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.
•& DINNER
iPt.ATE
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.

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Two Stage Cooking
This feature lets you program two sequential operations •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 In_b'Bctions blinking as the second stage of cooking starts.
1.Touch the Power Level Pad.*•Three beeps signal the end of cooking.
2. Enter the power level. •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 4 and 5.
Special Features.... ................... .................... .......
Popcorn Pad Dinner Plate Pad
Basic Instructions Basic Instructions
1. Touch the PopcornPad once for 3.5 oz. package or 1. Touch Dinner Plate Pad.
2. Touch the PopcornPadtwice for 1.75 oz. package. •The display will briefly show "1 l" and then "2:20"
•The PopcornPadhas been automatically set for the as cooking begins.
correctcook time for 3-3.5oz. and 1.75 oz. bags of • Place meat and dense vegetables to the outsideof the
popcorn, plate.
•Listen as the popcorn pops andstop the microwave •Place delicate foods in the center of the plate.
when the popping slows down to3 seconds apart. •Cover the plate with wax paper tohold steam around
•Donot try torepop unpoppedkernels or reuse a bag. most foods except rare meats or vegetables with crisp
•Poponly one package at a time. exteriors.
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Special Features... ............. ........... .... ............. ...... ....
Frozen Pizza
Basic Instructions
1. Touch the Frozen Pizza Pad.
•The Display willbriefly show "7"and thenstart
cooking.
•Cook only onepizza at a time weighing approxi-
mately 7 oz.
•Followmanufacturer'sdirections.
• Use only frozen pizza labeledmicrowaveable.
Drink Pad
Basic Instructions
l. Touch the Drink Pad once for 1cup/mug.
2. Touch the DrinkPad twice for 2 cups/mugs.
3. Touch the Drink Pad three times for 3 cups/mugs.
Auto Cook Auto Cook Code
Food
Item Quantity
Basic Instructions
1. Touch the AutoCook Pad until the food category 1-TouchWeightPadonce.
desired is displayed.* Baked
2. Touch the Weight Pad until the number in the AC-1 Potato 2-TouchWeightPadtwice.
Display is the quantity desired.* 3-T0uchWeightPadthree times.
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Fresh 8oz.-TouchWeightPadonce.
•Note: See chart below or the cooking Guide Label on AC-2Vegetable12oz.- TouchWeightPadtwice.
thefront of theovencavity. ...............................................
•Auto Cook has preset times and power levels forAC-3Soup 8 oz.-Touch WeightPadonce.
12oz.- TouchWeightPadtwice.
three food categories: baked potatoes, fresh vegeta- •...........................................................
bles and soup.
•The Display will show cooking time and the oven
automatically starts cooking.
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Auto Start
The Auto Start feature allows you to program, your •You cannot use the Auto Start with the following
oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day - up to a options: Popcorn, Frozen Pizza, Drink, Dinner
delay of 11 hours and 59 minutes. You can program two Plate, Defrost and Auto Cook.
sequential operations using two different power levels. • Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast
Basiclastnlclions when using Auto Start. They will not rise properly.
1. Touch the Power Level Pad. • Warning: Do not use foods that will spoil while
2. Enter the power level, waiting for cooking to start, such as dishes with milk
3. Enter the cooking time.* or eggs, cream soups and cooked meats or fish. Any
food that has to wait for cooking to start should be
4. Touch the Power Level Pad. very cold or frozen before it is put in the oven.
5. Enter the power level. Unfrozen foods should never stand more than two
6. Enter the cooking time. hours before cooking starts.
7. Touch the Clock/AutoStart Pad. Do not allow food to remain in the oven for more
than two hours after end of cooking cycle.
8. Enter the clock time you want the oven to start.
9. Touchthe Start Pad.** To check Auto Start Time
Touch the Clock/Auto Start Pad. The programmed
•lfyou wish to cook with one Stage,omit steps 4,5 & 6. AutoStart time will appear in the Display for 3 sec-
onds.
•* The oven will start cooking at the set time.If the door Tips on setting Auto Start
isopened before the start time is reached, touch tire• Before setting, check that the correct time of day is
Start Pad to resume the Auto Start option, displayed.
• If you hear the fan start when you touch the Start
Pad, you have not set the oven properly. Touch the
Clear/Off Padand start over.
Child Safety Lock
The oven operation can be locked to prevent a child
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 Ciear/OffPadfor three
seconds. The lock indicator light goes off andthe
oven beeps.
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Care and Cleaning ............. ..................... .............
Cleaning the Microwave Oven Bottom
Oven Interior Wash oven bottom with hot sudsy water, rinse and dry.
Do not use excessive amounts of water when cleaning
The oven interior should be cleaned after each use with the oven, especially around the turntable. Do not allow
adamp cloth to keep it free from grease and soil buildup. water or cleaning agents to seep into turntable gears
Stubborn soils can be removed with a plastic scrub pad. located underneath.
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
asponge or soft cloth. Glass TrayTurntable
Odors can be eliminated from the inside of the oven by Allow to cool before removing and cleaning. Wash in
boiling a solution of one cup of water and several table- soapy water or dishwasher.
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. Roller Guide
Donot spray or pour liquid cleansers directly onto a sur-Clean frequently to prevent excessive noise. Wash in
face. Spray or pour cleanser onto a cloth or sponge and soapy water or dishwasher.
then clean.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, oven cleaners, abrasive
cleaning pads or steel wool, as they can scratch or dull OvenLight Bulb
oven surfaces. This bulb is to be replaced by properly qualified service
Do not remove or insert knife around the stirrer cover to personnel.
clean, it may damage the cover or affect the cooking per-
formance of your oven.
Answers to Questions
About Your Microwave Oven ...................................
Q. Can I open the door when the oven is operating? Q. What do the various beeps mean?
A. The door can be opened anytime during the cooking A. Short beep = any pad is touched.
operation. The oven will automatically stop cooking Three short beeps = incorrect entry.
and the time setting will maintain until the door is
closed and the Start Pad is touched. One long beep = oven plugged in.
Three long beeps = end of cooking (microwave will
Q. What causes the oven interior light and display to turn off).
dimwhen using a VariablePowerLevel?
A. This is normal and indicates the oven is operating Series of three short beeps = check food to see if
and cycling properly, turning or rearranging is needed.
Q. Why does steam and/or vaporescape around the Q. Can theoven be used with the glass tray or roller
door and moisture droplets form on the inside of guide removed?
the oven door? A. No.Boththe glass tray and roller guidemust always
A. This is normal occurrence - as food cooks, steam is be used in the oven when cooking.
given off.
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Before You Call ......... ..........................................
Check thefollowing to be sure a service call is really necessary.
If nothing on the oven operates: ff the interior of oven collects moisture:
•check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main cir- •this is normal. Food gives off moisture when cook-
cult breaker, ing and the steam collects on the door and the oven
• check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit surface. Wipe off excess moisture from oven after
in house, each use.
• check that controls are set properly. If food cooks unevenly:
•check that the cooking time is set.• refer to your recipe for proper cooking procedures.
If the oven interior light does not work: •be surefood is evenly shaped.
• the light bulb may be loose or defective. Call a qual- • be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.
ified servicer. •check placement of aluminum strips used to prevent
overcooking.
If oven will not cook:
• check that control panel was programmed correctly. If food is undercooked:
• check that door is firmly closed. •check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time,
and power levels) were correctly followed.
•check that Start Pad was touched. • check household voltage.
• AutoStart may have been set. • try plugging the oven into an outlet on a separate
• the ChildSafety Lock may have been set. electrical circuit.
• be sure food was completely defrosted before cook-
If oven takes longer than normal to cook ing.
or cooks too rapidly:
•be sure the Power Level is programmed properly. If food is overcooked:
• check instructions on food density, etc. •check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time,
• verify that voltage to the microwave oven is not low. and power levels) were correctly followed.
• the initial temperature of food may have been higher
If the time-of-day clock does not always thannormal.
keep correct time:
•check that the power cord is fully inserted into the If arcing (sparks) occur:
outlet receptacle. •be sure microwave-safe dishes were used.
• check that the oven is properly grounded. •be sure wire twist ties weren't used.
• try plugging the oven into an outlet on a separate •be sure oven wasn't operated when empty.
electrical circuit.
If the display shows a time counting down
If oven floor or glass tray are hot: but the oven is not cooking:
• this is normal. The floor is absorbing heat from the •check that door is firmly closed.
food.
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Microwave Oven Warranty ................................
Full Two YearWarranty
Fortwo (2) years from the date oforiginal retail purchase,any partwhichfailsin normal home usewill be
repaired or replaced free of charge.
Limited Parts Warranty
Afterthesecond year from thedate of original retail purchase throughthe fifthyear,the following parts which
fail in normal home usewill be repaired orreplacedfree of charge forthe part itself, withthe owner paying all
othercosts, including labor, when the appliance islocated in the United StatesorCanada: (1) Touchpad and
microprocessor, (2) Magnetron tube, (3)Highvoltage transformer, (4) Highvoltage capacitor (5) Highvoltage
rectifier.
Limited Parts Warranty Outside the United States or Canada
For one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase,any part whichfailsin normal home use will be
repaired or replacedfree ofcharge forthe partitself, with the ownerpaying all other costs, including labor, when
the appliance islocated outside the United Statesor Canada.
Canadian Residents
This warranty covers only those appliancesinstalled in Canada that have been listed withCanadian Standards
Association unless the appliances arebrought into Canada due to transferof residence from the United Statesto
Canada.
To Receive Warranty Service
To locate an authorized service company in your area, contact the Maytag dealer from whom your appliance was purchased
or call Maytag Customer Service. Should you not receive satisfactory warranty service, call or write:
Maytag Customer Assistance
c/o Maytag Customer Service
EO. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
US 1-800-688-9900
CANADA 1-800-688-2002
When contacting Maytag Customer Service besureto provide the model and serial numbers of yourappliance,the name and
address of thedealer from whom you purchasedthe appliance and the date of purchase.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Should you still have a problem, writeto:Major Appliance Consumer Action Program (MACAP), 20 NorthWackerDrive,
Chicago, Illinois60606,MACAP isanindustry sponsored butindependent groupof consumer experts whoreceive and acton
complaintsfrom appliance owners.
NOTE: When writing about an unsolvedservice problem, please include the following information:
(a) Your name, address and telephone number;
(b) Model and serial numbers (found on left side of the oven opening) of your appliance;
(c) Name and address of your dealer and date the appliance was bought;
(d) A clear description of the problem you are having;
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