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Operation

Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight

The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has

been an interruption in power, the display shows “ ” At this point, you can select the weight system for the display. You can choose between pounds (LBS) or kilograms (KG). To do so,

1 Press 0 immediately after plugging in your microwave. The display will show:

If the display does not shows “Kg”, you will need to unplug the microwave and then plug it in again in order to change to the weight selection.

2 Press 0 repeatedly to select the weight system you wish to use:

kg g oz Lbs. cup

When you have selected the weight system you want to use, press the PAUSE/CANCEL button to end this procedure.

Setting the Clock

1 Press the Clock button. The “ENTER” and “TIME” indicators flash.

START ENTER COOK TIME TIME2

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g

Oz Lbs. QTY.

2 Use the number buttons to enter the current time. You must press at least three numbers to set the clock. If the current time is 5:00 enter, 5,0,0.

START ENTER COOK TIME TIME2

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g

Oz Lbs. QTY.

3 When 5 seconds has elapsed, “ENTER” indicator flashes and “Cloc” will be displayed.

START ENTER COOK TIME TIME2

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g

Oz Lbs. QTY.

4 Press Clock again. A colon will blink, indicating that the time is set.

If there is a power interruption, you will need to reset the clock.

You can check the current time while cooking is in progress by pressing the Clock button.

Using the Pause/Cancel Button

The Pause/Cancel button allows you to clear instructions you have entered. It also allows you to pause the oven’s cooking cycle, so that you can check the food.

To pause the oven during cooking: press Pause/Cancel once. To restart, press Start.

To stop cooking, erase instructions, and return the oven display to the time of day: press Pause/Cancel twice.

To correct a mistake you have just entered: press Pause/Cancel once, then re-enter the instructions.

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Amana AMC5101AAB/W, AMC5101AAS owner manual Operation, Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight, Setting the Clock

AMC5101AAS, AMC5101AAB/W specifications

The Amana AMC5101AAB/W and AMC5101AAS are microwave ovens that combine advanced technology with user-friendly features, making them valuable additions to any kitchen. With their stylish designs, these microwave ovens are not only functional but also visually appealing, complementing a range of kitchen aesthetics.

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