Amana ACO1860A owner manual Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels, Microwave Output, High, Use

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OPERATION

COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS

The 10 power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking. Below are listed all the power levels,

POWER LEVEL

MICROWAVE OUTPUT

10

100%

HIGH

 

examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwave power you are using.

USE

Boil water.

Cook ground beef.

Make candy.

Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.

Cook fish and poultry.

Preheat browning dish.

990%

80%

8

770%

Reheat meat slices quickly.

Saute onions, celery, and green pepper.

All reheating.

Cook scrambled eggs.

Cook breads and cereal products.

Cook cheese dishes, veal.

Cook cakes, muffins, brownies, cupcakes.

6

60%

5

50%

Cook pasta.

Cook meats, whole poultry.

Cook custard.

Cook whole chicken, turkey, spare ribs, rib roast, sirloin roast.

44O%

330%

Cook less tender cuts of meat.

Reheat frozen convenience foods.

Thawing meat, poultry, and seafood.

Cooking small quantities of food.

Finish cooking casserole, stew, and some sauces.

2

20%

• Soften butter and cream cheese.

 

 

• Heating small amounts of food.

1

10%

• Soften

ice cream.

 

 

Raise

yeast dough.

0

 

Standing time.

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Contents Owners Refer to IMPORTANT Safety Infomation IMPORTANT Safety Infomation Important Safety Information To avoid risk of personal injury, electrical shock or InstallationProper installation is the installers responsibility Your Safety FirstBe Sure to Read the Following Safety Instructions Read this entire manual before you beginInside uppercabinet Make Sure YOU have Enough Space and SupportOne power cord clamp One dark-colored mounting screw Backdraft damper / duct connectorPARTS, TOOLS, Materials Following Parts are Supplied with the OvenInstallation Prepare the Electrical Connections Venting Remember AS YOU InstallPrepare the Venting System Systems Examples For 3 1/4x10For 6 Round Systems Total LengthROOF-VENTED Installation Do not Pull or Stretch the Blower WiringWALL-VENTEDINSTALLATION Prepare the Venting BlowerROOM-VENTED Recirculating Installation Measure and Tack / Tape UP the Templates Prepare the Wall and Upper Cabinet for InstallationDrill the Holes in the Wall and Upper Cabinet Oven Must be Connected to AT Least ONE Wall Stud Install the Mounting PlateInstallation Attach the Oven to the Wall I1 I K I supply Microwave Oven Features FeaturesOven Specifications ACO1860AB/AW/ACEels Oven Control PanelFeatures Operation Kitchen TimerLearn about Your Microwave Oven HelpTouch Light Timer pad. Press once for AM, twice for PM Light TimerVent HI-LOW-OFF Light HI-LOW-OFFHold Warm Easy Cook TMFavorite Recipe MORE/LESSCooking with More than ONE Cook Cycle Cooking AT High Cook PowerCooking AT Lower Power Levels Power Level Cooking Guide for Lower Power LevelsMicrowave Output HighSensor Cooking Guide Sensor Operating InstructionsPizza Adding or Subtracting Cook TimePopcorn PotatoReheat VegetableAuto Defrost Weight Conversion ChartDefrosting Tips Touch Auto Defrost padMeat setting Auto Defrost ChartFood Setting AT Beep Beef Special Instructions LambFood Setting Fish Food Setting ChickenCornish Hens TU RkeyUSE of the TWO Position Metal Rack Time DefrostTouch Time Defrost pad Touch Rapid Defrost I lb. padGetting the Best Cooking Results Fish Power Cooking Time LevelCooking Fish and Shellfish General Directions DirectionsCooking Appetizers Tips and Techniques Recommended MeatCooking Sauces Tips and Techniques Cooking Soups Tips and TechniquesMeat Cooking Table Power Meat LevelCooking Time DirectionsCooking Poultry General Directions Poultry PowerPoultry Type of Rice Power Cooking Time Level Power Cooking Time Type of Pasta LevelPasta and Rice Pasta Cooking TableCare and Cleaning MaintenanceCharcoal Filter Replacement Cleaning the Grease FiltersOven Light Replacement COOKTOP/NIGHT Light ReplacementMicrowave Utensil Guide Recommended UtensilDo not USE Metal Utensils Metal DecorationProblem Possible Causes Trouble ShootingBefore Calling for Service Answer Questions and AnswersQuestion Amana Appliances Factory Service Amana WarrantyFor more Information Amana Appliances Consumer Services Amana, Iowa Inside USA 319 622-5511worldwide