Microwave Oven Owner's Manual AMC5101AAB/W AMC5101AAS AMC5101 AAB/W AMC5101AAS Part No.: 8112P252-60 Form No.: A/01/04 Code No.
AMC5101AAB GB.fm Page 2 Flida_, .klal_ch 12. 2004 10:52 Affi Safety PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE 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 door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
&MC5101AAB GB.fm Page 3 Friday, .klarch 12, 2004 10:52 Affi Safety Important Safety Instructions, continued • Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use near water- for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. • Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles or spattered oils stuck to the oven walls or floor can cause paint damage and reduce the efficiency of the oven. • Do not immerse cord or plug in water. • Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
AMC5101AAB GB.fm Page 4 Flida_, Mal_ch 12. 2004 10:52 Affi Safety WARNING WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or servicer if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you are not sure if the appliance is properly grounded. Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord under any circumstances. Use of Extension Note Connect the oven to a 20A circuit.
AMC5101AAtB GB.fm Page 5 Friday. March 12, 2004 10:52 A.\i Your New Microwave oven Table of Contents Safety ............................................................................................ Your New Microwave oven .......................................................... Checking Parts ........................................................................... Setting Up Your Microwave Oven .............................................. Control Panel Buttons AMC5101AAB/W ..............
AMC51OIAAB GB.fm Page 6 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 AN] Your New Microwave oven Setting Up Your Microwave 1 Oven Control Panel Buttons AMC5101AAB/W Place the even on a flat, sturdy surface and plug the cord into a grounded outlet. Once plugged in, the display on your oven will show: 13m Make sure there is adequate ventilation fer your oven by leaving at least four inches of space behind, above, and to the side of the oven. 2 Open the oven door.
AMC51OIAAB GB.fm Page 7 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 AM Your New Microwave oven Control Panel Buttons AMC5101AAS = One Minute+ p.10 Press once for every minute of cooking at High Power 2. Auto Defrost p.12 Sets weight of food to be defrosted. 3. Instant Cook Buttons p.9 Instant settings to cook popular foods. 4. Number Buttons Sets cooking times or amounts and power levels other than high. 5. 1 More/Less p.13 Increase or decrease cooking time. 6. 2 Power Level p.
AMC51OIAAB GB.fm Page 8 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 AM Operation Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight Setting the Clock 1 The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has been an interruption in power, the display shows" S_:_B "At this point, you can select the weight system for the display. You can choose between pounds (LBS) or kilograms (KG). To do so, Press the Clock button. The "ENTER" and "TIME" indicators flash.
&MC51OIAAB GB.fm Page 9 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 AM Operation Using the Instant Cook Buttons 1 Press the Instant Cook button corresponding to the food you are cooking (Popcorn, for example). The display shows the first serving size. ("ENTER" and "QTY." will flash): Beverage ½ cup 1 cup 2 cups • Frozen Dinner 8-10 oz 10-12 oz 12-18 oz • Pizza Reheat 1 Slice 2 Slices 3 Slices • • • 2 Press the button repeatedly to select the serving size you want.
AMC51OIAAB GB.fm Page 10 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 AM Operation Using the One Minute + Button Using the Handy Helper Button This button offers a convenient way to heat food in one-minute increments at the High power level. 1. Press the Handy Helper button corresponding to the food you are cooking. The display shows "A-l".(code of item) Press the Handy Helper button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer to the Handy Helper Chart below) 2.
AMC51OIAAB GB.fm Page 11 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 AM Operation Using the Kids Meals Button Using the Snack 1. 1. Press the Snack Bar button corresponding to the food you are cooking. The display shows "A-l".(Code of item) Press the Snack Bar button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer to the Snack Bar Chart below) 2. Press the Number button to select the serving size you want. You can press "1" or "2" buttons for selecting serving size.
AMC51OIAAB GB.fm Page 12 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 AM Operation Defrosting Automatically Setting To thaw frozen food, set the weight of the food and the microwave automatically sets the defrosting time, power level and standing time. 1 Cooking Times & Power Levels Your microwave allows you to set up to two different stages of cooking, each with its own time length and power level. The power level button lets you control the heating intensity from Warm (1) to High (0).
A,MC51OIAAB GB.fm Page 13 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 AM Operation Multi-stage Cooking Using the More/Less The More/Less buttons allow you to adjust pre-set cooking times. They only work in the Instant, Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar or Time Cook modes. Use the More/Less button only after you have already begun cooking with one of these procedures. Follow steps 1 and 2 in the "One-Stage Cooking" section on the previous page.
AMC51OIAAB GB.fm Page 14 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 AM Operation Using the Kitchen Timer Reheating 1 To reheat food, select the type of dish and the number of servings you want to reheat, and the microwave automatically sets the reheating time. 2 Press the Kitchen Timer button. Use the Number buttons to set the length of time you want the timer to run. Press the Auto Reheat button repeatedly to select the type of dish you wish to reheat.
Cooking Instructions Cooking Not Recommended Utensils • Recommended • • • • • • • • • • • Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes -- Use for heating or cooking. Microwavable browning dish -- Use to brown the exterior of small items such as steaks, chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions provided with your browning dish. Microwavable plastic wrap -- Use to retain steam. Leave a small opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food.
AMC51OIAAB GB.fm Page 16 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 AM Cooking Instructions Cooking Techniques Stirring Adding Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly. Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats more quickly, so stir from the outside to the center. The oven will turn off when you open the door to stir your food. Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules.
AMC51OIAAB GB.fm Page 17 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 AM Cooking Instructions Cooking Guide Guide for Cooking • • • • Meat in Your Microwave Guide for Cooking 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.
AMC51OIAAB GB.fm Page 18 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 AM Cooking Instructions Guide for Cooking • • • • Seafood in Your Microwave Guide for Cooking 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.
_/_ 7 AMC5101AAB GB.fm Page 19 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 ,1@ AM Cooking Instructions Auto Defrosting • 4 Notes Guide Check foods when the oven signals. After the final stage, small sections may still be icy; let them stand to continue thawing. Do not defrost until all ice crystals have thawed. Shielding roasts and steaks with small pieces of foil prevents the edges from cooking before the center of the food has defrosted.
_/_ 7 AMC5101AAB GB.fm Page 20 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 Jl@ AM Cooking Instructions Broccoli Recipes and Cheese Casserole ¼ cup butter or margarine Beef and Barley Stew ¼ cup chopped onion lY2 Tbs. flour 1V2Ibs. beef stew cubes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2cup chopped onion 1/2tsp. salt 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce ¼ tsp. dry mustard 1/8 tsp. pepper 1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.
_/_ 7 AMC5101AAB GB.fm Page 21 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 Jl@ AM Cooking Instructions Warm Potato Salad Black Bean Soup 2 Ibs. small red potatoes, cut into V2-inch pieces 1 cup chopped onion 4 slices bacon (uncooked), cut into l/z-inch pieces 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ cup chopped onion 2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, drained 2 tsp. sugar 1 can (c) stewed tomatoes, chopped 1 tsp. salt 1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) chicken broth 1 tsp. flour 1 can (7-8.5 oz.) corn 1/ztsp.
_/_ 7 AMC5101AAB GB.fm Page 22 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 Jl@ AM Appendix Troubleshooting Note : Guide If the oven is set more than 25 minutes at 80, 90 or 100 percent power level, after the first 25 minutes the power level will automatically adjust itself to 70 percent power to avoid overcooking. Before you call a repair person for your oven, check this list of possible problems and solutions.
_/_ 7 AMC5101AAB GB.fm Page 23 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 Jl@ AM Appendix Specifications Model Number AMC5101AAB/W Oven Cavity 1.0 cu.
_/_ 7 AMC5101AAB GB.fm Page 24 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 I@ AM Warranty Limited One Year Warranty - Parts and Labor For one (1) year from the original retail purchase date, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge when carried into an authorized servicer. If you need service • Call the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or call Maytag Services sM, Amana Customer Assistance at 1-800-843-0304, U.S.A.
_/_ 7 AMC5101AAB GB.fm Page 25 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 Jl@ AM Quick Reference Feature Operation Set Clock 1. Press CLOCK. 2. Use number buttons to enter the current time. 3. Press CLOCK again. One Stage Cooking 1. Use number buttons to set cooking time. 2. Set power level or leave at high. 3. Press START. One Minute+ Cooking 1. Press the ONE MINUTE + button once for each minute of cooking 2. The time will display and the oven will start. Instant Cook Buttons 1.
