Operating instructions, Learn about your microwave oven, Caution – Amana AMV5206BA User Manual
Page 9: Clock, Kitchen timer, Control setup, Turntable on/off, Vent fan, Delay off
 
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Operating Instructions
LEARN ABOUT YOUR 
MICROWAVE OVEN
This section introduces you to the 
basics you need to know to operate 
your microwave oven. Please read 
this information before use.
CAUTION
• To avoid risk of personal injury or
property damage, do not run oven 
empty.
• To avoid risk of personal injury
or property damage, do not use 
stoneware, aluminum foil, metal 
utensils, or metal trimmed utensils 
in the oven.
CLOCK
Example: To set 8:00 AM.
1. Touch
CLOCK
pad.
2. Enter the time by
using the number 
pads.
3. Touch
ENTER/
START pad.
4. Touch
1 for AM.
5. Touch
ENTER/
START pad.
NOTE:
• Follow steps 1-3 above in the 24
hour clock mode.
KITCHEN TIMER
You can use your microwave oven 
as a timer. Use the Kitchen Timer for 
timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
Example: To set for 8 minutes.
1. Touch
KITCHEN
TIMER pad.
2. Enter the time by
using the number 
pads.
3. Touch
ENTER/
START pad.
When the time is over, you will hear 
beeps and 
END will display.
CONTROL SETUP
You can change the default values.
See following chart for more 
information.
No. Function
No.
Result
1
Weight mode 
selected
1
2
Lbs.
Kg.
2
Sound ON/OFF 
control
1
2
Sound ON 
Sound OFF
3
Clock display 
control
1
2
12HR
24HR
4
Display
1
2
3
Slow speed
Normal speed
Fast speed
5
Remind end 
Signal
1
2
ON
OFF
6
Demo Mode
1
2
ON
OFF
7
Daylight 
Saving Time
1
2
ON
OFF
Example: To change weight mode 
(from Lbs. to Kg).
1. Touch
CONTROL
SETUP pad.
`
2. Touch number
1
pad.
3. Touch number
2
pad.
TURNTABLE ON/OFF
For best cooking results, leave the 
turntable on. It can be turned off for 
large dishes.
Touch
TURNTABLE
ON/OFF pad to turn 
the turntable on or 
off.
NOTES:
• This option is not available in sen-
sor cook, auto cook and defrost 
modes.
•
Sometimes the turntable can 
become hot to touch. Be careful 
touching the turntable during and 
after cooking.
•
Do not run the oven empty.
VENT FAN
The VENT moves steam and other 
vapors from the cooking surface. 
The vent will operate at the 
LEVEL 2
whenever the oven is on.
Example: To set Level 4.
1. Touch
ON/OFF
pad. This shows 
the last level until 
you select the fan 
speed level.
2. Touch
5 SPEED
pad until Level 
4 appears in the 
display.
Touch
ON/OFF pad to turn off fan
when desired.
NOTE:
• If the temperature gets too hot
around the microwave oven, the fan 
in the vent hood will automatically 
turn on at the 
LEVEL2 setting to cool
the oven. The fan will automatically 
turn off when the internal parts are 
cool. When this occurs, the vent 
cannot be turned off.
DELAY OFF
Example: To turn off fan after 30 
minutes for Level 4.
1. Touch
ON/OFF
pad.
2. Touch
5 SPEED
pad until Level 
4 appears in the 
display.
3. Touch
DELAY
ON/OFF pad five 
times. 
AFTER 30
MINUTES scrolls 
in the display.
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