Amana AMC7159TA manual ManualMicrowaveCooking, CookinginStages, SensorCooking, Food

ManualMicrowaveCooking

To Use:

1.Place food on the turntable, and close the door.

2.Touch MICRO pad.

3.Touch the MIN or SEC “up” or “down” arrow pads to set a length of time to cook.

Touch TEMP/POWER “up” or “down” arrow pads to set a cooking power other than 100%.

4.Touch START/ENTER.

At the end of cooking time, “END” will appear in the display and the end-of-cycle tones will sound.

5.Touch OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.

CookinginStages

The microwave oven can be set to cook at different cooking powers for various lengths of time, up to 3 stages, plus a Defrost cycle. Cook settings can be used in any order, except Defrost, which must be the first stage.

Sensor cooking cannot be done in stages.

To Cook in Stages:

1.Place food on the turntable, and close the door.

2.Touch MIN or SEC “up” or “down” arrow pads to set cooking time for first stage.

3.Touch TEMP/POWER “up” or “down” arrow pads to set cook power for 1st stage.

4.Touch MICRO pad.

5.Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the cooking time and cook power for each additional stage.

6.Touch START/ENTER.

When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and the end-of-cycle tones will sound.

7.Touch OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.

SensorCooking

A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food as it heats, and adjusts the cook time accordingly.

Many sensor cycles require the covering of foods. Microwave- safe containers or steamers with loose-fitting lids are recommended. The loose-fitting lid allows enough steam to escape to be detected by the sensor. When covering foods with plastic wrap, be sure to leave a large enough vent opening to allow the steam to escape.

NOTES:

■The microwave oven should be plugged in for at least 3 minutes.

■The microwave oven cavity and the exterior of the cooking container should be dry.

■The room temperature should not exceed 95°F (35°C).

■If the door is opened during a sensor cycle, sensing will stop and the program will be canceled.

SensorCook

A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the selected pad.

Use the following chart as a guide.

FOOD	QUANTITY/INSTRUCTIONS
Baked	1-4 medium, 10-13 oz (283-369 g) each/
Potato	Pierce each one several times with a fork. Place
	on turntable around edges, at least 1" (2.5 cm)
	apart. Let stand 5 minutes after cooking.
Frozen	1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/
Vegetables	Remove from package. Place in microwave-safe
	container. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Stir
	and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.
Fresh	1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/
Vegetables	Place in microwave-safe container and add
	2-4 tbs (30-60 mL) water. Cover with plastic wrap
	and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after
	cooking.
Frozen	10-20 oz (283-567 g)/
Entrée	Remove from package. Loosen cover on three
	sides. If entrée is not in microwave-safe
	container, place on plate, cover with plastic wrap
	and vent.
Rice	0.5-2 cups (125-500 mL) dry rice (Use medium or
	long grain rice.)/
	Follow measurements on package for ingredient
	amounts. Place rice and liquid in microwave-safe
	dish. Cover with loose-fitting lid. Let stand
	5 minutes after cooking, or until liquid is
	absorbed. Stir.

NOTE: When covering foods, make sure the vent opening is large enough for moisture to escape. This will allow the sensor to accurately determine cooking time.

To Use SENSOR COOK:

1.Place food on the turntable, and close the door.

2.Touch SENSOR COOK until the desired food type is displayed.

The microwave oven will automatically turn on after a brief delay.

When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and the end-of-cycle tones will sound.

3.Touch OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.

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