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    1 _® MICROWAVE OVEN WITH CONVECTION For questions about features, operation/pedormance, paris or service, call: 1-800-843-0304, or visit our website at www.amana.com Table of Contents ................................................. 2 Model AMC7159TA W10208124A[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY ........................................................ 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. 5 Unpacking .................................................................................... 5 Location Requirements .....................................................[...]

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    MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will fol[...]

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    iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS [] Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath the microwave oveR. [] Do not mount microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance. [] Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in convection, combination, grill or "PAN BROWN" mode (on models with such features)[...]

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    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. Empty the microwave oven of any packing materials. Clean the inside with a soft, damp cloth. Check for damage, such as: • a door that is not lined up correctly • damage around the door, or • dents on the interior or exterior of the microwave oven. If there is any damage, do not operate the microwave oven unt[...]

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    PARTS AND FEATURES This manual may cover several different models. The model you have purchased may have some or all of the features shown here. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustrations in this manual. A B C The convection rack is designed for convection or combination cooking. It allows hot air to circulat[...]

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    MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL Microwave Sensor Reheat Cook Popcorn Manual Micro Combi Convect _ii;i V _i I if: V _! V !'!' _i; V ii_ _ 1 Lb. 0.1 Lb. Thickness Doneness Auto Convection Timer Set _Jet Start-- When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, a ":" will blink in the display. Touch OFF/CANCEL to stop the blinking. If the[...]

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    The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads toavoid unintended use of the microwave oven. To Lock/Unlock Control: Before locking, make sure the microwave oven and Timer are off. Touch and hold OFF/CANCEL for 4 seconds until 1 tone sounds and "LOCKED" appears inthe display. Repeat tounlock. "UNLOCK" will appear inthe displ[...]

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    MICROWAVE OVEN USE A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves which reflect off the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in the food, causing them to move, producing friction and heat which cooks the f[...]

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    Cookware and dinnerware must fit onthe turntable. Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the following chart as a guide, then test before using. MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Aluminum Foil, See "Aluminum [...]

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    H_,ms To Use: 1. Place food on the turntable, and close the door. 2. Touch MICRO pad. 3. Touch the MIN or SEC "up" or "down" arrow pads to set a length of time to cook. Touch TEMP/POWER "up" or "down" arrow pads to set a cooking power other than 100%. 4. Touch START/ENTER. At the end of cooking time, "EN[...]

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    The sensor in the microwave oven determines the reheating time based on the selection. Use the following chart as a guide. FOOD Dinner Plate (refrigerated) Soup SERVING SIZE/INSTRUCTIONS Sauce Casserole (refrigerated) 8-16 oz (227-454 g) Place food on microwave-safe plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent. 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L) Place in microwave-s[...]

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    PREHEAT TEMPERATURE CHART Refer to recipe for recommended temperature settings. It is not necessary to preheat microwave oven unless recipe calls for it. FOOD TEMP Cookies 325°F (163°C) Breads, Brownies 350°F (177°C) Refrigerated Biscuits, Fresh Pies 375°F (191°C) Fresh Pizza, Frozen Pies 400°F (204°C) Muffins, Fresh Fish Fillets 425°F (21[...]

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    Some Auto Convection settings will prompt to preheat the microwave oven before the food is placed inside. See "Auto Convection Preheating Chart." To Auto Convection Cook with Preheat: 1. Touch Auto Convection pads until desired food item is displayed. 2. Touch START/ENTER. "PREHEAT" is displayed. When preheat temperature is reac[...]

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    MEAT CHART Meat Portion Amounts Doneness Choices Beef Roast* 2-5 Ibs (0.9-2.3 kg) Rare, Med-Rare, Medium, Med-Well, Well Beef Steaks 1/2-1 W' (13-38 mm) Rare, Med-Rare, Medium, Med-Well, Well Hamburgers 1/2-1" (13-25 mm) N/A Meat Loaf 1-2 Ibs (0.4-0.9 kg) N/A Pork Roast* 2-5 Ibs (0.9-2.3 kg) Medium, Med-Well, Well Pork Chops 1/2-1" ([...]

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    The automatic Defrost control can be used, or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost. • Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before defrosting. • Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks. • Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of cycle for more even defrosting. • Use small pi[...]

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    MICROWAVE OVEN CARE IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested unless otherwise noted. MICROWAVE OVEN CAVITY CONTROL PANEL To avoid damage to the microwave oven cavity, do not use soap- filled s[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. Microwave oven will not operate • Is the magnetron workin[...]

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    ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check "Troubleshooting." It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better r[...]

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    AMANA ® MAJORAPPLIANCE WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Amana brand of Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter "Amana") will pay for factory specified parts and repair [...]