Maytag MMVS156AA Microwave Oven User Manual
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1. VEGETABLE Touch this pad to reheat vegetables The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the vegetables See page 13 for more information CUSTOM RECIPE Touch this pad to recall one cooking instruction previously pro grammed into memory See page 10 for more information MORE Touch this pad to add ten seconds of cooking time each time you press it See page 10 for more information LESS Touch this pad to sub tract ten seconds of cooking time each time you press it See page 10 for more information 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 AUTO DEFROST Meat poultry fish Touch this pad to select food type and defrost food by weight See page 13 for more information TIME DEFROST Touch this pad to defrost most other frozen foods See page 15 for more information ADD 30 SEC Touch this pad to set and start quickly at 100 power level See page 9 for more information NUMBER Touch number pads to enter cooking time power level quantities or weights POWER LEVEL Touch this pad to select a cooking power level CUSTOM PROGRAMS Touch this pad to set a cooking time HOLD WARM Touch this pad to keep hot cooked foods warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds See page 9 for more information STOP CLEAR Touch this pad to stop the oven or to clear all entries START Touch this p2. Power Supply 120 VAC 60 Hz Input Power 1 500 W Cooking Power 1 000 W IEC 60705 Standard Frequency 2 450 MHz Rated Current 13A Outer Dimensions 296 X 1676 WxHxD 15 Cavity Volume 1 5 Cu Ft Net Weight 52 lbs FEATURES NOTE Styling and features vary by model DISPLAY The Display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day cooking time set tings and cooking functions selected POPCORN Touch this pad when popping popcorn in your microwave oven The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the popcorn See page 12 for more information BAKED POTATO Touch this pad to cook potatoes The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the potato See page 13 for more information PIZZA SLICE Touch this pad to reheat pizza without selecting cooking times and power levels See page 12 for more information 10 COOK Touch this pad to cook frozen entree casserole and rice The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity coming from the food See page 13 for more informa tion REHEAT Touch this pad to reheat casserole dinner plate and soup sauce The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity coming from the food See page 13 for more information
3. Warran ty Full Two Year Warranty For two 2 years from the date of original retail purchase any part which fails in normal home use will e repaired or replaced free of charge Limited Parts Warranty After the second year from the date of original retail purchase through the fifth year the following parts which fail in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself with the owner paying all other costs including labor when the appliance is located in the United States or Canada 1 touch pad and micro processor 2 Magnetron tube Limited Parts Warranty Outside the United States and Canada For one 1 year from the date of original retail purchase any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself with the owner paying all other costs including labor when the appli ance is located outside the United States or Canada Canadian Residents This warranty covers only those appliances installed in Canada that have been listed with Canadian Standards Association unless the appliances are brought into Canada due to transfer or residence from the United States to Canada What is not covered by these If you need service warranties I 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 to locate an authorized servicer Rep
4. Freeze in doughnut shape Ground Beef Patties Separate and rearrange Do not defrost less than 2 oz patties Depress center when freezing Round Steak Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Place on a microwavable roasting rack Tenderloin Turn over Cover warm areas with Place on a microwavable roasting rack Steak aluminum foil Stew Beef Remove thawed portions with fork Place in a microwavable baking dish Separate remainder and return to oven Pot Roast Turn over Cover warm areas with Place on a microwavable roasting rack Chuck Roast aluminum foil Rib Roast Turn over Cover warm areas with Place on a microwavable roasting rack aluminum foil Rolled Rump Turn over Cover warm areas with Place on a microwavable roasting rack Roast aluminum foil LAMB Cubes for Remove thawed portions with fork Place in a microwavable baking dish Stew Return remainder to oven Chops Separate and rearrange Place on a microwavable roasting rack 1 inch thick PORK Chops MEAT Separate and rearrange Place on a microwavable roasting rack 1 2 inch thick Hot Dogs MEAT Separate and rearrange Place on a microwavable roasting rack Spareribs MEAT Turn over Cover warm areas with Place on a microwavable roasting rack Country style aluminum foil Ribs Sausage MEAT Separate and rearrange Place on a microwavable roasting rack Links Sausage MEAT Re
5. food PAPER Paper towels waxed paper paper napkins and paper plates with no metallic trim or design Look for the manufacturer s label for use in the microwave oven DO NOT USE METAL UTENSILS Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking Also avoid metal skewers thermometers or foil trays Metal utensils can cause arcing which can damage your microwave oven METAL DECORATION Metal trimmed or metal banded dinnerware casserole dishes etc The metal trim interferes with normal cooking and may damage the oven ALUMINUM FOIL Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking and may cause harmful arcing Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and wings Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the side walls and door of the oven WOOD Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack when you use them in the microwave oven Baskets react in the same way TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered utensils Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items before cook ing Tightly closed pouches could explode BROWN PAPER Avoid using brown paper bags They absorb too much heat and could burn FLAWED OR CHIPPED UTENSILS Any utensil that is cracked flawed or chipped may break in the oven METAL TWIST TIES Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags They become hot and could cau
6. Do not operate oven without load or food in oven cavity Use only popcorn in packages designed and labeled for microwave use Popping time varies depending on oven wattage Do not continue to heat after popping has stopped Popcorn will scorch or burn Do not leave oven unattended Do not use regular cooking thermometers in oven Most cooking thermometers contain mer cury and may cause an electrical arc malfunc tion or damage to oven Do not use metal utensils in oven 8 Never use paper plastic or other combustible materials that are not intended for cooking When cooking with paper plastic or other com bustible materials follow manufacturer s recom mendations on product use Do not use paper towels which contain nylon or other synthetic fibers Heated synthetics could melt and cause paper to ignite Do not heat sealed containers or plastic bags in oven Food or liquid could expand quickly and cause container or bag to break Pierce or open container or bag before cooking 12 To avoid pacemaker malfunction consult physi cian or pacemaker manufacturer about effects of microwave energy on pacemaker SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT U S A ONLY This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to r
7. Run cold water over to finish defrosting Whole FISH Turn over Place in a microwavable baking dish Cover head and tail with foil do not let foil touch sides of microwave Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water SHELLFISH Crabmeat Break apart Turn over Place in a microwavable baking dish Lobster tails Turn over and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish Shrimp Separate and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish Scallops Separate and rearrange NOTE Food to be defrosted must be not more than 6 0 Ibs 4 0 Kg Available weight is 0 1 6 0 lbs 0 1 4 0 Kg 17 Place in a microwavable baking dish Cooking GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS To get the best results from your microwave oven read and follow the guidelines below Storage Temperature Foods taken from the freezer or refrigera tor take longer to cook than the same foods at room temperature The time for recipes in this book is based on the normal storage tem perature of the food Size Small pieces of food cook faster than large ones pieces sim ilar in size and shape cook more evenly For even cooking reduce the power when cooking large pieces of food Natural Moisture Very moist foods cook more evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables from the outside to the center to distribute the heat evenly and speed cooking Constant
8. Soften butter and cream cheese Heating small amounts of food Soften ice cream Raise yeast dough Standing time Operation cont d SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without selecting cooking times and power levels The display will indicate SENSING during the initial sensing period The oven automatically deter mines required cooking time for each food item When the internal sensor detects a certain amount of humidity coming from the food it will tell the oven how much longer to heat The display will show the remaining heat ing time For best results for cooking by Sensor follow these recom mendations 1 Food cooked with the sensor system should be at normal stor age temperature 2 Glass Tray TURNTABLE and outside of container should be dry to assure best cooking results 3 Foods should always be cov ered loosely with microwavable plastic wrap waxed paper or a lid 4 Do not open the door or touch the STOP CLEAR key during the sensing time When sensing time is over the oven beeps twice and the remaining cooking time will appear in the display window At this time you can open the door to stir turn or rearrange the food SENSOR COOKING GUIDE Appropriate containers and cover ings help assure good Sensor cook ing results 1 Always use microwavable con tainers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap 2 Never use t
9. as directed in chart at Power Level Hi or until water boils Stir in rice and any seasonings Cook covered as directed in chart at Power Level 5 or until water is absorbed and rice is tender Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes Fluff with fork Cook water until it boils Stir rice into boiling water and let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender Fluff with fork 22 CARE AND CLEANING For best performance and safety keep the oven clean inside and out side Take special care to keep the inner door panel and the oven front frame free of food or grease build up Never use rough powder or pads Wipe the microwave oven inside and out including the hood bottom cover with a soft cloth and a warm not hot mild detergent solution Then rinse and wipe dry Use a chrome cleaner and polish on chrome metal and aluminum surfaces Wipe spatters immediately with a wet paper towel especially after cooking chicken or bacon Clean your oven weekly or more often if needed CLEANING THE GREASE FILTER The grease filter should be removed and cleaned often at least once a month 1 To remove grease filter slide filter to the side Pull filter down ward and push to the other side The filter will drop out 2 Soak grease filter in hot water and a mild detergent Rinse well and shake to dry Do not use ammonia or place in a dish washer The aluminum will darken 3 To reinsta
10. cord or shut off power at the fuse or cir cuit breaker panel DO NOT use the cavity for storage DO NOT leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use AWARNING Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appear ing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQ UIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID To reduce the risk of injury to persons Do not overheat the liquid Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it Do not use straight sided containers with nar row necks After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before remov ing the container Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container A CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage observe the following 1 Do not deep fat fry in oven Fat could overheat and be hazardous to handle Do not cook or reheat eggs in shell or with an unbroken yolk using microwave energy Pressure may build up and erupt Pierce yolk with fork or knife before cooking Pierce skin of potatoes tomatoes and similar foods before cooking with microwave energy When skin is pierced steam escapes evenly
11. defrosted before cooking If food is overcooked If arcing sparks occur If the Display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking Vent fan starts automatically e check recipe to be sure all directions amount power level time size of dish were followed be sure microwavable dishes were used be sure wire twist ties were not used be sure oven wasn t operated when empty make sure metal rack if used is properly installed on 4 supports check that door is firmly closed check that timer was not started instead of a cooking function If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven the fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to cool the oven It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven 26 Questions and Answers A WARNING To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death do not remove outer case at any time only an authorized servicer should remove outer case QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Question Can use a rack in my microwave oven so that may reheat or cook in two levels at a time Can use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears wavy Is this normal What are the humming noises hear when my microwave oven is operating Why does the dish become hot when microwave food in it What does standing time mean Can pop pop
12. do not use stoneware alu minum foil metal utensils or metal trimmed utensils in the oven HELP The HELP pad displays feature infor mation and helpful hints Press HELP then select a key pad Example To learn about POPCORN Help 1 Touch HELP pad Popcorn 2 Touch POPCORN ae pai CLOCK This oven includes a 24 hour clock Example To set 8 00 AM 1 Touch CLOCK pad Press once for AM twice for PM Clock 2 Enter the time by using the number key pad 800 Clock 3 Touch CLOCK pad KITCHEN TIMER You can use your microwave oven as a timer Use the Timer for timing up to 99 minutes 99 seconds Example To time 3 minutes 1 Touch KITCHEN Kitchen Ti TIMER pad Fimer 2 Enter the time b 20 0 iia rerums key pad 3 Touch START pad When the time is over you will hear seven beeps and END will display OPTIONS You can change the default values for beep sound clock display speed and defrost weight See following chart for more informa tion Function No Result OFF control 2 Sound OFF 2 Clock ON control 2 Clock OFF 3 Display 1 Slow speed 2 Normal speed 3 Fast speed 4 Defrost weight 1 Lbs mode selected 2 Kg Example To change defrost weight mode from Lbs to Kg 1 Touch OPTIONS pad Options 2 Touch number 4 pad 4 j 3 Touch ber 2 2 hes number FAN HI LOW OFF Fan The FAN moves Hi low of steam and other vapors fr
13. pad p 2 Choose food 3 category Category Touch Pad Number Frozen Entree 1 Casserole 2 Rice 3 When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and END will display Recommended amounts Frozen Entr e 10 21 ozs Casserole Rice NOTE Use only long grain rice with sensor cook program See page 22 to cook other types of rice REHEAT REHEAT lets you heat foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers REHEAT has preset Cook Powers for 3 categories Casserole Dinner Plate and Soup Sauce Example To reheat Casserole 1 Touch REHEAT Rone pad 2 Choose food 1 category Touch Pad Number Category Casserole Dinner Plate Soup Sauce When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and END will display Recommended amounts Casserole Dinner Plate 1 2 servings Soup Sauce AUTO DEFROST Your microwave oven is preset with three defrost sequences Using AUTO DEFROST is the best way to defrost frozen foods The Auto Defrost Sequence Table below pro vides some basic guidelines for using the three defrost sequences See guidelines for Auto Defrost page 16 17 Example To defrost 1 2 lbs of ground beef Auto ANY 1 Touch AUTO Defrost DEFROST pad 1 2 Choose food category Touch Pad Category Number Meat Poultry Fish 1 3 Enter the weight 4 Touch START NOTE When you touch the START pad the display changes to defrost time c
14. reheat 2 slices of pizza 1 Touch PIZZA SLICE Pea pad When the reheat Se time is over you will hear four beeps and END will display Recommended amounts 1 3 slices about 5 ozs per each slice BAKED POTATO The BAKED POTATO pad lets you bake one or several potatoes without selecting cooking times and power levels NOTE Before baking pierce potato with fork several times After baking let stand for 5 min utes Example To cook 2 potatoes 1 Touch BAKED POTATO pad When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and END will display Recommended amounts 1 4 potatoes about 9 11 ozs each Baked POLIO VEGETABLE VEGETABLE has preset cook pow ers for 3 food categories Fresh Frozen and Canned Example To reheat Frozen Vegetable 1 Touch CACC VEGETABLE pad 2 2 Choose food cate gory Touch Pad Category Number Fresh 1 Frozen 2 Canned 3 When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and END will display NOTE Place canned vegetables in a microwavable bowl or casserole Cover with plastic wrap and vent Let stand 5 minutes Recommended amounts 1 4 cups Recommend 1 4 1 2 venting of cover COOK Using COOK lets you heat common microwave prepared foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers COOK has preset Cook Power for 3 food categories Frozen Entree Casserole and Rice Example To cook Rice Cook 1 Touch COOK
15. stir ring is not necessary Turn over foods like pork chops baking potatoes roasts or whole cauliflower halfway through the FISH AND SHELLFISH COO cooking time to expose all sides equally to microwave energy Place delicate areas of foods such as asparagus tips toward the cen ter of the dish Arrange unevenly shaped foods such as chicken pieces or salmon steaks with the thicker meatier parts toward the outside of the dish Shield with small pieces of alu minum foil parts of food that may cook quickly such as wing tips and leg ends of poultry Let It Stand After you remove the food from the microwave cover food with foil or casserole lid and let it stand to finish cooking in the center and avoid overcooking the outer edges The length of stand ing time depends on the density and surface area of the food Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towel Sandwiches and many other foods containing pre baked bread should be wrapped prior to microwaving to prevent dry ing out KING TABLE FISH POWER LEVEL COOKING TIME Fish steaks 4 512 minutes Whole fish 44 6 minutes 18 FISH AND SHELLFISH Cooking Fish and Shellfish General Directions Prepare the fish for cooking Completely defrost the fish or shellfish Arrange unevenly shaped pieces with thicker parts toward the out side of the dish Arrange shellfish in a single layer for even cooking The type of cover you use depends
16. the meat for cooking Defrost completely Trim off excess fat to avoid splat tering Place the meat fat side down on a microwavable rack in a microwavable dish Use oven cooking bag for less tender cuts of meat Arrange the meat so that thicker portions are toward the outside of the dish Cover the meat with waxed paper to prevent splattering 19 Tend the meat as it cooks Drain juices as they accumulate to reduce splattering and keep from overcooking the bottom of the meat Shield thin or bony portions with strips of foil to prevent overcook ing NOTE Keep the foil at least 1 inch from the oven walls and do not cover more than one third of the meat with foil at any one time Let the meat stand covered with foil 10 15 minutes after you remove it from the oven The internal temper ature of the meat may rise from 5 10 F during standing time The Meat Cooking Table on the next page provides detailed directions Power Level and Cooking Time set tings for most cuts of meat Cooking cont d MEAT COOKING TABLE MEAT BEEF Hamburgers fresh or defrosted 4 oz each 1 patty 2 patties 4 patties Sirloin tip roast 3 4 Ibs LAMB Lamb roast rolled boneless 3 4 Ibs PORK Bacon slices 2 slices 4 slices 6 slices Chops 5 7 oz each 2 chops 4 chops Loin Roast rolled boneless 3 4 4 Ibs Sausage links fresh or frozen defrosted 1 2 0z e
17. 080 NOTE When writing or calling about a service problem please include the following information a Your name address and telephone number b Model number and serial number c Name and address of your dealer or servicer d Aclear description of the problem you are having e Proof of purchase sales receipt I User s guides service manuals and parts information are available from Maytag Appliances Sales Company Maytag Customer Assistance IN NO EVENT SHALL MAYTAG BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have others which vary from state to state For example some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion may not apply to you A 03 02 2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Co Part No 8112P191 60 Printed in Korea 03 02 3828W5A2399
18. 15 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Place bacon slices on microwavable roasting rack Cover with paper towels Place microwavable roasting rack on the metal oven rack After cooking let stand 1 minute Place chops in microwavable baking dish Add desired seasonings and cover with vented plastic wrap Cook until no longer pink or until internal temperature reaches 170 F Turn chops over halfway through cooking Let stand covered 5 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Place roast in cooking bag in microwavable dish Add seasonings and browning agent if desired Close bag loosely with microwavable closure or string After cooking let stand in bag 15 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F internal temperature of pork should reach 170 F before serving Pierce links and place on microwavable roasting rack Cover with waxed paper or paper towel Turn over halfway through cooking After cooking let stand covered 1 minute 20 POULTRY Cooking Poultry General Directions Prepare the poultry for cooking Defrost completely Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the out side edge of the baking dish When cooking legs arrange them like the spokes of a wheel Cover the baking dish with waxed paper to reduce splattering Use a browning agent or cook with a sauce to give a browned appearance POULTRY COOKING TABLE POWER COOKING POULTRY LEVEL TIME Chicken pieces HI 4 5 mi
19. Over The Range Microwave Oven Owner s Manual Covering Model MMVSIS6AA Installer Please leave this manual with this appliance Consumer Please read and keep this manual for future reference Keep sales receipt and or cancelled check as proof of purchase Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase In our continuing effort to im prove the quality and perfor mance of our appliances it may be necessary to make changes to the appliance with out revising this guide If you have questions write us include your model number and phone number or call Maytag Appliances Sales Company Attn CAIR Center P O Box 2370 Cleveland TN 37320 2370 1 800 688 9900 U S A 1 800 688 2002 Canada 1 800 688 2080 U S A TTY for hearing or speech impaired Mon Fri 8 am 8 pm Eastern Time Internet http Awww maytag com Contents important Safety Instructions Features Operation Cooking Maintenance Recommended Utensils Troubleshooting Questions and Answers Warranty Electric Microwave Keep instructions for future reference Be sure manual stays with oven 9999000 A 03 02 2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Co Part No 8112P191 60 3828W5A2399 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions Warning and Important Safety In structions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur Common se
20. ach 2 links 4 links 6 links 10 links 8 oz pkg POWER COOKING LEVEL TIME HI 5 5 HI 3 3 1 1 minutes 1 2 minutes 2 3 minutes 8 10 minutes per pound RARE 135 F 11 13 minutes per pound MEDIUM 155 F 11 12 minutes per pound RARE 135 F 12 13 minutes per pound MEDIUM 145 F 13 14 minutes per pound WELL 155 F 1 2 minutes 2 3 minutes 4 5 minutes 7 8 minutes 18 20 minutes per pound 15 17 minutes per pound 25 27 minutes per pound 165 F 45 60 seconds 1 1 minutes 1 2 minutes 1 2 minutes DIRECTIONS Form patties with depression in center of each Place on microwavable roasting rack Brush with browning agent if desired Cover with waxed paper Turn over halfway through cooking Let stand covered 1 minute Place roast fat side down on microwavable roasting rack Add desired seasonings and cover with waxed paper Turn meat over halfway through cooking and shield if necessary Remove roast from microwave oven when desired temperature is reached Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Place roast fat side down on microwavable roasting rack Brush lamb with marinade or desired seasonings such as rosemary thyme or marjoram Cover with waxed paper Turn roast over after 15 minutes and again after 30 min utes Shield if necessary Remove roast from microwave when desired temperature is reached Let stand covered with foil
21. ad to start a function If you open the door after oven begins to cook touch START again 20 21 22 OPTIONS Touch this pad to change the oven s default settings for sound clock display speed and defrost weight See page 8 for more information HELP Touch this pad to learn how to use each oven function See page 8 for more informa tion TURNTABLE ON OFF Touch this pad to turn off the turntable OFF will appear in the display See page 8 for more informa tion NOTE This option is not available 23 24 25 26 27 in sensor cook and defrost modes CLOCK Touch this pad to enter the time of day See page 8 for more information LIGHT TIMER Touch this pad to set the light timer See page 9 for more information KITCHEN TIMER Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer See page 8 for more information FAN HI LOW OFF Touch this pad to turn the fan on or off See page 8 for more information LIGHT HI LOW OFF Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop coun tertop light See page 9 for more information Operation LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and intro duces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven Please read this information before use CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage do not run oven empty To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage
22. adio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver Move the microwave oven away from the receiver Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and the receiver are on different branch circuits The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this microwave oven It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference AWARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock or death this oven must be grounded and plug must not be altered Grounding Instructions Oven MUST be grounded Grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current if an electrical short occurs This oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be pl
23. cook time Custom 2 Touch CUSTOM Programs PROGRAMS pad Fi 3 0 3 Enter the second cook time POWET 4 Touch POWER Level LEVEL pad 7 5 Enter the power level IAr 6 Touch START pad When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and END will display COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS The 10 power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking Below are listed all the power levels examples of foods best cooked at each level and the amount of microwave power you are using POWER LEVEL 10 High MICROWAVE OUTPUT 100 90 80 70 60 50 USE Boil water Cook ground beef Make candy Cook fresh fruits and vegetables Cook fish and poultry Preheat browning dish Reheat beverages Bacon slices Place utensil on metal oven rack Reheat meat slices quickly Saute onions celery and green pepper All reheating Cook scrambled eggs Cook breads and cereal products Cook cheese dishes veal Cook cakes muffins brownies cupcakes Cook pasta Cook meats whole poultry Cook custard Cook whole chicken turkey spare ribs rib roast sirloin roast 40 30 20 10 Cook less tender cuts of meat Reheat frozen convenience foods Thawing meat poultry and seafood Cooking small quantities of food Finish cooking casserole stew and some sauces
24. cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds You can use HOLD WARM by itself or to follow a cooking cycle automatically told 1 Touch HOLD Warm WARM pad START 2 Touch START pad NOTES HOLD WARM operates for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds Food cooked covered should be covered during HOLD WARM Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during HOLD WARM Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate can be covered during HOLD WARM Food Recommended Type Quantity Liquid 1 2 cups Dry 5 10 ozs To make HOLD WARM automati cally follow another cycle While you are programming the cooking instructions touch HOLD WARM before touching START When the last cooking cycle is over you will hear two tones and WARM will appear in the oven display You can set HOLD WARM to follow AUTO DEFROST or multi cycle cooking Operation cont d CUSTOM RECIPE CUSTOM RECIPE lets you recall one cooking instruction previously placed in memory and begin cooking quickly Example To cook for 2 minutes 1 Touch CUSTOM RECIPE pad e kon 0 0 2 Enter the cook time SIAKI 3 Touch START pad Example To recall the custom recipe 1 Touch CUSTOM RECIPE pad 2 Touch START pad When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and END will display MORE LESS By using the MORE or LESS keys all of the pre programmed cook and time cook
25. corn in my microwave oven How do get the best results Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent Answer Only use the rack that is supplied with your microwave oven Use of any other rack can result in poor cooking performance and or arcing and may damage your oven Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding use small flat pieces Never allow metal to touch walls or door This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven This is the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on and off As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish Use hot pads to remove food after cooking Dish may not be microwave safe Standing time means that food should be taken out of the oven and covered for additional time after cooking This process allows the cooking to finish saves energy and frees the oven for other purposes Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer s guidelines or use the preprogrammed Popcorn pad Do not use regular paper bags Use the listening test by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a pop every one or two seconds Do not try to repop unpopped kernels You can also use special microwave poppers When using a popper be sure to follow manufacturer s directions Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils Steam is normally produced during cooking The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the top vent 27
26. ds under the hood turn the fan on 10 DONO T Hee Mikoyan Tor colnet elal pul poses 23 Suitable for use above both gas and electric cook It is made for household use only ing equipment 36 inches or less wide PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY 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 DO NOT place any object between the oven front face and the door to allow soil or cleaner residue to accu mulate on sealing surfaces there is no damage to 1 door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing surfaces DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that oven door close properly and that Oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Recognize this symbol as a SAFETY message AWARNING To avoid risk of fire in the oven cavity a DO NOT overcook food Carefully attend oven when paper plastic or other combustible mate rials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven If materials inside the oven ignite keep oven door CLOSED turn oven off and disconnect the power
27. eat and shorten cooking time Cooking Sauces Tips and Techniques Use a microwavable casserole or glass measuring cup that is at least 2 or 3 times the volume of the sauce Sauces made with cornstarch thicken more rapidly than those made with flour Cooking Soups Tips and Techniques Cook soups in a microwavable dish which holds double the volume of the recipe ingredients to prevent boil over especially if you use cream or milk in the soup Generally cover microwaved soups with VENTED plastic wrap or a microwavable lid Cover foods to retain moisture Uncover foods to retain crispness Avoid overcooking by using the minimum suggested time Add more time if necessary only after checking the food Not Recommended Appetizers with a crisp coating or puff pastry are best done in a con ventional oven with dry heat Breaded products can be warmed in the microwave oven but will not come out crisp Cook sauces made with cornstarch or flour uncovered so you may stir them 2 or 3 times during cooking for a smooth consistency To adapt a conventional sauce or gravy recipe reduce the amount of liquid slightly Stirring occasionally will help blend flavors distribute heat evenly and may even shorten the cooking time When converting a conventional soup recipe to cook in the microwave reduce the liquid salt and strong seasonings MEAT Cooking Meat General Directions Prepare
28. features can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it COOKING AT HIGH POWER LEVEL Example To cook food for 8 min utes 30 seconds 830 SIART 1 Enter the cook time 2 Touch START pad When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and END will display COOKING AT LOWER POWER LEVELS HIGH power cooking does not always give you the best results with foods that need slower cooking such as roasts baked goods or custards Your oven has 10 power settings in addition to HIGH Example To cook food for 7 min utes 30 seconds at 70 power 730 1 Enter the cook time Power 2 Touch POWER Level LEVEL pad 7 3 Enter the power level 4 Touch START START pad When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and END will display See cooking guide for Power levels page 11 10 COOKING WITH MORE THAN ONE COOK CYCLE For best results some recipes call for one Power Level for a certain length of time and another Power Level for another length of time Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically for up to three cycles if the first heating cycle is defrost or the last at 0 power Example To cook food for 3 min utes at 100 power and then 70 power for 7 minutes 30 seconds 3 0 0 1 Enter the
29. gna 11 12 minutes noodles Egg noodles 8 10 minutes 6 cups water 5 54 614 minutes Add 4 cups noodles Cooking Pasta and Rice Tips and Techniques If you are planning to use rice or pasta in a casserole undercook it so it is still firm Allow for standing time with rice but not for pasta The Pasta and Rice Cooking Tables below provide spe cific directions with Power Level and cooking time set tings for most common types of pasta and rice DIRECTIONS Combine hot tap water and salt if desired Use a 2 quart microwavable baking dish and cover with vented plastic wrap for spaghetti and lasagna noodles Use microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap for macaroni and egg noodles Cook at Power Level HI as directed in chart or until water boils Stir in pasta cook covered at Power Level 5 as directed in chart or until tender Drain in a colander RICE COOKING TABLE POWER LEVEL HI 5 il 5 HI 5 COOKING RICE TIME Long grain 2 4 cups water Add 1 cup rice 5 7 minutes 15 minutes Brown 2 2 cups water Add 1 cup rice 4 5 4 minutes 28 minutes Long grain and wild rice mix 24 cups water Add 6 oz package 4 5 minutes 24 minutes Quick cooking 1 cup water Add 1 cup rice 2 3 minutes DIRECTIONS Combine hot tap water and salt if desired in 2 quart microwavable casserole Cover with microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap Cook
30. ight sealing plastic covers They can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook 3 Match the amount of food to the size of the container Fill contain ers at least half full for best results 4 Be sure the outside of the cook ing container and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor ADDING OR SUBTRACTING COOK TIME If the SENSOR function is too long or too short you can increase or decrease the cook time by 10 after choosing the function You can only increase or decrease cook time before cooking starts Example If you want to adjust the Sensor Cook casserole cooking time for longer time Coo 1 Touch COOK pad J 2 Choose food cate gory Q 3 Touch number 9 pad Cook Touch Pad Time Number Less 7 Normal 8 More 9 12 POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop commercial ly packaged microwave popcorn Pop only one package at a time For best results use fresh bags of pop corn Example To pop popcorn 1 Touch POPCORN pad When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and END will display Poon Recommended amounts 3 0 3 5 OZS CAUTION gt DO NOT leave microwave oven unattended while pop ping corn PIZZA SLICE Reheating pizza with PIZZA SLICE lets you reheat one or several slices of pizza without selecting cooking times and power levels Example To
31. lacement of household fuses resetting of circuit breakers or correction to household wiring or plumbing Normal product maintenance and cleaning including light bulbs I Be sure to retain proof of purchase to verify warranty status Refer to WARRANTY for further information on owner s re Products with original serial numbers removed altered or not Pate i sponsibilities for warranty service readily determined Products purchased for commercial industrial rental or I if the dealer or service company cannot resolve the problem leased use Products located outside of the United States or Canada Premium service charges if the servicer is requested to per form service in addition to normal service or outside normal service hours or area Adjustments after the first year Repairs resulting from the following Improper installation exhaust system or maintenance Any modification alteration or adjustment not authorized by Maytag Accident misuse abuse fire flood or acts of nature Connections to improper electrical current voltage supply or gas supply Use of improper pans containers or accessories that cause damage to the product Travel write to Maytag Appliances Sales Company Attn CAIR Center P O Box 2370 Cleveland TN 37320 2370 or call 1 800 688 9900 USA and 1 800 688 2002 Canada U S customers using TTY for deaf hearing impaired or speech impaired call 1 800 688 2
32. ll the filter slide it into the side slot then push up and toward oven center to lock CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage do not operate oven hood without filters in place CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT If your oven is vented inside the char coal filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months and more often if nec essary The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned To order a new charcoal fil ter contact the Parts Department at your nearest Authorized Service Center or call 1 800 688 9900 U S A or 1 800 688 2002 Canada Order Charcoal Filter kit MVHRK4 1 Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power supply 2 Remove the two vent grille mounting screws 2 screws 3 Tip the grille forward then lift it 23 4 Maintenance Open the door 5 Push the hook and remove old filter Slide a new charcoal filter into place and close the door The fil ter should rest at the angle shown Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place Push the top until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screws Turn the power back on at the main power supply and set the clock Maintenance cont d COOKTOP NIGHT OVEN LIGHT LIGHT REPLACEMENT REPLACEMENT 1 Unplug oven or turn off power at 1 Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power supply the main power supply 2 Remove the bulb cover mount 2 Remove the vent cover mount ing screws i
33. minutes Steaks chops and cutlets 4 6minutes per Ib Turn meat over at beep Stand for 5 minutes after defrosting Turn meat over at beep Stand for 5 minutes after defrosting Turn meat over at beep Shield warm areas with foil Stand for 5 to 10 minutes Same as above POULTRY Chicken broiler fryer cut up 2 to 3 Ibs Chicken Whole 2 to 3 Ibs 13 16 minutes 15 18 minutes Cornish hen 5 7 minutes per lb Turn meat over at beep Shield warm areas with foil Stand for 20 to 30 minutes Cover with foil Turn meat over at beep Shield warm areas with foil Stand for 20 to 30 minutes Cover with foil Turn meat over at beep Shield warm areas with foil Stand for 20 to 30 minutes Cover with foil FISH amp SEAFOOD Fillets 1 Ib Shellfish small pieces 1 Ib 4 5 minutes 4 5 minutes Place block in casserole Turn food over and break up after beep Stand for 5 minutes NOTE Defrost times are approximate and are intended as guidelines 15 Operation cont d AUTO DEFROST CHART Meat Setting FOOD BEEF SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Meat of irregular shape and large fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost sequence Ground Beef Bulk Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remainder to oven Do not defrost less than 1 4 Ib
34. move thawed portions with fork Place in a microwavable baking dish Bulk Turn over Return remainder to oven Loin Roast MEAT Turn over Place on a microwavable roasting rack Boneless Cover warm areas with aluminum foil AUTO DEFROST CHART cont Poultry Setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS CHICKEN Whole POULTRY Turn over finish defrosting breast side Place chicken breast side up on a micro up to 6 Ibs down Cover warm areas with wavable roast rack Finish defrosting by aluminum foil immersing in cold water Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted Cut up Separate pieces and rearrange Place on a microwavable roasting rack Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water CORNISH HENS Whole POULTRY Turn over Cover warm areas with Place on a microwavable roasting rack aluminum foil Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water TURKEY Breast POULTRY Turn over Cover warm areas with Place on a microwavable roasting rack under 6 Ibs aluminum foil Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Fish Setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FISH Fillets FISH Turn over Separate fillets when Place in a microwavable baking dish partially thawed if possible Carefully separate fillets under cold water Steaks FISH Separate and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish
35. ng screws 2 screws 3 Tip the cover forward then lift out to remove ON 3 Replace bulb with 30 watt appli ance bulb 4 Replace bulb cover and mount screw 5 Turn the power back on at the main power supply CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage wear gloves when replacing light bulb 5 Replace bulb with a 30 watt appliance bulb 6 Replace the bulb holder 7 Slide the top of the vent cover into place Push the bottom until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screws Turn the power back on at the main power supply 24 Recommended Utensils MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE USE OVENPROOF GLASS treated for high intensity heat Utility dishes loaf dishes pie plates cake plates liquid measuring cups casseroles and bowls without metallic trim CHINA Bowls cups serving plates and platters without metallic trim PLASTIC Plastic wrap as a cover lay the plastic wrap loosely over the dish and press it to the sides Vent plastic wrap by turning back one edge slightly to allow excess steam to escape The dish should be deep enough so that the plastic wrap will not touch the food As the food heats it may melt the plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches the food Use plastic dishes cups semi rigid freezer containers and plastic bags only for short cooking time Use these with care because the plastic may soften from the heat of the
36. nse caution and care must be exercised when installing maintaining or operating microwave Always contact your dealer distribu tor service agent or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand Recognize Safety Symbols Words Labels A DANGER DANGER Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death WARNING WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe per sonal injury or death CAUTION CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor per sonal injury IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AA CAUTION When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire or injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy 1 READ all instructions before using oven 11 DO NOT heat baby bottles in oven 2 READ AND FOLLOW the specific PRECAUTIONS 12 DO NOT operate this oven if it has a damaged TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCES cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has SIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY on this page been damaged or dropped 3 This oven MUST BE GROUNDED Connect only 13 This oven including power cord must be serviced to properly GROUNDED outlet See installation ONLY by qualified service personnel Special instructions tools are required to service oven Contact near 4 Install or locate this oven ONLY in accordance est a
37. nt cooking the food if the food is stored outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes enter a lower food weight The shape of the package alters the defrosting time Shallow rec tangular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block Separate pieces as they begin to defrost Separated pieces defrost more easily You can use small pieces of alu minum foil to shield foods like chicken wings leg tips and fish tails but the foil must not touch the side of the oven Foil causes arc ing which can damage the oven lining Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to become warm For better results a preset stand ing time is included in the defrost ing time For best results elevate food to be defrosted on a microwave safe roasting rack This prevents the possibility of warm meat juices cooking food during defrost TIME DEFROST This feature allows you to choose the time you want to defrost The Time Defrost Chart provides some basic guidelines for using Time Defrost Example To defrost for 2 minutes Time 1 Touch TIME Defrost DEFROST pad 7 0 0 2 Enter the defrost ing time you want crano 3 Touch START pad Ab RI Defrost starts When the defrost time is over you will hear four beeps and END will display TIME DEFROST CHART FOOD TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS MEAT Bacon 1 Ib 2 4 minutes Ground meat 1 Ib 4 6 minutes Roasts 4 6
38. nutes 2 3 Ibs per pound Chicken whole HI 12 13 minutes 3 3 Ibs per pound Cornish Hens HI 6 7 minutes Whole per pound 1 1 Ibs each Watch the poultry as it cooks Drain and discard juices as they accumulate Shield thin or bony pieces with small strips of alu minum foil to prevent overcooking Keep foil at least 1 inch from the oven walls and other pieces of foil Poultry is done when it is no longer pink and the juices run clear When done the temperature in the thigh meat should be 180 185 F Let the poultry stand after cooking covered with foil for 10 minutes The Poultry Cooking Table below provides detailed direc tions Power Level and Cooking Time settings for most cuts and types of poultry DIRECTIONS Before cooking wash pieces and shake the water off Place pieces in a single layer in a microwavable baking dish with thicker pieces to the outside Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings if desired Cover with waxed paper Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear Let stand covered 5 minutes Before cooking wash and shake off water Place breast side down on a microwavable roasting rack Brush with butter or browning agent and seasoning if desired Cover with waxed paper Cook of estimated time Turn breast side up brush with butter or browning agent Replace waxed paper Cook of estimated time again Shield if necessary Cook remaining 1 of estimated time or until no l
39. om the cook ing surface The vent will operate at low speed whenever the oven is on To operate the vent manually Touch FAN once for High fan speed twice for Low fan speed or three times to turn the fan off NOTE lf the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven the fan in the vent hood will automatical ly turn on at the HIGH setting to cool the oven It may stay on up to an hour When this occurs the vent cannot be turned off TURNTABLE ON OFF furntable For best cooking On Off results leave the turntable on It can be turned off for large dishes Press TURNTABLE ON OFF to turn the turntable on or off NOTE This option is not available in sensor cook and defrost modes Sometimes the turntable can become hot to touch Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking Do not run the oven empty CHILD LOCK You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by child ren The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the control panel Child Lock prevents accidental pro gramming when wiping the control panel Example To set the child lock T 1 Touch STOP CLEAR CLEAR pad 2 Touch and hold 0 0 pad more than 4 seconds LOCKED will appear in the dis play window with two beeps Example To cancel the child lock 0 1 Touch and hold 0 pad more than 4 seconds LOCKED will dis appear and you hear two bee
40. on how you cook Poached fish needs a micro wavable lid or vented plastic wrap Baked fish coated fish or fish in sauce needs to be covered light ly with waxed paper to keep the coating crisp and sauce from get ting watery Always set the shortest cooking time Fish is done when it turns opaque and the thickest part begins to flake Shellfish is done when the shell turns from pink to red and the flesh is opaque and firm The Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table below provides specific directions with Power Level and Cooking Time settings for most types of fish and shellfish DIRECTIONS Arrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion toward outside edge of 1 quart microwavable baking dish Brush with melted butter and season if desired Cook covered with vented plastic wrap Let stand covered 2 minutes If you are cooking more than 1 ib of fish turn the fish halfway through cooking Arrange in a single layer Prepare as directed above except stir instead of turning the shellfish APPETIZERS SAUCES SOUPS Cooking Appetizers Tips and Techniques Recommended Crisp crackers such as melba toast shredded wheat and crisp rye crackers are best for microwave use Wait until party time to add the spreads Place a paper towel under the crackers while they cook in the microwave oven to absorb extra moisture Arrange individual appetizers in a circle for even cooking Stir dips to distribute h
41. onger pink and juices run clear Let stand covered with foil 10 minutes The temperature may rise about 10 F The temperature in the thigh should be 180 F 185 F when the poultry is done Before cooking wash pieces and shake the water off Tie wings to body of hen and the legs to tail Place hens breast side down on microwavable rack Cover with waxed paper Turn breast side up halfway through cooking Shield bone ends of drumsticks with foil Remove and discard drippings Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings if desired Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear Remove hens from microwave when they reach desired temperature Let stand covered with foil 5 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Temperature in breast should be 170 F before serving 21 Cooking cont d PASTA AND RICE Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta rice and cereal require about the same amount of time but the microwave is a more convenient method because you can cook and serve in the same dish There is no stir ring needed and leftover pasta tastes just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave oven PASTA COOKING TABLE POWER COOKING HI i HI 5 HI PASTA Spaghetti 4 cups water Add 8 oz spaghetti 9 10 minutes 714 8 minutes Macaroni 3 cups water Add 2 cups macaroni 6 7 minutes 54 64 minutes Lasagna noodles 4 cups water 7 8 minutes Add 8 oz lasa
42. ount down The oven will beep during the DEFROST cycle At beep open the door and turn food over separate or rearrange the food Remove any portions that have thawed The oven will not STOP dur ing the beep unless the door is opened 5 Close the door and restart STARI When the defrost time is over you will hear four beeps and END will dis play NOTE If you do not open the door the display will resume the count down Operation cont d WEIGHT CONVERSION CHART To enter food weight in AUTO DEFROST you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound you can use the following chart to convert the weight to decimals Equivalent Ounce Weight Tenths of a pound 1 6 10 3 2 20 4 0 25 One Quarter Pound 4 8 30 6 4 40 8 0 50 One Half Pound 9 6 60 11 2 70 12 0 75 Three Quarter Pound 12 8 80 14 4 90 16 0 1 00 One Pound 14 DEFROSTING TIPS When using AUTO DEFROST the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds the weight of the food minus the container Use AUTO DEFROST only for raw food AUTO DEFROST gives best results when food to be thawed is a minimum of 0 F taken directly from a true freezer If food has been stored in a refrigerator freez er that does not maintain a temper ature of 5 F or below always pro gram a lower food weight for a shorter defrosting time to preve
43. ps At this time the oven is ready LIGHT HI LOW OFF Light Touch LIGHT pad Ki low off once for bright light twice for night light or three times to turn the light off LIGHT TIMER You can set the LIGHT to turn on and off automatically at any time you want The light comes on at the same time every day until reset Example Turn on 2 00 AM turn off 7 00 AM Touch LIGHT TIMER pad Press once for AM twice for PM 0 0 2 Enter the time you want the LIGHT to turn on 3 Touch LIGHT TIMER pad again Press once for AM twice for PM 7 0 0 4 Enter the time you want the LIGHT to turn off SAR 5 Touch START pad Light 1 Timer Light Timer NOTE To reset the time to turn on and off the LIGHT repeat steps 1 to 5 Example To cancel the LIGHT TIMER Light 1 Touch LIGHT Timer TIMER pad Ol 2 Touch STOP CLEAR CLEAR pad NOTE If you want to cancel the LIGHT TIMER operation you should touch Light key Hi low off ADD 30 SEC A time saving pad this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch the START pad Example To set for 2 minutes Touch ADD 30 SEC on pad 4 times The oven begins cooking and display shows time counting down NOTE if you touch ADD 30 SEC it will add 30 seconds up to 3 minutes after 3 minutes every touch will add 1 minute up to 99 min 59 seconds HOLD WARM You can keep
44. se a fire 25 Troubleshooting Check the following list to be sure a service call is necessary Reviewing additional information on items to check may prevent an unneeded service call Problem Possible Causes If nothing on the oven operates If the oven interior light does not work If oven will not cook e e e check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit in house check that controls are set properly the light bulb is loose or defective check that control panel was programmed correctly check that door is firmly closed check that Start Pad was touched check that timer wasn t started instead of a cook function If oven takes longer than normal to cook or cooks too rapidly If the time of day clock does not always keep correct time If food cooks unevenly If food is undercooked be sure the Power Level is programmed properly check that the power cord is fully inserted into the outlet receptacle be sure the oven is the only appliance on the electrical circuit be sure food is evenly shaped be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking check placement of aluminum foil strips used to prevent overcooking check recipe to be sure all directions amount time and power levels were correctly followed be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit be sure food is completely
45. ugged into an outlet that is prop erly installed and grounded Consult a qualified electrician or ser vicer if grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the oven is properly grounded Do not use an extension cord If the product power cord is too short have a qualified electrician install a three slot receptacle This oven should be plugged into a separate 60 hertz circuit with the electrical rating as shown in specifications table When the combination oven is on a circuit with other equipment an increase in cooking times may be required and fuses can be blown Microwave operates on standard household current 110 120V SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Features Window with Metal Shield Door Handle Door Safety Lock System Model and Serial Number Plate Metal Rack Vent Grille Glass Turntable Cooking Guide Cooktop Countertop Light Grease Filter Sensor Controls Oven Control Panel o a A oo o oi e ven ame Coon n 6 More LESS 40 Auto rime Ace 43 Defrost Defrost BU eel i 3 4 5 a 6 8 9 0 s __ Power Custom Hold Level programs warm L PPA 20 pen Options Clock Helo Light kichen Timer Timer 24 tdi low off A Fan Light tdi low off OVEN SPECIFICATIONS
46. uthorized service facility for examination with the installation instructions in this manual repair or adjustment 5 Some products such as whole eggs and sealed 14 DO NOT cover or block filter or other openings on containers for example closed glass jars are oven able to explode and SHOULD NOT be HEATED 15 DO NOT store this oven outdoors DO NOT use in this oven this product near water for example near a 6 Use this oven ONLY for its intended use as kitchen sink in a wet basement near a swimming described in this manual Do not use corrosive pool or similar locations chemicals or vapors in this oven This type of oven 16 DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food 17 Keep cord AWAY from HEATED surfaces It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use 18 DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or 7 As with any appliance CLOSE SUPERVISION is counter necessary when used by CHILDREN or INFIRM 419 Clean the ventilating hood frequently PERSONS ae 20 Do not allow grease to accumulate on the hood or 8 See door cleaning instructions in the Care and filters Cleaning Section ofmanual on page 23 21 Use care when cleaning the ventilating hood fil 9 Baby food jars shall be open when heated and ters Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based contents stirred or shaken before consumption in oven cleaners may damage the filters arder to ayoig pame 22 When flaming foo
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