Amana MVH230 Microwave Oven User Manual


 
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Contents
Model Identification
Asure
Extended Service Plan .............................. 2
Oven Features ...................................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions
Warning ................................................................. 3
Caution .................................................................. 4
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy ............................ 5
Grounding Instructions .......................................... 5
Installation
Unpacking Oven .................................................... 6
Oven Placement .................................................... 6
Radio Interference ................................................. 6
Optional Accessories............................................. 6
Turntable ............................................................... 6
Rack ...................................................................... 6
Control Panel ............................................................. 7
Operation
Vent Fan ................................................................ 8
Surface Light ......................................................... 8
Display ON/OFF .................................................... 8
Scroll Speed .......................................................... 8
Clock ..................................................................... 8
Minute Timer ......................................................... 8
Reminder............................................................... 8
Child Lock ............................................................. 8
Pause or Cancel Cycle .......................................... 8
Complete Reminder .............................................. 8
Program 1 Microwave Cooking ............................. 8
Program 2 Microwave Cooking ............................. 8
Changing Cookmatic
®
Power Level ....................... 9
One-Step Cook (1-6) ............................................. 9
Auto Start .............................................................. 9
Auto Accu-Thaw
®
.................................................. 10
Accu-Thaw
®
........................................................... 10
Popcorn ................................................................. 11
Cook...................................................................... 11
Reheat................................................................... 12
Add 30 Seconds .................................................... 12
Care and Cleaning
Interior, Exterior and Door ..................................... 12
Turntable Roller and Glass Tray ............................ 12
Exhaust Maintenance ............................................ 12
Charcoal Filter (recirculating installation only) ....... 13
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................................ 13
Before Calling for Service ......................................... 15
Microwave Cooking
Microwave Cooking Principles ............................... 16
Microwave Utensils ............................................... 16
Preventing Excess Moisture .................................. 16
Using Rack ............................................................ 17
Cooking and Defrosting Guides
Cooking Guide ...................................................... 18
Defrosting Guide ................................................... 19
Quick Reference Instructions ................................. 20
Model Identification
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. Record the following:
Model Number: ______________________________
Manufacturing Number: ________________________
Serial or S/N Number: _________________________
Date of purchase: ____________________________
Dealer’s name and address: ____________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
Keep a copy of sales receipt for future reference or in
case warranty service is required. Any questions or to
locate an authorized servicer, call 1-800-NAT-LSVC
(1-800-628-5782) inside U.S.A. 319-622-5511 outside
U.S.A. Warranty service must be performed by an
authorized servicer. Amana, also recommends
contacting an authorized servicer if service is required
after warranty expires.
Asure
Extended Service Plan
Amana offers long-term service protection for this new
microwave oven. Asure™ Extended Service Plan is
specially designed to supplement Amana’s strong
warranty. Asure™ provides budgetable protection for up
to 3 additional years. This plan covers parts, labor, and
travel charges. Call 1-800-528-2682 for information.
Oven Features
Over the range installation
• 900 watts of cooking power, based on IEC 705 test
method
• 1.3 cu.ft. capacity
Turntable
Rack