Amana F1331W manual

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    R Microwave Oven Owner ’ s Manual & 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.[...]

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    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................................................................2 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY .....................................3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................[...]

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    3 Important Safety Instructions (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 oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumula[...]

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    4 Important Safety Instructions 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 properly grounded outlet. See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 5 of this man[...]

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    GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of 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 install[...]

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    MODEL IDENTIFICA TION 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[...]

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    GETTING THE BEST RESUL TS FROM YOUR MICROW A VE 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 [...]

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    HOW FOOD CHARACTERISTICS AFFECT MICROW A VE COOKING Density of foods: Light, porous food like 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 ro[...]

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    9 Feature Diagram Control Panel Oven Front Plate Window Door Screen Door Seal Display Window Control Panel Door Open Button Safety Door Lock Syst Turntable Rotating Ring NOTE: A beep sounds when a pad on the control panel is touched, to indicate setting has been entered. AUTO DEFROST FAVORITE RECIPE POWER LEVEL EASY COOK STOP CLEAR CONTROL SET-UP A[...]

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    SETTING CLOCK When your oven is plugged in 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. TIMER The timer feature allows the display to count down without the oven heating. EASY COOK Lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch [...]

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    MUL TI-ST AGE TIME COOK Stages are consecutive heating cycles performed without interruption. This oven can perform 2 stages in a row. For Multi-Stage cooking, touch PROGRAM and repeat Time Cook steps 1-3 on previous page before touching the START pad for additional Time and Power program you want to add. Auto Defrost can be programmed before the f[...]

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    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. AUTO COOK CHART 12 Operating Instructions 2. Touch 2 pad . Display shows 3.0 OZ. The oven begins the cooking you selected without the need to touch START. Be sure to close the door before se[...]

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    13 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 2: To select French. 1. Touch CONTROL SET-UP pad . Six modes show in the display continuously. You can set them according to y[...]

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    14 Operating Instructions F A VORITE 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. 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 [...]

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    15 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 d[...]

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    16 Heating or Reheating Guide Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle. MEA T 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 [...]

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    17 Heating or 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 cooki[...]

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    18 Heating or 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 pattern for best results. Room temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food. Canned foods should be taken [...]

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    19 Fresh V egetable Chart Cook time Standing at HIGH Time Artichokes 2 medium 5~8 Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. 2-3 minutes (8oz. each) 4 medium 10~12 Cover. Asparagus, 1Ib. 3~7 Add 1 / 2 cup water. Cover. 2-3 minutes Fresh, Spears Beans, Green & 1 lb. 7~10 Add 1 / 2 cup water in 1- 1 / 2 qt. casserole. 2-3 minutes Wax Stir halfway thr[...]

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    20 Cleaning 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[...]

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    21 Before Calling For Service * 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. * Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used. -Use microwave-safe cookware only. * The oven is operated when empty. -Do not operate with o[...]

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    22 W arranty MICROW A VE OVEN ONE YEAR W ARRANTY ON ALL PARTS FIVE YEAR W ARRANTY ON MAGNETRON TUBE FIRST YEAR Amana Appliances will repair or replace, including related labor, any part (f.o.b. Amana, Iowa) which proves to be defective as to workmanship or materials, when carried into an authorized Amana servicer. SECOND THRU FIFTH YEAR Amana Appli[...]

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    Attention: Keep these instructions for fu If microwave oven changes o this manual accompanies mic Part No. 12401525 Printed in Korea P/NO. 3828W5A1082[...]