Amana MH220E manual

Attention: Keep these instructions for future reference. If the oven changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies oven. MVH220E MVH220W ® Microwave Oven Use and Care Manual[...]

2 Model Identification .................................................... 3 Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 4 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy ................................. 6 Electrical Requirements ............................................. 7 Grounding Instructions .[...]

3 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 Co[...]

4 IMPOR TA NT SAFETY INSTRUCTION Recognize this s ymbol 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 t[...]

5 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE IN THE OVEN C AVITY: a. DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the 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 close[...]

6 Caution To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following: 1. Always press STOP/RESET before programming 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. Pressure may build up and erupt. Pierce yolk with a fork or knife before coo[...]

7 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 [...]

8 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 • Complete reminder Unpacking Oven • I nspect microwave oven for damage such as dents in door or dents inside oven cavity. • Report any dents or breaka[...]

9 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 5 for one to five minutes of cooking. No need to press START ; oven will start immedi- at[...]

1 0 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[...]

1 1 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 2 pad. Oven will start immediately. 3. Ovens stops, signals and "End" displays at end of cooking[...]

1 2 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.[...]

1 3 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 1 to 6 to select desired food group (see Reheat Chart below). 4. Press START pad. Ove[...]

1 4 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-Tha w ™ Guide). Power level 3 (30% power) is automatically set when ACCU-THA W ™ pad is pressed. 1. Place food in oven, close door. Be sure package contains no metal. 2. Press ACCU[...]

1 5 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). Guide A ccu- Thaw ™ 2. After first [...]

1 6 Auto Accu-Thaw ® Guide RECOMMENDED FOODS MIN.-M AX. WEIGHT (lbs.) INSTRUCTIONS (perfor m the following procedures during first and/or second signal) ST AND TIME (min.) ME A T Chops 0.1 - 6.0 Separate, turn o ver and shield where necessary. 5 Frankfurters, Sausage 0.1 - 6.0 Separate and remo ve defrosted pieces. 2 Ground Meat 0.1 - 6.0 Turn ove[...]

1 7 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 [...]

1 8 Cooking Guide NOTE : Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted. VEGET ABLES 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 v egetables. Rotate dish halfway through cooking time. frozen spears 10 oz. pkg. 5 to 7 In 1-qt. casserole. Beans[...]

1 9 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 c[...]

2 0 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 cleanin[...]

2 1 Replacing Light Bulbs 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 is not defective. If room lights dim or pulse when ove[...]

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