate.
2. Close oven door.
3. Press TIME ENTRY pad.
• If oven fan is not operating during pause, open oven
door and press START pad to resume operation.
4. Press number pads to enter desired cooking time.
5. Press POWER LEVEL pad if power level other than
100 percent is required.
6. Press number pad to enter desired power level. For
example, pressing 2 pad is 20 percent power.
7. Press START pad and oven operates.
8. Oven stops and signals when finished.
Deleting Heating Stages
1. Open oven door. Display shows “door”.
2. Press pad 1 for five seconds.
3. Press desired number pad to be deleted.
4. Press DELETE pad twice.
5. Press STOP/RESET pad or close oven door to exit
programming mode.
Changing Preset Number Pads
1. Open oven door. Display shows “door”.
2. Press pad 1 for five seconds.
3. Press ADD pad.
4. Press desired menu pad. Display shows active
menu.
Modifying User Time Limits
1. Complete steps 1-3 of "User Options".
2. Press desired menu pad to change. Current user
time limit displays. Display shows active menu.
3. Press numbers to enter desired heating time limit.
Display shows new heating time limit.
5. Press desired number pad.
6. Press number pads to enter desired cooking time.
7. Press POWER LEVEL pad if power level requires
change.
8. Press START pad to enter new heating time and
power level in oven memory.
4. Press corresponding menu pad again to save time
limit. For example, if changing heating time limit for
MENU 1, press MENU 1 pad.
5. Press STOP/RESET pad or close oven door to exit
programming mode.
9. Press STOP/RESET pad or close oven door to exit
programming mode.
User Options
1. Open oven door. Display shows “door”.
2. Press and hold pad 1 for approximately 5 seconds.
3. Press hidden enable pad.
4. Press START pad to advance to other options.
5. Press STATUS pad to change option.
6. Repeat steps 4-5 to change additional options.
7. Press hidden enable pad to return to programming
mode.
Programming Multiple Heating Stages
1. Complete steps 1-7 of "Changing Preset Number
Pads".
2. Press STATUS pad to move through stages from
lowest to highest (1 to 4).
3. Press number pads to enter desired cooking time
and power level.
4. Repeat steps 2-3 for additional stages.
5. Complete steps 8-9 of "Changing Preset Number
Pads".
2001 Amana Appliances
Part No. 12392762
Printed in U.S.A. 02/01
Amana, Iowa 52204
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