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Caloric MWT4461D Use And Care Manual

Summary of MWT4461D

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    Attention: keep these instructions for future reference. If the oven changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies oven. Microwave oven use and care manual mwt4461d mwt4461ww.

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    2 model identification .................................................... 3 important safety instructions ...................................... 4 precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy ................................. 6 electrical requirements .........................

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    3 model identification please read this use and care manual thoroughly. This manual provides proper maintenance information. Any questions, call the consumer affairs department at 1-800-843-0304 if inside u.S.A. And 1-319-622-5511 if outside u.S.A. Complete enclosed registration card and promptly re...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instruction

    4 important safety instruction recognize this symbol as a safety message warning when using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce the risk of burns, electrical shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1. Read all instructions b...

  • Page 5: Save These Instructions

    5 to reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. B. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven. C. If materials in...

  • Page 6: Precautions To Avoid

    6 caution to avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following: 1. Always press clear/off before programming oven. 2. Do not deep fat fry in oven. Fat could overheat and be hazardous to handle. 3. Do not cook or reheat eggs in shell or with an unbroken yolk. Pressure may build up and e...

  • Page 7: Grounding Instructions

    7 electrical requirements grounding instructions 120v-15amp warning -- improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock or death. This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape...

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    8 special features of your new microwave oven • 850 watts of cooking power, based on iec 705 test method • 1.1 cu.Ft. Capacity • complete reminder • over the range installation radio interference microwave oven operation may cause interference to radio, tv, or similar equipment. To reduce or elimina...

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    9 usage control panel display displays time of day, cooking time, power level, cooking mode and instructions. Time defrost gentle thawing using power level 3 (low). Time cook i & ii use to enter time not in oven memory. Time cook is set to power level 10 (high). One step cook press number pads 1 thr...

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    1 0 usage time cook i 1. Place food in oven. Close door. 2. Press time cook i & ii pad. 3. Press number pad to select desired time, for example for 1 minute, press 1,0,0. If power level other than 100% is desired, press power level pad and number pad. For example, for 20% power, press 2 pad . 4. Pre...

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    1 1 auto start programs oven to begin cooking at preset time of day (up to 12 hour delay). 1. Place food in oven. Close door. 2. Press auto start pad. 3. Check clock to ensure correct time of day is displayed. 4. Enter desired start time. For example, for 2:30 (a.M or p.M.), press 2,3,0. 5. Enter de...

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    1 2 1. Food packaged in paper or plastic may be defrosted without unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food in cooking dish for defrosting. Most foods defrost well using power level 3 (30% power). Defrost larger foods, such as beef, lamb and veal roasts, by using power level 1 ...

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    1 3 heating or reheating guide • directions below are for heating or reheating already- cooked foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use microwave-safe cookware. • cover most foods for fast heating. Exceptions are some sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items. • bubbling around edges...

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    1 4 cooking guide note: use power level high (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetables vegetable amount time (min) comments asparagus fresh spears 1 lb. 7 to 9, med-high (7) in 1 1/2-qt. Oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water and vegetables. Rotate dish halfway through cooking time. Frozen spea...

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    1 5 food placement allow space between foods for proper cooking results. For best results, arrange thickest or hardest to cook portion of food toward outside of dish. Place smaller, easier to cook portions toward center. Reheating when reheating food, cover dish loosely with plastic wrap. Heat at fu...

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    1 6 care and cleaning interior, exterior and door if walls, floor, and door of microwave oven become splattered, wipe with paper towel or clean with mild detergent in warm water using soft sponge or cloth. Wring sponge or cloth to remove excess water before wiping oven. If desired, boil a cup of wat...

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    1 7 replacing light bulbs tools needed -- • protective gloves • phillips screwdriver • two 120 volt, 40 watt, surface light bulbs (r0713503) available from amana dealer, servicer, factory service center, or amana consumer affairs (1-800- 843-0304 if inside u.S.A. And 1-319-622-5511 if outside u.S.A....

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    • amana factory service center arizona also dispatches service in areas of nevada • amana factory service center northern california • amana factory service center southern california • amana factory service center colorado also dispatches service in areas of utah • amana factory service center flor...