AMC5108AA_GB.fm Page 1 Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:12 AM TM 3-N-1 Toaster Microwave Oven Owner’s Manual AMC5108AAB/W Part No. : 8112P253-60 Form No. : A/01/04 Code No.
AMC5108AA_GB.fm Page 2 Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:12 AM Safety PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE NERGY: E (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
AMC5108AA_GB.fm Page 3 Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:12 AM Safety Important Safety Instructions, continued • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Important Safety Instructions for using the heater features • Do not touch hot areas of oven, and always use hot pads, holders or gloves when removing hot items from the oven. • Do not use these features to heat baby food or bottles. • Do not use these functions for defrosting your food. There is an “Auto Defrost“ especially for this.
AMC5108AA_GB.fm Page 4 Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:12 AM Safety IMPORTANT GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally. If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too. 4.
AMC5108AA_GB.fm Page 5 Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:12 AM Your New 3-N-1 TM Toaster Microwave oven Table of Contents Safety ........................................................................................... 2 Your New 3-N-1 TM Toaster Microwave oven .......................... 5 Table of Contents ............................................................................. 5 Checking Parts ................................................................................. 6 Setting Up .................
AMC5108AA_GB.fm Page 6 Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:12 AM Your New 3-N-1 TM Toaster Microwave oven Checking Parts Setting Up Unpack your oven and check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. If any part is missing or broken, call your dealer. 1 Place the oven on a flat, sturdy surface and plug the cord into a grounded outlet.
AMC5108AA_GB.fm Page 7 Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:12 AM Your New 3-N-1 TM Toaster Microwave oven Control Panel Buttons 1. Toaster Button p. 14 Press to start toasting after setting Adjustment Knob. 2. Toasting Adjustment Knob p. 14 Adjust to select darkness. 1 3. Instant Cook Buttons p. 9 Instant microwave settings for frequently prepared foods. 4. Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar p.
AMC5108AA_GB.fm Page 8 Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:12 AM Operation Selecting the Display 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 will show all indicators. At this point, you can select the weight system for the display. You can choose between pounds (LBS) or kilograms (KG). To do so you can choose between pounds (LBS) and kilograms (KG).
AMC5108AA_GB.fm Page 9 Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:12 AM Operation Instant Cook Chart Using the Pause/Cancel Button Item The Pause/Cancel button allows you to clear instructions you have entered. It also allows you to pause the oven’s cooking cycle, so that you can check the food. • To pause the oven during cooking: press Pause/Cancel once. To restart, press Start. • To stop cooking, erase instructions, and return the oven display to the time of day: Press Pause/Cancel twice.
AMC5108AA_GB.fm Page 10 Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:12 AM Operation Using the Handy Helper Button Using the Kids Meals Button 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. Press the Number button to select the serving size you want. You can press the “1” or “2” buttons to select the serving size.
AMC5108AA_GB.fm Page 11 Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:12 AM Operation Using the Snack Bar Button Using the Start/+1 Min. Button 1. Press the Snack Bar button corresponding to the food you are cooking. The display shows “A-1”(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 to select the serving size.
AMC5108AA_GB.fm Page 12 Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:12 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.
AMC5108AA_GB.fm Page 13 Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:12 AM Operation Using the Kitchen Timer Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels, continued Some recipes require different stages of cooking at different temperatures. You can set up to two(2) stages of cooking when microwaving. 1 Press the Kitchen Timer button. START ENTER TIME TIME2 Multi-stage Cooking 1 2 Follow steps 1 and 2 in the “One-Stage Cooking” section on the previous page.
AMC5108AA_GB.fm Page 14 Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:12 AM Operation Toaster Preheat 1 Some recipes may call for preheating the oven before cooking. To preheat the oven, 2 Place the food on the wire rack. Then place wire rack with food on the top shelf of the oven. Place the crumb tray on the bottom shelf. 1 Press the Preheat button. START ENTER COOK TIME TIME2 Set the Toasting Adjustment Knob to the desired position. The display will be changed from “ “ to “ “.
AMC5108AA_GB.fm Page 15 Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:12 AM Operation Baking If you want to clear the function, press the Pause/Cancel button twice To pause the function, press the Pause/Cancel button once. To resume cooking. Press Start. You can bake in your Amana 3-N-1 TM Toaster Microwave oven. Baking uses all coils (Upper, Lower) to cook and brown the food. When baking, place the food on the crumb tray and preheat before cooking.
AMC5108AA_GB.fm Page 16 Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:12 AM Operation Warming Top Browning You can keep food warm for up to one hour. You can Top Brown in your Amana 3-N-1 TM Toaster Microwave Oven. The upper heater is used to evenly brown open-faced sandwiches, cheese toppings, and hor d’ ouevres. 1 Press the Warm button. START ENTER TIME 1 TIME2 Press the Top Brown button. START ENTER TIME 2 Use the Number buttons to set a warming time. (max. time 60 min.
AMC5108AA_GB.fm Page 17 Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:12 AM Operation Broiling Speed Cooking You can broil in your Amana 3-N-1 TM Toaster Microwave oven. Broiling uses heating coils to cook and brown the food. When broiling, use the Crumb Tray and Wire Rack together. The speed cooking feature allows you to cycle automatically between microwave and heater cooking for food that is moist as well as crisp and brown.
AMC5108AA_GB.fm Page 18 Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:12 AM Operation Switching the Beep Sound On/Off Using the Easy Clean Button You can switch the Beep Sound off whenever you want. This function rotates the lower Heaters for convenient inside cleaning. 1 1 Press the Sound button. The display shows “ON” (“START” will flash) Lower Heaters rotate into a horizontal position. START ENTER COOK TIME TIME2 2 Press the Easy Clean button. 2 After cleaning, repeat step 1 above or press Pause/Cancel button.
AMC5108AA_GB.fm Page 19 Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:12 AM Cooking Instructions Limited Use Cooking Utensils • Recommended Use for microwave functions • • • • • • • • Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes : Use for heating or cooking. Microwave 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.
AMC5108AA_GB.fm Page 20 Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:12 AM Cooking Instructions Testing Utensils Cooking Techniques If you are not sure whether a dish is microwave-safe or not, you can perform this test: Stirring 1 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.
AMC5108AA_GB.fm Page 21 Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:12 AM Cooking Instructions General Tips Guide for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave • • • • • • • • Dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to heat than lighter foods. Foods with a delicate texture should be heated at a low power level to avoid becoming tough. Altitude and the type of cookware you are using can affect cooking time. When using a new recipe, use the minimum cooking time and check the food occasionally to prevent overcooking.
AMC5108AA_GB.fm Page 22 Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:12 AM Cooking Instructions Guide for Cooking Poultry in Your Microwave Guide for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave • • • • • • Place poultry on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. Cover poultry with wax paper to prevent spattering. Use aluminum foil to shield bone tips, thin meat areas, or areas that start to overcook. Check the temperature in several places before letting the poultry stand the recommended time.
AMC5108AA_GB.fm Page 23 Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:12 AM Cooking Instructions Guide for Cooking Eggs in Your Microwave Auto Defrosting Guide • • • • Never cook eggs in the shell, and never warm hard-boiled eggs in the shell; they can explode. Always pierce whole eggs to keep them from bursting. Cook eggs just until set; they become tough if overcooked. Food Guide for Cooking Vegetables in Your Microwave • • • • • • • • Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food.
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AMC5108AA_GB.fm Page 26 Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:12 AM Cooking Instructions Guide for Cooking with Heater Dinners Desserts Food Cooking Mode Cooking Time Recommendations Food Cooking Mode Cooking Time Recommendations Chocolate Chip Cookies Bake 10-12 minutes Follow package directions for temperature and preparation. Place 9 cookies on the crumb tray about 1 to 2 inches apart. Turn the crumb tray around 3 minutes before cooking time is up.
AMC5108AA_GB.fm Page 27 Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:12 AM Cooking Instructions Guide for Cooking with Heater Appetizers & Snacks Food Cooking Mode Cooking Time Recommendations Cheese Sticks Bake (400 °F) 9-11 minutes Preheat the oven to 400 °F. Arrange cheese sticks towards the center of the crumb tray. Place on top shelf. Chicken Nuggets & Tenders Bake (400 °F) 14-16 minutes Preheat oven to 400 °F. Arrange the pieces towards the center of the crumb tray. Place on top shelf.
AMC5108AA_GB.fm Page 28 Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:12 AM Cooking Instructions Breakfast Foods Frozen Items Cooking Mode Cooking time Recommendations Waffles Toast 4 each t-7 2 each t-6 Place waffles in center of wire rack on top shelf of oven. Put the crumb tray on bottom shelf. Toaster Items Toast 4 each t-6 2 each t-6 Place toaster items in center of wire rack on top shelf of oven. Put the crumb tray on bottom shelf.
AMC5108AA_GB.fm Page 29 Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:12 AM Cooking Instructions Meats Food Cooking Mode Cooking Time Recommendations Whole Chicken (up to 4 lbs.) Speed Cook #3 14-17 minutes/lb. Follow package directions for preparation. Place chicken in a microwave-safe shallow casserole dish. Cover tips of wings and drumsticks with small pieces of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking those areas.
AMC5108AA_GB.fm Page 30 Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:12 AM Appendix Troubleshooting Guide You see sparks or arcing. • Before you call a repair person for your oven, check this list of possible problems and solutions. The turntable makes noises or sticks. Neither the oven’s display nor the oven operate. • • • • • • • • Properly insert the plug into a grounded outlet. If the outlet is controlled by a wall switch, make sure the wall switch is turned on.
AMC5108AA_GB.fm Page 31 Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:12 AM Appendix Care and Cleaning Specifications Follow these instructions to clean and care for your oven. • • • • • • • • Model Number Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles and spilled liquids can stick to the oven walls, causing the oven to work less efficiently. Wipe up spills immediately. Use a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives.
AMC5108AA_GB.fm Page 32 Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:12 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.
AMC5108AA_GB.fm Page 33 Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:12 AM Quick Reference Feature Operation Feature Operation Set Clock 1. Press CLOCK. 2. Use Number buttons to enter time. 3. Press CLOCK again. Broil 1. Press BROIL. 2. Use the Number buttons to set cooking time. 3. Press START. One Stage Cooking 1. Use Number buttons to set cooking time. 2. Set power level or leave at high. 3. Press START. Bake One Minute+ Cooking 1. Press the Start/ +1 min. button once for each minute of cooking. 2.
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