Page 2 - Do not; SPECIFICATIONS; Specifications subject to change without notice.; Please record your product’s information
2 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open- door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. (b) Do not place any ob...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 For additional questions, please contact us: Maytag Appliance Sales CompanyAtten: CAIR Center P.O.Box 2370Cleveland, TN 37320-23701-80 0-688-990 0(USA)1-80 0-688-20 02(CANADA)1-80 0-688-2080(U.S.TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired)(Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm Eastern Time)Internet: http://w...
Page 4 - SAFETY; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; As with most cooking
4 SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1. Read all instructions before usi...
Page 5 - When cleaning door and oven; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; PROPER AND SAFE USE OF YOUR OVEN; The oven must be level.; • When using the Popcorn feature; containers with narrow necks.
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...
Page 6 - GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS; If your electric power line or outlet; DANGER; WARNING; Electric Shock Hazard
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...
Page 7 - INTERFERENCE NOTE; radio receiver, are on different circuits.; UTENSILS; Cook on; CAUTION; Personal Injury Hazard
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...
Page 8 - Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls.; Utensils
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...
Page 9 - NAMES OF OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES; Turntable memory; Door release button; START
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 ...
Page 10 - INSTALLATION; Select a level surface that; Countertop Installation; OPEN; Built-In Installation
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...
Page 11 - CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
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
Page 13 - SETTING CLOCK; the AC outlet. Plug it in again and then reset the clock.; • When your oven is plugged in for the first time or after a power
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...
Page 14 - Step; Timer
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/...
Page 15 - To cook at power level P80 for 40 seconds:
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...
Page 16 - AUTO SENSOR MICROWAVING; REHEAT Food Categories
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 ...
Page 17 - AUTO SENSOR MICROWAVING TIPS; Do not reheat in foil containers.; POPCORN
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...
Page 18 - OPTIONAL SETTINGS; To select Spanish for Word Prompt display:; Press Options; Press 2 to select Spanish.
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...
Page 19 - DEFROST; To thoroughly defrost a 2.5 lb whole chicken:; Defrosting Techniques:
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...
Page 20 - DEFROSTING CHART; ADD 30 SECONDS; This feature provides 2 functions:; Item
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...
Page 21 - ONE TOUCH START COOKING; To set One Touch Start cooking for 2 minutes:; ONE TOUCH START REHEATING AND COOKING CHART
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...
Page 22 - CUSTOM PROGRAMS; To use a Custom Program:; For custom programming, only Timed Cooking can be used.; Custom Programs
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...
Page 23 - COOKING PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES; Microwave Cooking Techniques; Guide to Internal Temperatures
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...
Page 24 - AUTO SENSOR COOKING TIPS; Reheating Guide
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...
Page 25 - COOKING GUIDE; Cooking Guide
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...
Page 26 - FRESH VEGETABLE RECIPES; servings; servings; Asparagus with Orange-Balsamic Vinaigrette
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 ...
Page 27 - servings; Creamy Cabbage
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...
Page 28 - Never
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 ...
Page 31 - TROUBLESHOOTING; TROUBLE
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...
Page 32 - ERROR
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...
Page 33 - MAINTENANCE; QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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...
Page 34 - CARE AND CLEANING; Boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 minutes. Steam will; REMOVABLE PARTS; • The turntable may be cleaned in the sink. Be careful not to chip or
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...
Page 35 - Wipe with one of the following - soapy water,
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...
Page 36 - Full Two Year Warranty
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. ...
Page 37 - If You Need Service; • Call the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or call
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...
