Amana RC17 Microwave Oven User Manual


 
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Contents
Model Identification .................................................... 2
Specifications ............................................................ 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING .............................................................. 3
CAUTION ................................................................ 3
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY .................. 4
MESURES DE SECURITE IMPORTANTES ...............5
Danger .................................................................... 5
Attention ................................................................. 5
PRECAUTIONS CONTRE LES RISQUES
DEXPOSITION À UN EXCES DE MICRO-ONDES .....6
Mise à la terre ............................................................ 7
Grounding Instructions ...............................................7
Installation.................................................................. 8
Unpacking Equipment ............................................. 8
Radio Interference ................................................... 8
Equipment Placement ............................................. 8
Cooking Guidelines .................................................... 8
How Microwave Ovens Heat Food ........................... 8
Food Variables ........................................................ 8
Manipulation of Foods ............................................. 9
Oven Features ............................................................ 10
Microwave Utensils ................................................. 10
Cooking Hints ......................................................... 10
Before Using ..............................................................12
Connecting Power ................................................... 12
Interrupting Operation .............................................. 12
Canceling Mistakes ................................................ 12
Operation ................................................................... 13
Preprogrammed Pads ............................................. 13
Manual Time Entry .................................................. 13
Changing Preset Number Pads ............................... 14
Programming Multiple Heating Stages .................... 14
Cook Levels and Hold ............................................. 14
Programming Pause ............................................... 14
Deleting Heating Stages ......................................... 14
Modifying User Time Limits ..................................... 14
User Options........................................................... 15
Specifications
Product specifications can change at any time without notice.
Models RC17, RC22, RC27
Power Supply 208/230V AC, 60 Hz
Input Power RC17-4,000 watts, RC22-4,000 watts, RC27-4,600 watts
Cooking Power* RC17-1,700 watts, RC22-2,200 watts, RC27-2,700 watts
Frequency 2450 MHz
Overall Dimensions (WxHxD) inches
mm
19-1/4 x 18 x 22-3/8
489 x 458 x 645
Oven Cavity Dimensions (WxHxD) inches
mm
13-3/16 x 8-3/4 x 14-7/8
335 x 223 x 378
Oven Cavity Capacity 1.0 Cu. Ft.
* I.E.C. 705 of microwave power test.
Care and Cleaning ...................................................... 15
Cleaning Interior, Exterior, and Door ........................ 15
Cleaning Air Intake Filter ......................................... 15
Cleaning Discharge Air Vents .................................. 16
Changing Oven Light Bulb ....................................... 16
Cleaning Splatter Shield .......................................... 16
Before Calling for Service............................................ 17
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.
1-319-622-5511 outside U.S.A.
When contacting Amana, provide product information.
Product information is located on equipment serial plate.
Record the following information:
Model Number: ____________________________
Manufacturing Number: ______________________
Serial or S/N Number: _______________________
Date of purchase: __________________________
Dealers name and address: __________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
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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
1-800-843-0304 inside U.S.A. 1-319-622-5511 outside
U.S.A. If an automated telephone system is reached,
select Commercial Microwave Ovens category. Warranty
service must be performed by an authorized servicer.
Amana also recommends contacting an authorized
servicer if service is required after warranty expires.