Amana MVH250W manual

Over-The-Range Microwave Oven Owner's Manual, Cooking Guide, & Installation Instructions MVH250E MVH250W MVH250L Attention: Keep these instructions for future reference. If microwave oven changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies microwave oven.[...]

Table Of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................... 2 3 SAFETY ............................................................... Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy ............................. 3 Important Safety Instructions .............................. 4,5 INFORMATION .....................[...]

Safety PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY... (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. (b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the do[...]

Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven and avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven. WARNING ] To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy. • Reed all the instructions before using your oven. • Do not use this [...]

Safety To avoid improperly cooking some foods. - Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby food. Uneven heating may occur and possibly cause personal injury. - Do not heat small-necked containers, such as syrup bottles. - Do not deep-fat fry in your microwave oven. - Do not attempt home canning in your microwave oven. - Do not heat the followin[...]

Information Please read this owner's manual. It will tell you how to use all the fine features of this microwave oven, LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBER To request service information or replacement parts, the service center will require the complete model number of your microwave oven. The number is on the oven front as shown in the illustration below[...]

Information MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES Model and Serial D Number Plate[] Vent Grille [] Window with [] Glass Turntable Metal Shield Two-Position Cooking Guide Door Handle Metal Rack Door Safety• Lock System CooktolYCountertop Light Grease Filter Panel OVEN SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply 120 VAC, 60 Hz Input Power 1,500 W Cooking Power 1,000 W (IEC705 S[...]

Information OVEN CONTROLPANEL ® @ ® @ @- ® @- @ FAVORITE i_ RECIPE AUTO I T_E DEFROST DEFROST _-- / LEVEL PROGRAM WARM - " _r k TOPl [ T=T H_ TURNTABLE ON - OFF KITCHEN _ -@ @ -8-[...]

Information 1. DISPLAY: The display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings, and cooking functions selected. 2. POPCORN: Touch this pad when popping popcorn in your microwave oven. See page 15 for more information. 3. POTATO: Touch this pad to cook from 1 to 4 potatoes. See page 15 for more information. 4. BEV[...]

Operation LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 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. I CAUTION II DO NOT RUN THE OVEN EMPTY. HELP The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints. Press HELP, then s[...]

Operation VENT HI-LOW-OFF The VENT moves steam and other vapors from the cooking surface. Touch VENT once for High fan speed, twice for Low fan speed, or three times to turn the fan off. NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to cool the oven. It may st[...]

Operation EASY COOK TM A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch START pad. Example: To set EASY COOK TM for 2 minutes. 1. Touch EASY COOK TM pad 4 times. The oven begins cooking and display shows time counting down. NOTE: If you touch EASY COOK TM, it will add 30 seconds u[...]

Operation COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds. 1. Enter the cook time. 2. Touch START pad. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display. COOKING AT LOWER POWER LEVELS HIGH power cooking does not always give you the best results with foods that need slower cooking, such as roasts, ba[...]

Operation COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS The t 0 power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the choose the best power level for the food you are amount of microwave power you are using. cooking. Below are listed all the power levels, POWER LEVEL MICROWAVE OUTPUT USE 10 100% • Boil water. H[...]

Operation POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop 1.75, 3.0, and 3.5 ounce begs of commemially packaged microwave popcorn, Pop only one package at a time. if you are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer's instructions.To set your microwave oven correctly, follow this chart: Bag Size-ounces ._ Touch NUMBER 3.5 3 Example: To pop a 3.0 oz. [...]

Operation COOKING GUIDE FOR AUTO COOK CODE CATEGORY QUANTITY DIRECTIONS FRESH VEGETABLE FROZEN VEGETABLE RICE CASSEROLE 1 cup Vegetables and 2 tbsp water 2 cups Vegetables and 1/4 cup of water 3 cups Vegetables and 1/3 cup of water 4 cups Vegetables and 1/2 cup of water 1 cup 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups t cup of long grain rice and 2 1/4 cups of water 2 c[...]

Operation AUTO REHEAT AUTO REHEAT provides four preset categories for reheating. Example: To reheat 2 servings of Dinner plate. 1. Touch AUTO REHEAT pad. 2. Choose food category. Touch pad Category number Dinner plate 1 Soup/sauce 2 Casserole 3 Roll/Muffin 4 3. Enter quantity/servings. Number of Category cups/Items Dinner plate 1 - 2 servings Soup/[...]

Operation AUTO DEFROST Your microwave oven is preset with three defrost sequences. Using AUTO DEFROST is the best way to defrost frozen foods. The Auto Defrost Sequence Table below provides some basic guidelines for using the three defrost sequences. Example: To defrost 1.2 Ibs. of ground beef. 1. Touch AUTO DEFROST pad. 2. Choose food category. To[...]

Operation AUTO DEFROST CHART Meat setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BEEF Ground Beef, Bulk Ground Beef, Patties Round Steak Tenderloin Steak Stew Beef Pot Roast, Chuck Roast Rib Roast Rolled Rump Roast LAMB Cubes for Stew Chops (1 inch thick) PORK Chops (1/2 inch thick) Hot Dogs Spareribs Country-style Ribs Sausage, Links Sausage, B[...]

Operation AUTO DEFROST CHART (CONTINUED) Poultry setting FOOD SETrlNG AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS POULTRY CHICKEN Whole (up to 6 Ibs) Cut-up Turn over (finish defrosting breast-side down). Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Separate pieces and rearrange. Place chicken breast-side up on a microwavable roast rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in[...]

Operation TIME DEFROST This feature allows you to choose the time you want to defrost. Example: To defrost for 2 minutes. 1. Touch TIME DEFROST ; DEFRO_. pad. 2. Enter the defrosting time you want. 3. Touch START pad. (Defrost starts) When the defrost time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display. TWO POSITION METAL RACK The two posit[...]

Cooking GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS To get the best resuJts 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. [...]

Cooking APPETIZERS/SAUCES/SOUPS Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques Recommended • Crisp crackers, such as melba toast, shredded wheat, and crisp rye crackers are best for microwave use. Wait until party time to add the spreads. Place a paper towel under the crackers while they cook in the microwave oven to absorb extra moisture. • Arrange i[...]

Cooking Meat Cooking Table MEAT Beef Hamburgers, Fresh or defrosted 4 oz. each) 1 patty 2 patties 4 patties Sirloin tip roast (3-4 Ibs.) Lamb Lamb roast, roiled boneless (3-4 Ibs.) Pork Bacon slices 2 slices 4 slices 6 slices I Chops (5-7 oz. each) 2 chops 4 chops Loin Roast, rolled, boneless (3 1/2- 4 1/2 ]bs.) Sausage links, Fresh or Frozen, defr[...]

Cooking POULTRY Cooking Poultry: General Directions • Prepare the poultry for cooking. - Defrost completely. - Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the outside edge of the baking dish. When cooking legs, arrange them like the spokes of a wheel. - Cover the baking dish with waxed paper to reduce splattering. - Use a browning agent or cook[...]

Cooking PASTA AND RICE Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta, rice, and cereal require about the same amount of time, but the microwave is a more convenient method because you can cook and serve in the same dish. There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastes just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave oven. Cooking P[...]

Maintenance CARE AND CLEANING For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean inside and outside. Take special care to keep the inner door panel and the oven front frame free of food or grease build-up. Never use abrasive cleaners or pads. Wipe the microwave oven inside and Out, including the hood bottom cover, with a soft cloth and a warm (no[...]

Maintenance COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT REPLACEMENT 1. Unplugthe ovenor turn off power at the main power supply. 2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screw. 3. Replace bulb(s) with 30 watt appliance bulb(s). 4. Replace bulb cover. 5. Turn the power back on at the main power supply. OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT 1, Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power supp[...]

Maintenance MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE USE DO NOT 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 wra[...]

Trouble shooting BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Check the following list to be sure a service call is really necessary. A quick reference of this manual as well as reviewing additional information on items to check may prevent an unneeded service call. If nothing on the oven operates: • check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker[...]

Installation YOUR SAFETY FIRST Read this entire manual before you begin. BEFORE YOU START • Proper installation is the instaUer's responsibility! - Write the model & serial numberson the owner's manual,The model number label is located on the oven front, The mounting plate is located on the back side of the microwave oven. See Figur[...]

Installation YOUR SAFETY FIRST I WARNING [ If you use the grounding plug improperly, you risk electric shock! - Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure whether the oven is properly grounded or if you do not completely understand the grounding instructions. DO NOT USE A FUSE IN THE NEUTRAL OR GROUNDING CIRCUIT. [ ,A. WARNING J Imprope[...]

Installation YOUR SAFETY FIRST I WARNING I If you do not mount the oven as instructed, you risk personal injury and/or property damage. I CAUTION ] Before you begin installing the oven, PLACE A PIECE OF THE CARTON OR OTHER HEAVY MATERIAL (a blanket) over the countertop or cooktop to protect it. Do not use a plastic cover. Failure to protect these s[...]

Installation PARTS, TOOLS, MATERIALS THE FOLLOWING PARTS ARE SUPPLIED WITH THE OVEN: NOTE: Depending on your ventilation requirements, you may not use all of these parts, Backdraft damper / duct connector (for roof-venting or wall-venting installation)D Not Actual Size ( 2 pieces must bet1 assembled as shown ) One power cord clamp and One dark-colo[...]

Installation PARTS, TOOLS, MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND MATERIALS FOR THE INSTALLATION: Ca=ton or other heavy material for covering the counter top, Clear tape Stud finder or thin nail, (for taping the templates to the wall) I Phillips screwdriver (for the screws) Pencil Flat blade screwdriver (for the toggle bolts) Measuring tap[...]

Installation STEP 1: PREPARE THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS [ _ WARNING- FIRE HAZARD ] AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED! Improper grounding could result in electric shock or other personal injury. • DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG! This appliance MUST be grounded! 1. Locate the grou[...]

Installation STEP 2: PREPARE THE VENTING SYSTEM [ WARNING - nRE .AzARo l I THIS OVEN MUST BE PROPERLY VENTED! NOTE: The ductwork you need for outside ventilation is not included with your oven. The standard ductwork fittings and length are shown in Figure 9. You may vent your oven in one of three ways. However, do NOT vent into a wall cavity, an at[...]

Installation STEP 2: PREPARE THE VENTING SYSTEM STANDARD FITTINGS NOTE: If the existing duct is round, you must use a rectangular-to-round adapter, with a rectangular 3" extension duct installed between the damper assembly and the adapter to prevent the exhaust damper's sticking. DUCT LENGTH The total length of the duct system, including [...]

Installation STEP 3: PREPARE THE VENTING BLOWER I ,, w.....o i I ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD! UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE WORKING ON IT. • DO NOT PULL OR STRETCH THE BLOWER WIRING! Pulling and stretching the blower wiring could result in electrical shock. Your microwave oven is shipped with the blower assembled for roof venting. If you want wall-venting or ro[...]

Installation STEP 3: PREPARE THE VENTING BLOWER blower plate mounting st ports Figure 15 blower unit exhaust port., _" blower unit mounting screw Figure 1613 ROOM-VENTED (Recirculating) INSTALLATION: 1. Remove one blower unit mounting screw and two blower plate screws. Remove the blower pJate from cabinet. See Figure 17. 2. Carefully lift the [...]

Installation STEP 4: PREPARE THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET FOR INSTALLATION I CAUTION i Before you begin installing the oven, PLACE A PIECE OF THE CARTON OR OTHER HEAVY MATERIAL (a blanket) over the countertop or cooktop to protect it. Do not use a plastic cover. Failure to protect these surfaces could result in property damage, BEFORE YOU START 1, Re[...]

Installation STEP 4: PREPARE THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET FOR INSTALLATION [ WARNING I BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN DRILLING HOLES INTO THE WALL. Electrical wires could be concealed behind the wall covering and if the drill hits them you could get an electric shock• DRILL THE HOLES IN THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET• 1. Find the points on the wall template la[...]

Installation STEP 5: INSTALL THE MOUNTING PLATE 1. Remove the templates from upper cabinet and wall. NOTE: If you are venting the oven through the wall, be sure you align the damper/connector on the rear of the mounting plate with the 3 1/4"x10" duct. Be sure the damper moves freely. See Figure 26. 2. Prepare the toggle bolts by putting t[...]

Installation STEP 6: ATTACH THE OVEN TO THE WALL L _1= WARNING You will need two people to lift this microwave. Failure to use more than one person could result in personal injury. 1. Carefully lift microwave oven and hang it on support tabs (See Figure 28 at the bottom of the mounting plate. Reaching through upper cabinet, thread power supply cord[...]

Installation STEP 6: ATrACH THE OVEN TO THE WALL 6, Roof-vented installation: Align the damper/duct connector with the vent on top of the microwave oven. Damper should be on top of tab. Use two tapping screws (bright-colored) to attach damper/duct connector to the microwave oven. See Figure 36. NOTE: Damper/duct connector must be attached to microw[...]

Warranty f_ VENT HOOD MICROWAVE OVEN FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY ON MAGNETRON TUBE RRSTYEAR Amana Appliances will replace, including related labor and travel, any part (f.o.b. Amana, Iowa) which proves to be defective as to workmanship or materials. SECOND THRU RFTH yEAR Amana Appliances will repair or replace, including related [...]