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Model Identification
When contacting equipment supplier, 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:
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
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
equipment supplier. Warranty service must be
performed by an authorized servicer. Amana also
recommends contacting an authorized servicer if
service is required after warranty expires.
Microwave Power
Model DEC1800VP* delivers 1800 watts I.E.C. 705 of
microwave power to oven cavity.
Model DEC1400VP* delivers 1400 watts I.E.C. 705 of
microwave power to oven cavity.
Model DEC1000VP* delivers 1000 watts I.E.C. 705 of
microwave power to oven cavity.
This product conforms to the EU Low Voltage Directive
73/23/EEC and EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as
indicated by the CE mark.
Contents
Model Identification....................................................2
Microwave Power ...................................................2
Important Safety Instructions
Warning..................................................................3
Caution...................................................................3
Caution...................................................................4
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy ................................4
Earthing Instructions...............................................5
Installation
External Equipotential Earthing Terminal ................5
Unpacking Equipment ............................................5
Equipment Placement ............................................5
Radio Interference..................................................5
Control Pads..............................................................6
Displays .....................................................................7
Quick Reference Instructions ....................................8
Operation
Power-up Display ...................................................9
Interrupting Operation ............................................9
Canceling Mistakes ................................................9
Preprogrammed Times and Cook Level.................9
Operating Preprogrammed Pads............................9
Reviewing Preprogrammed Pads ...........................10
Manual Time Entry .................................................10
Programming
Preprogrammed Number Pads ..............................11
Multiple Heating Stages..........................................11
Deactivating Preprogrammed Pad .........................12
Reactivating Preprogrammed Pad .........................12
Deactivating Control Panel .....................................12
User Options ..........................................................13
Care and Cleaning
Changing Oven Light Bulb......................................14
Cleaning Interior, Exterior, and Door.......................15
Cleaning Splatter Shield .........................................15
Cleaning Air Intake Filter ........................................15
Cleaning Discharge Air Vents.................................16
Before Calling for Service ..........................................16
Warranty....................................................................17