Maytag MMC5000A User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome ................................................... 1
Safety Instructions ............................ 2-3
Installation ............................................... 3 • • •
Controls At A Glance ........................... 4i
Touch Control Panel 5 •
Operating Basics ............................... 6-10 •
10 12 •
Special Features ==•==..H,He.,H,..*,.,*H., •
Care and Cleaning ............................... 13 •
Answers to Questions ........................ 13 •
Before You Call .......................... 14 "
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Warranty .................................... Back Page •
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PRECAUTIONS TO
Model: MMC5000A AVOID POSSIBLE
Welcome ........................... EXPOSURE TO
Welcome and congratulations EXCESSIVE
on your purchase of a Maytag
Microwave Oven! Your com- MICROWAVE
plete satisfaction is very impor-
tant to us. ENERGY
Read this manual for best
results. It contains instructionsA. Do not attemptto operatethis oven with the door
to acquaint you withproper open since open-door operationcan result inharm-
operating and maintenance pro- ful exposure tomicrowave energy.It is important
cedures, not to defeat or tamper with thesafety interlocks.
Save time and money. If something should go wrong, B. Do not place any object between the oven front
we suggest consulting the "Before You Call" face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
section in the back of this book. It is accumulate on sealing surfaces.
designed to help you solve basic problems
before consulting a servicer. C. Do not operate the oven if it isdamaged. It is par-
ticularly important that the oven door close prop-
However, should you need assistance, it is helpful to: edy and that there is no damage to the: (1) door
1) Have complete model and serial number identifica- (bent), (2) ll_ngesand latches (broken or loosened),
tion of your microwave. This is located on a data plate (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
on the left side of the oven opening. Record these num- D. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by
bers below for easy access, anyone except properly qualified service person-
nel.
Model Number
Registration
Serial Number Federal law requires registration of allmicrowave ovens.
To comply with the law, please fill out the CUSTOMER
REGISTRATION CARD packaged in the oven.
1. Check the model and serial numbers on the card to
2) Have proof of original date of purchase, see that they match the numbers on the data plate.
Please save your sales receipt. The data plate is located on the left inside wall of the
oven opening. If the numbers on the card are not the
For additional questions, please contact us: sar0e as those on the data plate, cross out the num-
Maytag Consumer Information bers on the card and write in the numbers as they
One Dependability Square appear on the data plate.
Newton, Iowa 50208 2. Mail the card. The return address is included on the
[phone] reverse side of card.
(Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm Central Time)
Intemet: http://www.maytag.com If you move or are not the original owner of this oven,
you must by law renew the registration. Send the renew-
For service and warranty information, see back page. al 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY IN_qTRtI(TION
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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance, sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and
2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO the like.
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE 14. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
MICROWAVE ENERGY" found on page 1. 15. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to 16. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING 17. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come
INSTRUCTIONS" on page 3. together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abra-
4. Install or locate this appliance in accordance with the sive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft
provided installation instructions, cloth.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed contain- 18. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
ers - for example, closed glass jars - may explode and a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if
should not be heated in this oven. In rare instances,
poached eggs have been known to explode. Cover paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. Avoid
poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute using recycled paper products. Do not use newspa-
before cutting into them. per or other printed paper in the oven. Such products
6. Foods with unbroken outer "skin" such as potatoes, sometimes contain impurities which could ignite.
sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags
giblets, and egg yolks (see previous caution) should be before placing in oven.
pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.
"Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic c. If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven
bags should be slit, pierced, or vented, door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power
cord, or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit
7. Do not heat, store or use flammable materials in or breaker panel.
near the oven. Fumes can create a fire hazard or explo-
sion. d. Do not use the oven for storage. Do not leave paper
products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when
8. Use this appliance only for its intended use as not in use.
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemi-
cals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is e. Do not pop popcorn except in a microwave approved
specifically designed to heat, cook, or defrost food. It popcorn popper or in a commercial package recom-
mended especially for microwave ovens.
is not designed for industrial, laboratory, or commer-
cial use. It is intended for home use only. Do not use 19. Do not operate the oven when empty or with an empty
for drying clothes,linens, newspaper, or similar non- utensil.
food type items. 20. Do not lean on the oven door. The door is designed to
9. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary close tightly and seal properly for safe operation.
when used by children. Leaning on the door may warp or break the hinges.
10. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord 21. To avoid exposure to dangerous high voltage, DO
or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been NOT REMOVE THE SPLATTER SHIELDinside
damaged or dropped, the oven cavity.
11. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified 22. Liquids heated in certain shaped containers (especially
service personnel. Contact nearest authorized Maytag cylindrical-shaped containers) may become overheated
service facility for examination, repair or adjustment, and splash out with a loud noise. For best results, stir
12. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance, the liquid several times before heating. Always stir liq-
uids several times between reheatings.
13. Do not use or store this appliance outdoors. Do not use
this product near water - for example, near a kitchen Continued on next page.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) ................
23. Read and follow specific microwave oven prepara- microwave oven over a sink or any other heating or
tion instructions on food packages or containers cooking appliance unless the microwave oven has
(especially baby food). Above all, this is a cooking been approved for use above the heating appliance.
appliance designedtoprepare food. See label on the trim kit for a list of approved heat-
24. Use only cooking utensils and accessories made for ing appliances. See installation instructions for addi-
use in the microwave and specifically described in tional installation information.
this manual. 29. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less
25. Microwave oven manufacturers do not recommend than 3/4" deep; remove top foil cover and return tray
deep fat frying or frying in a microwave oven. Hot to box. When using metal in microwave oven, keep
oil can damage oven parts and utensils and even metal at least 1inch away from the sides of the oven.
result in skin burns. 30. Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked
26. Plastic wrap: Use only those types designed for bottles.
microwave oven use and avoid forming an air-tight 31. Cookware may become hot because of heat trans-
seal. Fold back a smallcomer or cut a small slit to ferred from the heated food. Potholders may be
allow steam toescape, needed tohandle the cookware.
27.Stay near the appliance while it is in use and check 32. Donot try to melt paraffin wax in the oven. Paraffin
cooking progress frequently. Leaving the appliance wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it
unattended may result in overcooked food and pos- allows microwaves topass through it.
sibly a fire in your oven. 33. Never use sharp-edged utensils in or near the oven.
28. Built-in Installations: (Microwave must be built-in
with a trim kit.) Do not mount any portion of the SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Instructions .................... ............ ..............
Remove all packing materials both outside and inside If it is absolutely necessary to use an extension cord, use
the oven before using the oven. The oven requires free only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade ground-
movement of air for proper operation. Do NOT block air ing plug, and a 3 slot receptacle that will accept the plug
vents located underneath the oven. Also, do not remove on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension
the feet from the bottom of the oven. cord shall be equalto or greater than the electrical rating
of the appliance.
Grounding Instructions Interference Note
This appliance mustbe grounded. In the event of an
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of Microwaveovens generate radiofrequency energy dur-
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the elec- ing operation, and if not installed properly may cause
tric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord hay- interference toradio and television reception. You can
ing a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug determine if this unit is causing interference by turning
must be plugged into a 120v, 15amp. outlet that is prop- it on and off while the interference is occurring. If inter-
erly installedandgrounded, ference occurs, it may be corrected by one or more of
the following measures:
WI__RNING - Improperuse of the grounding plug
can result in a risk of electric shock. • clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven;
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if • reorient the televisionor radioreceiving antenna;
the grounding instructions are not completely under- • relocate the oven with respect tothe televisionor
stood, or if doubt exists as towhether the appliance is radioreceiver, and/or
properly grounded. ° plug the oven into a different outlet sothat it andthe
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord televisionorradioreceiver are on different circuits.
is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman If the interference persists, you may want toconsult an
install an outlet near the appliance. OR, experienced radio/television technician for additional
suggestions.
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_Controls At A Glance .......................... .................
ICOOKING GUIDE LABEL ITOUCH CONTROL
[ DISPLAY OW 1PANEL - (See more
DATA PLATE WIND I detaileddiagram on
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• • • SAFETY INTERLOCKSYSTEM
•WINDOW - To view the foods •
•• - Safety latches are inthe microwave
• while cooking. No microwaves • oven door. All ovens have at least two
• can pass through the metal • latches which stop the operation of the
• shieldin this window. • ovenwhen the door is opened.
•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 the bottom of the microwave and supports the
closed, the oven will not operate, glass tray. Both parts must be in place when
using the microwave oven, The turntable will
rotate whenever the oven is in use.
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._ Touch Control Panel ....... ......................................
Memory Defrost Auto •DISPLAY WINDOW
1 2 Wt._meStart • • ••
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Lock No. CupsOz. Lb.
FROZEN PIZZA PAD •• AUTO COOK PAD
-See page 11. •-See page 11.
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POPCORN PAD ••• !Atrro_:COOK=_:•'• • WEIGHT PAD
D_ P_ •_=_.,°FRO_ : DRINK PAD -
• • r'_r'Vnt_PIZZA • • '
-See page 10. ••See page 11.
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DEFROST PAD QUICK 30 SECONDS
QUICK _ •' * • • PAD -See page 6.
-See page 8-9.•••••• 30SECONDS
'•":: CLOCK/AUTO
NUMBER PADS • DEFROST POWr_ : CLOCK0 ,,,•=• • • • START PAD
• • LEVEL AUTOSTART •-
COo*••••• See page 6 & 12.
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• • POWER LEVEL PAD
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CLEAR/OFF PAD- Touch
to stop cooking or clear **
Displayof incorrect entry. o•: : START PAD - Touch
o. _ START "" "''''" to startcooking
Audible Signals
Audible Signalsare available toguide you when setting and using your oven:
• A programming beepwill sound each time you touch a pad.
• Onelong beepwill sound when the oven is first plugged in.
•Three longbeeps 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.
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Operating Basics...... ........ ...... ........ ........... ............
Tnme-of-Day Clock
Basic Instructions • After plugging in the oven or after a power outage,
the Display will show ":0". Set the clock following
1. Touch the Clock/Auto Start Pad.TheDisplay will
show "12H".the directions above.
• The"time-of-day"clock isa 12hourclock.
2. Set the time of day by touchingthe appropriate
numbers.Theset time will flash. •If set,the time of day will always be displayed when
no othercookingfunction is being used.
3. Touch the Clock/Auto Start Pad.The set numbers
will stop flashing, however, the colon continues to
flash.
TnmeCooking
Basic Instructions *Note: Full power is automatic.If you wish to use a dif-
1. Enter the cooking time by using the number pads. ferent power level,follow the instructions on page Z
For example, for 1 1/2 minutes touch numbers •Start with the shortest recommended time and add
1, 3, 0.* more time as needed.
2. Touch the Start Pad. •Check the food as it cooks.
•The cooking time will appear in the Display •The oven door can be opened any time during oper-
Window. ation. It will automatically stop and maintain the
•The oven will start cooking and time countdown time setting until the door is closed and the Start
will begin. Pad is touched again.
•The oven will stop automatically when the time is
done and beep three times.
• The time of day will reappear in the Display.
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Quick 30 Seconds
The Quick 30 SecondsPadprovides a convenient way
to heatfoodsatfull powerwithone touchof a pad. The
microwave starts automatically afterthe pad istouched.
By repeatedly touching the pad,youcanheat foodsfrom
30 secondsto 5minutes.
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Operating Basics ......................................................
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|PowerII
Level I%•Name Suggested Uses
HI100 Forvegetables;beverages;quickreheating (observeclosely to avoid
overcooking);generallyfor quickest cooking.
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9 90 Saut6ingvegetables.
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8 80 Forwhole poultry,cheese and eggdishes;cooking certain seafood
(clams,oysters or scallops).
7 70 Med Hi Forcakes,quick breadsand muffins
6 60 Reheatingleftoversorfor cooking recipes usingprecookedor
cannedingredients.
5 50 Med Reheatinglarger amountsof leftovers;cooking roasts,
4 40 Stewing ordevelopingflavor in maindishes,soups or sauces; cook-
ing rice or pasta (after water is boiling);reheatingpastries.
3 30 Lo Defrosting;tenderizinglesstender cuts of meatin liquid;cooking
dried beans,lentils or peasin water.
2 20 Softeningcheese,butter or chocolate.
1 10 Warm Keepingfood(s)warm or taking chill off refrigerated foods before
serving.
*Guide gives percentage ofmagnetron "on"time at differentpower levels and suggested uses.
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Defrost Pad
Use the defrost setting for defrost meats, poultry and seafood from .5 pounds to 6.5 pounds.
• Touch the Defrost Pad once for defrosting by weight.
• Touch the Defrost Pad twice for defrosting by time.
DefrostbyWeight Defrostingby"rime
Basic Instructions Basic Instructions
1.Touch the Defrost Pad once. 1. Touch the Defrost Padtwice.
2. Enter the weight.* The defrosting time andpower 2. Enter the defrosting time.
levels are automatically calculated and appear in the 3. Touch the Start Pad.
Display.
3. Touch the Start Pad. • When defrosting by time, the microwave oven cycles
on and off, alternating defrost and standing times.
•Enter the weight in pounds and tenths of a pound. See Time DefrostChart on page 9 for specific times
See Conversion Chart below, andprocedures.
• When the Start Padis touched, the Time Defrost
• During defrosting, the oven will beep a series ofindicator starts blinking to show that the oven is in
short beeps tosignal that the food needs tobe turned the Time Defrostmode.
or rearranged. Oven will continue operating if food
is not turned orrearranged.Three beeps signal the • The Display counts down the time toshow how
end ofdefrosting, much defrosting time is left.
• During defrosting, the oven willbeep a series of
Conversion Chart short beeps to signal that the food needs to be turned
or rearranged. Oven will continue operating if food
If weight is in then weight is converted
ounces - to tenths-of-a-pound.
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Operating Basics .............................................. ......... .
Tmme Defrost Chart
1 Defr°st_ng ! Standing I
Items and Weight _Time nTime B Procedures and Techniques
Beef
GroundBeef/1lb. 10-12rain. 5rain.Breakapart andremovethawed portionswithfork.
GroundBeef/2Ibs.18-20rain. 8-12rain. Breakapart and removethawed portions with fork.
BeefRoast,boneless/3Ibs. 26-28rain. 7-10rain. Turnover when ovenbeeps,Shieldendsor thinner
areaswith foil.
Steaks/l" thick 7-8min. 5-7rain. Separateand rearrange once.
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Pork
PorkRoast,boneless/3Ibs. 26-28rain. 10-15rain.Turnoverwhenovenbeeps.Shieldendsorthinner
areaswith foil.
PorkChops/1lb. 7-8rain. 5-7min. Separateandrearrange once.
GroundPork/1lb. 10-12rain.5-7rain,Breakapart and removethawed portionswith fork.
Spareribs/IV2Ibs. 15-16rain. 5-7rain. Turnmeat overand rearrange,separate once.
Poultry
Whole Chicken/3Ibs. 20-22rain. 10-15rain. Turnchicken over.Shieldwingtips, legendsand
breastareaswithfoil.Breastsidedown.
ChickenBreastsboneless/1lb. 7-8 rain. 5-7rain.Separateandrearrangeonce.
ChickenThighs/2Ibs. 18-23rain. 8-13rain. Separateandrearrangeonce.
Fish
FishFillets/1lb. 10-11rain.5-7rain. Separateandrearrangeonce.Shieldas needed.
Defrosting 13ps 7. During defrost (weight or time), the oven will
i. Donotdefrost covered meat. Covering might allowprompt you to turn the food over. At this point, open
oven door and check the food. Follow the techniques
cooking totake place. Always removeouter wrap and
tray. Place foodon a microwave-safe rack in a dish. listed below foroptimum defrost results. Then, close
oven door,touch Start Padtocomplete defrosting.
During defrost, juices accumulate in dish andmay
become hot enough tocook the food. Elevating meat •TurnOver: Roast, ribs, whole poultry, turkey
off of the dish will prevent the bottom and side from breasts, hot dogs, sausages, steaks, or chops.
beginning tocook. °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. •Shield: Use small strips of aluminum foil toprotect
Shallow rectangular shapes defrost more quickly than thin areas, edges ofunevenly shaped foods such as
a deep block, chickenwings. To prevent arcing, donot allow foil
to come within 1-inch of oven walls or door.
4. Defrost. by Weight is programmed for specific
weights. Defrost results will be affected if you enter • Remove:To prevent cooking,thawed portions
an incorrect weight, should be removed from the oven at this point. This
5. Defrostby Weightis programmed for frozen food at may shorten defrost time for foods weighing less
than 3-1bs.
0° F. If food is stored at a higher temperature, expect
shorter defrost times. 8. After defrosting, allow food to stand 10 to 20 minutes
if there are any icy areas. If large solid roasts, such as
6. After 1/3of the defrost time has elapsed, check the
food. You may wish toturn over, break apart, sirloin tip or rump roasts, are not completely thawed
rearrange or remove thawed portions of the food. after standing,return roast to oven and program
Defrostby Weightfor1lb.