Maytag W10188938A User's Manual
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1. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container m Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock Do not clean with metal scouring pads Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36 91 44 cm Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in convection combination grill or PAN BROWN mode on models with such features Do not store any materials other than manufacturer s recommended accessories in this oven when not in use Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation When flambeing foods under the hood turn the fan on Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners may damage the filter Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven Do not store this m2. MAYTAG MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION m a USER INSTRUCTIONS THANK YOU for purchasing this high quality product If you should experience a problem not covered in TROUBLESHOOTING please visit our website at www maytag com for additional information If you still need assistance call us at 1 800 688 9900 You will need your model and serial number located on the front facing of the microwave oven opening behind the door Para obtener acceso a Instrucciones para el usuario de la combinaci n microondas campana en espa ol o para obtener informaci n adicional acerca de su producto visite www maytag com Tenga listo su n mero de modelo completo Puede encontrar su n mero de modelo y de serie en la etiqueta ubicada en la parte frontal de la abertura del horno de microondas detr s de la puerta Microwave Hood Combination Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean A You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately DA N G E R follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow A WARN l N G instructio
3. controls while the cooktop below is being used Following is a list of available parts and supplies which may be purchased separately Please refer to the cover for contact and model identification information Replacement Parts Turntable Turntable support and rollers Turntable hub Grease filters Charcoal filter Cooktop light bulb Cavity light bulb Cleaning Supplies m Heavy Duty Degreaser m All Purpose Appliance Cleaner m Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish MAYTAG MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product Maytag brand of Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP hereafter Maytag will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by a Maytag designated service company This limited warranty is valid only in the United States or Canada and applies only when the major appliance is used in the country in which it was purchased Outside the 50 United States and Canada this limited warranty does not apply Proof of original purchase date is required to obtain service under this limited warranty ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY This limited warranty does not cover 1 Service calls to correct the installation of your major appliance to instruct you on how to use your major appliance t
4. 100 If dish becomes hot and the water stays cool do not use the dish in the microwave oven For list of preset programs see the Cooking Guide label on the front facing of the microwave oven opening behind the door Manual Cooking Stage Cooking Touch number pads to enter time touch COOK POWER if not 100 touch number pads to enter power level 10 90 then touch the Start control If programming additional stages enter the cook time and cook power of each before touching the Start control Preset Cooking Ac Auto Cook Touch COOK select food item Beverage Bacon Frozen Dinner or Frozen Breakfast see Cooking Guide label enter quantity if needed then touch the Start control Preset Reheating Rh Reheat Touch REHEAT select food item Dinner Plate Casserole or Pasta see Cooking Guide label enter quantity if needed then touch the Start control Soften Melt St Soften Melt Touch SOFTEN MELT select food item Melt Chocolate Soften Cream Cheese or Melt Butter see Cooking Guide label enter quantity if needed then touch the Start control General Cleaning IMPORTANT Before cleaning make sure all controls are off and the microwave oven is cool Always follow label instructions on cleaning products To avoid damage to the microwave oven caused by arcing due to soil buildup keep cavity microwave inlet cover cooking rack supports and area where the door touches the frame clean Clean with
5. e 10 The removal and reinstallation of your major appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions 11 Major appliances with original model serial numbers that have been removed altered or cannot be easily determined This warranty is void if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from your major appliance The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the customer DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW MAYTAG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS SO THESE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE If outside the 50 United States and Canada contact your authorized Maytag dealer to determine if another warranty applies 9 07 For additional product information or to
6. e charcoal odor filter is behind the vent grille at the top front of the microwave oven The charcoal filters cannot be cleaned and should be replaced about every 6 months m Cooktop light The cooktop light is located on the underside of the microwave oven and is replaceable m Cavity light The cavity light bulb is located behind the vent grille at the top front of the microwave oven under the bulb cover and is replaceable First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs Frequently Asked Questions to possibly avoid the cost of a service call www maytag com Microwave oven will not operate Check the following Household fuse or circuit breaker If a household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker If the problem continues call an electrician Magnetron Try to heat 1 cup 250 mL of cold water for 2 minutes at 100 cooking power If water does not heat try the steps below If microwave oven still does not operate call for service Door Firmly close door On some models if a packaging spacer is attached to inside of the door remove it then firmly close door If a message about the door appears in the display the door has been closed for 5 minutes or more without the microwave oven being started This occurs to avoid unintended starting of the microwave oven Open and close the door then start the cycle Control Make su
7. icrowave oven outdoors Do not use the microwave oven near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool or similar locations Do not immerse cord or plug in water Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter Do not mount over a sink Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil This will cause overheating of the oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 Door bent 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces 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 object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel AWARNING 4 Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire
8. mild soap water and a soft cloth or sponge or as indicated below m Grease filters mild soap and water or dishwasher m Door and exterior mild soap and water or glass cleaner applied to paper towel m Control panel sponge or soft cloth and water Stainless steel on some models mild soap and water then rinse with clean water and dry with soft cloth or use stainless steel cleaner m Turntable mild soap and water or dishwasher Preset Defrosting Unwrap food Touch DEFROST enter weight in pounds 0 1 6 0 and touch the Start control Precise Touch Cooking Touch control for quick access to the following programs m POPCORN 3 5 oz 99 g or 3 0 oz 85 g m BAKED POTATO 1 2 3 or 4 potatoes m PIZZA 1 2 or 3 slices L VEGGIE FrSh fresh 1 2 3 or 4 servings or Fro frozen 1 2 3 or 4 servings Less and More During cooking touch LESS to subtract cook time in 10 second increments Each additional touch of the control subtracts 10 seconds more from the cook time Touch MORE to add cook time in 10 second increments Each additional touch of the control adds 10 seconds more to the cook time Add 30 Seconds Touch ADD 30 SEC to start the microwave oven at 100 power for 30 seconds or to add time in 30 second increments to any manual cooking cycle Replacing Filters and Light Bulbs m Grease filters Remove grease filters from underside of microwave oven and clean monthly m Charcoal filter Th
9. n is necessary when used by children Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized service company for examination repair or adjustment See door surface cleaning instructions in the Microwave Oven Care section To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend the microwave oven when paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven If materials inside the oven ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID To reduce the risk of injury to persons Do not overheat the liquid
10. ns All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed 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 m Install or locate the microwave oven only in injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy accordance with the provided Installation Instructions m Read all instructions before using the microwave oven m Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and m Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID sealed containers for example closed glass jars POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE are able to explode and should not be heated in the ENERGY found in this section MICTOWaVe OVEN m The microwave oven must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found in this section and in the provided Installation Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS W10188226A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS m Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use As with any appliance close supervisio
11. o replace or repair house fuses or to correct house wiring or plumbing 2 Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs air filters or water filters Consumable parts are excluded from warranty coverage 3 Repairs when your major appliance is used for other than normal single family household use or when it is used in a manner that is contrary to published user or operator instructions and or installation instructions 4 Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse fire flood acts of God improper installation installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes or use of consumables or cleaning products not approved by Maytag 5 Cosmetic damage including scratches dents chips or other damage to the finish of your major appliance unless such damage results from defects in materials or workmanship and is reported to Maytag within 30 days from the date of purchase 6 Any food loss due to refrigerator or freezer product failures 7 Costs associated with the removal from your home of your major appliance for repairs This major appliance is designed to be repaired in the home and only in home service is covered by this warranty 8 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 9 Expenses for travel and transportation for product service if your major appliance is located in a remote area where service by an authorized Maytag servicer is not availabl
12. or electrical shock Observe all governing codes and ordinances Required m A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp electrical supply with a fuse or circuit breaker Recommended m A time delay fuse or time delay circuit breaker m A separate circuit serving only this microwave oven Clock The Clock is a standard 12 hour 12 00 11 59 clock Touch CLOCK enter time then touch the Start control Kitchen Timer Touch the Timer control enter time then touch the Start control Vent Fan High low and off Comes on automatically at the low setting when it senses heat from the cooktop below When this occurs the vent fan cannot be turned off It may stay on for up to 1 hour to cool the microwave oven GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS E For all cord connected appliances The microwave oven 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 The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded Do not use an extension cord If the power supply cord i
13. re control is set properly Make sure Control Lock is off Make sure Demo Mode on some models is off Arcing in the microwave oven Check the following Soil buildup Soil buildup on cavity walls microwave inlet cover cooking rack supports and area where the door touches the frame can cause arcing See General Cleaning in Microwave Oven Care section Turntable alternates rotation directions m This is normal and depends on motor rotation at the beginning of the cycle Display shows messages m A 0 means there has been a power failure Reset the clock m A letter followed by a number is an error indicator Call for assistance Radio TV or cordless phone interference Check the following Proximity Move the receiver away from the microwave oven or adjust the radio or TV antenna Soil Make sure the microwave oven door and sealing surfaces are clean Frequency Some 2 4 GHz based cordless phones and home wireless networks may experience static or noise while microwave oven is on Use a corded phone a different frequency cordless phone or avoid using these items during microwave oven operation Fan running during cooktop usage This is normal The microwave oven s cooling fan on some models which is separate from the vent fan automatically comes on during microwave oven operation to cool the microwave oven It may also automatically come on and cycle on and off to cool the microwave oven s
14. s too short have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules Cooktop Light High low and off Low setting may be used as night light Tones Programming tones and signals Control Lock Activate to avoid unintended start Depending on your model the padlock graphic on the control panel is next to either the Start control or Cancel control Touch and hold the appropriate control pad until the signal sounds and the lock indicator appears in the display Repeat to unlock control Microwave Safe Browning dish Follow manufacturer recommendations Ceramic glass glass China earthenware Follow manufacturer recommendations Melamine Follow manufacturer recommendations Paper towels paper plates napkins Use non recycled paper Plastic wraps bags covers dinnerware containers Follow manufacturer recommendations m Pottery and clay Follow manufacturer recommendations m Silicone bakeware Follow manufacturer recommendations m Wax paper Do Not Use Metal cookware and bakeware Straw or wicker Gold silver or pewter Non approved meat thermometers skewers Twist ties Foil liners such as sandwich wrappers Staples Objects with gold or silver trim or with metallic glaze To Test Cookware Dinnerware Place dish on turntable with 1 cup 250 mL of water beside it Program 1 minute of cook time at
15. view FAQs Frequently Asked Questions visit www maytag com If you do not have access to the Internet and you need assistance using your product you may contact Maytag at the number below Have your complete model number ready You can find your model number and serial number on the label located on the upper or lower front facing of the microwave oven opening behind the door For assistance or service call 1 800 688 9900 If you need further assistance you can write to Maytag with any questions or concerns at Maytag Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence Please keep this User Instructions and model number information for future reference W10188226A SP PN W10188938A DEG8 09526A 2008 All rights reserved Registered Trademark Trademark of Maytag Corporation or its related companies Printed in Malaysia
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