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iMPORTANT SAFETY INFOMATION PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY 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 safety interlocks. a, b, C, DO NOT place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner d, residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. DO NOT operate oven if it is damaged.
iMPORTANT SAFETY INFOMATION 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. 2. READ AND FOLLOW the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" on page 3. 9. 10. DO NOT cover or block filter or other openings on equipment. 3. This equipment MUST BE GROUNDED. Connect only to properly GROUNDED outlet.
IMPORTANT FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS STATEMENT ( U.S.A. ONLY) SAFETY COMMISSION INFORMATION RADIO FREQUENCY This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
INSTALLATION A. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS C. RADIO INTERFERENCE 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 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. 1. Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV or radio reception. 2.
INSTALLATION YOUR SAFETY FIRST Read this entire manual before you begin. BEFORE YOU START • Proper installation is the installer's responsibility! - Write the model & serial numbers on 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 Figure 1. BE SURE TO READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: Mounting plate ( Remove from oven to install.
INSTALLATION YOUR SAFETY FIRST CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury, install microwave oven only as instructed. CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury, place a piece of the carton or other heavy material, such as a blanket, over the countertop or cooktop to protect it. DO NOT use a plastic cover. • MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH SPACE AND SUPPORT. - Mount the oven against a flat, vertical wall, so it is supported by the wall.
INSTALLATION PARTS, TOOLS, THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS PARTS ARE SUPPLIED WITH THE OVEN: NOTE: Depending on your ventilation requirements, you may not use all of these parts.
INSTALLATION PARTS, TOOLS, MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND MATERIALS FOR THE INSTALLATION: Carton or other heavy material for covering the counter top. Stud finder or thin nail. Clear tape (for taping the templates to the wall) Keyhole saw (for the power cord hole) Saber saw (for cutting vent holes for roof or wall venting) Phillips screwdriver (for the screws) 3/8" and 3/4" wood drill bits Pencil ..
INSTALLATION STEP 1" PREPARE THE ELECTRICAL _, CONNECTIONS WARNING To avoid risk of personal injury, electrical shock or death, this oven must be grounded. • DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, PRONG! This appliance MUST be grounded! REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING 1. Locate the grounded electric outlet for this oven in the cabinet above the oven, as shown in Figure 4. NOTE: The outlet should be on a circuit dedicated to the microwave oven (120V, 60Hz.
INSTALLATION STEP 2: PREPARE THE VENTING SYSTEM WARNING To avoid risk of personal injury, property damage, or fire this microwave 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 attic, or an unused area.
INSTALLATION STEP 2: PREPARE STANDARD THE VENTING SYSTEM 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 straight duct, elbows, transitions, and wall or roof caps must not exceed the equivalent of 140 feet.
INSTALLATION STEP 3: PREPARE THE VENTING BLOWER CAUTION To avoid risk of property damage, unplug the microwave oven or disconnect power at source by removing fuse or throwing circuit breaker. • CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury, wear protective gloves when handling mounting plate. • 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.
INSTALLATION STEP 3: PREPARE THE VENTING BLOWER 4. Reassemble the blower wire. See Figure 15. 5. Rotate the unit so that the exhaust ports face the rear of the cabinet. See Figure 16. When you insert blower unit, blower wire must be like figure 16. 6. Place blower unit back into cabinet. Check that the exhaust ports face towards the rear of the cabinet. See Figure 17. 7. Reattach the blower plate to cabinet so the exhaust ports and blower plate opening are aligned.
INSTALLATION STEP 4: PREPARE THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET FOR INSTALLATION CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage, do not ateempt to install this microwave oven if you cannot find a wall stud. MEASURE AND TACK / TAPE UP THE TEMPLATES 1. Using a plumb line and (metal) measuring tape, find and mark the vertical center line on the back wall, as in Figure 22. O 2. Find and mark one or two points where the studs are on the wall.
INSTALLATION STEP 4: PREPARE THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET FOR INSTALLATION WARNING To avoid risk of personal injury, electrical shock or death: • Note where electrical outlets and electrical wires are before you drill into the wall. • Locate and disconnect power to any electrical circuits that could be affected by installing this oven. WARNING To avoid risk of personal injury, electrical shock or death, cover the edge of the power supply cord hole with the power supply cord bushing.
INSTALLATION STEP 5: INSTALL THE MOUNTING PLATE THE OVEN MUST BE CONNECTED TO AT LEAST ONE WALL STUD. 3/16" Hole on Studs 1. Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30" wide space. Use the mounting plate as the template for the rear wall. Place the mounting plate on the wall, making sure that the tabs are against the bottom of the cabinet. Line up the notch and center line on the mounting plate to the center line on the wall. iVllnlrnurn bb" / I FromtheFIoor/ ......
INSTALLATION STEP 5: INSTALL THE MOUNTING PLATE TO PREPARE THE REAR WALL CUTOUT OPENING AND EXHAUST ADAPTOR/MOUNTING PLATE FOR WALL-VENTED: 1. Place the mounting plate against the rear wall as described in step 5 item 1. 2. Using a pencil, put dots through slots F and G, and through holes H and I. Remove the mounting plate and draw lines extending through the points. This will give the location and size of the box cutout for the rear wall duct.
INSTALLATION STEP 6: ATTACH THE OVEN TO THE WALL CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, you will need two people to install this microwave oven. 1. Carefully lift microwave oven and hang it on support tabs (See Figure 26 at the bottom of the mounting plate.) Reaching through upper cabinet, thread power supply cord through the power supply cord hole in the bottom of the upper cabinet. See Figure 30. "[ _ 2.
INSTALLATION STEP 6: ATTACH THE OVEN TO THE WALL 6. Roof venting installation: Install ductwork through the vent opening in the upper cabinet. Complete the venting system through the roof according to the method needed. See Figure 34. See PREPARE THE VENTING SYSTEM, STEP 2. Use caulking gun to seal the exterior roof opening around the exhaust cap. See Figure 6. Figure 33 7. Use the power supply cord clamp to bundle the power supply cord.
FEATURES MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES Model and Serial Number Plate Vent Grille Two-position Metal Rack Door Handle Window with Metal Shield Cooking Guide Door Safety Lock System Grease Filter Oven Control Panel Glass Turntable Cooktop/Countertop Light OVEN SPECIFICATIONS / Model ACO1860AB/AW/AC Power Supply ACO1860AS 120 VAC, 60 Hz Input Power 1,500 W Cooking Power 1,000 W (IEC60 705) Frequency 2,450 MHz Rated Current Outer Dimensions (WxHxD) J 13 A 29-15/16"x 16-7/16"x 15-5/8,, / 29-15
FEATURES OVEN CONTROL PANEL FOR MODEL ACO1860ABNV/C FOR MODEL ACO1860AS f Sensor Controls POPCORN POTATO PIZZA cook REHEAT VEGETABLE ® ® _U'70''"_ CLOC_ T_!ME[_ © @ -- _'TIM°_'""_ _'"h _DEFROST I DEFROST_ --@ i__@ --@ \ START T_RNTABLE @ i - 23 - EELS;
FEATURES 13. NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking time, power level, quantities, or weights. 1. DISPLAY: The Display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings and cooking functions selected. 14. KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer. See page 25 for more information. 2. POPCORN: Touch this pad when popping popcorn in your microwave oven.
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. CAUTION CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not use stoneware, aluminum foil, metal utensils, or metal trimmed utensils in the oven. To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not run oven empty.
OPERATION VENT HI-LOW-OFF LIGHT HI-LOW-OFF Touch LIGHT pad once for bright light, twice for night light, or three times to turn the light 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 stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.
OPERATION EASY COOK FAVORITE 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 4 times. TM RECIPE FAVORITE RECIPE lets you recall one cooking instruction previously placed in memory and begin cooking quickly. Example: To cook for 2 minutes. pad 1. Touch FAVORITE RECIPE pad. The oven begins cooking and display shows time counting down. 2.
OPERATION COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds. 1. Enter the cook time. i 2. Touch START pad. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display. COOKING AT LOWER POWER COOKING WITH MORE THAN ONE COOK CYCLE 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.
OPERATION 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, POWER LEVEL MICROWAVE examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwave power you are using. OUTPUT USE 10 HIGH 100% • • • • • • 9 90% • Reheat meat slices quickly. • Saute onions, celery, and green pepper. 80% • All reheating. • Cook scrambled eggs.
OPERATION SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SENSOR 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.
OPERATION ADDING OR SUBTRACTING COOK TIME PIZZA If the SENSOR function is too long or too short, you can increase or decrease the cook time by 10% after choosing the function. You can only increase or decrease cook time before cooking starts. Reheating pizza with PIZZA lets you reheat one or several slices of pizza without selecting cooking times and power levels. Example: To reheat 2 slices of pizza. Example: If you want to adjust the Sensor Cook (casserole) cooking time for longer time. 1.
OPERATION VEGETABLE REHEAT VEGETABLE has preset cook powers for 3 food categories: Fresh, Frozen, and Canned. REHEAT lets you heat foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers. REHEAT has preset Cook Powers for 3 categories: Casserole, Dinner Plate, and Soup/Sauce. Example: To reheat Frozen Vegetable. 1. Touch VEGETABLE Example: To reheat Casserole. pad. 1. Touch REHEAT pad. 2. Choose food category. Category Fresh Touch pad number 1 Frozen 2 Canned 3 2. Choose food category.
OPERATION AUTO DEFROST WEIGHT 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, To enter food weight in AUTO DEFROST, you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound. If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound, you can use the following chart to convert the weight to decimals. Example: To defrost 1.2 Ibs.
OPERATION AUTO DEFROST CHART Meat setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BEEF Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost sequence. Ground Beef, Bulk MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork. Turn over. Return remainder to oven. Do not defrost less than 1/4lb. Freeze in doughnut shape. Ground Beef, Patties MEAT Separate and rearrange. Do not defrost less than two oz. patties.
OPERATION AUTO DEFROST CHART (CONTINUED) Poultry setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS CHICKEN Whole (up to 6 Ibs) POULTRY Turn over (finish defrosting breast-side down). Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place chicken breast-side up on a microwavable roast rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted. Separate pieces and rearrange. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
OPERATION TIME DEFROST CAUTION This feature allows you to choose the time you want to defrost. To avoid risk of property damage: Example: To defrost for 2 minutes. • Do not use rack to pop popcorn. • Rack must be on the four plastic supports when used. • Use the rack only when cooking food on two levels. • Do not cook with rack on floor of the oven. 1. Touch TIME DEFROST pad. 2. Enter the defrosting time you want. 3. Touch START pad.
COOKING 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.
COOKING APPETIZERS / SAUCES / SOUPS MEAT Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques Cooking Meat: General Directions • Prepare the meat for cooking. - Defrost completely. - Trim off excess fat to avoid splattering. - Place the meat, fat side down, on a microwavable rack in a microwavable dish. 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.
COOKING Meat Cooking Table MEAT Beef Hamburgers, Fresh or defrosted (4 oz. each) 1 patty 2 patties 4 patties POWER LEVEL COOKING TIME HI 1-11/2minutes 11/2-2minutes 21/2-31/2minutes DIRECTIONS Form patties with depression in center of each. Place on microwavable roast rack. Brush with browning agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper. Turn over halfway through cooking. Let stand covered 1 minute. Sirloin tip roast (3-4 Ibs.
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 with a sauce to give a browned appearance. • Watch the poultry as it cooks. - Drain and discard juices as they accumulate.
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 There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastes just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave oven. because you can cook and serve in the same dish. Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques • If you are planning to use rice or pasta in a casserole, undercook it so it is still firm.
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 (not hot) mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. Use a chrome cleaner and polish on chrome, metal, and aluminum surfaces.
MAINTENANCE COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT REPLACEMENT 1. Unplug the oven or turn off power at the main power supply. OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT 1. Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power supply. 2. Remove the vent cover mounting screws.(2 middle screws) 3. Tip the cover forward, then lift out to remove. 2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws. 3. Replace bulb(s) with 30 watt appliance bulb(s). ..... 2 ! 4. Replace bulb cover, and mounting screws. 5. Turn the power back on at the main power supply. 4.
RECOMMENDED MICROWAVE UTENSIL 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. DO NOT USE METAL UTENSILS: Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers or foil trays.
TROUBLE BEFORE CALLING SHOOTING 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. Problem Possible Causes If nothing on the oven operates: • check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker. • check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit in house. • check that controls are set properly.
TROUBLE SHOOTING WARNING To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, do not remove outer case at any time, Only an authorized servicer should remove outer case. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Question Answer Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I may reheat or cook in two levels at a time? Only use the rack that is supplied with your microwave oven. Use of any other rack can result in poor cooking performance and/or arcing and may damage your oven.
AMANA WARRANTY f Full ONE Year Warranty Amana Appliances will repair or replace, Including related labor and travel, any part (f.o.b. Amana Iowa) 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, and transportation.