AMC5101AAB_GB.fm Page 1 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 AM Microwave Oven Owner’s Manual AMC5101AAB/W AMC5101AAS AMC5101AAB/W AMC5101AAS Part No.: 8112P252-60 Form No.: A/01/04 Code No.
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AMC5101AAB_GB.fm Page 3 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 AM Safety Important Safety Instructions, continued • A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used with caution. • Do not operate any other heating or cooking appliance beneath this appliance. • Do not mount unit over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance. • Do not mount over a sink.
AMC5101AAB_GB.fm Page 4 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 AM 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. Note Connect the oven to a 20A circuit.
AMC5101AAB_GB.fm Page 5 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 AM Your New Microwave oven Table of Contents Checking Parts Unpack your microwave oven and check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. If any part is missing or broken, call your dealer. Safety ............................................................................................2 Your New Microwave oven..........................................................5 Checking Parts .......................................................
AMC5101AAB_GB.fm Page 6 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 AM Your New Microwave oven Setting Up Your Microwave Oven 1 Control Panel Buttons AMC5101AAB/W Place the oven on a flat, sturdy surface and plug the cord into a grounded outlet. Once plugged in, the display on your oven will show: START ENTER COOK TIME TIME2 Kg g Oz. Lbs. QTY. 13 2 Make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least four inches of space behind, above, and to the side of the oven.
AMC5101AAB_GB.fm Page 7 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 AM Your New Microwave oven Control Panel Buttons AMC5101AAS 1. 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. More/Less p.13 Increase or decrease cooking time. 13 1 2 6. Power Level p.
AMC5101AAB_GB.fm Page 8 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 AM Operation Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight Setting the Clock The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has been an interruption in power, the display shows “ ” At this point, you can select the weight system for the display. You can choose between pounds (LBS) or kilograms (KG). To do so, 1 1 Press the Clock button. The “ENTER” and “TIME” indicators flash.
AMC5101AAB_GB.fm Page 9 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 AM Operation Using the Instant Cook Buttons 1 Beverage 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): Frozen Dinner 8-10 oz 10-12 oz 12-18 oz Pizza Reheat 1 Slice 2 Slices 3 Slices START ENTER COOK TIME TIME2 Kg 2 g Oz Lbs. QTY. Press the button repeatedly to select the serving size you want.
AMC5101AAB_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-1”.(code of item) Press the Handy Helper button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer to the Handy Helper Chart below) 2.
AMC5101AAB_GB.fm Page 11 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 AM Operation Using the Kids Meals Button Using the Snack Bar Button 1. Press the Kids Meals button corresponding to the food you are cooking. The display shows “A-1”(Code of item). Press the Kids Meals button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer to the Kids Meals 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.
AMC5101AAB_GB.fm Page 12 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 AM Operation Defrosting Automatically Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels To thaw frozen food, set the weight of the food and the microwave automatically sets the defrosting time, power level and standing time. 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). 1 Press the Auto Defrost button.
AMC5101AAB_GB.fm Page 13 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 AM Operation Multi-stage Cooking Using the More/Less Buttons 1 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.
AMC5101AAB_GB.fm Page 14 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 AM Operation Using the Kitchen Timer 1 2 3 4 Reheating Automatically 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. Press the Kitchen Timer button. 1 Use the Number buttons to set the length of time you want the timer to run. You can select up to four servings for casseroles and pasta reheat. Only one serving is available for a plate of food.
Cooking Instructions Cooking Utensils Not Recommended • Recommended Use • • • • • • • • 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.
AMC5101AAB_GB.fm Page 16 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 AM Cooking Instructions Cooking Techniques Stirring Adding Moisture 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.
AMC5101AAB_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 Poultry 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.
AMC5101AAB_GB.fm Page 18 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 AM Cooking Instructions Guide for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave Guide for Cooking Eggs 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 Cook Time/Power Level Cooking Time: 6-10 min.
AMC5101AAB_GB.fm Page 19 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 AM Cooking Instructions Notes Auto Defrosting 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.
AMC5101AAB_GB.fm Page 20 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 AM Cooking Instructions Broccoli and Cheese Casserole Recipes ¼ cup butter or margarine ¼ cup chopped onion 1½ Tbs. flour ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. dry mustard 1 /8 tsp. pepper 1½ cups milk ¼ cup chopped red pepper 8 oz. (2 cups) cheddar cheese, shredded 1 pkg. (9-10 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed 4 cups cooked spiral shaped pasta (8 oz. dry) Beef and Barley Stew 1½ lbs. beef stew cubes, cut into ½-inch pieces ½ cup chopped onion 2 Tbs.
AMC5101AAB_GB.fm Page 21 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 AM Cooking Instructions Warm Potato Salad Black Bean Soup 2 lbs. small red potatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces 4 slices bacon (uncooked), cut into ½-inch pieces ¼ cup chopped onion 2 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. flour ½ tsp. celery seed 1 /8 tsp. pepper 2½ Tbs. apple cider vinegar 1 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, drained 1 can (c) stewed tomatoes, chopped 1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) chicken broth 1 can (7-8.5 oz.
AMC5101AAB_GB.fm Page 22 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 AM Appendix Troubleshooting Guide Note : Before you call a repair person for your oven, check this list of possible problems and solutions. 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. Neither the oven’s display nor the oven operate. • • • • • • Properly insert the plug into a grounded outlet.
AMC5101AAB_GB.fm Page 23 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 AM Appendix Specifications Model Number AMC5101AAB/W Oven Cavity 1.0 cu.ft Controls 10 power levels, including defrost Timer 99 minutes, 99 seconds Power Source 120 VAC, 60 Hz Power Output 1000 Watts Power Consumption 1500 Watts Outside Dimensions 20 11/32”(W) X 11 11/16”(H) X 14 15/16”(D) Oven Cavity Dimensions 13 7/32”(W) X 9 1/8”(H) X 13 11/16”(D) Shipping Dimensions 22 23/32”(W) X 14 19/32”(H) X 16 31/32”(D) Net/Gross Weight 30.
AMC5101AAB_GB.fm Page 24 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 AM Warranty Limited One Year Warranty - Parts and Labor If you need service 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.
AMC5101AAB_GB.fm Page 25 Friday, March 12, 2004 10:52 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.
