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Microwave Oven
Owner’s Manual
AMC5101AAB/W
AMC5101AAS
AMC5101AAB/W
AMC5101AAS
Part No.: 8112P252-60
Form No.: A/01/04
Code No.: DE68-02903A-01
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Safety
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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 anything directly on top of the appliance when it is in
operation.
If materials inside oven should ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn
the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the
fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may
spread.
Precaution for safe use to avoid possible exposure to excessive
micro oven energy :
Do not attempt to pull any part of the door by hand to open the door.
Open the door only utilizing the push button located at front-right-
bottom side.
Important Safety Instructions, continued
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Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use near water – for
example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, etc.
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Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles or spattered oils
stuck to the oven walls or floor can cause paint damage and reduce
the efficiency of the oven.
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Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
When cleaning door and oven surfaces, use only mild, nonabrasive
soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven:
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a. Do not overcook food. Watch appliance carefully if paper, plastic,
or other combustible materials are inside.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from plastic cooking bags before placing
bags in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn
the oven off, disconnect the power cord, or shut off the power at
the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
d. Do not use the oven compartment for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the oven when
not in use.
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GROUNDING
IMNSPTORRUTCATNIOTNS
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 electrical current. This
appliance is equipped with a cord that includes a grounding wire
and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet
that is properly installed and grounded. Plug the three-prong
power cord into a properly grounded outlet of standard 115-120
voltage, 60 Hz. Your oven should be the only appliance on this
circuit.
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Do not try to preheat oven or operate while empty.
Do not cook without the glass tray in place on the oven floor. Food will
not cook properly without the tray.
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Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles. The
containers can break.
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Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle with care.
Carefully remove container coverings, directing steam away from
hands and face.
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Remove lids from baby food before heating. After heating baby food,
stir well and test temperature by tasting before serving.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Safety
WARNING
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.
Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the
power cord under any circumstances.
Note
Connect the oven to a 20A circuit.
When connecting the oven to a 15A circuit, make sure
that circuit breaker is operable.
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. If a long cord or extension cord is
used:
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. THIS COULD RESULT
IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN
THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER
UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord
should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance.
2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord
and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape
over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over accidentally. If you use an extension
cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower may vary
when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be
longer, too.
1. Do not overheat the liquid.
2. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
3. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
4. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave
oven for a short time before removing the container.
5. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil
into the container.
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Your New Microwave oven
Table of Contents
Checking Parts
Safety ............................................................................................2
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.
Your New Microwave oven..........................................................5
Checking Parts...........................................................................5
Setting Up Your Microwave Oven ..............................................6
Control Panel Buttons AMC5101AAB/W....................................6
Control Panel Buttons AMC5101AAS ........................................7
Operation......................................................................................8
Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight...........................8
Setting the Clock ........................................................................8
Using the Pause/Cancel Button .................................................8
Using the Instant Cook Buttons..................................................9
Using the One Minute + Button................................................10
Using the Handy Helper Button................................................10
Using the Kids Meals Button ....................................................11
Using the Snack Bar Button .....................................................11
Defrosting Automatically...........................................................12
Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels ...................................12
One-stage Cooking ..................................................................12
Multi-stage Cooking..................................................................13
Using the More/Less Buttons ...................................................13
Switching the Beeper On/Off....................................................13
Using the Kitchen Timer...........................................................14
Demonstration Mode................................................................14
Setting the Child Protection Lock .............................................14
Reheating Automatically...........................................................14
Microwave oven
Glass tray
Roller guide ring
Registration card
Instruction manual
Cooking Instructions.................................................................15
Cooking Utensils ......................................................................15
Testing Utensils........................................................................15
Cooking Techniques.................................................................16
General Tips.............................................................................16
Cooking Guide..........................................................................17
Auto Defrosting Guide..............................................................19
Recipes ....................................................................................20
Appendix.....................................................................................22
Troubleshooting Guide.............................................................22
Care and Cleaning ...................................................................22
Specifications ...........................................................................23
Warranty .....................................................................................24
Quick Reference........................................................ Back Cover
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Your New Microwave oven
Setting Up Your Microwave Oven
Control Panel Buttons AMC5101AAB/W
1
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:
START ENTER COOK TIME TIME2
Kg
g
Oz.
Lbs. QTY.
1
2
13
Make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at
least four inches of space behind, above, and to the side of the
oven.
3
2
3
4
Open the oven door.
Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp cloth.
12
Place the pre-assembled ring in the indentation in the center of the
oven.
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5
9
5
Place the glass tray on top of the ring so that the three glass tabs in
the center of the tray fit securely into the tabs on the floor of the
oven.
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7
8
11
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Your New Microwave oven
1. One Minute+
p.10
p.12
p.9
Control Panel Buttons AMC5101AAS
Press once for every minute of cooking at High Power
2. Auto Defrost
Sets weight of food to be defrosted.
3. Instant Cook Buttons
Instant settings to cook popular foods.
4. Number Buttons
Sets cooking times or amounts and power levels other than high.
5. More/Less
p.13
p.12
p.14
p.8
Increase or decrease cooking time.
1
2
13
6. Power Level
Press this pad to set a power level other than high.
7. Kitchen Timer
Sets kitchen or convenience timer.
3
8. Clock
Sets current time.
9. Sound Button
p.13
p.8
12
Sets sound on or off.
10. Pause/Cancel
Press to pause oven or correct a mistake.
11. Start
5
9
4
Press to start cooking.
12. Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar
p.10
p.14
Selects type of dish to be reheated.
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13. Auto Reheat
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11
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Operation
Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight
Setting the Clock
The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has
1
Press the Clock button. The “ENTER” and “TIME” indicators flash.
been an interruption in power, the display shows “
” At this point,
you can select the weight system for the display. You can choose
between pounds (LBS) or kilograms (KG). To do so,
START ENTER COOK TIME TIME2
Kg
g
Oz Lbs. QTY.
1
2
Press 0 immediately after plugging in your microwave. The display
will show:
2
Use the number buttons to enter the current time. You must press
at least three numbers to set the clock. If the current time is 5:00
enter, 5,0,0.
START ENTER COOK TIME TIME2
If the display does not shows “Kg”, you will need to unplug the
microwave and then plug it in again in order to change to the weight
selection.
Kg
g
Oz Lbs. QTY.
3
4
When 5 seconds has elapsed, “ENTER” indicator flashes and
“Cloc” will be displayed.
Press 0 repeatedly to select the weight system you wish to use:
START ENTER COOK TIME TIME2
Kg
g
Oz Lbs. QTY.
Press Clock again. A colon will blink, indicating that the time is set.
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kg
g
oz
Lbs cup
If there is a power interruption, you will need to reset the clock.
You can check the current time while cooking is in progress by
pressing the Clock button.
When you have selected the weight system you want to use, press
the PAUSE/CANCEL button to end this procedure.
Using the Pause/Cancel Button
The Pause/Cancel button allows you to clear instructions you have
entered. It also allows you to pause the oven’s cooking cycle, so that
you can check the food.
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To pause the oven during cooking: press Pause/Cancel once. To
restart, press Start.
To stop cooking, erase instructions, and return the oven display to
the time of day: press Pause/Cancel twice.
To correct a mistake you have just entered: press Pause/Cancel
once, then re-enter the instructions.
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Operation
Beverage
½ cup
1 cup
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Use measuring cup or mug ; do not
cover.
Place the beverage in the oven.
After heating, stir well.
Using the Instant Cook Buttons
2 cups
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1
Press the Instant Cook button corresponding to the food you are
cooking (Popcorn, for example). The display shows the first
serving size. (“ENTER” and “QTY.” will flash):
Frozen Dinner 8-10 oz
10-12 oz
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Remove package from outer
wrapping and follow package
instructions for covering and standing.
After cooking, let stand 1-3 minutes.
START ENTER COOK TIME TIME2
12-18 oz
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Kg
g
Oz Lbs. QTY.
Pizza Reheat
1 Slice
2 Slices
3 Slices
Put the pizza on a microwave-safe
plate with wide end of slice towards
the outside edge of the plate.
Do not let slices overlap. Do not
cover.
2
Press the button repeatedly to select the serving size you want.
The display will cycle through all available serving sizes. Once you
select the correct serving size, the microwave will begin cooking
automatically.
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Before serving, let stand 1-2 min.
START ENTER COOK TIME TIME2
Bacon
2 Slices
4 Slices
6 Slices
Place 2 paper towels on plate and
arrange bacon on towels, do not
overlap. Cover with additional paper
towel. Remove paper towel
immediately after cooking.
Use More or Less button for desired
crispness.
Kg
g
Oz Lbs. QTY.
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When the cooking time is over, the oven will beep. The oven will
then beep every minute.
Instant Cook Chart
Item
Popcorn
Weight
Remarks
Regular
(3.5 oz),
Light
Regular
(3.0-3.5 oz)
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Use one microwave-only bag of
popcorn. Pop only one bag at a time.
Use caution when removing and
opening hot bag from oven.
Potato
1 EA, 2 EA
3 EA, 4 EA
5 EA, 6 EA
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Prick each potato several times with
fork.
Place on turntable in spoke-like
fashion.
Remove from oven, wrap in foil and
let stand 3-5 min.
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Operation
Using the One Minute + Button
Using the Handy Helper Button
This button offers a convenient way to heat food in one-minute
increments at the High power level.
1. Press the Handy Helper button corresponding to the food you are
cooking. The display shows “A-1”.(code of item) 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 “1” or “2” buttons for selecting serving size.
Only the “1” button(serving) is available for Soften Cream Cheese
and Melt Chocolate.(Refer to the Handy Helper Chart below for the
serving)
1
Press the One Minute + button once for each minute you wish to
cook the food. For example, press it twice for two minutes. The
time will display, and the oven starts automatically.
Add minutes to a program in progress by pressing the One Minute
+ button for each minute you want to add.
3. Press Start button to begin cooking.
Handy Helper Chart
Item
Code Weight
Remarks
Melt
Chocolate
A-1
1 cup chips
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Place chocolate chips or square in a
microwave-safe dish.
Stir well at half time when the oven
beeps, and re-start the oven.
Unless stirred, the chocolate keeps
its shape even when heating time is
over.
Soften
Cream
Cheese
A-2
A-3
1 package
(8 oz.)
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Unwrap cream cheese and place on
microwave-safe dish.
Let stand 1-2 min.
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Melt Butter
1 stick
Remove wrapping and cut butter in
half vertically.
Place butter in dish, cover with wax
paper.
Stir well after finishing and let stand
1-2 min.
(1/4 lb.)
2 sticks
(1/2 lb.)
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Operation
Using the Kids Meals Button
Using the Snack Bar Button
1. Press the Kids Meals button corresponding to the food you are
cooking. The display shows “A-1”(Code of item).
1. Press the Snack Bar button corresponding to the food you are
cooking. The display shows “A-1”.(Code of item)
Press the Kids Meals button repeatedly to select the item you
Press the Snack Bar button repeatedly to select the item you
want.(Refer to the Kids Meals Chart below)
want.(Refer to the Snack Bar Chart below)
2. Press the Number button to select the serving size you want. You
can press “1” or “2” buttons for selecting serving size.(Refer to the
Kids Meals Chart below for the serving.)
2. Press the Number button to select the serving size you want. You
can press “1” or “2” buttons for selecting serving size.
Only the “1” button(serving) is available for Nachos.
(Refer to the Snack Bar Chart below for the serving)
3. Press Start button to begin cooking.
3. Press Start button to begin cooking.
Kids Meals Chart
Snack Bar Chart
Item
Code Weight
Remarks
Item
Nachos
Code Weight
Remarks
Chicken
Nuggets
A-1 4-5 oz
6-7 oz
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Put a paper towel on top of plate and
arrange nuggets in spoke fashion on
paper towel.
A-1 1 serving
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Place tortilla chips on plate without
overlapping.
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Do not cover. Let stand 1 min.
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Sprinkle evenly with cheese.
Contents
:
Hot Dogs
A-2 2 EA
4 EA
Prick hot dogs, place on plate. When the
oven beeps, add buns and re-start the
oven.
- 2 cups tortilla chips
- 1/3 cup grated cheese
French Fries A-3 4-5 oz
6-7 oz
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Place 2 paper towels on plate and
arrange french fries on towels, do not
overlap.
Blot with additional paper towel after
removal from oven.
Chicken Wings A-2 5-6 oz
7-8 oz
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Use pre-cooked, refrigerated chicken
wings.
Place chicken wings around plate in
spoke fashion and cover with wax
paper.
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Frozen
A-4 1 EA
2 EA
Place frozen sandwich in susceptor
"sleeve" (which is in package) and put on
plate.
Potato Skins
A-3 1cooked
potato
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Cut cooked potato into 4 even
wedges. Scoop or cut out potato flesh,
leaving about 1/4" of skin.
Place skins in spoke fashion around
plate.
Sandwich
2 cooked
potatoes
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Sprinkle with bacon, onions and
cheese. Do not cover.
Cheese Sticks A-4 5-6 pcs
7-10 pcs
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Place cheese sticks on plate in spoke
fashion.
Do not cover.
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Operation
Defrosting Automatically
Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels
To thaw frozen food, set the weight of the food and the microwave
automatically sets the defrosting time, power level and standing time.
Your microwave allows you to set up to two different stages of cooking,
each with its own time length and power level. The power level button
lets you control the heating intensity from Warm (1) to High (0).
1
Press the Auto Defrost button. The display shows “0.5 lbs.” (0.2
Kg if you have set your oven for metric measure).
(“ENTER” and “ Lbs.” will flash).
One-stage Cooking
START ENTER COOK TIME TIME2
For simple one-stage cooking, you only need to set a cooking time. The
power level is automatically set to High. If you want to set the power to
any other level, you must set it using the Power Level button.
Kg
g
Oz Lbs. QTY.
1
2
Use the number buttons to set a cooking time. You can set a time
from one second to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. To set a time over one
minute, enter the seconds too. For example, to set 20 minutes,
enter 2, 0, 0, 0 .
2
To set the weight of your food, press the Auto Defrost button
repeatedly. This increases the weight by 0.5 lb increments, up to
6.0 lbs (The Auto Defrost button will increase the weight by 0.2kg
up to 2.6kg if you are using metric measurement).
You can also use the number buttons to enter the weight of the
food directly.
If you want to set the power level to something other than High,
press the Power Level button, then use the number buttons to
enter a power level.
The oven calculates the defrosting time and starts automatically.
Twice during defrosting, the oven will beep to let you know to turn
the food over.
Power Levels:
1 = PL:10 (Warm)
6 = PL:60 (Simmer)
7 = PL:70 (Medium High)
8 = PL:80 (Reheat)
9 = PL:90 (Sauté)
2 = PL:20 (Low)
3
4
Press the Pause/Cancel button, open the oven door, and turn the
3 = PL:30 (Defrost)
4 = PL:40 (Medium Low)
5 = PL:50 (Medium)
food over.
0 = PL:Hi (High)
Press the Start button to resume defrosting.
3
Press the Start button to begin cooking. If you want to change the
power level, press Pause/Cancel before you press Start, and re-
enter all of the instructions.
• See page 19 for the Auto Defrosting Guide.
Some recipes require different stages of cooking at different
temperatures. You can set multiple stages of cooking with your
microwave.
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Operation
Multi-stage Cooking
Using the More/Less Buttons
The More/Less buttons allow you to adjust pre-set cooking times. They
only work in the Instant, Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar or
Time Cook modes. Use the More/Less button only after you have
already begun cooking with one of these procedures.
1
Follow steps 1 and 2 in the “One-Stage Cooking” section on the
previous page.
When entering more than one cooking stage, the Power Level
button must be pressed before the second cooking stage can be
entered.
1
2
To ADD more time to an automatic cooking procedure: Press the
To set the power level at High for a stage of cooking, press the
Power Level button twice.
More (9) button.
To REDUCE the time of an automatic cooking procedure: Press the
Less (1) button.
2
3
Use the number buttons to set a second cooking time.
Press the Power Level button, then use the number buttons to set
the power level of the second stage of cooking.
If you wish to increase/decrease in Time Cook mode by 10 sec,
press the More (9) or Less (1) button.
4
Press Start to begin cooking.
Switching the Beeper On/Off
You can check the Power Level while cooking is in progress by
pressing the Power Level button.
You can switch the beeper off whenever you want.
1
2
3
Press the Sound button. The display shows “ON”.
(“START” will flash)
START ENTER COOK TIM
I
E
TIMIIE2
kg
g
oz
lbs cup
Press the Sound button to turn the volume off. The display shows:
“OFF”.(“START” will flash)
START ENTER COOK TIM
I
E
TIMIIE2
kg
g
oz
lbs cup
Press Start.
The display returns to the time of day.
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Operation
Using the Kitchen Timer
Reheating Automatically
To reheat food, select the type of dish and the number of servings you want
to reheat, and the microwave automatically sets the reheating time.
1
2
Press the Kitchen Timer button.
Use the Number buttons to set the length of time you want the
timer to run.
1
Press the Auto Reheat button repeatedly to select the type of dish you
wish to reheat. The initial serving size for each dish is one serving.
You can select up to four servings for casseroles and pasta reheat.
Only one serving is available for a plate of food.
3
Press Start to begin Kitchen Timer.
The display shows the dish and quantity you have chosen.
4
The display counts down and beeps when the time has elapsed.
2
3
Use the number buttons to increase the serving size. For example,
for three servings, press the 3 button (Refer to the Auto Reheat
Chart below for the servings). The display shows the number of
servings you have selected:
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“Note: The microwave does not turn on when the Kitchen timer
is used.”
Press the Start button. The display will show Cooking Time.
Demonstration Mode
Auto Reheat Chart
You can use the Demonstration Mode to see how your microwave oven
operates without the oven heating.
Item
Weight
1 serving
Remarks
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Use only pre-cooked, refrigerated foods.
Cover plate with vented plastic wrap or
wax paper.
Plate of
food
1
Hold the 0 button and then press the 1 button.
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Contents
To turn demo mode off, repeat step 1 above.
- 3-4 oz. meat, poultry or fish
( up to 6 oz. with bone)
- ½ cup starch (potatoes, pasta, rice,
etc.)
Setting the Child Protection Lock
- ½ cup vegetables (about 3-4 oz.)
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Use only refrigerated foods.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Stir foods well before serving.
Casserole
1 to 4 servings
(8 oz./serving)
You can lock your microwave oven so it can’t be used by unsupervised
children.
Pasta
Reheat
1 to 4 servings
(8 oz./serving)
1
Hold the “0” button and then press the 2 button.
At this point, the microwave oven cannot be used until it is
unlocked. To unlock it, repeat step 1 above.
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Cooking Instructions
Not Recommended
Cooking Utensils
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Glass jars and bottles — Regular glass is too thin to be used in a
microwave, and can shatter.
Paper bags — These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that
are designed for microwave use.
Styrofoam plates and cups — These can melt and leave an
unhealthy residue on food.
Plastic storage and food containers — Containers such as
margarine tubs can melt in the microwave.
Recommended Use
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Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for heating or
cooking.
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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.
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Microwavable plastic wrap — Use to retain steam. Leave a small
opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on
the food.
Metal utensils — These can damage your oven. Remove all metal
before cooking.
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Wax paper — Use as a cover to prevent spattering.
Paper towels and napkins — Use for short-term heating and
covering; they absorb excess moisture and prevent spattering. Do
not use recycled paper towels, which may contain metal and can
catch fire.
Paper plates and cups — Use for short-term heating at low
temperatures. Do not use recycled paper, which may contain metal
and can catch fire.
Thermometers — Use only those labeled “Microwave Safe” and
follow all directions. Check the food in several places. Conventional
thermometers may be used once the food has been removed from
the oven.
Testing Utensils
If you are not sure whether a dish is microwave-safe or not, you can
perform this test:
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1
Fill a cup with water and put inside your oven, next to the dish you
want to test.
Limited Use
•
Aluminum foil — Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of
exposed areas. Using too much foil can damage your oven, so be
careful.
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Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware — Use these if they are
labeled “Microwave Safe”. If they are not labeled, test them to make
sure they can be used safely. Never use dishes with metallic trim.
Plastic — Use only if labeled “Microwave Safe”. Other plastics can
melt.
2
Press the One Minute + button once to heat them for one minute at
High power.
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The water should be warm and the dish you are testing should be cool. If
the dish is warm, then it is absorbing microwave energy and is not
acceptable for use in the microwave.
Straw, wicker, and wood — Use only for short-term heating, as
they can be flammable.
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Cooking Instructions
Cooking Techniques
Stirring
Adding Moisture
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.
Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven
in moisture content should be covered or allowed to stand so that the
heat disperses evenly. Add a small amount of water to dry food to help it
cook.
General Tips
Arrangement
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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.
Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or chops, with
the thicker, meatier parts toward the outside of the turntable where they
receive more microwave energy. To prevent overcooking, place thin or
delicate parts toward the center of the turntable.
•
Altitude and the type of cookware you are using can affect cooking
time. When using a new recipe, use the minimum cooking time and
check the food occasionally to prevent overcooking.
Foods with a non-porous skin or shell, such as potatoes, eggs, or hot
dogs, should be pierced to prevent bursting.
Frying with heating oil or fat is not recommended. Fat and oil can
suddenly boil over and cause severe burns.
Some ingredients heat faster than others. For example, the jelly
inside a jelly doughnut will be hotter than the dough. Keep this in
mind to avoid burns.
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Shielding
Shield food with narrow strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking.
Areas that need shielding include poultry wing-tips, the ends of poultry
legs, and corners of square baking dishes. Use only small amounts of
aluminum foil. Larger amounts can damage your oven.
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Home canning in the microwave oven is not recommended because
all harmful bacteria may not be destroyed by the microwave heating
process.
Although microwaves do not heat the cookware, the heat is often
transferred to the cookware. Always use pot holders when removing
food from the microwave and instruct children to do the same.
Turning
Turn foods over midway through cooking to expose all parts to
microwave energy. This is especially important with large items such as
roasts.
Standing
Foods cooked in the microwave build up internal heat and continue to
cook for a few minutes after the oven stops. Let foods stand to complete
cooking, especially foods such as roasts and whole vegetables. Roasts
need this time to complete cooking in the center without overcooking the
outer areas. All liquids, such as soup or hot chocolate, should be shaken
or stirred when cooking is complete. Let liquids stand a moment before
serving. When heating baby food, stir well and test the temperature
before serving.
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Cooking Instructions
Cooking Guide
Guide for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave
Guide for Cooking Poultry in Your Microwave
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Place meat on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe
dish.
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Place poultry 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. The
temperature of the food will rise during the standing time.
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Cover poultry with wax paper to prevent spattering.
Use aluminum foil to shield bone tips, thin meat areas, or areas that
start to overcook.
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Check the temperature in several places before letting the poultry
stand the recommended time.
Food
Whole
Cook Time/Power Level
Directions
Food
Roast
Cook Time/Power Level
Cooking Time:
Directions
Cooking Time:
6-9 min. / lb.180°F
Place chicken breast-side
down on roasting rack. Cover
with wax paper. Turn over
when the cooking time is half
up. Cook until juices run clear
and meat near the bone is no
longer pink. Let stand 5-10
min.
Place roast fat-side down on
7-11 min. / lb. for 115° F - roasting rack. Cover with wax
Chicken
Beef
Boneless Rare
paper. Turn over when
Up to 4 lbs. Power Level: Medium
8-12 min. / lb. for 120° F - cooking time is half up. Let
High(70).
Up to 4 lbs. Medium
stand 10 min.
9-14 min. / lb. for 145° F -
Well Done
Power Level: High(Hi) for
first 5 min., then
Chicken
Pieces
Cooking Time:
6-9 min. / lb.
180°F dark meat
Place chicken bone-side down
on dish, with the thickest
Medium(50).
portions towards the outside
of the dish. Cover with wax
paper. Turn over when the
cooking time is half up. Cook
until juices run clear and meat
near the bone is no longer
pink. Let stand 5-10 min.
Pork
Cooking Time:
Boneless 11-15 min. / lb. for 160° F
or bone-in Well Done
Power Level: High(Hi) for when cooking time is half up.
Up to 4 lbs. first 5 min., then
Medium(50).
Place roast fat-side down on
roasting rack. Cover with
vented plastic wrap. Turn over
Up to 2 lbs. 170°F light meat
Power Level: Medium
High(70).
Let stand 10 min.
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Cooking Instructions
Guide for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave
Guide for Cooking Eggs in Your Microwave
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Cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork.
Place fish on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe
dish.
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Never cook eggs in the shell, and never warm hard-cooked eggs in
the shell; they can explode.
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Always pierce whole eggs to keep them from bursting.
Cook eggs just until set; they become tough if overcooked.
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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.
Guide for Cooking Vegetables in Your Microwave
Cook Time/Power
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Vegetables should be washed just before cooking. Often, no extra
water is needed. If dense vegetables such as potatoes, carrots and
green beans are being cooked, add about ¼ cup water.
Small vegetables (sliced carrots, peas, lima beans, etc.) will cook
faster than larger ones.
Whole vegetables, such as potatoes, acorn squash or corn on the
cob, should be arranged in a circle on the turntable before cooking.
They will cook more evenly if turned over after half the cooking time.
Always place vegetables like asparagus and broccoli with the stem
ends pointing towards the edge of the dish and the tips toward the
center.
Food
Steaks
Directions
Level
Cooking Time:
6-10 min. / lb.
Arrange steaks on roasting
rack with meaty portions
towards the outside of rack.
Cover with wax paper. Turn
over and rearrange when
cooking time is half up. Cook
until fish flakes easily with a
fork. Let stand 3-5 min.
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Up to 1.5 lbs.
Power Level: Medium-
High(70).
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Fillets
Cooking Time:
Arrange fillets in a baking
dish, turning any thin pieces
under. Cover with wax paper.
If over ½ inch thick, turn over
and rearrange when cooking
time is half up. Cook until fish
flakes easily with a fork. Let
stand 2-3 min.
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When cooking cut vegetables, always cover the dish with a lid or
vented microwavable plastic wrap.
Whole, unpeeled vegetables such as potatoes, squash, eggplant,
etc., should have their skin pricked in several spots before cooking to
prevent them from bursting.
3-7 min. / lb
Up to 1.5 lbs.
Power Level: Medium-
High(70).
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For more even cooking, stir or rearrange whole vegetables halfway
through the cooking time.
Generally, the denser the food, the longer the standing time.
(Standing time refers to the time necessary for dense, large foods
and vegetables to finish cooking after they come out of the oven.) A
baked potato can stand on the counter for five minutes before
cooking is completed, while a dish of peas can be served
immediately.
Shrimp
Cooking Time:
Arrange shrimp in a baking
dish without overlapping or
layering. Cover with wax
paper. Cook until firm and
opaque, stirring 2 or 3 times.
Let stand 5 min.
3-5 ½ min. / lb.
Up to 1.5 lbs.
Power Level: Medium-
High(70).
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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.
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Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food.
Standard
Amount
Food
Procedure
Roast
Beef, Pork
2.5-6.0 lbs.
Start with the food placed fat side down.
After each stage, turn the food over and
shield any warm portions with narrow
strips of aluminum foil.
Steaks,
Chops,
Fish
0.5-3.0 lbs.
After each stage, rearrange the food. If
there are any warm or thawed portions of
food, shield them with narrow flat pieces of
aluminum foil. Remove any pieces of food
that are nearly defrosted. Let stand,
covered, for 5-10 minutes.
Ground
Meat
0.5-3.0 lbs.
2.5-6.0 lbs.
After each stage, remove any pieces of
food that are nearly defrosted. Let stand,
covered with foil, for 5-10 minutes.
Whole
Chicken
Remove giblets before freezing poultry.
Start defrosting with the breast side down.
After the first stage, turn the chicken over
and shield any warm portions with narrow
strips of aluminum foil. After the second
stage, again shield any warm portions with
narrow strips of aluminum foil. Let stand,
covered, for 30-60 minutes in the
refrigerator.
Chicken
Pieces
0.5-3.0 lbs.
After each stage, rearrange or remove any
pieces of food that are nearly defrosted.
Let stand for 10-20 minutes.
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Cooking Instructions
Broccoli and Cheese Casserole
¼ cup butter or margarine
Recipes
Beef and Barley Stew
1½ lbs. beef stew cubes, cut into ½-inch pieces
½ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped onion
1½ Tbs. flour
½ tsp. salt
2 Tbs. all-purpose flour
¼ tsp. dry mustard
1/8 tsp. pepper
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
1½ cups milk
¼ cup chopped red pepper
8 oz. (2 cups) cheddar cheese, shredded
1 pkg. (9-10 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
4 cups cooked spiral shaped pasta (8 oz. dry)
1 bay leaf
¼ tsp. pepper
1 pkg. (9-10 oz.) frozen peas, thawed
1. In a 2-quart casserole, cook butter and onion at High for 1 to 2
minutes until onion is soft, stirring once.
1. In a 2-quart casserole, combine beef, onion, flour, and
Worcestershire; mix well. Cover with lid. Cook at High for 6 to 8
minutes until beef is no longer pink, stirring once.
2. Stir in beef broth, carrots, barley, bay leaf, and pepper. Cover with
lid. Cook at Medium for 1 to 1½ hours until carrots and beef are
tender, stirring 2 to 3 times.
3. Stir in peas. Cover with lid. Cook at Medium for 10 minutes. Let
stand for 10 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.
Makes 6 servings.
2. Add flour, salt, mustard, and pepper; mix well. Cook at High for 30 to
60 seconds until mixture boils. Stir in milk until smooth.
3. Stir in red pepper. Cook at High for 2 to 3 minutes until mixture boils
and thickens slightly, stirring twice. Stir in cheese until melted.
4. Add broccoli and pasta, mix well. Cover with lid. Cook at High for 4 to
6 minutes until heated through, stirring once. Stir before serving.
Makes 6 servings.
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Cooking Instructions
Warm Potato Salad
2 lbs. small red potatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces
4 slices bacon (uncooked), cut into ½-inch pieces
¼ cup chopped onion
Black Bean Soup
1 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, drained
1 can (c) stewed tomatoes, chopped
1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) chicken broth
1 can (7-8.5 oz.) corn
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. flour
½ tsp. celery seed
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies
1-2 tsp. ground cumin, or to taste
2½ Tbs. apple cider vinegar
1. Place onion and garlic in a 3-quart casserole. Cover with lid. Cook at
High for 2 to 4 minutes until tender.
2. Add one can of beans, mash beans with a fork. Add remaining
ingredients; mix well.
1. In a 2-quart casserole, combine potatoes and ¼ cup water. Cover
with lid. Cook at High until potatoes are tender (7-10 min.); stir twice.
Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
2. In a medium bowl, cook bacon at High until crisp (2½-3½ min.); stir
once. Place bacon on a paper towel. Reserve 1 Tbs. drippings.
3. Combine drippings and onion. Cover with plastic wrap; turn back a
corner to vent steam. Cook at High until tender (1½-2½ min.); stir
once.
3. Cook uncovered, at High for 10 minutes; stir. Reduce power to
Medium and cook for 5 minutes. Stir before serving.
Makes about 2 quarts.
4. Stir in sugar, salt, flour, celery seed, and pepper. Cook at High until
mixture boils (30-40 sec.). Stir in vinegar and ½ cup water. Cook at
High until liquid boils and thickens slightly (1-2 min.); stir once. Add
bacon to dressing. Pour dressing over potatoes. Stir well.
Makes 6 servings.
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Appendix
Note :
Troubleshooting Guide
If the oven is set more than 25 minutes at 80, 90 or 100 percent
power level, after the first 25 minutes the power level will
automatically adjust itself to 70 percent power to avoid
overcooking.
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.
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•
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.
Care and Cleaning
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•
•
Remove the plug from the outlet, wait ten seconds, then plug it in again.
Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuse.
Plug another appliance into the outlet; if the other appliance doesn’t
work, have a qualified electrician repair the outlet.
Plug the oven into a different outlet.
Follow these instructions to clean and care for your oven.
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•
Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles and spilled liquids
can stick to the oven walls, causing the oven to work less efficiently.
Wipe up spills immediately. Use a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not
use harsh detergents or abrasives.
To help loosen baked on food particles or liquids, heat two cups of
water (add the juice of one lemon if you desire to keep the oven
fresh) in a four-cup measuring glass at High power for five minutes
or until boiling. Let stand in the oven for one or two minutes.
Remove the glass tray from the oven when cleaning the oven or tray.
To prevent the tray from breaking, handle it carefully and do not put it
in water immediately after cooking. Wash the tray carefully in warm
sudsy water or in the dishwasher.
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The oven’s display works, but the power won’t come on.
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•
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Make sure the door is closed securely.
Check to see if packing material or other material is stuck to the door seal.
Check for door damage.
Press Cancel twice and re-enter all cooking instructions.
•
•
The power goes off before the set time has elapsed.
•
If there has not been a power outage, remove the plug from the
outlet, wait ten seconds, then plug it in again. If there was a power
outage, the time indicator will display “
any cooking instructions.
” Reset the clock and
Clean the outside surface of the oven with soap and a damp cloth.
Dry with a soft cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts of the
oven, don’t let water seep into the openings.
•
Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuse.
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•
Wash the door window with very mild soap and water. Be sure to use
a soft cloth to avoid scratching.
If steam accumulates inside or outside the oven door, wipe with a
soft cloth. Steam can accumulate when operating the oven in high
humidity and in no way indicates microwave leakage.
Never operate the oven without food in it; this can damage the
magnetron tube or glass tray. You may wish to leave a cup of water
in the oven when it is not in use to prevent damage if the oven is
accidentally turned on.
The food is cooking too slowly.
•
Make sure the oven is on its own 20 amp circuit line. Operating
another appliance on the same circuit can cause a voltage drop. If
necessary, move the oven to its own circuit.
You see sparks or arcing.
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•
Remove any metallic utensils, cookware, or metal ties. If using foil,
use only narrow strips and allow at least one inch between the foil
and interior oven walls.
The turntable makes noises or sticks.
•
•
Clean the turntable, roller ring and oven floor.
Make sure the turntable and roller ring are positioned correctly.
If you have a problem you cannot solve,
please call our service line:
1-800-843-0304 U. S. A.
Using your microwave causes TV or radio interference.
•
This is similar to the interference caused by other small appliances,
such as hair dryers. Move your microwave further away from other
appliances, like your TV or radio.
1-866-587-2002 CANADA
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Appendix
Specifications
Model Number
Oven Cavity
AMC5101AAB/W
1.0 cu.ft
Controls
10 power levels, including defrost
99 minutes, 99 seconds
120 VAC, 60 Hz
Timer
Power Source
Power Output
1000 Watts
Power Consumption
Outside Dimensions
Oven Cavity Dimensions
Shipping Dimensions
Net/Gross Weight
1500 Watts
20 11/32”(W) X 11 11/16”(H) X 14 15/16”(D)
13 7/32”(W) X 9 1/8”(H) X 13 11/16”(D)
22 23/32”(W) X 14 19/32”(H) X 16 31/32”(D)
30.1/34.3 lbs
Model Number
Oven Cavity
AMC5101AAS
1.0 cu.ft
Controls
10 power levels, including defrost
99 minutes, 99 seconds
120 VAC, 60 Hz
Timer
Power Source
Power Output
1000 Watts
Power Consumption
Outside Dimensions
Oven Cavity Dimensions
Shipping Dimensions
Net/Gross Weight
1500 Watts
20 11/32”(W) X 11 11/16”(H) X 16 1/8”(D)
13 7/32”(W) X 9 1/8”(H) X 13 11/16”(D)
22 23/32”(W) X 14 19/32”(H) X 19 7/16”(D)
31.2/35.5 lbs
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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.
•
Call the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or
call Maytag ServicesSM, Amana Customer Assistance at
1-800-843-0304, U.S.A. and 1-866-587-2002, CANADA to
locate an authorized servicer.
Limited Warranties - Parts Only
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•
Be sure to retain proof of purchase to verify warranty status. Refer
to WARRANTY for further information on owner’s
responsibilities for warranty service.
If the dealer or service company cannot resolve the problem, write
to Maytag ServicesSM, Attn: CAIR® Center, P.O. Box 2370,
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370, or call 1-800-843-0304, U.S.A.
and 1-866-587-2002, CANADA.
Second through Fifth Year - From the original purchase date, parts listed
below which fail in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of
charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including
labor, mileage, transportation, and trip charge if required.
•
Magnetron, touch pad and microprocessor.
U.S. customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech
impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.
What is not covered by these warranties
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Replacement of household fuses, resetting of circuit breakers, or
correction to household wiring or plumbing.
NOTE: When writing or calling about a service problem, please
include the following information:
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•
Normal product maintenance and cleaning, including light bulbs.
Products with original serial numbers removed, altered, or not readily
determined.
a. Your name, address and telephone number;
b. Model number and serial number;
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Products purchased for commercial, industrial, rental, or leased use.
Products located outside of the U.S.A. or Canada.
Premium service charges, if the servicer is requested to perform
service in addition to normal service or outside normal service hours
or area.
c. Name and address of your dealer or servicer;
d. A clear description of the problem you are having;
e. Proof of purchase (sales receipt).
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User’s guides, service manuals and parts information are available
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Adjustments after the first year.
Repairs resulting from the following:
from Maytag ServicesSM, Amana Customer Assistance.
- Improper installation, exhaust system, or maintenance.
IN NO EVENT SHALL MAYTAG BE LIABLE FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
- Any modification, alteration, or adjustment not authorized by
the manufacturer.
- Accident, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, or acts of nature.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have others
which vary from state to state. For example, some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
this exclusion may not apply to you.
- Connections to improper electrical current, voltage supply, or gas
supply.
- Use of improper pans, containers, or accessories that cause
damage to the product.
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Travel.
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Quick Reference
Feature
Set Clock
Operation
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.
Instant Cook
Buttons
1. Press button that corresponds to the food
you are cooking (for example, POPCORN).
2. Press the button repeatedly to select serving
size.
Auto Defrost
1. Press AUTO DEFROST.
2. Enter weight of food by pressing AUTO
DEFROST button repeatedly or using the
number buttons.
3. When the oven beeps, press PAUSE/
CANCEL button and turn food over. Press
START to resume defrosting cycle.
Set Cooking Time 1. Use number buttons to set cooking time.
and Power Levels
2. To set power level at other than HIGH, press
POWER LEVEL and use the number buttons
to enter the power level.
3. Press START to begin cooking.
Auto Reheat
1. Press AUTO REHEAT repeatedly to select
type of dish to reheat.
2. To increase serving size, press the
corresponding number button.
3. Press START to begin reheating cycle
Handy Helper,
Kids Meals,
Snack Bar
1. Press HANDY HELPER(KIDS MEALS,
SNACK BAR) repeatedly to select type of
dish to reheat.
2. To increase serving size, press the
corresponding number button.
3. Press START to begin cooking.
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