Microwave Oven Built better than it has to be Use & Care Guide Model AMC6158BA Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installation and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Cooking Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Cooking Utensils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important Safety Instructions Installer: Please leave this guide with this appliance. Consumer: Please read and keep this Use & Care Guide for future reference. Keep sales receipt and/or cancelled check as proof of purchase.
Important Safety Instructions WARNING Move the microwave oven away from the receiver. Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and the receiver are on different branch circuits. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
Important Safety Instructions WARNING 10. DO NOT heat baby bottles in oven. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, or injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy. 11. DO NOT operate this oven if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. 1. READ all instructions before using oven. 2.
Installation and Operation CIRCUITS For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a 15 or 20 Amp circuit. No other electrical appliances or lighting circuits should be on this line. If in doubt, consult a licensed electrician. VOLTAGE T h e vo l t a g e u s e d a t t h e wa l l receptacle must be the same as specified on the oven name plate located inside oven door. Use of a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing oven damage.
Installation and Operation (Continued) and helps food retain some heat. Since it makes a looser cover than a lid or cling-film, it allows the food to dry out slightly. Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towel: Sandwiches and many other foods containing prebaked bread should be wrapped prior to microwaving to prevent drying out.
Features OVEN SPECIFICATIONS Door Seal Window Door Screen Oven Front Plate Power Supply 120 VAC, 60 Hz Input Power 1,550 W Convection Power 1,600 W Display Window Control Panel Door Handle Wire Rack 1,000 W (IEC 60705 Standard) Frequency 2,450 MHz Rated Current 13 A Outer Dimensions 23 21/32" x 13 17/64" x 18 3/16" (WxHxD) Turntable Safety door Lock System Cooking Power Roller ring Cavity Volume 1.5 Cu. Ft. Net Weight 41.4 lbs.
Operating Instructions LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL SETUP This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before use. See following chart for more information. CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not run oven empty.
Operating Instructions CHILD LOCK MORE/LESS You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. By using the MORE or LESS keys, all of the pre-programmed cook and time cook features can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time. The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the control panel. Child Lock prevents accidental programming when wiping the control panel. Example: To set the child lock. 1. Touch STOP/ CLEAR pad. 2.
Operating Instructions COOKING AT HIGH POWER LEVEL COOKING WITH MORE THAN ONE COOK CYCLE Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds at 100% power. For best results, some recipes call for one Power Level for a certain length of time, and another Power Level for another length of time.Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically, for up to three cycles if the first heating cycle is defrost. 1. Enter the cook time. 2. Touch ENTER/ START pad.
Operating Instructions COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS The 10 power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking. Below are listed all the power levels, examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwave power you are using. POWER LEVEL MICROWAVE OUTPUT USE P-100 (High) 100% ● P-90 90% ● Boil water. ● Cook ground beef. ● Make candy. ● Cook fresh fruits and vegetables. ● Cook fish and poultry. ● Preheat browning dish.
Operating Instructions SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without selecting cooking times and power levels. The display will indicate SENSING during the initial sensing period. The oven automatically determines required cooking time for each food item. When the internal sensor detects a certain amount of humidity coming from the food, it will tell the oven how much longer to heat. The display will show the remaining heating time.
Operating Instructions PIZZA SLICE REHEAT Reheating pizza with PIZZA SLICE lets you reheat one or several slices of pizza without selecting cooking times and power levels. REHEAT lets you heat foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers. REHEAT has preset Cook Powers for 3 categories: Plate of food, Casserole, and Pasta. Example: To reheat 2 slices of pizza. 1. Touch PIZZA SLICE pad. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display. ● Recommended amounts: 1-4 slices.
Operating Instructions SENSOR COOK TABLE CATEGORY DIRECTIONS AMOUNT Popcorn Use only one microwave-only bag of popcorn at a time. Use caution when removing and opening the hot bag from oven. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again. 3.0~3.5 oz 1package. Baked Potato Prick each potato several times with fork. Place on turntable in spoke-like fashion. Turn the food over when oven beeps. Let stand 3-5minutes. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again. 1 to 6 potatoes.
Operating Instructions AUTO DEFROST Dfrost choices are preset in the oven. The defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods, because the oven automatically sets the defrosting times according to the weight you enter. For added convenience, the AUTO DEFROST includes a built-in tone mechanism that reminds you to check or turn over the food during the defrost cycle. DEFROSTING GUIDE ● Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food.
Operating Instructions PREHEATING THE OVEN CONVECTION COOKING Some recipes may call for preheating the oven before you cook with convection cooking. To preheat the oven: The convection mode uses dry heat to cook and brown foods. A highspeed fan circulates hot air inside the oven to heat food quickly and evenly. Convection cooking is ideal for foods that require browning or crisping coupled with a short cooking time.
Operating Instructions Convection cook without Preheat COMBINATION COOKING Example : To cook food for 11 minute at 400°F 3. Touch ENTER/START pad. The combination cooking feature allows you to cycle automatically between microwave and convection cooking for food that is moist as well as crisp and brown. This type of cooking is ideal for large foods that require a long cooking time when prepared in a conventional oven (such as dense cakes, large roasts, and turkeys).
Operating Instructions AUTOMATIC COOKING Cooking your facorite foods is easy AUTO BAKE, AUTO ROAST and AUTO BROIL buttons. You simply select the type of food you want to cook and sering size, then the cooking time is automatically set. AUTO ROAST To automatically roast Roast Meat, Roast Chicken, Casserole, Meat Laf using both microwave and convection energy alterately; AUTO BAKE 1. Touch AUTO ROAST pad. SLECT MENU 1 TO 4 scrolls torough display.
Operating Instructions AUTO COOK CHART • If foods are more underdone or overdone than desired, use the MORE or LESS buttons for personal taste. • Use a round metal pizza pan as a “cookie sheet” • An 8"- 9" pie plate may be placed on the glasstray directly under the rack to catch any drippings FUNCTION NO. ITEM RACK USE Pour batter into 8 or 9” round pan; place on rack. Touch Auto Bake once, touch 1 again, touch Enter/Start.
Operating Instructions GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS To get the best results from your microwave oven, read and follow the guidelines below. ● Storage Temperature: Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than the same foods at room temperature. The time for recipes in this book is based on the normal storage temperature of the food. ● Size: Small pieces of food cook faster than large ones, pieces similar in size and shape cook more evenly.
Operating Instructions COOKING GUIDE Guide for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave ● Place meat on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. ● Start meat fat-side down. Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or thin meat areas. ● Check the temperature in several places before letting the meat stand the recommended time. ● The following temperatures are removal temperatures. The temperature of the food will rise during the standing time.
Operating Instructions Guide for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave ● Cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork. ● Place fish on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. ● Use a tight cover to steam fish. A lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel provides less steaming. ● Do not overcook fish; check it at minimum cooking time. Food Steaks Up to 1.5 lbs. Fillets Up to 1.5 lbs. Shrimp Up to 1.5 lbs.
Cooking Instructions COVECTION BAKING GUIDE • Always use the short rack for convection baking. Remove all racks from the oven when microwaving. • Preheat oven for all convection baking. • Use a round metal pizza pan as a “cookie sheet”. Food Cook Time Procedure Yeast Pan : Glass or metal loaf pan Temperature : 350°F Time : 40-50 min. Shield top of loaf with foil if too dark during baking.Cool 10 minutes before slicing. Quick Pan : Glass or metal loaf pan Temperature : 350°F Time : 45-55 min.
Cooking Instructions BROILING GUIDE • Always use the high rack which has been sprayed with vegetable oil spray. Set the rack on the glass turntable. Place the food directly on the rack. • Foods may be brushed with butter or marinade if desired. • An 8” or 9” pie plate may be placed on the turntable directly under the rack to catch any drippings. Food Broiling Time Procedure 15-17 min.- Rare Steaks 19-21 min.- Medium 22-24 min.- Well done Beef 14-16 min.- Rare Hamburgers 18-20 min.
Cooking Instructions COMBINATION COOKING GUIDE • When roasting meats and poultry, place meat directly on the low rack, which has been placed on the glass turntable and sprayed with vegetable cooking spray. • When using Combination cooking, multiply the weight of the meat by the minutes per pound, factor in the table below. After half the cooking time, turn the meat over, remove any accumulated drippings, return to the oven, and press Start. • Temperatures given below are removal temperatures.
Cooking Utensils MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE USE OVENPROOF GLASS (treated for high intensity heat): Utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles and bowls without metallic trim. CHINA: Bowls, cups, serving plates and platters without metallic trim. PLASTIC: Plastic wrap (as a cover)-- lay the plastic wrap loosely over the dish and press it to the sides. Vent plastic wrap by turning back one edge slightly to allow excess steam to escape.
Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CARE AND CLEANING Before you call a repair person for your oven, check this list of possible problems and solutions. Follow these instructions to clean and care for your oven. ● For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean inside and out-side. Take special care to keep the inner door panel and the oven front frame free of food or grease build-up. Never use rough powder or pads.
Warranty Full One Year Amana will repair or replace, including related labor, any part which proves defective as to workmanship or materials. Limited Warranty After one year from the date of original retail purchase, Amana will provide a free part, as listed below, to replace any part that fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. The owner will be responsible for paying all other costs including labor, mileage, transportation, trip and diagnostic charges, if required.
