Microwave Oven Owner's Manual AMC5143AAB/W/Q AMC5143AAS AMC5143AAB/W/Q AMC5143AAS Part No. : 8112P254-60 Form No. : A/01/04 Code No.
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 front face of the oven and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. (c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.
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. • Do not store this appliance outdoors.
Safety Note: 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. Use of Extension Cords 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 if care is exercised in their use.
Your New Microwave oven Table of Contents Safety .................................................................................................. Your New Microwave oven ................................................................ Checking Parts ....................................................................................... Setting Up Your Microwave Oven .......................................................... Control Panel Buttons AMC5143AAB/W/Q ............................................
Your New Microwave oven Setting Up Your Microwave 1 Oven Control Panel Buttons AMC5143AAB/W/Q 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 after four seconds: __ Set- 8o/ Make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least four inches of space behind, above, and to the sides of the ml A{Lto RebeaS D@'os_ I 8 E rg SOl:I COOKINC_ oven. m 2 3 4 Open the oven door. f i \/e_eta@_s
Your New Microwave oven Control Panel Buttons AMC5143AAS = One Minute + p.11 Press once for every minute of cooking at High power. 2. Sensor 3. Auto Defrost Reheat p.12 p.12 Sets weight of food to be defrosted. 4. Sensor Cook Buttons p.10 Sensor settings to cook popular foods. 5. Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar p.13 Selects type of dish to be reheated. 6. More/Less p.15 Increase or decrease cooking time. 7.
Operation Turning on the Power and Selecting a Display Language The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has been an interruption in power, the display shows after four seconds "ENJOY YOUR COOKING ...... PRESS MY CHOICE FOR PERSONAL OPTIONS" 1 2 3 4 Press My Choice immediately after plugging in your microwave. The display will show "PRESS 1-9 TO SELECT VARIOUS OPTIONS". Press the "1" button.
Operation Selecting the Display Weight You can choose between pounds(LBS) 1 2 3 and kilograms(KG). Setting the Clock 12HR/24HR The time can be displayed in either 24-hour or 12-hour format. Press My Choice button and then press the 2 button. The display shows 'LBS OR KG". 1 Press the My Choice button repeatedly to select the weight measurements you wish to use. 2 Press the Start button. 3 Press the My Choice button and then 6. The display shows "CLOCK 12HR/24HR OPTION".
Operation Setting the Daylight Saving Time adjustment Using the Help Button 1 Your microwave offers helpful instructions for many procedures. Press the My Choice button and then 8. The Display shows "DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ON/OFF". When you need feature information and helpful hints, press the Help button and then press the button that you want to get information on. Help information is available in 3 languages (English, French and Spanish). 2 3 Press the My Choice button to select ON.
Operation Using the One Minute + Button Using the Snack This button offers a convenient way to heat food in one minute increments at the High power level• 1. Press the Snack Bar button corresponding to the food you are cooking• The display shows "Nachos" 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 the "1" or "2" button to select the serving size.
Operation Sensor Reheat Defrosting Heating leftovers and precooked foods is easy with your new microwave. By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food heat, this feature automatically adjusts the oven's heating time for various types and amounts of precooked food. All food should be precooked and at refrigerator temperature. To use sensor reheating: To thaw frozen food, set the weight of the food and the microwave automatically sets the defrosting time, power level and standing time.
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 "Melt Chocolate". 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" button to select the serving size. Only the "1" button(serving) is available for Soften Cream Cheese and Melt Chocolate items.
Operation Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels Multi-stage Your microwave allows you to set up to three different stages of cooking, each with its own time length and power level. The power level lets you control the heating intensity from Warm (1) to High (0). 1 Cooking Follow steps 1 and 2 in the "One-Stage Cooking" section on the previous page. The display shows "PRESS START OR ENTER NEXT STAGE COOKING TIME". One-stage Cooking For simple one-stage cooking, you only need to set a cooking time.
Operation Setting the Word Prompting 1 Speed Using the More/Less The More/Less buttons allow you to adjust pre-set cooking times. They only work in the Sensor Reheat, Sensor Cooking, Instant Cook, Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar, One Minute+ and Time Cook modes. Use the More/Less button only after you have already begun cooking with one of these procedures. Press the My Choice button and then press 7. The display shows'WORD PROMPTING SPEED".
Operation Adjusting the Volume Setting The Sound function on the microwave allows you to adjust the volume of the microwave's chime sound. The sound is initially set to its high setting. To change the volume, 1 1 2 Press the My Choice button repeatedly to select volume. 3 Press Start: The display returns to the time of day. 3 Using the Kitchen Timer 1 use the Number timer to run. Press the Kitchen 3 The display counts down and beeps when the time has elapsed.
Operation Demonstration Mode Setting You can use the Demonstration Mode to see how your microwave oven operates without the oven heating. 1 2 The Remind End Signal can be set On or Off. 1 Press the My Choice button and then Press 9. The display shows " DEMO MODE ON/OFF" 2 Press the My Choice button and then press 4. The display shows "REMIND END SIGNAL ON/OFF". Press the My Choice button to select ON. Press the My Choice button once to select ON. Press again to select OFF.
Cooking Instructions Cooking Not Recommended Utensils Recommended Use • Glass jars and bottles -- Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave, and can shatter. • Glass and glass-ceramic cooking. bowls and dishes -- Use for heating or • Paper bags -- These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that are designed for microwave use. • Microwavable browning dish -- Use to brown the exterior of small items such as steaks, chops, or pancakes.
Cooking Instructions Cooking Techniques General Stirring • 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. 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.
Cooking Instructions Auto Sensor Cook Important The Auto Sensor allows you to cook your food automatically by detecting the amount of moisture generated from the food while cooking. • After installing the oven and plugging into an electrical outlet, do not unplug the power cord. The moisture sensor needs time to stabilize in order to cook satisfactorily. • It is not advisable to use the auto sensor cooking feature on a continuous cooking operation, i.e. one cooking operation immediately after another.
Cooking Instructions Cooking Guide for Cooking • Guide for Cooking Poultry in Your Microwave Guide Meat in Your Microwave Place meat on a microwave-safe dish. roasting rack in a microwave-safe • 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.
Cooking Instructions Guide for Cooking Seafood Guide for Cooking Eggs in Your Microwave in Your Microwave • Cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork. • • Place fish on a microwave-safe dish. Never cook eggs in the shell, and never warm hard-cooked the shell; they can explode. • Always pierce whole eggs to keep them from bursting. • Use a tight cover to steam fish. A lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel provides less steaming.
Cooking Instructions Auto Defrosting • 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. Use narrow, flat, smooth strips of aluminum foil to cover the edges and thinner sections of the food.
Cooking Instructions Broccoli Recipes and Cheese Casserole ¼ cup butter or margarine Beef and Barley Stew ¼ cup chopped onion lY2 Tbs. flour lY2 Ibs. 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.) beef broth 1Y2cups milk 2 medium carrots, cut into Y2-inch slices (about 1 cup) ¼ cup chopped red pepper 1/zcup barley 8 oz.
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 Y2-inch pieces 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ cup chopped onion 2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, drained 2 tsp. sugar 1 can (14-16 oz.) 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. celery seed 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies 1/8tsp. pepper 1-2 tsp.
Cooking Instructions Sensor Cooking Guide • Follow the instructions below when sensor cooking different types of food. Food Potatoes Fresh Vegetables Amount, 1 to 6 EA. 1 to 4 cups : ure Food Amount Prick each potato several times with fork. Place on turntable in spoke-like fashion. Let stand 3-5 min. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again. Frozen Breakfast 2 to 8 oz_ Place fresh vegetables in microwavesafe ceramic, glass or plastic dish and add 2-4 Tbs. water.
Cooking Instructions Sensor Reheat Guide • Sensor Follow the instructions below when sensor reheating different types of food. Recipes French Onion Soup (4 servings) 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 3 cups ( about 3 medium ' sliced onions Plate of food Casseroles Pasta Reheat 1 serving (1 plate). 1 to 4 servings. 3 cups beef broth Use only pre-cooked, refrigerated foods. Cover plate with vented plastic wrap or waxed paper, tucked under plate.
Cooking Instructions Snap Crackle Popcorn Balls Stuffed Potatoes (4 servings) (10 to 15 balls) 4 medium potatoes, scrubbed 30 square caramel candies 1/2cup dairy sour cream 1 1/2tablespoons water 1/3 cup milk 1 teaspoon butter or magarine 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon chopped chives or parsley flakes 1 pkg.( 3.5 oz.) microwave popcorn Salt, pepper, paprika to taste 1. Combine caramel, water and butter in 4 cup glass bowl.
Cooking Instructions Vegetable Medley (4 to 6 servings) Franks And Beans Casserole (4 to 6 servings) 1 1/2cups broccoli flowerets, 3/4 to 1 inch in diameter 1/2cup chopped onions 1 1/zcups cauliflower flowerets, 3/4 to 1 inch in diameter 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 medium yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch diagonal slices 1 pkg.(12 - 16 oz.
Appendix Troubleshooting Guide Before you call a repair person for your oven, check this list of possible problems and solutions. Neither • • • • • • the oven's display Using your microwave • 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. Remove the plug from the outlet, wait ten seconds, then plug it in again. Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuse.
Appendix Specifications Model Number AMC5143AAB/W/Q Oven Cavity 1.4 cu.ft. Controls !0 power levels, including defrost Timer 99 minutes, 99 seconds Power Source 120 VAC, 60 Hz Power Output 1100 Watts Outside Dimensions 21 7/8!!(W) X12 5/16!!(H) X 17 9/32'!(D) Oven Cavity Dimensions 14 3/4"(W) X 9 13/16"(H) X 16 1/16"(D) Net!Gross Weight 38.5/42 Ibs Model Number AMC5143AAS Oven Cavity 1.4 cu.ft.
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.
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. Auto Defrost 1. Press AUTO DEFROST. 2.
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