Amana F1331W User's Manual
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4. OVERCOOKED FOODS Cooking time Cooking power level is not suitable Use correct time cooking power level when you cook the same food Use the LESS pad and cook time will be decreased 10 seconds per one touch UNDERCOOKED FOODS Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used Use microwave safe cookware only Food is not defrosted completely Completely defrost food Oven ventilation ports are restricted Check to see that oven ventilation ports are not restricted Cooking time Cooking power level is not suitable Use correct time Cooking power level when you cook the same food Use the MORE pad and time will be increased 10 seconds per one touch ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL Dull thumping sound during oven operation Some radio and TV interference might occur during Steam or vapor escaping from around the door operations It is similar to the interference caused by other Light reflection around door or outer wrapper small appliances such as mixers blow dryer etc Dimming oven light and change in blower sound during oven operation at power levels other than high 21 241 SSA DOORS 9 9 SPSS 259 BASSE a LSC PIS 5 2 BESS ory ws SASAS PRIS 625 6 9 4 BALES RI 2 25 5 9 BASSE Den 5 552 3 BESS 52 29 SESE RES ORLY RIS 5 e gt 025 aos lt y BS VE OVEN 2
5. Arman a Microwave Oven Owner s Manual amp Cooking Guide M1031E M1031W F1331E F1331W Attention Keep these instructions for future reference If microwave oven changes ownership be sure this manual accompanies microwave oven Contents TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS raianta 2 PRECAUTIONS AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS sisiscsicicccsccnsiscsicereccnccerserstecucnsetentrccuiuenestvseetesustentenseneusenerscscasasuecsesertaracucesoreersttacues 4 INSTALLATION 5 OTHER HELPFUL 6 MODEL IDENTIFICATION gistere E ee ee piane e r E 6 GETTING THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR MICROWAVE 7 SPECIAL TECHNIQUES IN MICROWAVE 1 0022 0000000000000000000000 na rinena aineita 7 HOW FOOD CHARACTERISTICS AFFECT MICROWAVE 8 COOKING 1 8 FEATURE DIAGRAM
6. 15 Heating Reheating Guide A CAUTION Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle MEAT 1 The roast should be prepared and seasoned if desired as for any other conventional method Meat should be thoroughly defrosted before cooking 2 Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or ovenproof plate and place on the turntable 3 Cook according to the cooking chart below using the longer time for large meats and the shorter time for smaller meats For thicker chops use the longer time 4 Turn the meat once halfway through the cooking time 5 STAND for 5 10 minutes wrapped in foil after cooking The standing time is very important as it completes the cooking process 6 Ensure meat especially pork is thoroughly cooked before eating MEAT COOKING CHART Cut Microwave power Cooking time per pound BEEF Standing Rolled Rib POULTRY 1 No special techniques are required The poultry should be prepared as for any other conventional method Season if desired Poultry should be thoroughly defrosted ensuring giblets and any metal clamps are removed Prick the skin and brush lightly with vegetable oil unless self basting All poultry should be placed on a microwave roasting rack or a microwave proof plate and placed on the turntable Cook according to the instructions in the cooking chart below turning the bird over halfway through th
7. 2 medium i 5 8 Pierce potatoes several times with fork 2 3 minutes Whole Baking 4 medium 6 11 Place on 2 paper towels 2 3 minutes 6 8 oz each Turn over halfway through cooking White potatoes 2 potatoes 5 7 Pierce potatoes several times with fork 2 3 minutes Whole Baking 4 potatoes 8 13 Place on 2 paper towels 2 3 minutes 6 8 oz each Turn over halfway through cooking Spinach Fresh 11b 5 7 Add 1 2 cup water 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Leaf Squash Acorn or 1 medium 6 8 Cut squash in half Remove seeds 2 3 minutes 2 3 minutes 2 3 minutes 19 Cleaning Before cleaning the oven unplug the power supply cord of the oven If impossible open the oven door to prevent an accidental oven start Part Description INSIDE OF THE OVEN Use a damp cloth to wipe out crumbs and spillovers It is important to keep the area between door and cavity front clean to assure a tight seal Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth then rinse and dry Do not use harsh detergent or abrasive cleaners The glass tray can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher Wipe with a damp cloth followed immediately by a dry cloth The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the control panel Child Lock prevents accidental programming when wiping the control panel DOOR If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door wipe the panel with a soft cloth This may occur when the mi
8. Use the eleven power levels to heat food slowly and evenly NOTE If you do not select the power level the oven will operate at power HIGH To set HI POWER cooking skip steps 2 amp 3 Example To cook food on 80 Power 8 for 11 minutes 11 seconds Display scrolls the words 11 11 PRESS START OR POWER 2 Touch POWER LEVEL pad Display scrolls the words ENTER POWER LEVEL 0 TO 10 Touch 8 pad To select power level 80 Display scrolls the words P 80 PRESS START 4 Touch START pad 1 When cooking is complete two short tones and one long tone will sound The word END shows in the display window Then the oven shuts itself off Operating Instructions MULTI STAGE TIME COOK CHILD LOCK Stages are consecutive heating cycles performed without This safety feature that prevents unwanted oven operation interruption This oven can perform 2 stages in a row Once the child lock is set no cooking can take place The For Multi Stage cooking touch PROGRAM and repeat Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the control START pad for additional Time and Power program you wiping the control panel want to add If the CHILD LOCK is set and you touch another cooking Auto Defrost can be programmed before the first stage to pad the word LOCKED shows in the display Cancel the defrost first and then cook child lock according to the procedure below MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS To set th
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10. pad START Defrosting starts i When you touch the START pad the display changes to defrost time count down The oven will beep twice during the DEFROST cycle At each beep open the door and turn separate or rearrange the food Remove any portions that have thawed Return frozen portions to the oven and touch START to resume the defrost cycle The oven will not STOP during the BEEP unless the door is opened For best results remove fish shellfish meat and poultry from its original closed paper or plastic package wrapper Otherwise the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook Place foods in a shallow glass baking dish or on a microwave roasting rack to catch drippings Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven AUTO DEFROST SEQUENCE LIST Sequence Food BEEF Ground beef Round steak Cubes for stew Tenderloin steak Pot roast Rib roast Rump roast Chuck roast Hamburger patty 1 LAMB MEAT Chop 1 inch thick Rolled roast PORK Chop 1 2 inch thick Hot dogs Spareribs Country style ribs Rolled roast Sausage VEAL Cutlets 1 165 1 2 inch thick POULTRY Whole under 4 Cut up Breasts boneless 2 CORNISH HENS Whole TURKEY Breast under 6 Ibs FISH Fillets Whole Steaks 3 SHELLFISH Crab meat Lobster tails Shrimp Scallops
11. properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 5 of this manual 4 Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions 5 Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars may explode should not be heated in this oven 6 Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use 7 As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children 8 Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped 9 This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment 10 Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance 11 Do not store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example near a kitchen sink in wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 12 Do not immerse cord or plug in water 13 Keep cord away from heated surfaces 14 Do not let cord hang over the edge of a table or counter 15 When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together when closing the door use only mild non abrasi
12. sense to place thicker portions of meat poultry and fish to the outer edge of the baking dish This way thicker portions will receive the most microwave energy and the foods will cook evenly Elevating Thick or dense foods are often elevated so that microwaves can be absorbed by the underside and center of the foods Piercing Foods enclosed in a shell skin or membrane are likely to burst in the oven unless they are pierced prior to cooking Such foods include both yolks and whites of eggs clams and oysters and many whole vegetables and fruits Testing if cooked Because foods cook so quickly in a microwave oven it is necessary to test food frequently Some foods are left in the microwave until completely cooked but most foods including meats and poultry are removed from the oven while still slightly undercooked and allowed to finish cooking during standing time The internal temperature of foods will rise between 5 F 3 C and 15 F 8 C during standing time Standing time Foods are often allowed to stand for 3 to 10 minutes after being removed from the microwave oven Usually the foods are covered during standing time to retain heat unless they are supposed to be dry in texture some cakes and biscuits for example Standing allows foods to finish cooking and also helps flavors to blend and develop Other Helpful Information HOW FOOD CHARACTERISTICS AFFECT MICROWAVE COOKING Density of foods Light porous food like
13. that the worst possible shape for a food that is to be microwaved is a thick cube The corners will burn long before the center is even warm Round thin and ring shaped foods cook most successfully in the microwave Quantity of foods The number of microwaves in your oven remains constant regardless of how much food is being cooked Therefore the more food you place in the oven the longer the cooking time Remember to decrease cooking times by at least one third when halving a recipe Cooking Utensils MICROWAVE SAFE UTENSILS A CAUTION SOME ITEMS ARE NOT INTENDED FOR MICROWAVE COOKING INCLUDING SOME STONEWARE AND ITEMS WITH HIGH IRON OR LEAD CONTENTS Never use metal or metal trimmed utensils in your microwave oven Microwaves cannot penetrate metal They will bounce off any metal object in the oven and cause arcing an alarming phenomenon that resembles lightning Most heat resistant non metallic cooking utensils are safe for use in your microwave oven However some may contain materials that render them unsuitable as microwave cookware If you have any doubts about a particular utensil there is a simple way to find out if it can be used in your microwave oven Testing utensils for microwave use Place the utensil in question next to a glass bowl filled with water in the microwave oven Microwave at power HIGH for 1 minute If the water heats up but the utensil remains cool to the touch the utensil is mi
14. 1 Operating Instructions AUTO COOK Your oven s menu has been preprogrammed to cook food automatically Tell the oven what you want Then let your microwave oven cook your selections Example To cook popcorn 3 0 2 simply follow 2 Touch 2 pad h Display shows 3 0 OZ Place popcorn in the oven and close 2 The oven begins the cooking you the door selected without the need to touch START Be sure to close the door before selecting categories 1 Touch POPCORN pad Display scrolls the words 1 75 OZ PRESS 1 3 0 OZ PRESS 2 3 5 OZ PRESS 3 AUTO COOK CHART Pad Kenad Serving size Directions Cover POPCORN 1 Pad 1 75 oz Follow package instructions 2 Pad 3 0 oz Use popcorn package which is made especially 3 Pad 3 5 oz for microwave cooking Do not try to pop unpopped kernels None Heat only 1 package at a time Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while popping popcorn POTATO 1 Pad 1 8 oz Place in center of the oven on paper towel 2 Pad 2 16 oz Pierce potato several times with fork 3 Pad 3 24 oz After cooking let stand for 5 minutes None 4 Pad 4 32 oz No cover BEVERAGE 1 Pad 1 cup 8 oz Use mug or microwave safe cup 2 Pad 2 cups 16 oz Stir after reheating None PIZZA 1 Pad 1 slice 5 oz Place the refrigerated pizza on the plate in the 2 Pad 2 slices 10 oz center of the microwave oven None 3 Pad 3 slices 15 oz FRO
15. DEFROST 2 Touch 2 0 and 0 pad 0 Display scrolls the words 2 00 PRESS START Ly 3 Touch START pad START Defrosting START Operating Instructions AUTO DEFROST Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven The defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods The auto defrost sequence list will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting With the Auto Defrost feature the oven automatically sets the defrosting time and power levels for you The oven automatically determines required defrosting times for each food item according to the weight you enter For added convenience the Auto Defrost includes a built in beep mechanism that reminds you to check turn over separate or rearrange Three different defrosting levels are provided 1 MEAT 2 POULTRY 3 FISH can select the category by touching the numeric key 1 MEAT numeric key 2 POULTRY and numeric key 3 FISH after touching the AUTO DEFROST pad Available weight is 0 1 6 0 lbs 0 1 4 0 kgs Example To defrost 1 2 lbs of ground beef e Touch AUTO DEFROST pad Display scrolls the words MEAT PRESS 1 POULTRY PRESS 2 FISH PRESS 3 AUTO DEFROST Touch 1 pad Display scrolls the words ENTER WEIGHT Enter the weight by touching 1 and 2 pad Display scrolls the words 1 2 LBS PRESS START Touch START
16. In general you will find that the food remains under cooked at the lower end of the time range and you may sometimes want to cook your food beyond the maximum time given according to personal preference The governing philosophy of this book is that it is best for a recipe to be conservative in giving cooking times While undercooked food may always be cooked a bit more overcooked food is ruined for good Some of the recipes particularly those for bread cakes and custard recommend that food be removed from the oven when they are slightly undercooked This is not a mistake When allowed to stand usually covered these foods will continue to cook outside of the oven as the heat trapped within the outer portions of the foods gradually travels inward If the foods are left in the oven until they are cooked all the way through the outer portions will become overcooked or even burnt As you gain experience in using your microwave oven you will become increasingly skillful in estimating both cooking and standing times for various foods SPECIAL TECHNIQUES IN MICROWAVE COOKING Browning Meats and poultry that are cooked fifteen minutes or longer will brown lightly in their own fat Foods that are cooked for a shorter period of time may be brushed with a browning sauce to achieve an appetizing color The most commonly used browning sauces are Worcestershire sauce soy sauce and barbecue sauce Since relatively small amounts of browning sauc
17. ZEN 1 Time 10 oz Follow the package instructions ENTREE Example of one frozen entree is Lasagna with meat sauce Chicken with Rice and Sliced None Turkey Breast with Rice and vegetable FRESH 1 Pad 1 cup 8 oz Prepare vegetable wash cut up vegetable into VEGETABLE 2 Pad 2 cups 16 oz 1 2 inch slices or pieces 3 Pad 3 cups 24 oz Most vegetables need 2 minutes or 3 minutes 4 Pad 4 cups 32 oz standing time after cooking Plastic 1 cup Add 2 tablespoon water wrap 2 cups Add 2 tablespoon water 3 cups Add 4 tablespoon water 4 cups Add 4 tablespoon water 12 Operating Instructions CONTROL SET UP CONTROL SET UP provides six modes which make using your microwave oven quite handy You can select SOUND ON OFF CLOCK ON OFF SCROLL SPEED LBS KG LANGUAGE and DEMO MODE Example 1 To turn off Sound of beeper CONTROL Touch CONTROL SET UP pad Six modes show in the display repeatedly You can set them according to your intention i Touch 1 pad Display scrolls the words SOUND ON PRESS 1 OFF PRESS 2 Touch 2 pad Display scrolls the words SOUND OFF The current time will be displayed 2 To turn sound back on repeat steps 1 2 Then touch number 1 CONTROL SET UP FUNCTION CHART Example 2 To select French CONTROL 1 CONTROL SET UP pad SET UP Six modes show in the display continuously You can set them
18. according to your intention Touch 5 pad Display scrolls the words ENGLISH PRESS 1 ESPANOL PRESSIONE 2 FRANC PRESSER 3 8 Touch 3 pad Display scrolls the words FRANC The current time will be displayed 1 To select ENGLISH or SPANISH repeat steps 1 3 2 Once set the window will display in the language chosen NO FUNCTION CHOICE REMARKS 1 SOUND ON OFF Sound On or Sound Off All of the key sound and EOC sound on or off 2 CLOCK ON OFF Clock On or Clock Off When clock is off nothing displays when oven is not in use SCROLL SPEED Slow Normal or Fast Scroll speed control speed of message that scroll across display 4 LBS KG Lbs or Kg Set control to LBS or KG for Auto Cook and Auto defrost features 5 LANGUAGE English Spanish or French Set the control to desired language 6 DEMO ON OFF Demo On or Demo Off Demo mode allows oven to operate without oven heating English and DEMO OFF NOTE When the power cord is first plugged in the default setting are Sound ON Clock ON Normal Speed LBS 13 Operating Instructions FAVORITE RECIPE This feature allows you to set and execute a frequently used single stage program Once the cooking program is set you can use it by pressing the FAVORITE RECIPE NOTE If you do not select the power level the oven will operate at power HIGH To set HI POWER cooking skip steps 3
19. amp 4 The FAVORITE RECIPE will retain its program until you reset it Example To set cooking program 11 minutes 11 seconds at power level 80 1 Touch FAVORITE RECIPE pad RECIPE Display scrolls the words 1 00 PRESS START OR ENTER Enter 11 minutes and 11 seconds Display scrolls the words 11 11 PRESS START OR POWER HWM Touch POWER LEVEL pad Display scrolls the words ENTER POWER LEVEL 0 TO 10 POWER LEVEL A Touch 8 pad Display scrolls the words P 80 PRESS START START 5 Touch START pad MORE LESS By using the MORE or LESS pad all of the AUTO COOK TIME COOK EASY COOK and FAVORITE RECIPE programs can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds to the cooking time each time you press it Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it Example To adjust the one touch cook popcorn cooking time for a longer time 1 Touch POPCORN pad Display scrolls the words 1 75 OZ PRESS 1 3 0 OZ PRESS 2 3 5 OZ PRESS 3 POPCORN 2 Touch 1 pad 3 Touch MORE pad Press the MORE or LESS pad during time countdown TIME DEFROST This feature allows you to choose the time you want to defrost Example To defrost for 2 minutes 1 Touch TIME DEFROST pad Display scrolls the words ENTER DEFROST TIME TIME
20. an VOLTAGE The voltage used at the wall receptacle must be the same as specified on the oven name plate located inside oven door Use of a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing oven damage Low voltage will cause slow cooking In case your microwave oven does not perform normally in spite of proper voltage remove and reinsert the plug PLACEMENT OF THE OVEN Your microwave oven can be placed easily in your kitchen family room or anywhere else in your home Place the oven on a flat surface such as a kitchen countertop or a specially designed microwave oven cart Do not place oven above a gas or electric range Free air flow around the oven is important PRECAUTIONS certain to place the front surface of the door three inches away or more from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage For the most accurate programming of the electronic units touch the center of each pad securely Do not touch several pads at one time or touch between pads A beep sound should be heard with each touch when a pad is touched correctly Do not hit or strike the control with objects such as silverware utensils etc Breakage may occur careful when taking the cooking utensils out of the oven Some dishes absorb heat from the cooked food and may be hot Do not rinse cooking utensils by immediately placing them into water just after cookin
21. an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded Extension cord If it is necessary to use an extension cord use only a 3 wire extension cord that has a 3 blade grounding plug and a 3 slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use Be careful not to drape the cord over the countertop or table where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally Improper grounding can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a long cord Ensure proper ground exists before use CIRCUITS For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a 15 or 20 Amp circuit No other electrical appliances or lighting circuits should be on this line If in doubt consult a licensed electrici
22. an authorized servicer if service is required after warranty expires Asure EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN Amana offers long term service protection for this new oven Asure Extended Service Plan is specially designed to supplement Amana s strong warranty This plan covers parts labor and travel charges Call 1 800 528 2682 for information Other Helpful Information GETTING THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Keep an eye on things The instructions in this book have been formulated with great care but your success in preparing food depends of course on how much attention you pay to the food as it cooks Always watch your food while it cooks Your microwave oven is equipped with a light that turns on automatically when the oven is in operation so that you can see inside and check the progress of your recipe Directions given in recipes to elevate stir and the like should be thought of as the minimum steps recommended If the food seems to be cooking unevenly simply make the necessary adjustments you think appropriate to correct the problem Factors affecting cooking times Many factors affect cooking times The temperature of ingredients used in a recipe makes a big difference in cooking times For example a cake made with ice cold butter milk and eggs will take considerably longer to bake than one made with ingredients that are at room temperature All of the recipes in this book give a range of cooking times
23. cakes and breads cook more quickly than heavy dense foods such as roasts and casseroles You must take care when microwaving porous foods that the outer edges do not become dry and brittle Height of foods The upper portion of tall foods particularly roasts will cook more quickly than the lower portion Therefore it is wise to turn tall foods during cooking sometimes several times Moisture content of foods Since the heat generated from microwaves tends to evaporate moisture relatively dry foods such as roasts and some vegetables should either be sprinkled with water prior to cooking or covered to retain moisture Bone and fat content of foods Bones conduct heat and fat cooks more quickly than meat Therefore care must be taken when cooking bony or fatty cuts of meat that the meats do not cook unevenly and do not become overcooked NOTE It is a common misconception that micro waves cook food from the inside out This comes from heating filled pastries with a high sugar content like jelly doughnuts The pastry is cool but the filling is very hot If you cook a chicken or a roast you ll see the outside is cooked first Shape of foods Microwaves penetrate only about 1 inch 2 5cm into foods the interior portion of thick foods is cooked as the heat generated on the outside travels inward In other words only the outer edge of any food is actually cooked by microwave energy the rest is cooked by convection It follows then
24. crowave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit Clean with damp cloth To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven the water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings After cleaning the oven be sure that the rotating ring and the glass tray are in the right position Press the STOP CLEAR pad twice to reset any accidental key setting 20 Before Calling For Service Please check your problem by using the guide below and try the solutions for each problem If the microwave oven still does not work properly contact the nearest authorized service center Symptom Check OVEN WILL NOT START AT ALL Electrical cord for oven is not plugged in Plug into the outlet Door is open Close the door and try again Wrong operation is set Check operation instructions ARCING OR SPARKING Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used Use microwave safe cookware only The oven is operated when empty Do not operate with oven empty Food refuse remains in the cavity or inside the cavity is uncleaned Clean cavity with wet towel UNEVEN COOKING OR POOR DEFROSTING Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used Use microwave safe cookware only Cooking time Cooking power level is not suitable Use correct time Cooking power level Food is not turned or stirred Turn or stir food
25. crowave safe However if the water does not change temperature but the utensil becomes warm microwaves are being absorbed by the utensil and it is not safe for use in the microwave oven You probably have many items on hand in your kitchen that can be used as cooking equipment in your microwave oven Just read through the following checklist 1 Dinner plates Many kinds of dinner ware are microwave safe If in doubt consult the manu facturer s literature or perform the microwave test above 2 Glassware Glassware that is heat resistant is microwave safe This includes all brands of oven tempered glass cookware However do not use delicate glassware such as tumblers or wine glasses as these might shatter as the food warms 3 Paper Paper plates and containers are convenient and safe to use in your microwave oven provided the cooking time is short and foods to be cooked are low in fat and moisture Paper towels are also very useful for wrapping foods and for lining baking trays in which greasy foods such as bacon are cooked In general avoid colored paper products as the color may run 4 Plastic storage containers These can be used to hold foods that are to be quickly reheated However they should not be used to hold foods that will need considerable time in the oven as hot foods will eventually warp or melt plastic containers 5 Plastic cooking bags These are microwave safe provided they are specially made for cooking Ho
26. d or eliminated by taking the following measures a Clean the door and the sealing surfaces of the oven b Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television c Relocate the microwave oven in relation to the TV or radio d Move the microwave oven away from the receiver e Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits Other Helpful Information MODEL IDENTIFICATION Complete enclosed registration card and promptly return If registration card is missing call Consumer Affairs Department at 1 800 843 0304 inside U S A 319 622 5511 outside U S A When contacting Amana provide product information located on rating plate Record the following Model Number Manufacturing Number Serial or S N Number Date of purchase Dealer s name and address PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Purchase replacement parts and additional accessories e g refrigerator shelves dryer racks or cooktop modules over the phone To order accessories for your Amana product call 1 800 843 0304 inside U S A or 319 622 5511 outside U S A SERVICE Keep a copy of sales receipt for future reference or in case warranty service is required Any questions or to locate an authorized servicer call 1 800 NAT LSVC 1 800 628 5782 inside U S A 319 622 5511 outside U S A Warranty service must be performed by an authorized servicer Amana also recommends contacting
27. e child lock Your microwave oven has eleven power levels to give you STOP 1 Touch STOP CLEAR pad maximum flexibility and control over cooking CLEAR The table below will give you some idea of which foods are prepared at each of the various power levels e 2 Touch and hold 0 pad until the word LOCKED appears in the display and two beeps are heard MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL CHART POWER LEVEL USE Boiling water 10 Making candy To cancel the child lock HIGH Cooking poultry pieces fish amp vegetables Cooking tender cuts of meat 0 Touch and hold 0 pad until the word Whole poultry LOCKED disappears in the display 9 Reheating rice pasta amp vegetables After the CHILD LOCK is turned off the time of day will 8 Reheating prepared foods quickly return to the display window The oven will operate sandwiches normally Cooking egg milk and cheese dishes 7 Cooking cakes breads Melting chocolate Cooking veal 6 Cooking whole fish Cooking puddings and custard Cooking ham whole poultry lamb 2 Cooking rib roast sirloin tip 4 meat poultry and seafood 3 Cooking less tender cuts of meat Cooking pork chops roast 2 Taking chill out of fruit Softening butter 1 Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm Softening butter and cream cheese Standing time Independent 1
28. e cooking time Poultry because of its shape has a tendency to cook unevenly especially in very bony parts Turning the bird during roasting helps to cook these areas evenly STAND for 5 10 minutes wrapped in foil after cooking before carving The standing time is very important as it completes the cooking process Ensure poultry is thoroughly cooked before eating Whole poultry is completely cooked when the juices run clear from the inside thigh when it is pierced with a sharp knife Poultry portions should be pierced with a sharp knife through the thickest part to ensure that the juices are clear and the flesh is firm POULTRY COOKING CHART Rare 8 81 2 91 2 minutes Medium 8 8 10 minutes Well done 8 10 12 minutes Ground Beef HIGH 6 8 minutes to brown for casserole Hamburgers Fresh or defrosted 4 oz each 2 patties HIGH 100 2 4 minutes 4 patties HIGH 100 3 5 minutes PORK Loin Leg 8 11 14 minutes Bacon 4 slices HIGH 2 3 minutes 6 slices HIGH 3 4 minutes NOTE The above times should be regarded only as a guide Allow for difference in individual tastes and preferences The times may vary due to the shape cut and composition of the meat Microwave Cooking time MONY power per pound CHICKEN Whole 8 9 13 minutes Breast boned 8 9 13 minutes Portions 8 9 15 minutes TURKEY Whole 8 10 13 minutes NOTE above times should be regarded only as a guide Allow fo
29. es are added to foods the original flavor of recipes is not altered Covering A cover traps heat and steam and causes food to cook more quickly You may either use a lid or microwave cling film with a corner folded back to prevent splitting Covering with waxed paper Waxed paper effectively prevents spattering and helps food retain some heat Since it makes a looser cover than a lid or cling film it allows the food to dry out slightly Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towel Sandwiches and many other foods containing prebaked bread should be wrapped prior to microwaving to prevent drying out Arranging and spacing Individual foods such as baked potatoes small cakes and hors d oeuvres will heat more evenly if placed in the oven and equal distance apart preferably in a circular pattern Never stack foods on top of one another Stirring Stirring is one of the most important of all microwaving techniques In conventional cooking foods are stirred for the purpose of blending Microwaved foods however are stirred in order to spread and redistribute heat Always stir from the outside towards the center as the outside food heats first Turning over Large tall foods such as roasts and whole chickens should be turned so that the top and bottom will cook evenly It is also a good idea to turn cut up chicken and chops Placing thicker portions near the edge Since microwaves are attracted to the outside portion of foods it makes
30. for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption the words PLEASE ENTER TIME OF DAY in the display scrolls five times Example To set 11 11 am or pm 1 Touch CLOCK pad once for AM or twice for PM Display scrolls the words DAY Ott 2 Enter the time by using the number pads Touch 1 pad 4 times Display scrolls the words i 11 11 AM or PM PRESS START 3 Touch START pad Start Clock TIMER The timer feature allows the display to count down without the oven heating 1 Touch TIMER pad Display scrolls the words ENTER TIME GIG 2 Touch 1 pad 4 times Display scrolls the words 11 11 PRESS START 3 Touch START pad START Start count down Example set the timer to 11 minutes and 11 seconds 10 EASY COOK Lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch START NOTE If you touch EASY COOK pad it will add 30 seconds up to 3 minutes 30 seconds after 3 minutes 30 seconds every touch will add 1 minute up to 99 min 59 seconds Example To set EASY COOK pad for 2 minutes Touch EASY COOK pad 4 times EASY The oven begins cooking and display COOK shows time counting down 1 Enter 11 minutes 11 seconds by touching 1 pad 4 times TIME COOK This feature allows you to heat for a desired amount of time at a desired power level
31. g This may cause breakage Allow the turntable to cool Use only specific glass utensils See cooking utensils section in this manual not operate the oven empty Either food or water should always be in the oven during operation to absorb microwave energy not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers or clothes They can catch fire Use only thermometers approved for microwave oven cooking Be certain the turntable is in place when you operate the oven Pierce the skin of potatoes whole squash apples or any fruit or vegetable which has a skin covering before cooking Never use your microwave oven to cook eggs in the shell Pressure can build up inside the shell causing it to burst not pop popcorn except in a microwave safe container or commercial package designed especially for microwave ovens Never try to pop popcorn in a paper bag not designed for microwave oven use Overcooking may result in smoke and fire Do not repop unpopped kernels Do not reuse popcorn bags DO NOT BLOCK AIR VENTS All air vents should be kept clear during cooking If air vents are covered during oven operation the oven may overheat In this case a sensitive thermal safety device automatically turns the oven off The oven will be inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently RADIO INTERFERENCE 1 Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV or radio reception 2 When there is interference it may be reduce
32. h 4 medium 10 12 Cover Asparagus 116 3 7 1 2 cup water Cover 2 3 minutes Fresh Spears Beans Green amp 1 Ib 7 10 Add 1 2 cup water in 1 1 2 qt casserole 2 3 minutes Wax Stir halfway through cooking Beets Fresh 1 Ib 12 16 Add 1 2 cup water 1 1 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Rearrange halfway through cooking Broccoli Fresh 11b 5 9 Place broccoli baking dish 2 3 minutes Spears Add 1 2 cup water Cabbage Fresh 11b 5 7 Add 1 2 cup water in 1 1 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Chopped Stir halfway through cooking Carrots Fresh 2 cups 3 6 Add 7 4 cup water 1 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Stir halfway through cooking Cauliflower 1 Ib 6 10 Trim Add 1 4 cup water in 1 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Fresh Whole Stir halfway through cooking Celery 2 cups 3 5 Slice 1 4 water 1 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Fresh 4 cups 7 9 Stir halfway through cooking Sliced Corn Fresh 2 ears 5 8 Husk Add 2 tbsp water in 1 1 2 qt baking dish 2 3 minutes Cover Mushrooms 1 2 lb 2 31 2 Place mushrooms in 1 1 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Fresh Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Parsnips Fresh 11b 4 8 Add 1 gt cup water in 1 1 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Peas Green 4 cups 6 9 Add 1 gt cup water in 1 1 2 qt covered casserole 2 3minutes Fresh Stir halfway through cooking Sweet Potatoes 7 4
33. ions WxHxD 22 2074 x 123 8 x 151 07 217 8 x 125 8 x 163 47 Oven Cavity Dimensions WxHxD 133 47 x 9 141 2 143 4 x 9 x 16 705 RATING STANDARD Specifications subject to change without prior notice Important Safety Instructions PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged open since open door operation can result in It is particularly important that the oven door closes harmful exposure to microwave energy It is properly and that there is no damage to the important not to defeat or tamper with the safety 1 Door bent interlocks 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces b Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by accumulate on sealing surfaces anyone except properly qualified service personnel Important Safety Instructions A WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy 1 Read all instructions before using the appliance 2 Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3 of this manual 3 This appliance must be grounded Connect only to
34. pattern for best results Room temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed ina microwavable container The food will be heated more evenly if covered with a microwavable lid or plastic wrap vented Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns Use the following chart as a guide for reheating cooked food 1 breast Fish fillet 6 8 oz Lasagna 1 serving 101 2 oz Casserole 1 cup 4 cups cream or cheese 1 cup 4 cups Sloppy Joe or Barbecued beef 1 sandwich 1 2 cup meat filling without bun Mashed potatoes 1 cup 4 cups Baked beans 1 cup 1 cup Rice Sandwich roll or bun 1 roll Vegetables 1 cup 4 cups Soup 1 serving 8 oz 1 leg and thigh Ravioli or pasta in sauce 4 cups 2 31 2 minutes 11 2 3 minutes 2 4 minutes 4 5 minutes 1 31 2 minutes 41 2 7 minutes Casserole 11 2 3 minutes 31 2 51 2 minutes 1 21 2 minutes 11 2 3 minutes 5 8 minutes 11 2 3 minutes 21 2 4 minutes 7 10 minutes 11 2 31 2 minutes 4 61 2 minutes 15 30 seconds 11 2 4 minutes 5 7 minutes 11 2 21 2 minutes Chicken pies COOK covered in microwavable casserole Cook time Items at HIGH Special Instructions Sliced meat Place sliced meat on microwavableplate 3 slices 1 4 inch thick 1 2 minutes Cover with plastic wrap and vent Note Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy Place chicken piece
35. r difference in individual tastes and preferences The times may vary due to the shape cut and composition of the food If whole birds are stuffed the weight of the stuffed bird should be used when calculating the cooking time Heating Reheating Guide FISH 1 Arrange fish in a large shallow non metallic dish or casserole 2 Cover with pierced microwave plastic film or casserole lid 3 Place the dish on the turntable 4 Cook according to the instructions in the cooking chart below Butter can be added to the fish if desired 5 Let STAND as directed in the cooking chart before serving 6 After standing time check to see that the fish is thoroughly cooked The fish should be opaque and flake easily FRESH FISH COOKING CHART Microwave Cooking Time Standing Pish power per pound Runar Time Fish Fillets HIGH 4 7 minutes Add 15 30 ml 1 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 3 minutes Whole Mackerel HIGH 4 7 minute 3 4 minutes Cleaned and Prepared Whole Trout Cleaned HIGH 5 7 minutes 3 4 minutes Salmon Steaks HIGH 5 7 minutes Add 15 30 ml 1 2 tbsp lemon juice 3 4 minutes 17 Heating Reheating Guide To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave it is important to follow several guidelines Measure the amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat Arrange the food in a circular
36. s on microwavable plate Cover with plastic wrap and vent Place fish on microwavable plate Cover with plastic wrap and vent Place lasagna on microwavable plate Cover with plastic wrap and vent COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway through cooking COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway through cooking Reheat filling and bun separately Cook filling covered in microwavable casserole Stir once Heat bun as directed in chart below COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway through cooking COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway through cooking COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway through cooking COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway through cooking Wrap in paper towel and place on glass microwavable rack Stir once halfway through cooking COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway through cooking 18 Fresh Vegetable Chart Butternut Fresh Sliced Zucchini Fresh Whole Place in 8x8 inch baking dish Cover Add cup water in 1 1 2 qt covered casserole Stir halfway through cooking Pierce Place on 2 paper towels Turn zucchini over and rearrange halfway through cooking Cook time i Standing Vegetable Amount at HIGH Instructions Time Artichokes 2 medium 5 8 Trim Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice 2 3 minutes 807 eac
37. ve soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth 16 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity a Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking b Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven c If materials inside the oven should ignite KEEP OVEN DOOR CLOSED turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel d Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use 17 Do not heat any type of baby bottles or baby food Uneven heating may occur and could cause personal injury 18 Avoid heating small necked containers such as syrup bottles 19 Avoid using corrosive and vapors such as sulfide and chloride 20 Liquids heated in certain shaped containers especially cylindrical shaped containers may become overheated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients instant coffee etc resulting in harm to the oven and possible injury In all containers for best results stir the liquid several times before heating Always stir liquid several times between reheatings SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 Installation GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING This appliance must be grounded In the event of
38. ven 14 MORELESS 14 TIME DEFROST 14 AVTO DEFROST EEA E 15 HEATING OR REHEATING GUIDE 1 16 16 POULTRY A A Satine yc Caentete ecient race 16 17 FRESH VEGETABLE CHART csscssssssessssessessesseseeseeseesesseseecaeseesesecassnesevansassasseesesansassesseeaesaesaesecesseneesassasseesesensaeeaseenaess 19 R E A 20 BEFORE CALLING FOR 21 EAE E 22 Technical Specifications MODEL M1031E W F1331E W Power Supply 120V AC 60Hz 120V AC 60 Hz Rated Power Consumption 10 40 2022 150 Microwave Output 1100 W 1100 W need ee aan 77 Rated Current 13 3A 13 3A Overall Dimens
39. wever be sure to make a slit in the bag so that steam can escape Never use ordinary plastic bags for cooking in your microwave oven as they will melt and rupture 6 Plastic microwave cookware A variety of shapes and sizes of microwave cookware is available For the most part you can probably cook with items you already have on hand rather than investing in new kitchen equipment 7 Pottery stoneware and ceramic Containers made of these materials are usually fine for use in your microwave oven but they should be tested to be sure Feature Diagram Window Door Screen Control Panel Oven Front Plate Display Window Control Panel Door Open Button Safety Door Lock Syst Turntable Rotating Ring AUTO COOK POPCORN POTATO BEVERAGE FROZEN FRESH ENTREE VEG FAVORITE RECIPE AUTO TIME DEFROST DEFROST 22 8 Fale STOP sant Your oven will be packed with the following materials Glass 1 each Owner s Manual amp Cooking 1 each Rotating 1 each This microwave oven is designed for household use only It is not recommended for commercial purposes and will void the warranty NOTE A beep sounds when a pad on the control panel is touched to indicate setting has been entered 9 Operating Instructions SETTING CLOCK When your oven is plugged in
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