Maytag DCS11E User manual

Contents
Model Identification .................................................... 2
Specifications ............................................................. 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................... 3
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY .................. 4
Earthing Instructions ................................................... 7
Installation .................................................................. 7
Display and Features .................................................. 8
Using the Oven Control (Electronic Models) ......................... 10
Programming the Oven Control (Electronic Models) ......... 11
User Options (Electronic Models) ............................................. 12
Dial Operation .......................................................... 13
Care and Cleaning ................................................... 14
Before Calling for Service ......................................... 15
Inspection Record .................................................... 16
Heavy Duty
International
Commercial
1100W Microwave Oven
Keep these instructions for future reference.
If the oven changes ownership, this manual must accompany
oven.
Owner's Manual

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Any questions or to locate an authorized servicer, call
1-319-622-5511. If an automated telephone system is
reached, select Commercial Microwave Ovens category.
Warranty service must be performed by an authorized
servicer. Amana also recommends contacting an
authorized servicer if service is required after warranty
expires.
Model Identification
Complete enclosed registration card and promptly return.
If registration card is missing, call Consumer Affairs
Department at 1-319-622-5511.
When contacting Amana, provide product information.
Product information is located on oven serial plate.
Record the following information:
Model Number: ____________________________
Manufacturing Number: ______________________
Serial or S/N Number: _______________________
Date of purchase: __________________________
Dealers name and address: __________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
Specifications
Nominal Microwave Energy (IEC705) 1100 Watts 1100 Watts
Power Source
Voltage AC 230 VAC 230 VAC
Frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz
Amperage 16 Amp 13 Amp
Single Phase, 3-wire ground X X
Power
Frequency 2450 MHz 2450
Power Consumption 1900 watts 1900
Receptacle and Plug
230 V / 16AMP
Product specifications can change at any time without notice.
230 V / 13 AMP
Receptacle Plug
21 5/8" (549 mm) 19 13/16" (503 mm)
14 1/8"
(359 mm)
34" (864 mm)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Recognize this symbol as a SAFETY message
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. READ all instructions before using oven.
2. READ AND FOLLOW the specific
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY on page 4.
3. This oven MUST BE GROUNDED. Connect
only to properly GROUNDED outlet. See
EARTHING INSTRUCTIONS on page 7.
4. Install or locate this oven ONLY in accordance
with the installation instructions in this manual.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containersfor example, closed glass jars
may explode and SHOULD NOT be HEATED in
this oven.
6. Use this oven ONLY for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this oven. This type of
oven is specifically designed to heat or cook. It
is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
7. As with any oven, CLOSE SUPERVISION is
necessary when used by CHILDREN or INFIRM
PERSONS.
8. See door cleaning instructions in Care and
Cleaning section of manual on page 14.
When using electrical oven, basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce risk of burns, electric shock,
fire, or injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy.
a. DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend oven 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. KEEP oven DOOR CLOSED, turn oven off, and
disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the
fuse or circuit breaker panel, if materials inside the
oven should ignite. Fire may spread if door is
opened.
d. DO NOT use the cavity for storage. DO NOT leave
paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the
cavity when not in use.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
9. DO NOT heat baby bottles in oven.
10. Baby food jars shall be open when heated
and contents stirred or shaken before
consumption, in order to avoid burns.
11. DO NOT operate this oven if it has a damaged
cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it
has been damaged or dropped.
12. This oven, including power cord, must be
serviced ONLY by qualified service
personnel. Special tools are required to
service oven. Contact nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair, or
adjustment.
13. DO NOT cover or block filter or other
openings on oven.
14. DO NOT store this oven outdoors. DO NOT
use this product near water  for example,
near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or
near a swimming pool, and the like.
15. DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.
16. Keep cord AWAY from HEATED surfaces.
17. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or
counter.
18. For commercial use only.
WARNING
!
WARNING
!

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Briskly stir or pour liquids before cooking with
microwave energy to prevent spontaneous
boiling or eruption. Do not overheat. If air is not
mixed into a liquid, liquid can erupt in oven or
after removal from 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 using microwave energy.
Pressure may build up and erupt. Pierce yolk
with fork or knife before cooking.
4. Pierce skin of potatoes, tomatoes, and similar
foods before cooking with microwave energy.
When skin is pierced, steam escapes evenly.
5. Do not operate oven without load or food in
oven cavity.
6. Use only popcorn in packages designed and
labeled for microwave use. Popping time varies
depending on oven wattage. Do not continue to
heat after popping has stopped. Popcorn will
scorch or burn. Do not leave oven unattended.
7. Do not use regular cooking thermometers in
oven. Most cooking thermometers contain
mercury and may cause an electrical arc,
malfunction, or damage to oven.
8. Do not use metal utensils in oven.
9. Never use paper, plastic, or other combustible
materials that are not intended for cooking.
10. When cooking with paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials, follow manufacturer's
recommendations on product use.
11. Do not use paper towels which contain nylon
or other synthetic fibers. Heated synthetics
could melt and cause paper to ignite.
12. Do not heat sealed containers or plastic bags
in oven. Food or liquid could expand quickly and
cause container or bag to break. Pierce or open
container or bag before cooking.
13. To avoid pacemaker malfunction, consult
physician or pacemaker manufacture about
effects of microwave energy on pacemaker.
To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, observe the following:
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
A. DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with door open since open door operation can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks.
B. DO NOT place any object between oven front face and door to allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on
sealing surfaces.
C. DO NOT operate oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that oven door close properly and that there
is no damage to:
1. door (bent)
2. hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
3. door seals and sealing surfaces.
D. Oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
!

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MESURES DE SECURITE IMPORTANTES
Ce symbole signale un message de SECURITE
CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS
1. LIRE la totalité des instructions avant dutiliser
le four.
2. LIRE ET SUIVRE les PRECAUTIONS CONTRE
LES RISQUES DEXPOSITION A UN EXCES DE
MICRO-ONDES, page 4.
3. Ce four DOIT ETRE MIS A LA TERRE. Le
brancher uniquement sur une prise correctement
reliée à la terre. Voir les INSTRUCTIONS DE
MISE A LA TERRE, page 7.
4. Mettre en service ou placer ce four UNIQUEMENT
tel quindiqué dans les instructions de mise en
service fournies dans ce manuel.
5. Certains aliments ou articles comme les oeufs et
les récipients fermés hermétiquement tels que les
bocaux, par exemple, peuvent exploser et NE
DOIVENT PAS ETRE UTILISES dans ce four.
6. Utiliser ce four UNIQUEMENT pour les usages
pour lesquels il est prévu, décrits dans ce
manuel. Ne pas utiliser de vapeurs ni de produits
chimiques corrosifs dans cet appareil. Ce type de
four est spécifiquement conçu pour faire chauffer
ou cuire les aliments. Il nest pas prévu pour un
usage industriel ou en laboratoire.
7. Comme pour tout autre appareil électrique,
lutilisation de cet appareil par les ENFANTS
doit se faire SOUS ETROITE SURVEILLANCE.
8. Voir la marche à suivre pour lentretien de la porte
sous Entretien de lextérieur du four dans la
partie Entretien du manuel, page 14.
9. NE PAS faire chauffer de biberon au four.
10.
11. NE PAS utiliser le four si la prise ou le cordon
électrique est abîmé, si le four ne fonctionne pas
correctement ou si lappareil est tombé ou a été
endommagé.
12. Cet appareil, cordon électrique compris, doit être
réparé UNIQUEMENT par un technicien qualifié.
Des outils spéciaux sont nécessaires à cette fin.
Contacter le prestataire de service après-vente
agréé le plus proche pour le faire examiner,
réparer ou régler.
13. NE PAS couvrir ni boucher le filtre ni aucun orifice
du four.
14. NE PAS placer cet appareil à lextérieur. NE
PAS lutiliser près dun endroit où il y a de leau,
comme dans un sous-sol humide, près dun évier
ou dune piscine ou en tout autre endroit similaire.
15. NE PAS plonger le cordon électrique ou la prise
dans leau.
16. Garder le cordon électrique A DISTANCE SURE
de surfaces CHAUFFEES.
17. NE PAS laisser le cordon pendre dune table ou
dun comptoir.
18. Pour usage commercial uniquement.
DANGER
!
Lors de lutilisation dappareils électriques, prendre les précautions élémentaires suivantes pour réduire les
risques de brûlures, délectrocution, dincendie, de blessures ou dexposition a un exces de micro-ondes.
a. NE PAS trop cuire les aliments. Surveiller
attentivement la cuisson si du papier, du
plastique ou tout autre matériau combustible est
utilisé pour faciliter la cuisson.
b. Enlever toute attache métallique servant à
fermer les sacs en plastique ou en papier avant
de placer le sac dans le four.
c. Si le feu prend dans le four, LAISSER LA PORTE
du four FERMEE, éteindre le four et le débrancher
ou couper le courant au niveau du fusible ou du
disjoncteur. Si la porte du four est ouverte,
lincendie peut se propager.
d. NE PAS utiliser lintérieur du four comme espace
de rangement. NE PAS laisser darticles en papier,
de récipients, dustensiles de cuisson nidaliments
dans le four pendant quil nest pas utilisé.
DANGER
!
Pour réduire les risques dincendie à lintérieur du four :

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MESURES DE SECURITE IMPORTANTES
1. Pour éviter toute ébullition ou éruption
spontanée, remuer vigoureusement ou verser
les liquides avant de les chauffer au four à
micro-ondes. Ne pas trop chauffer. Si de lair
na pas été incorporé dans le liquide, celui-ci
peut déborder dans le four ou après en avoir
été retiré.
2. Ne pas faire de friture dans le four. La graisse
pourrait surchauffer et devenir dangereuse à
manipuler.
3. Les oeufs ne doivent pas être chauffés ou
réchauffés au four à micro-ondes dans leur
coquille ou avec leur jaune intact ; cela pourrait
provoquer une accumulation de pression et
léclatement de loeuf. Percer le jaune avec
une fourchette ou un couteau avant la cuisson.
4. Percer la peau des pommes de terre, tomates
et aliments similaires avant de les cuire au four
à micro-ondes. Lorsque la peau est percée, la
vapeur peut séchapper uniformément.
5. Ne pas faire fonctionner lappareil sans
nourriture à lintérieur.
6. Pour faire du pop-corn, utiliser uniquement du
maïs en paquet spécial micro-ondes (indiqué
sur létiquette). Le temps nécessaire pour faire
éclater le maïs varie en fonction de la
puissance du four. Ne pas continuer à faire
chauffer le maïs une fois quil a fini déclater,
car il peut brûler ou senflammer. Ne pas laisser
le four sans surveillance.
7. Ne pas utiliser de thermomètre de cuisson pour
four traditionnel dans le four. La plupart des
thermomètres de cuisson contiennent du mercure
qui peut causer des arcs électriques ou le
mauvais fonctionnement du four, ou encore
endommager celui-ci.
8. Ne pas utiliser dustensiles métalliques dans le four.
9. Ne jamais utiliser de papier, de plastique ni autre
matériau combustible non prévu pour la cuisson.
10. Si la cuisson utilise du papier, du plastique ou
autre matériau combustible, suivre les
recommandations du fabricant concernant son
utilisation.
11. Ne pas utiliser de serviettes en papier contenant
du nylon ou autres fibres synthétiques. Ces fibres
pourraient fondre et faire enflammer le papier.
12. Ne pas faire chauffer de récipients ni de sacs en
plastique hermétiquement fermés dans le four. La
nourriture ou le liquide pourrait gonfler rapidement
et faire éclater le récipient ou le sachet. Percer ou
ouvrir celui-ci avant de le faire chauffer.
13. Pour éviter toute défaillance de stimulateur
cardiaque, prière de se renseigner auprès du
médecin ou du fabricant du stimulateur au
sujet des effets de lénergie micro-ondes sur
ce dispositif.
Pour éviter tous dégâts matériels ou blessures, observer les consignes suivantes :
PRECAUTIONS CONTRE LES RISQUES
DEXPOSITION À UN EXCES DE MICRO-ONDES
c. NE PAS utiliser le four sil est endommagé. Il est
particulièrement important que sa porte ferme
correctement et que les éléments suivants ne
soient pas endommagés : (1) porte (faussée), (2)
charnières et dispositifs de verrouillage (cassés ou
présentant du jeu), (3) joints de la porte et surfaces
formant joint.
d. Ce four ne doit PAS être réglé ni réparé par une
personne autre quun technicien de service après-
vente dûment qualifié.
a. NE PAS essayer de faire fonctionner le four avec
la porte ouverte car cela peut entraîner une
exposition dangereuse aux micro-ondes. Il est
important de ne pas modifier les verrouillages de
sécurité ni dentraver leur fonctionnement.
b. NE PAS placer dobjet entre le cadre avant du
four et la porte ni laisser de saletés ou de résidus
de produit nettoyant saccumuler sur les surfaces
formant joint.
CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS
ATTENTION
!

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Installation
Unpacking Oven
 Inspect oven for damage such as dents in door or inside oven cavity.
 Report any dents or breakage to source of purchase immediately.
Do not attempt to use oven if damaged.
 Remove all materials from oven interior.
 If oven has been stored in extremely cold area, wait a few hours before
connecting power.
Radio Interference
Microwave operation may cause interference to radio, television, or a similar
oven. Reduce or eliminate interference by doing the following:
 Clean door and sealing surfaces of oven according to instructions in
Care and Cleaning section.
 Place radio, television, etc. as far as possible from oven.
 Use a properly installed antenna on radio, television, etc. to obtain
stronger signal reception.
Oven Placement
 Do not install oven next to or above source of heat, such as pizza oven
or deep fat fryer. This could cause microwave oven to operate
improperly and could shorten life of electrical parts.
 Do not block or obstruct oven filter. Allow access for cleaning.
 Install oven on level countertop surface.
 Place warning label in a conspicuous place close to microwave oven.
 Outlet should be located so that plug is accessible when oven is in place.
A—Allow at least 7" (17.8 cm) of clearance around top and sides of oven. Proper air
flow around oven cools electrical components. With restricted air flow, oven may
not operate properly and life of electrical parts is reduced.
B—Allow at least 2 9/16 " (6.5 cm) between air discharge on back of oven and back wall.
Oven Clearances
WARNING
!
To avoid risk of electrical shock
or death, this oven must be
earthed.
WARNING
!
To avoid risk of electrical shock
or death, do not alter the plug.
Earthing Instructions
Oven MUST be earthed. Earthing
reduces risk of electric shock by
providing an escape wire for the
electric current, if an electrical short
occurs. This oven is equipped with a
cord having a earth wire with a
earthing plug. The plug must be
plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and earthed.
Consult a qualified electrician or
servicer if earthing instructions are
not completely understood, or if
doubt exists as to whether the oven
is properly earthed.
Do not use an extension cord.
If the product power cord is too
short, have a qualified electrician
install a three-slot receptacle. This
oven should be plugged into a
separate 50 hertz circuit with a 230
voltage supply. When a microwave
oven is on a circuit with other
equipment, an increase in cooking
times may be required and fuses can
be blown.
External Equipotential
Earthing Terminal
Equipment has secondary earthing
terminal. Terminal provides external
earthing connection used in addition
to earthing prong on plug. Located
on outside of oven back, terminal is
marked with symbol shown below.
A
A
B
The switching operation of this microwave oven can cause voltage
fluctuations on the supply line. The operation of this oven under unfavorable
voltage supply conditions can have adverse effects. This device is intended
for the connection to a power supply system wiht a maximum permissable
system impedance Zmax of 0.26 Ohm at the interface point of the users
supply. The user has to ensure that this device is connected only to a power
supply system which fulfills the requirement above. If necessary, the user can
ask the public power supply company for the system impedance at the
interface point.

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Display and Features
START Pad
The start pad is used to
begin a manual time
entry cooking cycle. It is also used to
save any changes to programming
sequences or user options.
STOP pad
The STOP pad stops a
cooking sequence in
progress, clears out any remaining
time, and also ends a programming
or user option cycle. When the
STOP pad is used to end a
programming or option change, the
changes are discarded.
Single Pad Programming
This feature enables each numbered pad to be programmed for
a specific use, such as cooking a certain number of potatoes or
defrosting and then cooking vegetables or other frozen foods. To use this
feature, simply program the pad to the desired length of time and power
level. To use this feature, press the pad once and the microwave will begin
cooking.
Double Pad Programming
This feature enables 100 programmed entries to be
made. Each entry will be assigned a double digit
number, for example 01, 05, or 20. When using the double pad
programming, two pads must be pressed to start the cooking cycle.
Manual Time Entry
In addition to programmable pads, this microwave also accepts
specific time entry by using the TIME ENTRY pad. Using manual
time entry does not affect the programmed buttons.
X2 Pad
The X2 Pad increases a preset cooking time by a percentage of
the original cooking time (cooking factor). The user specifies the
percentage and it can be changed for individual cooking
sequences. This feature is very useful for cooking multiple servings of foods
such as potatoes or slices of pizza. The X2 pad can be used with either single
or double pad programming. To change the cooking factor, see Programming
the Oven Control.
Stage Cooking
Stage cooking is a cooking sequence with specific power stage
changes. The user can program up to four different power level changes and
the specific amount of cooking time at each power level. Each power level/
cooking time combination is known as a stage. Up to four stages can be
programmed. Stage cooking is available in all electronic control models. All
microwaves with electronic touchpads have the stage cooking function.
User Options
This microwave can be set for specific user preferences.
Options such as beep volume, maximum cooking time, and the
number of programmable pads can be changed. To change different options,
see User Options in this manual.
If These Features are
Different from Yours
These features are intended to
show the variety that is
available in the product line. If your
microwave does not have all the options
that are shown, it is not a mistake. The
information provided applies to several
of the models in the product line.
Time
Entry
7
0
7
X 2
START
STOP
P:--1
OP:--

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Display and Features
Display
Some items in the display can be seen but
are not available depending on model.
Ready
Ready displays when an oven control
will accept entries.
Cooking Displays
25:20 displays total cooking time. When
more than one cooking stage is
programmed, total time for all stages
displays. POWER displays when
microwave energy is being generated.
DEFR, MED, or MED HI will display to
indicate microwave power level being
used. If no power level is displayed, the
microwave is operating at 100% power.
88:88
MICRO DEFR WARM MEDHI POWER HOLD
8
COOK
LEVEL
TIMER
READY
CLOCK
25:20
MICRO DEFR MED MEDHI POWER HOLD
8
COOK
LEVEL
TIMER
READY
CLOCK
88:88
MICRO DEFR WARM MEDHI POWER HOLD
8
COOK
LEVEL
TIMER
READY
CLOCK
Removable
Splatter Shield
(Not Shown)
Oven Control
Pads
Oven Display
Oven Door Window
and Interior Light
Filter (some models)
Cooking Display
DISPLAYS DESCRIPTION
READY READY displays when oven control will accept
entries.
00:00 Displays cooking time. If stage cooking is
programmed, total cooking time is displayed.
DEFR
MED
MED HI
These settings display the current power level used
for the microwave. If no display is shown,
microwave is running at full power (100%).
POWER POWER is displayed while the oven is generating
microwave energy during a cooking cycle.
Programming Display
DISPLAYS DESCRIPTION
P:0 Displays when oven is in programming mode for
single pad memory only.
P: Displays when oven is in programming mode for
double pad memory.
OP: -- Displays when oven is in user option mode. User
options can then be set or specified.
CF: Displays with a numerical cooking factor when the
X2 pad is pressed.
P:--
1Displays briefly when programming a specific
cooking stage. Number (1 through 4) indicates
the stage that is being programmed.

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Using the Oven Control (Electronic Control)
Manual Time Entry
To cook food using a specific entered time and power level.
1. Open oven door and place food in oven. Close door.
READY displays. Fan and light will turn on.
2. Press TIME ENTRY pad.
READY and 0000 display.
 If pad does not work, open and close oven door and try again.
3. Enter cooking time by using the numbered pads.
4. Press a power level pad to change power level.
COOK LEVEL displays with the power setting.
 If a number is not displayed with COOK LEVEL the
microwave is set to full power.
5. Press START pad.
 Oven operates and time counts down.
POWER, COOK LEVEL and cooking time display.
6. At end of cooking cycle oven beeps and shuts off.
Programmed Pads
To cook food using pads preprogrammed with cooking sequences.
1. Open oven door and place food in oven. Close door.
READY displays. Fan and light will turn on.
2. Press desired pad.
 For single pad entry, press only one pad.
 For double pad entry, press the two pads, in order,
of the double digit number for the desired cooking
sequence.
 To change single or double pad entry option
see User Options section in this manual.
3. Oven begins to cook.
POWER, power level and total cooking
time display. If power level does not display,
microwave is cooking at full power.
 For additional cooking time, press preprogrammed pad again
to begin cooking sequence again.
4. At end of cooking cycle oven beeps and shuts off.
X2 Pad
(some models)
To increase cooking
time by a specific cooking factor
when cooking more than one
serving. The cooking factor is a
percentage of the original cooking
time (from 10 to 100%).
1. Open oven door and place food
in oven. Close door.
READY displays. Fan and
light will turn on.
2. Press X2 pad.
 Amount of time added is a
percentage of the original
preprogrammed cooking time.
 The percentage can be
changed. See Programming
the Oven Control section in
this manual.
3. Press desired preprogrammed
pad or pad sequence.
4. Oven begins cooking.
Displayed cooking time is the
total of original cooking time
and added X2 time.
Interrupting
Operation
Open oven door or
press STOP pad to interrupt
operation. Display continues to
show countdown time. Close door
and press START pad to resume
oven operation.
Canceling
Mistakes
If oven is not cooking,
press STOP pad to clear display.
If oven is cooking, press STOP pad
once to stop oven, then again to
clear display. If oven door is open
and time shows in display, close
oven door and press STOP pad to
clear display.
STOP
STOP
X 2
7
0
7
Factory Settings
START
Time
Entry
Med.
50%
Pad Time Pad Time
110 sec. 6 1:30 min.
220 sec. 7 2 min.
330 sec. 8 3 min.
445 sec. 9 4 min.
51 min. 0 5 min.