Amana AMC7159TA - Manual (Page 11)

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Manual Microwave Cooking
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, “END” will appear in the display
and the end-of-cycle tones will sound.
5. Touch OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.
Cooking in Stages
The microwave oven can be set to cook at different cooking
powers for various lengths of time, up to 3 stages, plus a Defrost
cycle. Cook settings can be used in any order, except Defrost,
which must be the first stage.
Sensor cooking cannot be done in stages.
To Cook in Stages:
1. Place food on the turntable, and close the door.
2. Touch MIN or SEC “up” or “down” arrow pads to set cooking
time for first stage.
3. Touch TEMP/POWER “up” or “down” arrow pads to set cook
power for 1st stage.
4. Touch MICRO pad.
5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the cooking time and cook power
for each additional stage.
6. Touch START/ENTER.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and
the end-of-cycle tones will sound.
7. Touch OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.
Sensor Cooking
A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from
the food as it heats, and adjusts the cook time accordingly.
Many sensor cycles require the covering of foods. Microwave-
safe containers or steamers with loose-fitting lids are
recommended. The loose-fitting lid allows enough steam to
escape to be detected by the sensor. When covering foods with
plastic wrap, be sure to leave a large enough vent opening to
allow the steam to escape.
NOTES:
■ The microwave oven should be plugged in for at least
3 minutes.
■ The microwave oven cavity and the exterior of the cooking
container should be dry.
■ The room temperature should not exceed 95°F (35°C).
■ If the door is opened during a sensor cycle, sensing will stop
and the program will be canceled.
Sensor Cook
A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from
the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the
selected pad.
Use the following chart as a guide.
NOTE: When covering foods, make sure the vent opening is large
enough for moisture to escape. This will allow the sensor to
accurately determine cooking time.
To Use SENSOR COOK:
1. Place food on the turntable, and close the door.
2. Touch SENSOR COOK until the desired food type is
displayed.
The microwave oven will automatically turn on after a brief
delay.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and
the end-of-cycle tones will sound.
3. Touch OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.
FOOD QUANTITY/INSTRUCTIONS
Baked
Potato 1-4 medium, 10-13 oz (283-369 g) each/
Pierce each one several times with a fork. Place
on turntable around edges, at least 1" (2.5 cm)
apart. Let stand 5 minutes after cooking.
Frozen
Vegetables 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/
Remove from package. Place in microwave-safe
container. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Stir
and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.
Fresh
Vegetables 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/
Place in microwave-safe container and add
2-4 tbs (30-60 mL) water. Cover with plastic wrap
and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after
cooking.
Frozen
Entrée 10-20 oz (283-567 g)/
Remove from package. Loosen cover on three
sides. If entrée is not in microwave-safe
container, place on plate, cover with plastic wrap
and vent.
Rice 0.5-2 cups (125-500 mL) dry rice (Use medium or
long grain rice.)/
Follow measurements on package for ingredient
amounts. Place rice and liquid in microwave-safe
dish. Cover with loose-fitting lid. Let stand
5 minutes after cooking, or until liquid is
absorbed. Stir.