Maytag MMV5OOOB User manual

Welcome ................................................... 1
Safety Instructions ............................ 2-3
Installation Recommendations .......... 4
Control Panel ....................................... 5-6
Oven Features at a Glance .................. 7
Operating Basics ............................... 8-11 •"_•
12-17 :
Special Featu res............................. 8-20
Care and Cleaning ..........................
Questions and Answers ..................... 21
Before You Call ..................................... 22
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Warranty .......................................
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Model: MMV5OOOB PRECAUTIONS TO
Welcome ................ .......... .. AVOID POSSIBLE
Welcome and congratulations EXPOSURE TO
on your purchase of a Maytag EXCESSIVE
Microwave Oven! Your com-
plete satisfaction is very impor- MICROWAVE
tant to us.
Read this manual for best ENERGY
results, It contains instructions
toacquaint you with proper A. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the doo:
operating and maintenance pro- open since open-door operation can result in harm
cedures, ful exposure to microwave energy. It is importan
Save time andmoney. If something shouldgowrong, not todefeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
we suggest consulting the "Before You Call" B. Do not place any object between the oven fron
section in the back of this book. It is face and the door orallow soil or cleaner residue t(
designed to help you solve basic problems accumulate on sealing surfaces.
_57_ before consulting a servicer. C. Do notoperate the oven if it isdamaged. Itis par.
However, should you need assistance, it is helpful to: ticularly important that the oven door close proper
1) Have complete model and serial number identifica- ly and that there is no damage to the: (1) doo_
tion of your microwave. This is located on a data plate (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
on the left inside wall of the oven when the door is open. (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
Record these numbers below for easy access. D. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by any
one except properly qualified service personnel.
Model Number
Serial Number Registration
Federal law requires registration of all microwave oven
To comply with the law, please fill out the PRODUC
2) Have proof of original date of purchase. REGISTRATION CARD packaged in the oven.
Please save your sales receipt. 1.Check the model and serial numbers on the card I
For additional questions, please contact us: see that they match the numbers on the data plat,
Maytag Appliances Sales Company The data plate is located on the left inside wall of tt
Attn: CAIR®Center oven opening. If the numbers on the card are not t_
EO. Box 2370 same as those on the data plate, cross out the nun
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370 bers on the card and write in the numbers as the
1-800-688-9900 (USA) appear on the data plate.
1-800-688-2002 (CANADA) 2. Mail the card. The return address is included on tl
1-800-688-2080 (U.S.TTY for deaf,hearing reverse side of card.
impaired or speech impaired) If you move or are not the original owner of this ove
(Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm Eastern Time) you must by law renew the registration. Send the rene_
Internet: http://www.maytag.com al registration information to: Maytag Custom,
For service and warranty information, see page 23. Service, Warranty Administration,P.O. Box497
NOTE: In our continuing effort to improve the quality of Cleveland, TN 37320-4970.
our appliances, it may be necessaryto make changes to Renewal Registrationinformationmust provide: a) Yo
the appliance without revising this guide, name and address and b) the microwave oven's rood
and serial numbers.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........................
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
_kWARNINGmTo reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 13. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
MICROWAVE ENERGY" found on page 1. 14. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to 15. Do not use or store this appliance outdoors. Do not use
properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING this product near water - for example, near a kitchen
INSTRUCTIONS" on page 4. sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and
4. Install or locate this appliance in accordance with the the like.
provided installation instructions. Do not mount over 16. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
a sink. 17. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
5. This over-the-range oven was designed foruse over 18. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
ranges nowider than 30inches. It may be installed 19. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come
ovei both gas and electric cooking eqipment, together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abra-
6. For best operation, plugthis applianceinto itsown sive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft
electrical outlet,to preventflickering of lights, cloth.
blowing of fuse ortripping of circuit breaker. 20. Toreduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
7. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed contain- a. Donot overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if
ers - for example, closedglass jars - may explode and paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are
should not be heated in this oven. In rare instances, placed inside the oven tofacilitate cooking. Avoid
poached eggs have been known toexplode. Cover using recycled paper products. Donot use newspa-
poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute per orother printed paper in the oven. Such products
before cutting into them. sometimes contain impurities which could ignite.
8. Foods with unbroken outer "skin" such as potatoes, b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags
sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other before placing in oven.
giblets, andegg yolks (see previous caution) should be
pierced toallow steam toescape during cooking, c. If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven
"Boilable" cooking pouches andtightly closed plastic door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power
bags should be slit, pierced, or vented, cord, or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.
9. Do not heat, store or use flammable materials in or
near the oven. Fumes can create a fire hazard or explo- d. Do not use the oven for storage. Do not leave paper
sion. products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when
not in use.
10. Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemi- e. Do not pop popcorn except in a microwave approved
cals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is popcorn popper or in a commercial package recom-
specifically designed to heat, cook, or defrost food. It mended especially for microwave ovens.
is not designed for industrial, laboratory, or commer- f. Do not overcook potatoes. They might dehydrate
cial use. It is intended for home use only. and catch fire.
11. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary g. Do not use for drying clothes, linens, newspaper or
when used by children, similar non-food items.
12. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord 21. Do not operate the oven when empty or with an empty
or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been utensil to avoid damage to the oven and danger of fire.
damaged or dropped.
Continued on next page.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) ............
22. Do not lean on the oven door. The door is designed materials and may soften or char if subjected to she
to close tightly and seal properly for safe operation, periods of overcooking. In longer exposures
Leaning on the door may warp or break the hinges, overcooking, the food and cookware could ignit
23. To avoid exposure to dangerous high voltage, DO For these reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plasti,
NOT REMOVE THE SPLATTER SHIELDonly and use then in strict compliance with the cool
inside the oven cavity, ware manufacturer's recommendations.2) Do n,
24. Liquidsheated in certain shaped containers (espe- subjectempty cookware to microwaving. 3) Do n_
cially cylindrical-shaped containers) may become permit children to use plastic cookware witho_
overheated andsplashout withaloud noise. For best completesupervision.
results,stir the liquid several times beforeheating. 33. So not store anything directly on top oftic
Always stirliquids several timesbetween reheat- microwave oven surface when the oven is in ope]
ings. ation.
25. Read and follow specific microwave oven prepa- 34. TV dinners may be microwaved in foiltraysle,
ration instructions on food packages or contain- than 3/4" deep; removetop foil coverandreturntra
ers (especially baby food). Above all, this is a tobox. When using metal in microwave oven, kee
cooking appliance designed to prepare food. metal atleast 1 inchawayfrom the sidesof the ore1
26. Use only cookingutensilsand accessoriesmade for35.Do not defrost frozen beveragesin narrow necke
use in the microwave and specifically described in bottles.
this manual. 36.Cookware maybecome hotbecause of heat tran_,
27. Microwave oven manufacturers do not recommend ferred from the heated food. Potholders may b
deep fat frying or frying in a microwave oven. Hot needed to handle the cookware.
oil can damage oven parts and utensils and even 37. Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven. Paraffi
result in skin burns, wax will not melt in a microwave oven because :
28. Plastic wrap: Use only those types designed for allows microwaves to pass through it.
microwave oven use and avoid forming an air-tight 38. Never use sharp-edged utensils in or near the oven.
seal. Fold back a small corner or cut a small slit to 39. Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be carefu
allow steam to escape, when opening containers of hot food, including pop
29. Stay near the appliance while it is in use and check corn bags, cooking pouches, and boxes. To preve_
cooking progress frequently. Leaving the appliance possible injury, direct steam away from hands anq
unattended may result in overcooked food and pos- face.
sibly a fire in your oven. 40. Clean the vent hood often. Do not allow grease t,
30. Foodscooked inliquids(such as pasta) may tend to build up on the hood or the filter.
boil over more rapidly than foods containing less 41. Use care when cleaning the vent hood filtel
moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care and Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based ovel
Cleaning section for instructions on how to clean the cleaners, may damage the filter.
inside of the oven. 42.When flaming foods are under the hood, turn thq
31. Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwav- fanoff. The fan, if operating, may spread the flame
ing unless the thermometer is designed or recom-
mended for use in the microwave oven.
32. Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is
very useful, but should be used carefully. Even
microwave-safe plastic may not he as tolerant of
overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic SAVE THESE INSTRUCTION',
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Installation Recommendations .................................
Remove all packing materials both outside and inside Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third
the oven before using the oven. The oven requires free (ground) prong from the power cord. Do not use an
movement of air for proper operation. Do NOT block adapter plug with this appliance. See reference pages 1
air vents located by the top air grill and underneath the and 2 of the Installation Guide for acceptable extension
oven. cord specifications.
Grounding Instructions Interference Note
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an Microwave ovens .generate radio frequency energy dur-
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of ing operation, and if not installed properly may cause
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the elec- interference to radio and television reception. You can
tric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord hay- determine if this unit is causing interference by turning
ing a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug it on and off while the interference is occurring. If inter-
must be plugged into a 120v, 15amp. outlet that is prop- ference occurs, it may be corrected by one or more of
erly installed and grounded, the following measures:
WARNING- Improper use of the grounding plug •clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven;
can result in a risk of electric shock. •reorient the television or radio receiving antenna;
Consult a qualifi_ or service technician if •relocate the oven with respect tothe television or
the grounding instructions are not completely under-radio receiver, and/or
stood, or if doubt exists as towhether the appliance is
properly grounded. •plug the oven intoa different outlet so that it and the
televisionor radioreceiver are on different circuits.
Where standardtwo-prong wall receptacle is encoun- If the interference persists, you may want toconsult an
tered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to experiencedradio/television technician for additional
have it replaced with a properly groundedthree-prong suggestions.
wall receptacle.
Automatic Fan Protection Feature ........................
Cooking appliances installed under the oven may, under fan cannot be manually turned off, but it will automati-
some heavy usage conditions, cause temperatures high cally turn off when the internal parts have cooled. The
enough to overheat some internal parts of the microwave fan may stay on for up to an hour after the range and
oven. microwave oven controls have been turned off.
To prevent overheating from taking place, the exhaust
fan is designed to automatically turn on at a low speed if
excessive temperatures occur. Should this happen, the
Microwaving Tips .......................................................
• Make sure all cookware usedin your microwave dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats,
oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass cook- it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish
ing dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or remains cool and only the water in the cup heats,
china dinnerware, which does not have metallic trim then the dish is microwave-safe.
or glaze with metallic sheen, can be used. • Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can be
• If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use used tocover dishes in order toretain moisture and
this test: Place in the oven the dish you are testing prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so
and a glass measuring cup filled with one cup of steam can escape.
water. Set the measuring cup either in or next to the
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Touch Co ol Pa I
ntr ne ................. .........................
The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger.
It's designed to be easy to use and understand.
1. DISPLAY- Displays time of day, time or tempera- 12. ADD MINUTE - Touch this pad for 1 minute
ture during cooking functions, power level being cook time, to add 1 minute of cook time as the tim_
used, cooking mode and instructions, is counting down or for an "instant on" for 1 minut_
2. POPCORN - Touch this pad to cook prepackaged (Page 9)
microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 or 3.5 ounces. 13. POWER - Touch this pad if you want to chang
The oven will start automatically. (Page 12) from automatic Power Level 10 (High) for cookint
3. BEVERAGE - Touch this pad to reheat a beverage. (Page 8-9)
The oven will start automatically. (Page 13) 14 NUMBER PADS - Touch these pads to enter coo_
4. FAVORITE CHOICE - Touch this pad to recall ing time, defrosting time, time of day, power level
food weights for Auto Defrost.
three cooking instructions placed in memory and to
program sound level of signals, scroll speed and dis- 15. WARM - Touch this pad and safely keep food wan
able clock display. (Page 13) for up to 30 minutes. (Page 14)
5. BAKED POTATO -Touch this pad to cook 1-4pota- 16. TIMER - This feature uses no microwave energ'.
toes. The oven will start automatically. (Page 13) It functions as either a kitchen timer, as a holdin
6. DINNER PLATE - Touch this pad to reheat a din- period after defrost or as a delay timer before cook
ner plate full of chilled leftovers. (Page 13) ing. (Page 9)
17. TURNTABLE - Touch this pad to turn the turutabh
7. FROZEN PIZZA - Touch this pad to heat frozen on and off. (Page 16)
pizza. The oven will start automatically. (Page 13) 18. CLOCK -Touch this pad to enter time of day o
8. FROZEN VEGETABLE - Touch this pad to cook
frozen vegetables. The oven will start automatically, check time of day while microwaving. (Page 8)
(Page 14) 19. CANCEL/OFF - When touched once, it pauses th_
9. SENSOR COOK- Will automatically compute the oven operation. When touched twice, it shuts off th_
oven and erases all settings (except time of day).
microwave power and cook time. Refer to Sensor
Cook Guide. (Page 14) 20. START -After all selections are made, touch thi:
10. COOK TIME - Microwave for a selected amount pad to start the oven or timer.
of time. 21. VENT FAN - Touch HI, LO, or OFF for the differ
ent fan speeds. (Page 17)
* Power Level 10 (High) is automatic but lower heat
levels may be programmed. (Page 8) 22. LIGHT - Touch ON to turn on the surface light
Touch NIGHT to turn on the night light. (Page 17)
11. AUTO DEFROST - Touch this pad and enter food
weight, then START. The oven automatically sets
power levels and defrosting time. (Page 10)
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VENT FAN _ LIGHT
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•Each time a pad is touched, a BEEP will sound.
• When CANCEL/OFF pad is touched during oven operation, the oven
will stop,however,all programmedinformationis retained. To clear all
information,touch the CANCEL/OFF pad again.
• NOTE:Stylingand features may differslightly dependingon model.
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P_ 0 GI
ven Features at a ance .................................
TOUCH CONTROL PANEL
HOOD CONTROLS and DIGITAL DISPLAY
Vent Fan PressHI,L• orOFF For detailed information on eachlea-
Light Press ON,NIGHT or OFF ture, see TouchControl Panel section,
• page 5
•• •
RATING PLATE ..
Located on the inside wall of the ".o
microwave oven • ".
DOOR LATCHES
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DOOR HANDLE : : : ."
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Door must be secure- :•_" GREASE FILTERS
ly latched for oven to
operate : :
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•
WINDOW with METALSHIELD : Composed of glass tray and roller guide. The
Screen allows cooking to be viewed while:roller guide is placed first in the bottom of the
• microwave and supports the glass tray. Both
keeping microwaves confined in oven. : parts mustbe in place when using the
: microwaveoven.
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•" """ " " """ OVEN SHELF
May be used when cooking more than one item
at a time
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Operating Basics ........................ .........................
Time-of-Day Clock 3. Touch the CLOCK Pad again. The colon will flash.
•After plugging in the oven or after a power outage,
Basic Instructions the Display will scroll "TOUCH CLOCK PAD TO
1. Touch the CLOCK Pad. "CLOCK--ENTER ENTER TIME OF DAY". Touch the
TIME" will be displayed. CANCEL/OFFPad and set the clock following the
directions above.
2. Set the time of day by touching the appropriate
numbers. The selected time appears and "PRESS •The "time-of-day" clock is a 12 hour clock.
CLOCK AGAIN" will be displayed. • If set, the time of day will always be displayed when
no other cooking function is being used.
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Cook Time/Power Level •When the cook time ends, "'END COOK" appears
in the Display.
Basic Instructions • Note:Full power is automatic. If you wish to use a
1. Touch the COOK TIME Pad. "ENTER COOK- different power level, touch the POWER Pad before
ING TIME" will be displayed, touching START Pad. "POWER LEVEL IS HI
[10]. TOUCH 1-9 FOR NEW POWER LEVEL
2. Enter the cooking time by using the number pads. PRESS START" will be displayed. Enter the power
For example, for 5 minutes touch numbers 5, 0, 0. level desired by touching the appropriate number
The selected time and "PRESS START" will be pad. The selected power level and "PRESS START"
displayed, will be displayed. (See Cooking Guide on page 9).
3. Touch the START Pad. "COOK TIME" and • Start with the shortest recommended time and add
selected time will be displayed. more time as needed.
• The cooking time will appear in the Display •Check the food as it cooks.
Window.
• The oven will start cooking and time countdown •The oven door can be opened any time during •per-
will begin, ation. It will automatically stop and maintain the
time setting until the door is closed and the START
• The oven will stop automatically when the time is Pad is touched again.
done and beep three times. •If the START Pad is touched and the oven does not
operate, check the area between the door and door
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Operating Basics ........ ................ ............... ..........
Power Level Cooking Guide
Power Level Best Uses
The power levels on your microwave oven can be com-
pared to the surface units on a range. HIGH (power High10 Fish,bacon,vegetables,
level 10) or full power is the fastest way to cook and boilingliquids
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Each power level gives you microwave energy for acer- poultry;bakingcasseroles
tain percent of time, for example, power level 7 is andreheating
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microwave energy 70% of the time. Most of your cook- Medium5 SI0wcookingandtenderiz-
ing will be done on HIGH (Power Level 10). A lower ingforstews and less ten-
setting will cook more evenly and with less attention ................................. .d.e.rc.u.t.s.0f..m.e.a.t..............
given to stirring or rotating the food. Some foods may L0w3 Defrosting;simmering;
delicatesauces.
have better flavor, texture or appearanceif one of the ...............................................................
lower settings is used. You may wish to use a lower Warm1 Keepingfoodwarmwithout
power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to overcooking;softeningbutte
boil over, such as scalloped potatoes. Cooking times ...............................
will increase as the power level decreases.
Add Minute Timer
Basic Instructions
The ADD MINUTE Padprovides a convenient way to
heat foods at full power with one touch of a pad or add 1. Touch the TIMER Pad. The Display will show
"ENTER TIME".
an extra minute to your cooking cycle when in progress.
The microwave starts automatically after the pad is 2. Enter desired time. The Display will show the select-
touched, ed time and 'PRESS START'.
Basic Instructions 3. Touch the START Pad. The Display will show
1. Touch the ADD MINUTE Pad The Display will "TIMER" and selected time.
show "PRESS AGAINTO ADD MIN". •The timer can be programmed up to 99 minutes and
ADD MINUTE cannot be used with ONE TOUCH 99 seconds.
COOKING FUNCTIONS, SENSOR COOK, AUTO •Three beeps signal the end of the timing operation
DEFROST, TIMER, FAVORITE CHOICE or •To stop the timer once it has started, touch the CAN-
WARM. eEL/OFFPad twice. Display will return to the
Each time the pad is touched the oven will add 1 minute time of day or cooking program.
to the time up to 99 minutes. •The timer cannot be set while cooking.
•The door must be shut for the timer to operate.
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Auto Defrost Defrosting by Time
Use the defrost setting for defrosting meats, poultry and Basic Instructions
seafood from .5 pounds to 6.5 pounds. 1. Touch the COOK TIME Pad. "ENTER COOK-
Basic Instructions ING TIME" will be displayed.
1. •Touch the AUTO DEFROST Pad once for meat. 2. Enter the defrosting time desired.
"MEAT DEFROST--ENTER FOOD WEIGHT IN 3. Touch the POWER Pad. "POWER LEVEL IS HI
LBS" will be displayed. [10]" will be displayed.
•Touch the AUTO DEFROST Pad twice for poul- 4. Touch NUMBER "3"Pad. "PL-30 PRESS
try. "POULTRY DEFROST--ENTER FOOD START" will be displayed.
WEIGHT IN LBS" will be displayed. 5. Touch the START Pad.
•Touch the AUTO DEFROST Pad three times for
fish. "FISH DEFROST--ENTER FOOD
WEIGHT IN LBS" will be displayed. •Three short beeps indicate an incorrect entry.
•See page 11for additional defrosting tipsfor both
2. Touch number pads to enter the weight.* The Auto and Time Defrost.
defrosting time and power levels are automatically
calculated.
3. Touch the START Pad. "DEFROST TIME" and
time appear in the Display.
•Enter the weight in pounds and tenths of a pound.
See Conversion Chart below.
•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. "END" appears in the Display.
Conversion Chart
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8-oz. 0.5
9to 10-oz. 0.6
11to 12-oz. 0.7
13-oz. 0.8
14to15-oz. 0.9
ISee page llfor additional defrosting tips for both Auto and Time Defrost. I
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Operating Basics .................................................
Defrost by Time Guide (Power Level 3)
Defr°stinglStanding !
Items and Weight _me B "rime II Procedures and Techniques
Beef
GroundBeef/1lb. 10-12rain.5rain. Breakapartandremovethawedportionswithfork.
GroundBeef/2Ibs.18-20rain. 8-12rain.Breakapartandremovethawedportionswithfork.
BeefRoast,boneless/3Ibs. 26-28rain. 7-10rain. Turnoverpartway,Shieldendsorthinnerareas
withfoil.
Steaks/l"thick 7-8rain. 5-7rain.Separateandrearrangeonce.
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Pork
PorkRoast,boneless/3Ibs.26-28rain. 10-15min. Turnoverpartway.Shieldendsorthinnerareas
withfoil.
PorkChops/1lb. 7-8rain. 5-7rain. Separateandrearrangeonce.
GroundPortal1lb. 10-12min. 5-7rain.Breakapartandremovethawedportionswithfork.
Spareribs/12Ibs. 15-16rain. 5-7rain.Turnmeatoverandrearrange,separateonce.
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Poultry
WholeChicken/3Ibs. 20-22rain. 10-15rain. Turnchickenover,Shieldwingtips,legendsand
breastareaswithfoil. Breastsidedown.
ChickenBreastsboneless/1lb. 7-8rain. 5-7rain. Separateandrearrangeonce.
ChickenThighs/2Ibs. 18-23rnin. 8-13rain. Separateandrearrangeonce.
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Fish
FishFillets/1lb.10-11rain. 5-7min. Separateandrearrangeonce.Shieldasneeded.
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1.Do notdefrostcoveredmeat.Coveringmight allow turn thefood over.At thispoint,openovendooran
cooking to take place.Always remove outer wrap and check the food. Follow the techniques listed belo_
tray.Place food on a microwave-safe rack in a dish. for optimum defrost results. Then, close oven doo_
During defrost, juices accumulate in dish and may touch Start Pad to complete defrosting.
become hot enoughto cook the food. Elevating meat •Turn Over: Roast, ribs, whole poultry, turke
off of the dish will prevent the bottom and sides from breasts, hot dogs, sausages, steaks, or chops.
beginning to cook.•Rearrange: Break apart or separate steaks, chop,
2. Begin defrosting whole poultry breast-side-down, hamburger patties, ground meat, chicken or seafoo
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 to prote_
Shallow rectangular shapes defrost more quickly than thin areas, edges of unevenly shaped foods such a
a deep block, chicken wings. To prevent arcing, do not allow foi
to come within 1-inch of oven walls or door.
4. Auto Defrost is programmed for specific weights.
Defrost results will be affected if you enter an incor- •Remove: To prevent cooking, thawed portion
rect weight, should be removed from the oven at this point. Thi
5. Auto Defrost is programmed for frozen food at 0° E may shorten defrost time for foods weighing les
than 3-1bs.
If food is stored at a higher temperature, expect short-
er defrost times. 8. After defrosting, allow food to stand 5 to 10 minute
6.After 1/3 of the defrost time has elapsed, check the if there are any icy areas. If large solid roasts, such a
food. You may wish to turn over, break apart, sirloin tip or rump roasts, are not completely thawe_
rearrange or remove thawed portions of the food. after standing, return roast to oven and program Aut(
Defrost for 1 lb.
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Two Stage Cooking
This feature lets you program two sequential operations fereut power levels. It automatically changes power set-
such as defrosting and cooking or cooking using two dif- tings and cooking time.
Basic Instructions
I. Touchthe COOK TIME Pad. "ENTERCOOKING 5. Touchthe COOK TIME Pad again. "ENTER SEC-
TIME" will be displayed. OND COOKING TIME" will be displayed.
2. Touch the appropriate number pads to enter the cook- 6. Touch the appropriate number pads to enter the cooking
ing time. The selected time and "PRESS START" will time for the second stage of cooking. The selected time
be displayed, and "PRESS START" will be displayed.
3. Touch the POWERPad.* "POWER LEVEL IS HI 7. Touch the POWER Pad.* "POWER LEVEL IS HI
[10]. TOUCH 1-9 FOR NEWPOWERLEVEL-- [10]. TOUCH 1-9 FOR NEW POWER LEVEL--
PRESS START" will he displayed. PRESS START" will be displayed.
4. Touch the number pad for the power level you desire.* 8. Touch the number pad for the power level youdesire.*
The selected power level and "PRESS START" will The selected power level and "PRESS START" will be
be displayed, displayed.
9. Touch the START Pad.
• Three beeps signal the end of cooking. "END COOK" appears in the Display.
o The audible beep between stages can serve as a reminder to add foods or ingredients.
*Skip steps 3 and 4 or 7 and 8 iffull power is desired.
Special .......... .............. ...........................
Features
Popcorn
Basic InstructionsDinner Plate
1. Touch the POPCORN Pad once for 3.5 oz. package. Basic Instructio.s
The Displaywill show "3.50 OZ BAG OF POP-
CORN" or 1. Touch DINNER PLATE Pad. The Display with
2, Touch the POPCORN Pad twice for 1,75 oz, pack- show "DINNER PLATE".
age. The Display will show "1.75 OZ BAG OF POP- .The programmed time (3:00) will show in the
CORN". Display.
• The POPCORN Pad has been automatically set for •Place meat and dense vegetables to the outside of
the correct cook time for a 3.5 oz. or 1.75 oz. bag of the plate.
popcorn. •Place delicate foods in the center of the plate.
•Listen as the popcorn pops and stop the microwave
when the popping slows down to 3 seconds apart. •Cover the plate with wax paper to hold steam
around most foods except rare meats or vegetables
• Do not try to repop unpopped kernels or reuse a bag. with crisp exteriors.
• Pop only one package at a time.
CAUTION: If prepackaged popcorn is a different
weight than the recommended weight, do not use the
POPCORN Pad. Inadequate popping or a fire may
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Special Features. .......... ................................ ........
Frozen Pizza
Basic Instructions To Change Favorite Choice Setting:
1. Touch theFROZEN PIZZA Pad. TheDisplay •Touch and hold FAVORITE CHOICE Pad for
will show"PIZZA". 3seconds. Display shows "PROG l".
•The programmed time (3:00) willshowin the Previously setinformation will be erased.
Display.• Followprevious steps1-5to program new set-
.Time set isfor 6.0 -7.5 oz.pizzas, tings.
•Cook only one pizzaata time. Touse Favorite Choice:
•Follow manufacturer's directions. 1. Put food in oven and close door.
• Use only frozen pizza labeled microwaveable. 2. Touch FAVORITE CHOICE Pad. "PROG 1"
• If cheese pizza does not melt sufficiently, cook a few will appear in the display.
seconds longer. • Toselect program 2 or 3 press FAVORITE
CHOICE Paduntil desired program number
Beverage appears in the display.
Basic Instructions 3. Touch the START Pad.
1. Touchthe BEVERAGE Pad oncefor 1 cup
(7 oz.)/mug. The Display will show "1 CUP". To Program Favorite Choice Signal
Sound, Scroll Speed and Clock Display:
2. Touch the BEVERAGE Pad twice for 2 cups
(14 oz.)/mugs. The Display will show "2 CUPS". Touch FAVORITE CHOICE Pad four times "PROG
4 SELECTTYPE ENTER 1-5" will be displayed.
3. Touch the BEVERAGE Pad three times for 3 cups
(21 oz.)/mugs. The Display will show "3 CUPS". To Change Signal Sound:
• Touch number pad 1. "BUZZER ON" will be dis-
Baked Potato played.
Basic Instructions • Touch number pad 2. "BUZZER OFF" and
1. Touch the BAKEDPOTATO Pad: "MUTE" will be displayed. "MUTE" will remain
in the Display until the buzzer is turned on. Touch
• once for 1 medium potato (7 oz.) STOP/CLEAR Pad.
• twice for 2 medium potatoes (14 oz.) To Change Scroll Speed:
• three times for 3 medium potatoes (21 oz.) • Touch number pad 3. "HIGH SCROLL SPEED"
• four times for 4 medium potatoes (28 oz.) will be displayed. Touch STOP/CLEAR Pad.
• The Display will show "1 EA-POTATO", "2 EA- • Touch number pad 4. "NORMAL SCROLL
POTATO","3 EA-POTATO" or "4 EA-POTATO". SPEED" will be displayed. Touch STOP/CLEAR
Pad.
Favorite Choice To Turn Clock Display On/Off:
To Program Favorite Choice Setting: •Touch number pad 5. Signal will sound and the
1. Touch the COOK TIME Pad. Set cooking time. Display will go blank. To recall the time of day,
2. Touch the POWER Pad. touch the START Pad and the current time of day
will be displayed for 10 seconds.
3. Enter power level. Example "5" for 50% power level.
4. Touch the FAVORITE CHOICE Pad.
5. Touch the CANCEL/OFF Pad to place in memory.
When programhasbeen entered,"MEMO" willappearinthe
Display to let youknow that theprogram has beenentered.
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Warm Sensor Cook Guide
TOUCH
IBasic Instructions FOOD SENSORCOOK DISPLAY QUANTITY
[1.Touchthe WARM Pad.The display will show GUIDE
"WARM-PRESS START". PAD '_SOUP__
[2. Touchthe START Pad.Soup Once PRESS 8-32oz.
•The microwave oven will safely keep cookedfoodsSTART"
warm for up to 30 minutes. .............................................................................................................................
• Opening the door or touching the CANCEL/OFF Fresh "FRSVEG--
Twice PRESS 4-16 oz.
Fadcancels the WARM setting. Vegetables START"
• Foods that were covered during cooking should be ............................ • ............................ ,............................ , .....................
covered during warming. Three "MUFFIN--
, Complete meals on a dinner plate should be covered. Muffins PRESS 2-8 ea.
Times START"
Frozen Vegetable Fish Four "FISH--
PRESS 4-16oz.
Basic Instructions Fillets Times START"
1. Touch the FROZEN VEGETABLE Pad once
for 8 oz. frozen vegetable. The Display will show
"8oz--FRZ-VEG". Cooking 71psand Techniques
2. Touch the FROZEN VEGETABLE Pad twice
for10oz. frozen vegetable.The Display will •For best results, cover container with plastic wrapand
show "10 OZ--FRZ-VEG". turnback one edgeof the wrapto form a 1/2-inch slot
3. Touchthe FROZEN VEGETABLE Pad three where steam can escape.
times for 16oz. frozen vegetable. The Display
will show "16 OZ--FRZ-VEG". •After cooking fresh vegetables, allow3-5minutes of
standtime before serving.This will allowthe food to
4. Touch the FROZEN VEGETABLE Pad four finish cooking without overcooking.
times for 20oz. frozen vegetable. The Display
will show "20 OZ--FRZ-VEG". •When preparing fresh vegetables, add 1/2cupof water
per 1/2 pound of fresh vegetables.
Sensor Cook
SENSOR COOK will automaticall customize the
cook time for food in four categories - soup, fresh veg-
etables,muffins, and fish fillets.
Basic Instructions
1. Touch the SENSOR COOK Pad until the desired
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Special Features ......... ...........................................
Auto Start To Check Auto Start Time
The AUTO START featureallows you toprogram your
oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day -up toa Touch the CLOCK Pad.The programmed AUTO
delay of 11 hours and59 minutes. You can program twoSTARTtime and "AUTO START COOKING TIME---"
sequential operations using twodifferent power levels, will appear in the Display.
Basic instructions "tips on Setting Auto Start
1. Touch COOK TIMEPad. •Before setting, check that the correct time of day is
displayed.
2. Enter the cooking time.* •If you hear the fan startwhenyou touch the STAR'I
3. Touch the POWER Pad.Pad, you have not set the oven properly. Touch the
4. Enter the power level. CANCEL/OFF Padand start over.
5. Touch COOKTIMEPad.More or Less Time Adjustment
6. Enter cooking time.
7. Touch the POWER Pad. You may increase or decrease any of the pre-set setting
for the ONETOUCH COOKING FEATURES if you
8. Enter the power level, prefer more or less cooking time.
9. TouchtheCLOCK Pad.TOAdjust the Pre-set Settings:
10. Enter the clock time you want the oven tostart, 1.Touch the POWER Pad once to decrease the time
11.Touch the START Pad.** by 20 seconds or twice toincrease the time by 20
seconds.
2. Touch the desired ONE TOUCH COOKING Pad.
•If you wish to cook with one Stage, omit steps 5, 6, 7 & 8.
•* The oven will start cooking atthe set time.If the door
is opened before the start time is reached, touch the
START Pad to resume the Auto Start option.
•The AUTO START feature cannot be used with the
following options: POPCORN, FROZEN PIZZA,
BEVERAGE, FROZEN VEGETABLE, DINNER
PLATE, BAKED POTATO, WARM, ADD
MINUTE,TIMER,FAVORITE CHOICE, AUTO
DEFROST andSENSOR COOK.
•Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast
when using AUTO START. They will not rise prop-
erly.
•Warning:Do not use foods that will spoil while
waiting for cooking tostart, 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.
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Control Lockout Oven Sheff
The oven operation can be locked to prevent the The oven shelf gives you extra space when cooking in
microwave from accidentally being turned on. All oven more than one container at the same time. (See illustra-
functions can be locked, tions below.)
To Set:
Touch and hold the CANCEL/OFF PAD for three sec-
onds. The Display shows "LOCKED" and the oven
beeps.
ToCancel: _ ____0
Touch and hold the CANCEL/OFF PADfor three sec- _
onds. "LOCKED" disappears from the Display and the ,_,-.
oven beeps. D
Turntable OnOff
For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. When
using larger dishes, it can be turned off.
• Press TURNTABLE Pad to turn the turntable on or
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• Display will show the T/T OFF indicator light.
• Do not cook with the shelf on the microwave floor. This
could damage the microwave.
•Do not use a microwave browning dish on the shelf. The
shelf could overheat.
• Use a potholder when handling the shelf after cooking. It
may be hot.
•Do not use the shelf when popping popcorn.
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Special Features ........... ........ .......................................
Using the Vent Fan Using the Cooktop Light
The three pads on the bottom left of the control panel The three pads on the bottom right of the control panel
control the 2-speed FAN. control the cooktop light.
1. Choose fan speed. 1. Choose light.
• Touch HI Pad or LO Pad. The Display will • Touch ON Pad or NIGHT Pad. The Display
scroll "FAN ON HIGH" or "FAN ON LOW". will scroll "LIGHT ON" or "NIGHT LIGHT".
2. Turnoff fan when desired. 2. Turn off light when desired.
• Touch OFFPad • Touch OFF Pad.
NOTE:If the temperature gets too hotaround the To set light to be on for a specific time:
microwave oven, the exhaust fan in the vent hood will 1.Turn on light by touching ON Pad or NIGHT Pad.
automatically turn on the LO setting to protect it. It
may stay on up to an hour to cool the microwave oven. 2. Program "ON" time.
When this occurs, the FAN OFF pad will not turn the • Touch the TIMER Pad and hold for 3 seconds.
fan off. Display willshow "LIGHT".
To set fan to run for a specific time: NOTE:If both the fan and light are operating and the
TIMER Pad is touched and held, both the fan and lighl
1. Start fan by touching HI Pad or LO Pad. will be controlled by the timer. The displaywill alter-
2. Program run time. hate between "FAN" and "LIGHT" one time.
• Touch the TIMER Pad and hold for 3 seconds. 3. Enter desired time.
Display will show "FAN". 4. Touch the START Pad.
NOTE: If both the fan and light are operating and the
TIMER Padis touched and held, both the fan and light Tocancel timer:
will be controlled by the timer. The display will alter- •Touch CANCEL/OFF Padtwice.
natebetween"FAN" and "LIGHT" one time. NOTE: Canceling the timer will cause the timer to shu
3. Enter desired time. off; however, canceling the timer will not cancel th,
4. Touch the START Pad. light. The light will continue to operate until turned off
To cancel timer:
• Touch CANCEL/OFF pad twice.
NOTE: Cancelingthe timer will cause the timer to shut
off; however, canceling the timer will not cancel the fan.
The fan will continue to operate until turned off.
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Care and Cleaning .................................................
Microwave Oven Interior Oven Exterior
The oven interior should be cleaned after each use with Wipe the outside of your oven with a soapy cloth, rinse
a damp cloth to keep it free from grease and soil and dry.
buildup. Stubborn soils can be removed with a plastic
scrub pad. When cleaning interior surfaces and surfaces Stainless Steel/Brushed Chrome(select rood-
of door and oven that come together when the door is els):
closed, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents • DO NOT USE ANY CLEANING PRODUCT
applied with a sponge or soft cloth. CONTAINING CHLORINE BLEACH.
Odors can be eliminated from the inside of the oven by •ALWAYS WIPE WITH THE GRAIN WHEN
boiling a solution of one cup of water and several table- CLEANING.
spoons of lemon juice in the oven for 5-7 minutes. This
also helps loosen any dried soil in the oven. Wipe off ° TO PREVENT SCRATCHING, DO NOT USE
excess moisture after use. ABRASIVE OR CAUSTIC AGENTS.
Donot spray or pour liquid cleansers directly onto a • DailyCleaning/Light Soil -- Wipe with one of the
following - soapy water, white vinegar/water solution,
surface. Spray or pour cleanser onto a cloth or sponge Formula 409 Glass and Surface Cleaner* or a similar
and then clean, multi-surface cleaner - using a sponge or soft cloth.
Donot use abrasive cleaners, oven cleaners, abrasive Rinse and dry. To polish and help prevent fingerprints,
cleaning pads or steel wool, as they can scratch or dull follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray (Part No.
oven surfaces. 20000008).**
Do not remove or insert knife around the stirrer cover to •Moderate/Heavy Soil -- Wipe with one of the fol-
clean, it may damage the cover or affect the cooking lowing - Bon Ami or Soft Scrub* - using a damp
performance of your oven. sponge or soft cloth. Rinse and dry. Torestore luster
and remove streaks, follow with Stainless Steel Magic
Spray (Part No. 20000008).**
Oven Bottom• Discoloration -- Using a damp sponge or soft cloth,
Wash oven bottom with hot sudsy water, rinse and dry. wipe with CameoStainless Steel Cleaner*. Rinse
Donot use excessive amounts of water when cleaning immediately and dry. To polish and help prevent fin-
the oven, especially around the turntable. Donot allow gerprints, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray
water or cleaning agents toseep intoturntable gears (Part No. 20000008).**
located underneath.
Glass Tray Light Compartment
Allow to cool before removing and cleaning. Wash in Clean off the grease and dust on the light compartment
soapy water or dishwasher, cover on the bottom side of the microwave oven often
with warm water anddetergent.
Roller Guide
Clean frequently toprevent excessive noise. Wash in Control Panel
soapy water or dishwasher. Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry. Do not spray cleansers
directly on panel. Spray cleansers on cloth and then
wipe.
* Brandnames are trademarksof the respective
manufacturers.
**To order call 1-800-688-8408.
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_Care and Cleaning. ......... .......... ...... ........ ...............
The Exhaust Feature ToRemoveGreaseFilter
The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is To remove grease filter, grasp the "finger hold" on the
filter and slide to the rear. Then pull filter downward and
equipped with two metal filters which collect grease.
When the fan is operating, air is drawn up through the to the front. The filter will drop out.
filters and isthen discharged through the venting to the
outside or through the charcoal filters if not vented to
the outside.L_
\\ t// To Clean Grease Filter
METAL COOKTOP METAL
FILTER LIGHT FILTER Toclean grease filters, soak and then agitate filter in
solution of hot water and detergent. Do not use ammo-
nia or ammonia products because they will darken the
metal. Light brushing can be used to remove embedded
dirt. Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing.
Reusable Grease Filters
The reusable grease filters shouldbe cleaned at least To Replace Grease Filter
once a month. Never operate the microwave without the To replace grease filter, slide the filter in the frame slot
filters in place. In situations where flaming might occur on the back of the opening. Pull filter upward and to the
on surfaces below the hood,filters will stop the entry of front to lock into place.
flames into the unit.
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