Maytag MMC5000A User's Manual
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1. 0 08 Full Two Year Warranty For two 2 years from the date of original retail purchase any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge Limited Parts Warranty After the second year from the date of original retail purchase through the fifth year the following parts which fail in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself with the owner paying all other costs including labor when the appliance is located in the United States or Canada 1 Touch pad and microprocessor 2 Magnetron tube 3 High voltage transformer 4 High voltage capacitor 5 High voltage rectifier Limited Parts Warranty Outside the United States or Canada For one 1 year from the date of original retail purchase any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself with the owner paying all other costs including labor when the appliance is located outside the United States or Canada Canadian Residents This warranty covers only those appliances installed in Canada that have been listed with Canadian Standards Association unless the appliances are brought into Canada due to transfer of residence from the United States to Canada What is Not Covered by These Warranties 1 Conditions and damages resulting from any of the 3 Light bulbs folloyang f l 4 Products purchased for commercial or industrial use a Imprope2. TURNTABLE Composed of glass tray and DOOR LATCH These will slide into roller guide The roller guide is placed first in the interlock If door is not completely closed the oven will not operate the bottom of the microwave and supports the glass tray Both parts must be in place when using the microwave oven The turntable will rotate whenever the oven is in use ay Touch Control Panel Memory Defrost Auto e DISPLAY WINDOW 1 2 Wt Time Start eo e Lock No Cups Oz Lb FROZEN PIZZA PAD AUTO COOK PAD See page 11 id gene See page 11 AUTO COOK 9 POPCORN PAD WEIGHT PAD See page 10 es WEIGHT ececejleceoeee See page 11 DINNER PLATE PAD POPCORN FROZEN DRINK eeveceececcce dei tab See page 10 See page 11 e DINNER PLATE IQUE _ QUICK 30 SECONDS See page 8 9 tey aeg ae PAD See page 6 30 SECONDS NUMBER PADS DEFROST POWER CLOCK 04 ECCS NS o LEVEL AUTOSTART Cree START PAD cre See page 6 amp 12 4 2 3 4 Be e POWER LEVEL PAD CLEAR OFF PAD Touch to stop cooking or clear Display of incorrect entry 6 7 8 9 O e CLEAR OFF See page 7 START PAD Touch to start cooking Audible Signals e A programming beep will sound each time you touch a pad One
3. CUSTOMER REGISTRATION CARD packaged in the oven 1 Check the model and serial numbers on the card to see that they match the numbers on the data plate The data plate is located on the left inside wall of the oven opening If the numbers on the card are not the same as those on the data plate cross out the num bers on the card and write in the numbers as they appear on the data plate 2 Mail the card The return address is included on the reverse side of card If you move or are not the original owner of this oven you must by law renew the registration Send the renewal registration information to Maytag Customer Service Warranty Administration P O Box 4970 Cleveland TN 37320 4970 Renewal Registration information must provide a Your name and address and b the microwave oven s model and serial numbers IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 0 When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following A WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy 10 11 12 13 Read all instructions before using the appliance Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 1 This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS on page 3 Ins
4. to cook with one Stage omit steps 4 5 amp 6 The oven will start cooking at the set time If the door is opened before the start time is reached touch the Start Pad to resume the Auto Start option e You cannot use the Auto Start with the following options Popcorn Frozen Pizza Drink Dinner Plate Defrost and Auto Cook e Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast when using Auto Start They will not rise properly Warning Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start such as dishes with milk or eggs cream soups and cooked meats or fish Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before it is put in the oven Unfrozen foods should never stand more than two hours before cooking starts Do not allow food to remain in the oven for more than two hours after end of cooking cycle To check Auto Start Time Touch the Clock Auto Start Pad The programmed Auto Start time will appear in the Display for 3 sec onds Tips on setting Auto Start e Before setting check that the correct time of day is displayed e If you hear the fan start when you touch the Start Pad you have not set the oven properly Touch the Clear Off Pad and start over POPP eee Se EEE EEE EE EEE EEE HE EE EEE EE EEEE EE EEEEEEESEEEEE HELE EEE EEEE EEE OEE EE EEEEE ES EEEE ESE LEE EEOEEE EEE EEEE EEE LEE EEL EOC Child Safety Lock The oven operation can be locked to prevent a child
5. 0 For whole poultry cheese and egg dishes cooking certain seafood clams oysters or scallops 6 60 Reheating leftovers or for cooking recipes using precooked or canned ingredients Pomme cccccesecccccccrcsccfcererescccceedeereccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeserereEeseserereeeesereseLEesererereLeLeceeeeeLeeoee S 5 50 Med Reheating larger amounts of leftovers cooking roasts 4 40 Stewing or developing flavor in main dishes soups or sauces cooking rice or pasta after water is boiling reheating pastries POP e ee eeeresececcrereeeeeefeere se eeeeEEedeEeLEEEE EEE EE EEE EEE EE EEEEE ESE LEEEH EEE ELE LEE HE SESE LELELEELELELELELELECLS 3 30 Lo Defrosting tenderizing less tender cuts of meat in liquid cooking dried beans lentils or peas in water Pe meee cree esecccccceeeeccfecereerereeeedeeeeeeeeeeeEELEEEE EEE EEEESE EEE EEEE HEHE LELEEE HELE CELE ELE ELELEE EE EE EOE Ee 2 20 Softening cheese butter or chocolate 1 10 Warm Keeping food s warm or taking chill off refrigerated foods before serving Guide gives percentage of magnetron on time at different power levels and suggested uses Defrost Pad Use the defrost setting for defrost meats poultry and seafood from 5 pounds to 6 5 pounds e Touch the Defrost Pad once for defrosting by weight e Touch the Defrost Pad twice for defrosting by time Defrost by Weight Defrosting by Time Basic Instructions 1 Touch the Defrost Pad once 2 Enter the weight The de
6. 4 and 5 t Special Features cece cccccccccccceccececceceececs Popcorn Pad Dinner Plate Pad Basic Instructions Basic Instructions 1 Touch the Popcorn Pad once for 3 5 oz package or 1 Touch Dinner Plate Pad 2 Touch the Popcorn Pad twice for 1 75 oz package e The display will briefly show 11 and then 2 20 as cooking begins e The Popcorn Pad has been automatically set for the correct cook time for 3 3 5 oz and 1 75 oz bags of e Place meat and dense vegetables to the outside of the popcorn plate e Listen as the popcorn pops and stop the microwave e Place delicate foods in the center of the plate when the popping slows down to 3 seconds apart e Cover the plate with wax paper to hold steam around e Do not try to repop unpopped kernels or reuse a bag most foods except rare meats or vegetables with crisp exteriors e Pop only one package at a time 10 Frozen Pizza Basic Instructions 1 Touch the Frozen Pizza Pad e The Display will briefly show 7 and then start cooking e Cook only one pizza at a time weighing approxi mately 7 oz Follow manufacturer s directions e Use only frozen pizza labeled microwaveable Drink Pad Basic Instructions 1 Touch the Drink Pad once for 1 cup mug 2 Touch the Drink Pad twice for 2 cups mugs 3 Touch the Drink Pad three times for 3 cups mugs Auto Cook Basic Instructions 1 Touch the Auto Cook P
7. MICROWAVE OVEN USER S GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome eee ee 1 Safety Instructions 00 2 3 Installations mna vite e ce 3 ee Controls At A Glance A 6 Touch Control Panel 00 5 e Operating Basicg 0e 6 10 Special Features 0005 10 12 Care and Cleaning ceee 13 Answers to Questions 05 13 Before You Call c eeeees 14 Warranty icc sce ess Back Page e KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE Model MMC5000A Welcome ccccccceees Welcome and congratulations on your purchase of a Maytag Microwave Oven Your com plete satisfaction is very impor tant to us Read this manual for best results It contains instructions to acquaint you with proper operating and maintenance procedures Save time and money If something should go wrong we suggest consulting the Before You Call section in the back of this book It is designed to help you solve basic problems before consulting a servicer However should you need assistance it is helpful to 1 Have complete model and serial number identifica tion of your microwave This is located on a data plate on the left side of the oven opening Record these num bers below for easy access Model Number 2 Have proof of original date o
8. ad until the food category desired is displayed 2 Touch the Weight Pad until the number in the Display is the quantity desired Note See chart below or the cooking Guide Label on the front of the oven cavity e Auto Cook has preset times and power levels for three food categories baked potatoes fresh vegeta bles and soup e The Display will show cooking time and the oven automatically starts cooking 11 Special Features c cece cccecececececsccscececececs Auto Cook Code Food P code fem f owani O ee 1 Touch Weight Pad once ake AC 1 Potato 2 Touch Weight Pad twice 3 Touch Weight Pad three times eecoecoofocosocoesocoojocoococooooooeoococoococoooooooooooooo Fresh 8 oz Touch Weight Pad once Vegetable 12 oz Touch Weight Pad twice 8 oz Touch Weight Pad once 12 oz Touch Weight Pad twice Auto Start The Auto Start feature allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day up to a delay of 11 hours and 59 minutes You can program two sequential operations using two different power levels Basic Instructions Touch the Power Level Pad Enter the power level Enter the cooking time Touch the Power Level Pad Enter the power level Enter the cooking time Touch the Clock Auto Start Pad Enter the clock time you want the oven to start Touch the Start Pad ONIN DAF wWN eE If you wish
9. d underneath the oven Also do not remove the feet from the bottom of the oven Grounding Instructions This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the elec tric current This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into a 120v 15amp outlet that is properly installed and grounded WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely under stood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded Do not use an extension cord If the power supply cord is too short have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance OR If it is absolutely necessary to use an extension cord use only a 3 wire extension cord that has a 3 blade grounding plug and a 3 slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the elec trical rating of the appliance Interference Note Microwave ovens generate radio frequency energy during operation and if not installed properly may cause interference to radio and television reception You can determine if this unit is causing interference by turning it on and off whil
10. e the interference is occurring If inter ference occurs it may be corrected by one or more of the following measures e clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven e reorient the television or radio receiving antenna e relocate the oven with respect to the television or radio receiver and or e plug the oven into a different outlet so that it and the television or radio receiver are on different circuits If the interference persists you may want to consult an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions ay Controls At A Glance 0 o0 o occ cece cee eeceees COOKING GUIDE LABEL TOUCH CONTROL PANEL See more DATA PLATE DISPLAY WINDOW EE E oF 5 page 5 e J e e J WINDOW To view the foods e J e J e J e e J e while cooking No microwaves ie J e e e e J J e J shield in this window e e e e e e e can pass through the metal e e e e e e e e Lock No Cups Oz Lb AUTO COOK WEIGHT Popcorn FROZEN PIZZA onik DINNER PLATE e Quick 30 SECONDS POWER CLOCK DEFROST LEVEL AUTOSTAR 12345 DOOR LEVER 67890 Push to open the door SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Safety latches are in the microwave oven door All ovens have at least two latches which stop the operation of the oven when the door is opened
11. except in a microwave approved popcorn popper or in a commercial package recom mended especially for microwave ovens Do not operate the oven when empty or with an empty utensil Do not lean on the oven door The door is designed to close tightly and seal properly for safe operation Leaning on the door may warp or break the hinges To avoid exposure to dangerous high voltage DO NOT REMOVE THE SPLATTER SHIELD inside the oven cavity Liquids heated in certain shaped containers especially cylindrical shaped containers may become overheated and splash out with a loud noise For best results stir the liquid several times before heating Always stir liq uids several times between reheatings Continued on next page IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont 23 Read and follow specific microwave oven prepara tion instructions on food packages or containers especially baby food Above all this is a cooking appliance designed to prepare food 24 Use only cooking utensils and accessories made for use in the microwave and specifically described in this manual 25 Microwave oven manufacturers do not recommend deep fat frying or frying in a microwave oven Hot oil can damage oven parts and utensils and even result in skin burns 26 Plastic wrap Use only those types designed for microwave oven use and avoid forming an air tight seal Fold back a small corner or cut a small slit to allow steam to escape 27 S
12. f purchase Please save your sales receipt For additional questions please contact us Maytag Appliances Sales Company Attn CAIR Center P O Box 2370 Cleveland TN 37320 2370 1 800 688 9900 USA 1 800 688 2002 CANADA 1 800 688 2080 U S TTY for deaf hearing impaired or speech impaired Mon Fri 8am 8pm Eastern Time Internet http www maytag com For service and warranty information see back page NOTE In our continuing effort to improve the quality of our appliances it may be necessary to make changes to the appliance without revising this guide EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY A Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door Open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks B Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces C Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is par ticularly important that the oven door close prop erly and that there is no damage to the 1 door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing surfaces D The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service per sonnel Registration Federal law requires registration of all microwave ovens To comply with the law please fill out the
13. from accidentally turning it on All oven functions can be locked To set Touch and hold the Clear Off Pad for three sec onds The lock indicator lights and the oven beeps To cancel Touch and hold the Clear Off Pad for three seconds The lock indicator light goes off and the oven beeps 12 he Cleaning the Microwave Oven Interior The oven interior should be cleaned after each use with a damp cloth to keep it free from grease and soil buildup Stubborn soils can be removed with a plastic scrub pad When cleaning interior surfaces and surfaces of door and oven that come together when the door is closed use only mild non abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth Odors can be eliminated from the inside of the oven by boiling a solution of one cup of water and several table spoons of lemon juice in the oven for 5 7 minutes This also helps loosen any dried soil in the oven Wipe off excess moisture after use Do not spray or pour liquid cleansers directly onto a sur face Spray or pour cleanser onto a cloth or sponge and then clean Do not use abrasive cleaners oven cleaners abrasive cleaning pads or steel wool as they can scratch or dull oven surfaces Do not remove or insert knife around the stirrer cover to clean it may damage the cover or affect the cooking per formance of your oven Answers to Questions About Your Microwave Q Can I open the door when the oven is operating A T
14. frosting time and power levels are automatically calculated and appear in the Display 3 Touch the Start Pad Enter the weight in pounds and tenths of a pound See Conversion Chart below e During defrosting the oven will beep a series of short beeps to signal that the food needs to be turned or rearranged Oven will continue operating if food is not turned or rearranged Three beeps signal the end of defrosting Conversion Chart If weight is in then weight is converted ounces to tenths of a pound 1 to 2 02 0 1 3 ta 4 07 02 5 02 0 3 to 7 02 0 4 8 02 0 5 gto 10 02 0 6 11 to 12 02 07 13 02 0 8 Pee e ee ereececccreeeseccereeeserereresesererereseoeceeoeseoeE Basic Instructions 1 Touch the Defrost Pad twice 2 Enter the defrosting time 3 Touch the Start Pad e When defrosting by time the microwave oven cycles on and off alternating defrost and standing times See Time Defrost Chart on page 9 for specific times and procedures e When the Start Pad is touched the Time Defrost indicator starts blinking to show that the oven is in the Time Defrost mode e The Display counts down the time to show how much defrosting time is left e During defrosting the oven will beep a series of short beeps to signal that the food needs to be turned or rearranged Oven will continue operating if food is not turned or rearranged Three beeps signal the end of defrosting Lt Ope
15. he door can be opened anytime during the cooking operation The oven will automatically stop cooking and the time setting will maintain until the door is closed and the Start Pad is touched Q What causes the oven interior light and display to dim when using a Variable Power Level A This is normal and indicates the oven is operating and cycling properly Why does steam and or vapor escape around the door and moisture droplets form on the inside of the oven door This is normal occurrence as food cooks steam is given off Care and Cleaning c cece ccc ccc eecece eee eeees Oven Bottom Wash oven bottom with hot sudsy water rinse and dry Do not use excessive amounts of water when cleaning the oven especially around the turntable Do not allow water or cleaning agents to seep into turntable gears located underneath Glass Tray Turntable Allow to cool before removing and cleaning Wash in soapy water or dishwasher Roller Guide Clean frequently to prevent excessive noise Wash in soapy water or dishwasher Oven Light Bulb This bulb is to be replaced by properly qualified service personnel Ot eesoessoeesoesssosss 13 Q What do the various beeps mean A Short beep any pad is touched Three short beeps incorrect entry One long beep oven plugged in Three long beeps end of cooking microwave will turn off Series of three short beeps check food to see if tur
16. ified service personnel Contact nearest authorized Maytag service facility for examination repair or adjustment Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Do not use or store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example near a kitchen 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Do not immerse cord or plug in water Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door use only mild non abra sive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth 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 Avoid using recycled paper products Do not use news paper or other printed paper in the oven Such prod ucts sometimes contain impurities which could ignite b Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing in oven c If materials inside the oven should ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel d Do not use the oven for storage Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use e Do not pop popcorn
17. long beep will sound when the oven is first plugged in e Three long beeps signal the end of a cooking cycle Three short beeps signal an incorrect entry Series of three short beeps signal you to check the food Audible Signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven Time of Day Clock Basic Instructions 1 Touch the Clock Auto Start Pad The Display will show 12H 2 Set the time of day by touching the appropriate numbers The set time will flash 3 Touch the Clock Auto Start Pad The set numbers will stop flashing however the colon continues to flash Time Cooking Basic Instructions 1 Enter the cooking time by using the number pads For example for 1 1 2 minutes touch numbers 1 3 0 2 Touch the Start Pad e The cooking time will appear in the Display Window e The oven will start cooking and time countdown will begin e The oven will stop automatically when the time is done and beep three times The time of day will reappear in the Display Quick 30 Seconds The Quick 30 Seconds Pad provides a convenient way to heat foods at full power with one touch of a pad The microwave starts automatically after the pad is touched By repeatedly touching the pad you can heat foods from 30 seconds to 5 minutes ie Operating Basics ccccccecceeceeceeccsceecees e After plugging in the oven or after a power outage the Di
18. mers using TTY for deaf hearing impaired or speech impaired call 1 800 688 2080 NOTE When writing or calling about a service problem please include the following information a Your name address and telephone number d A clear description of the problem you are having b Model number and serial number e Proof of purchase sales receipt c Name and address of your dealer or servicer e User s guides service manuals and parts catalogs are available from Maytag Appliances Sales Company Maytag Customer Assistance MAYTAG One Dependability Square Newton Iowa 50208 Form No A 04 99 Part No 8112P155 60 EZEAZI ITT TTS http www maytag com
19. ning or rearranging is needed Q Can the oven be used with the glass tray or roller guide removed A No Both the glass tray and roller guide must always be used in the oven when cooking SA N SS Before You Call ccc cc cece cccccecccceccececcecees Check the following to be sure a service call is really necessary If nothing on the oven operates e check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main cir cuit breaker e check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit in house e check that controls are set properly e check that the cooking time is set If the oven interior light does not work e the light bulb may be loose or defective Call a qual ified servicer If oven will not cook e check that control panel was programmed correctly e check that door is firmly closed e check that Start Pad was touched e Auto Start may have been set e the Child Safety Lock may have been set If oven takes longer than normal to cook or cooks too rapidly e be sure the Power Level is programmed properly e check instructions on food density etc e verify that voltage to the microwave oven is not low If the time of day clock does not always keep correct time e check that the power cord is fully inserted into the outlet receptacle e check that the oven is properly grounded e try plugging the oven into an outlet on a separate electrical circuit If oven floor or glass
20. ow the techniques listed below for optimum defrost results Then close Defrosting Tips 1 Do not defrost covered meat Covering might allow cooking to take place Always remove outer wrap and tray Place food on a microwave safe rack in a dish During defrost juices accumulate in dish and may become hot enough to cook the food Elevating meat off of the dish will prevent the bottom and side from beginning to cook oven door touch Start Pad to complete defrosting e Turn Over Roast ribs whole poultry turkey breasts hot dogs sausages steaks or chops e Rearrange Break apart or separate steaks chops 2 Begin defrosting whole poultry breast side down hamburger patties ground meat chicken or seafood Begin defrosting roasts fat side down pieces chunks of meat such as stew beef 3 The shape of the package alters the defrosting time e Shield Use small strips of aluminum foil to protect Shallow rectangular shapes defrost more quickly than thin areas edges of unevenly shaped foods such as a deep block chicken wings To prevent arcing do not allow foil 4 Defrost by Weight is programmed for specific lo come wallin deb of Oven walls On door weights Defrost results will be affected if you enter e Remove To prevent cooking thawed portions an incorrect weight should be removed from the oven at this point This 5 Defrost by Weight is programmed for frozen food at may shorten demostre sods welghmne Jess 0 F If food i
21. r installation delivery or maintenance b Any repair modification alteration oradjustment 5 The cost of service or service call to not authorized by the manufacturer or an authorized a Correct installation errors servicer b Instruct the user on the proper use of the product c Misuse abuse accidents or unreasonable use c Transport the appliance to the servicer d Incorrect electric current voltage or supply 6 Consequential or incidental damages sustained by any e Improper setting of any control person as a result of any breach of these warranties 2 Warranties are void if the original serial numbers have been Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of removed altered or cannot be readily determined consequential or incidental damages so the above exclusion may not apply If You Need Service e Call the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or call Maytag Appliances Sales Company Maytag Customer Assistance at 1 800 688 9900 USA or 1 800 688 2002 CANADA to locate an authorized servicer e Be sure to retain proof of purchase to verify warranty status Refer to WARRANTY above for further information on owner s responsibilities for warranty service e If the dealer or service company cannot resolve the problem write to Maytag Appliances Sales Company Attn CAIR Center P O Box 2370 Cleveland TN 37320 2370 or call 1 800 688 9900 USA or 1 800 688 2002 CANADA U S custo
22. rating BASICS ois acces Time Defrost Chart Items and Weight Detrosting Standing Procedures and Techniques Time Time Beef Ground Beef 1 Ib 10 12 min 5 min Break apart and remove thawed portions with fork Ground Beef 2 Ibs 18 20 min 8 12 min Break apart and remove thawed portions with fork Beef Roast boneless 3 Ibs 26 28 min 7 10 min Turn over when oven beeps Shield ends or thinner areas with foil Steaks 1 thick 7 8 min 5 7 min Separate and rearrange once Pork Pork Roast boneless 3 Ibs 26 28 min 10 15 min Turn over when oven beeps Shield ends or thinner areas with foil Pork Chops 1 Ib 7 8 min 5 7 min Separate and rearrange once Ground Pork 1 Ib 10 12 min 5 7 min Break apart and remove thawed portions with fork Spareribs 12 Ibs 15 16 min 5 7 min Turn meat over and rearrange separate once Boultry d din bie e s e s E TE E ed ocehie e oicecseinaie vba bes T sleaie s case s bintleviocaaee sac Whole Chicken 3 lbs 20 22 min 10 15 min Turn chicken over Shield wing tips leg ends and breast areas with foil Breast side down Chicken Breasts boneless 1 Ib 7 8 min 5 7 min Separate and rearrange once Chicken Thighs 2 Ibs 18 23 min 8 13 min Separate and rearrange once Fish Fish Fillets 1 Ib 10 11 min 5 7 min Separate and rearrange once Shield as needed 7 During defrost weight or time the oven will prompt you to turn the food over At this point open oven door and check the food Foll
23. s stored at a higher temperature expect shorter defrost times After 1 3 of the defrost time has elapsed check the food You may wish to turn over break apart rearrange or remove thawed portions of the food than 3 lbs After defrosting allow food to stand 10 to 20 minutes if there are any icy areas If large solid roasts such as sirloin tip or rump roasts are not completely thawed after standing return roast to oven and program Defrost by Weight for 1 Ib Two Stage Cooking This feature lets you program two sequential operations e When the Start Pad is touched both Memory 1 and such as defrosting and cooking or cooking using two dif 2 indicator lights come on in the Display Memory 1 ferent power levels It automatically changes power set indicator light starts blinking during the first stage of tings and cooking time cooking At the end of the first stage of cooking the oven will beep and Memory 2 indicator light starts Basic Instructions blinking as the second stage of cooking starts 1 Touch the Power Level Pad 2 Enter the power level e Three beeps signal the end of cooking e The audible beep between stages can serve as a 3 Enter the cooking time reminder to add foods or ingredients 4 Touch the Power Level Pad 5 Enter the power level 6 Enter the cooking time 7 Touch the Start Pad If you wish to cook on HI skip step 2 If you wish to cook on HI skip steps
24. splay will show 0 Set the clock following the directions above e The time of day clock is a 12 hour clock e If set the time of day will always be displayed when no other cooking function is being used Note Full power is automatic If you wish to use a dif ferent power level follow the instructions on page 7 e Start with the shortest recommended time and add more time as needed e Check the food as it cooks e The oven door can be opened any time during oper ation It will automatically stop and maintain the time setting until the door is closed and the Start Pad is touched again im Operating Basics 0 ccc cc ccceccccecececsceccececeseeuss Power Level Pad Basic Instructions 1 Touch the Power Level Pad 2 Enter the power level 3 Enter the cooking time 4 Touch the Start Pad For HI touch Power Level Pad Twice See Power Level Guide below Example If the recipe calls for cooking with 50 power for 3 minutes you would touch the Power Level Pad then 5 50 will appear in Display Window then the number pads 3 0 0 then Start Pad Power Level Guide Power ee For vegetables beverages quick reheating observe closely to avoid overcooking generally for quickest cooking POP eee recreate ceccereeeeeefecereseeeeeee dee eEeeEE EEE EEEEEH EE EEE EOEEEH ESE LE HEHEHE LELELE HELE LE LELEL ELLE LOLOL ELELECL 9 90 Saut ing vegetables 8 8
25. tall or locate this appliance in accordance with the provided installation instructions Some products such as whole eggs and sealed con tainers for example closed glass jars may explode and should not be heated in this oven In rare instances poached eggs have been known to explode Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them Foods with unbroken outer skin such as potatoes sausages tomatoes apples chicken livers and other giblets and egg yolks see previous caution should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking Boilable cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit pierced or vented Do not heat store or use flammable materials in or near the oven Fumes can create a fire hazard or explo sion Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemi cals or vapors in this appliance This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or defrost food It is not designed for industrial laboratory or commer cial use It is intended for home use only Do not use for drying clothes linens newspaper or similar non food type items As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped This appliance should be serviced only by qual
26. tay near the appliance while it is in use and check cooking progress frequently Leaving the appliance unattended may result in overcooked food and pos sibly a fire in your oven 28 Built in Installations Microwave must be built in with a trim kit Do not mount any portion of the microwave oven over a sink or any other heating or cooking appliance unless the microwave oven has been approved for use above the heating appliance See label on the trim kit for a list of approved heating appliances See installation instructions for additional installation information 29 TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3 4 deep remove top foil cover and return tray to box When using metal in microwave oven keep metal at least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven 30 Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles 31 Cookware may become hot because of heat trans ferred from the heated food Potholders may be needed to handle the cookware 32 Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it 33 Never use sharp edged utensils in or near the oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions cc ccccccccccccccccccccces Remove all packing materials both outside and inside the oven before using the oven The oven requires free movement of air for proper operation Do NOT block air vents locate
27. tray are hot e this is normal The floor is absorbing heat from the food If the interior of oven collects moisture e this is normal Food gives off moisture when cooking and the steam collects on the door and the oven sur face Wipe off excess moisture from oven after each use If food cooks unevenly e refer to your recipe for proper cooking procedures e be sure food is evenly shaped e be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking e check placement of aluminum strips used to prevent overcooking If food is undercooked e check recipe to be sure all directions amount time and power levels were correctly followed e check household voltage e try plugging the oven into an outlet on a separate electrical circuit e be sure food was completely defrosted before cooking If food is overcooked e check recipe to be sure all directions amount time and power levels were correctly followed e the initial temperature of food may have been higher than normal If arcing sparks occur e be sure microwave safe dishes were used e be sure wire twist ties weren t used e be sure oven wasn t operated when empty If the display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking e check that door is firmly closed For further assistance contact your Maytag Dealer or call Maytag Customer Service U S 1 800 688 9900 or Canada 1 800 688 2002 Microwave Oven Warranty
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