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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY: When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal injury or exposure to excessive microwave 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.
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.
Safety Note: WARNING Connect the oven to a 20A circuit. When connecting the oven to a 15A circuit, make sure that circuit breaker is operable. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present.
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 .......................................................................................
Your New Microwave oven Setting Up Your Microwave Oven 1 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: 2 3 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 oven. 2 Open the oven door. 3 Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp cloth.
Your New Microwave oven Control Panel Buttons AMC5143AAS 1. One Minute + p.11 Press once for every minute of cooking at High power. 2. Sensor Reheat p.12 3. Auto Defrost 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. 2 1 6. More/Less 3 p.15 Increase or decrease cooking time. 7.
Operation Turning on the Power and Selecting a Display Language Using the My Choice feature Your new microwave oven can be customized to suit your personal tastes. Simply press My Choice to set these options.
Operation Selecting the Display Weight Setting the Clock 12HR/24HR You can choose between pounds(LBS) and kilograms(KG). The time can be displayed in either 24-hour or 12-hour format. 1 Press My Choice button and then press the 2 button. The display shows ‘LBS OR KG”. 1 Press the My Choice button and then 6. The display shows “CLOCK 12HR/24HR OPTION”. 2 Press the My Choice button repeatedly to select the weight measurements you wish to use.
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”. 2 Press the My Choice button to select ON. Press again to select OFF. 3 Press the Start button. Time of day will advance one hour. If OFF is selected, time will go back one hour.
Operation Using the One Minute + Button Using the Snack Bar Button 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 Automatically 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 Cooking 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 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 Speed Using the More/Less Buttons 1 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. 2 3 Press the My Choice button and then press 7. The display shows”WORD PROMPTING SPEED”.
Operation Adjusting the Volume Setting the Child Protection Lock 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, You can lock your microwave oven so it can’t be used by unsupervised children. 1 Press the My Choice button and then press 3. The display shows “SOUND VOLUME CONTROLS” . 2 Press the My Choice button repeatedly to select volume.
Operation Demonstration Mode Setting the Remind End Signal You can use the Demonstration Mode to see how your microwave oven operates without the oven heating. 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 once to select ON. Press again to select OFF. 3 Press the Start button. The display shows “DEMO”. To turn demo mode off, repeat steps 1-3 above.
Cooking Instructions Not Recommended Cooking Utensils • 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.
Cooking Instructions Cooking Techniques General Tips 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.
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. • When cooking food, many kinds of moisture are generated. The Auto Sensor determines the proper time and power level by detecting the moisture from the food, eliminating the need to set the cooking time and power level.
Cooking Instructions Guide for Cooking Poultry in Your Microwave Cooking Guide • Guide for Cooking Meat 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. The following temperatures are removal temperatures.
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. / lb. Up to 1.5 lbs. Power Level: MediumHigh(7).
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. Use narrow, flat, smooth strips of aluminum foil to cover the edges and thinner sections of the food.
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 Beef and Barley Stew 1½ lbs. beef stew cubes, cut into ½-inch pieces ½ cup chopped onion 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce 1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) beef broth 2 medium carrots, cut into ½-inch slices (about 1 cup) ½ cup barley 1 bay leaf ¼ tsp. pepper 1 pkg. (9-10 oz.) frozen peas, thawed 1 /8 tsp.
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 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, drained 1 can (14-16 oz.) stewed tomatoes, chopped 1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) chicken broth 1 can (7-8.5 oz.) corn 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies 1-2 tsp. ground cumin, or to taste 1 /8 tsp.
Cooking Instructions Sensor Cooking Guide • Follow the instructions below when sensor cooking different types of food. Food Amount Procedure Food Amount Procedure Potatoes 1 to 6 EA. 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. Follow package instructions for covering and standing. Use this pad for frozen sandwich, breakfast entree, pancakes, waffles.
Cooking Instructions Sensor Reheat Guide Sensor Recipes • French Onion Soup (4 servings) Follow the instructions below when sensor reheating different types of food. Food Plate of food Amount 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 3 cups ( about 3 medium ) sliced onions 3 cups beef broth 1 cup water 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Salt, pepper, croutons, grated parmesan cheese to taste 2 tablespoons brandy (optional) 1. Combine butter and onions in 3-quart casserole. Cover with lid.
Cooking Instructions Snap Crackle Popcorn Balls (10 to 15 balls) Stuffed Potatoes (4 servings) 4 medium potatoes, scrubbed ½ cup dairy sour cream 30 square caramel candies 1 ½ tablespoons water 1 teaspoon butter or magarine 1 pkg.( 3.5 oz.) microwave popcorn 1 /3 cup milk 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon chopped chives or parsley flakes Salt, pepper, paprika to taste 1. Combine caramel, water and butter in 4 cup glass bowl. Microwave at HIGH (0) for 2 to 3 minutes until melted.
Cooking Instructions Vegetable Medley (4 to 6 servings) Franks And Beans Casserole (4 to 6 servings) 1 ½ cups broccoli flowerets, 3/4 to 1 inch in diameter 1 ½ cups cauliflower flowerets, 3/4 to 1 inch in diameter 1 medium yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch diagonal slices 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch diagonal slices 1 medium carrot, cut into 1/8 inch diagonal slices ½ small red pepper, slivered 6-7 pitted ripe olives, sliced 2-3 tablespoons butter or margarine ½ teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon fr
Appendix Troubleshooting Guide Using your microwave causes TV or radio interference. Before you call a repair person for your oven, check this list of possible problems and solutions. • 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. 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 10 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) X 12 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 lbs Model Number AMC5143AAS Oven Cavity 1.4 cu.ft.
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.
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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