Maytag Microwave Oven- Manuals

5 S A FETY 17. When cleaning door and oven surfaces that meet when door is closed, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. (See “Cleaning” instructions on page 34.) SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PROPER AND SAFE USE OF YOUR OVEN • The oven must be level. • The tu...

6 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord that has a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug m...

7 S A FETY INTERFERENCE NOTE Microwave ovens generate radio frequency energy during operation and if not installed properly may cause interference to radio and television reception. You can determine if this unit is causing interference by turning it on and off while the interference is occurring. I...

8 Materials you can use in microwave oven Materials to be avoided in microwave oven Utensils Remarks Aluminum foil Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcook-ing. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The foil should be a...

9 SET UP SET UP NAMES OF OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Remove the oven and all materials from the carton.Your oven comes with the following accessories: Turntable 1 Turntable roller rest 1 Instruction Manual 1 TURNTABLE INSTALLATION 1. Place the roller rest on the cavity bottom. 2. Place the turntable ...

10 INSTALLATION Remove all packing material and accessories. Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or broken door. Do not install if oven is damaged. NOTE: This unit is not designed for 50 Hz or any circuit other than a 120-volt/ 60-Hz AC circuit. This oven is designed for countertop install...

11 OP E RAT ION OPERATION CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES 1 2 3 7 10 9 13 12 15 11 8 14 4 6 5 MMC5100AD-ENGLISH MANUAL.book Page 11 Thursday, December 21, 2000 1:35 PM

13 OP E RAT ION SETTING CLOCK To set the correct time of day, follow the steps below.Example: To set 3:15: Note: • If the clock (or display) shows any abnormality, unplug the oven from the AC outlet. Plug it in again and then reset the clock. • When your oven is plugged in for the first time or afte...

14 TIMER You can set and use the Timer function independently, or while a cooking program is in progress. The Timer will be displayed on the lower line of the display. Timer can be set from 0 to 99 minutes 99 seconds. Example: To set timer for 3 minutes: Note: • To clear a Timer setting, press STOP/...

15 OP E RAT ION Example: To cook at power level P80 for 40 seconds: Note: • If no power level is entered, the power level will always be P100 (100%). • Foods with high moisture content should be cooked on P100 power. • To check the power level while Timer is operating, press Power Level . • To chang...

16 AUTO SENSOR MICROWAVING The Auto Sensor feature uses a built-in humidity sensor that measures the amount of steam/humidity in the oven to accurately determine correct cooking time and power level for the food placed in the oven. A variety of popular foods have been preprogrammed. These foods are ...

17 OP E RAT ION AUTO SENSOR MICROWAVING TIPS General Sensor Cooking/Reheating: • For foods not listed in the Sensor Reheating/Cooking Guide (pages 24 - 25), use Timed Cooking. • After START is pressed, do not open the door while the words SENSOR COOKING scroll across the display. During this time, t...

18 OPTIONAL SETTINGS The Options key allows you to customize oven feature settings as shown below. : Example: To select Spanish for Word Prompt display: Note: When first plugged in, the oven will automatically display English in the Word Prompt display. Optional Features Press Options pad Press numb...

19 OP E RAT ION DEFROST Defrost allows you to easily defrost food two ways. Power levels and times are automatically determined when the food weight is entered. AUTO DEFROST: Use for more thorough defrosting of larger, dense frozen foods. Ideal for items such as roasts, whole chicken and steak. QUIC...

20 Note: • Maximum weight for defrosting is 5.9 lbs. If weight is entered at more than 5.9 lbs, a beep sounds to alert you to enter correct weight. • If START is pressed without entering a weight, the control will default to 1.0 lb. • Beep tone sounds 5 times during the defrosting cycle to signal th...

21 OP E RAT ION ONE TOUCH START COOKING A time-saving feature, this simplified control lets you quickly start microwave cooking without pressing START . Example: To set One Touch Start cooking for 2 minutes: Note: This feature only cooks at highest power level (P100). If this feature is not set with...

22 CUSTOM PROGRAMS For food or recipes prepared most often, you can easily customize a program using your own sequences or cooking stages (power levels/cooking times). You can set 3 different custom programs (No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3). Each program may have 1 - 3 cooking stages.For example, you freque...

23 COOKING GUIDE COOKING GUIDE COOKING PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES The advantages of microwave cooking are speed and efficiency. For warming, heating, and defrosting, nothing compares. Here are a few tips that will make microwaving easier and more enjoyable. Microwave Cooking PrinciplesBecause microwa...

24 AUTO SENSOR COOKING TIPS Reheating Guide Item/Amount Menu Course Special Notes Plate of foodPasta in sauce, turkey dinner, meatloaf dinner or similar types. Fully cooked, convenience foods 4 oz.- 20 oz. CasseroleEntree Fried chicken 2 - 4 pieces REHEAT ENTREE Arrange less dense foods in the cente...

25 COOKING GUIDE AUTO SENSOR COOKING TIPS (CONT.) Cooking Guide Item/Amount Menu Course Special Notes Pizza Slice1-6 slices1 slice (3 oz.) PIZZA SLICE Pizza should not be frozen. Place precooked pizza on a paper towel or paper plate. Do not cover. Place pizza point toward the center. CAUTION: Be car...

26 SENSOR COOKING RECIPES BAKED POTATO RECIPE 4 baking potatoes (6 oz - 170 g each) 1 / 2 cup (125 mL) butter or margarine 1 / 2 cup (125 mL) dairy sour cream 1 / 2 tsp. (2 mL) saltDash pepperPaprika 4 servings Pierce potatoes with a fork several times. Place in oven end-to-end in a ring on a paper ...

27 COOKING GUIDE SENSOR COOKING RECIPES (CONT.) FRESH VEGETABLE RECIPES 1 lb (450 g) cabbage, shredded 1 / 4 cup (50 mL) water 1 package (3 oz - 85 g) cream cheese, cut into cubes 2 tbsp. (30 mL) milk 1 / 2 tsp. (2 mL) celery seed 1 / 2 tsp. (2 mL) saltDash pepperChopped parsley 5 - 6 servings Place...

28 TIMED COOKING - MEATS, POULTRY AND FISH PREPARATION • Use a microwave-safe dish. • Defrost frozen food completely. • Wash poultry and fish in cool water. • Arrange small items in a single layer in dish, avoid overlapping edges of food. • Place thick sections toward edge of the dish. • Use a rack ...

31 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Check your problem by using the chart below and try the solutions for each problem. If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest authorized service center. TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Oven will not start. • Electrical c...

32 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY ERROR (ERROR 1, 2) message appears in the display window. • ERROR 1: If door is opened before time countdown appears in the display. • ERROR 2: If the oven has not been plugged into a power supply for more than 5 minutes when you start Sensor Cooking. • Pres...

33 MAINTENANCE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q. When the microwave oven is plugged into a wall outlet for the first time, it does not work properly. What is wrong? A. The microcomputer used in the microwave oven control may temporarily become scrambled and fail to function as programmed. Unplug the oven fro...

34 CARE AND CLEANING Wipe the microwave oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and a mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. This should be done on a weekly basis, more often if needed. Never use cleaning powders or rough pads. Excessive oil spatters on the top of the interior cavity wi...

35 MAINTENANCE SPECIAL CARE For best performance and safety, the inner door panel and the oven front frame should be free of food or grease buildup. Clean them often with a mild detergent. Then rinse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning powders or abrasive pads. STAINLESS STEEL (SELECT MODELS): • DO NOT...

36 MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY What is Not Covered by These Warranties 1. Conditions and damages resulting from any of the following:a. Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. b. Any repair, modification, alteration, or adjustment not authorized by the manufacturer or an authorized servicer. c. ...

37 MAINTENANCE MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY(CONT.) If You Need Service • Call the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or call Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance at 1-800-688-9900, USA and 1-800-688-2002 Canada or 1-423-472-3333 to locate an authorized servicer. • Be sur...