Maytag AMV1162AA User Manual

Use & Care Guide

Model AMV1162AA

Important Safety Instructions.................. 1-3

Features........................................................ 4-5

Operation................................................... 6-13

Cooking.................................................... 14-18

Maintenance........................................... 19-20

Recommended Utensils ............................. 21

Troubleshooting ..................................... 22-23

Warranty......................................................... 24

Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien............... 25

Guía de Uso y Cuidado ............................... 51

Electric Microwave

Keep instructions for future reference. Be sure manual stays with oven.

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Microwave Oven

What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating microwave.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent, or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

Important Safety Instructions

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 improve the quality and perfor-

mance of our appliances, it may be necessary to make changes to the appliance without revising this guide.

If you have questions, write us (include your model number and phone number) or call:

Maytag Services

Attn: CAIR®Center P. O. Box 2370 Cleveland, TN 37320-2370 1-800-843-0304 U.S.A. 1-866-587-2002 Canada 1-800-688-2080 (U.S.A. TTY for hearing or speech impaired) (Mon.-Fri., 8 am-8 pm Eastern Time) For service information, see page 24.

DANGER – Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.

WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury.

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.

2. 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.

3. Pierce skin of potatoes, tomatoes, and similar foods before cooking with microwave energy. When skin is pierced, steam escapes evenly.

4. DO NOT operate oven without load or food in oven cavity.

5. 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.

6. DO NOT use regular cooking thermometers in oven. Most cooking thermometers contain mercury and may cause an electrical arc, malfunction, or damage to oven.

7. DO NOT use metal utensils in oven.

8. Never use paper, plastic, or other combustible materials that are not intended for cooking.

9. When cooking with paper, plastic, or other combustible materials, follow manufacturer's recommendations on product use.

10. DO NOT use paper towels which contain nylon or other

synthetic fibers. Heated synthetics could melt and cause paper to ignite.

11. 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 physician or pacemaker manufacturer about effects of microwave energy on pacemaker.

CAUTION

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

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 plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. See Installation Instructions.

Consult a qualified electrician or servicer 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 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.

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 radio 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.

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 object between the oven front face and

the door to allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

C. DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly

important that oven door close properly and that there is no damage to:

1. door (bent),

2. hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

3. door seals and sealing surfaces.

D. Oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except

properly qualified service personnel.

Important Safety Instructions

Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing 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 LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury

to persons:

1. DO NOT overheat the liquid.

Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.

3. DO NOT use straight-sided containers with narrow

necks.

4. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.

5. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.

To avoid risk of electrical shock or death, this oven must be grounded and plug must not be altered.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

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.

2. READ AND FOLLOW the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO

AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 2.

3. Install or locate this oven ONLY in accordance with the

installation instructions in this manual.

4. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars – are able to explode and SHOULD NOT be HEATED in this oven.

5. Use this oven ONLY for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this oven. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

6. As with any appliance, CLOSE SUPERVISION is necessary when used by CHILDREN or INFIRM

PERSONS.

7. See door cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section of manual on page 19.

8. Baby food jars shall be open when heated and contents stirred or shaken before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

9. DO NOT use this oven for commercial purposes. It is made for household use only.

10. DO NOT heat baby bottles in oven.

11. DO NOT operate this oven if it has a damaged cord or

plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

12. This oven, including power cord, must be serviced

ONLY by qualified service personnel. Special tools are required to service oven. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

13. DO NOT cover or block filter or other openings on

oven.

14. DO NOT store this oven outdoors. DO NOT use

this product near water – for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or similar locations.

15. DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.

16. Keep cord AWAY from HEATED surfaces.

17. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

18. Clean the ventilating hood frequently.

19. DO NOT allow grease to accumulate on the hood or

filters.

20. Use care when cleaning the ventilating hood filters. Corrosive cleaning agents such as lyebased oven cleaners may damage the filters.

21. When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

22. Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches or less wide.

Important Safety Instructions

To avoid risk of fire in the oven cavity:

a. DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend oven when

paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags

before placing bag in oven.

c. 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.

d. DO NOT use the cavity for storage. DO NOT leave

paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

CAUTION

Features

Turntable

Rotate Ring

Features

FEATURES

1. DISPLAY: The Display includes a clock and

indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings and cooking functions selected.

2. POPCORN: Touch this pad when popping popcorn

in your microwave oven. See page 10 for more information.

3. BAKED POTATO: Touch this pad to cook from 1-4

potatoes. See page 10 for more information.

4. PIZZA SLICE: Touch this pad to reheat 1 to 3

slices. See page 10 for more information.

5. FROZEN ENTREE: Touch this pad to cook frozen

entrees by choosing a preset weight. See page 10 for more information.

6. BEVERAGE: Touch this pad to reheat one cup or

two cups of a beverage. See page 10 for more information.

7. AUTO REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat dinner

plate, soup/sauce, casserole, roll/muffin. See page 12 for more information.

8. AUTO DEFROST: Meat, poultry, fish. Touch this

pad to select food type and defrost food by weight. See page 13 for more information.

9. TIME DEFROST: Touch this pad to set a defrost

time. See page 7 for more information.

10. AUTO COOK: Touch this pad to cook vegetables,

rice, or casseroles. See page 11 for more information.

11. NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking

time, power level, quantities, or weights.

12. POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad to select a cooking

power level. See page 8 for more information.

13. COOK TIME: Touch this pad to set a cooking time.

See page 8 for more information.

14. Add 30 SEC.: Touch this pad to set and start

quickly at 100% power level. See page 7 for more information.

15. STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to stop the oven or

to clear all entries.

16. ENTER/START: Touch this pad to start a function

or enter all entries. If you open the door after oven begins to cook, touch ENTER/START again.

17. KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad to set the kitchen

timer. See page 6 for more information.

18. CUSTOM PROGRAM: Touch this pad to set a

cooking time. See page 7 for more information.

19. CLOCK: Touch this pad to enter the time of day.

See page 6 for more information.

20. VENT HI/LO/OFF: Touch this pad to turn the fan

on or off. See page 6 for more information.

21. LIGHT HI/LO/OFF: Touch this pad to turn the

cooktop lamp on or off. See page 6 for more information.

VENT HI/LO/OFF

The VENT moves steam and other vapors from the cooking surface. The vent will operate at low speed whenever the oven is on.

To operate the vent manually: Touch Vent Hi/Lo/Off pad once for High fan speed, twice for Low fan speed, or three times to turn the fan off.

LIGHT HI/LO/OFF

Touch Light Hi/Lo/Off pad once for bright light, twice for night light, or three times to turn the light off.

CHILD LOCK

You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children.

The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the control panel. Child Lock prevents accidental programming when wiping the control panel.

Example: To set the child lock.

1. Touch Enter/Start pad.

2. Touch and hold Enter/Start pad more than 4 seconds. "L" will appear in the display window with two beeps.

Example: To cancel the child lock.

1. Touch and hold Enter/Start pad more

than 4 seconds. "L" will disappear and you hear two beeps. At this time the oven is ready.

Operation

LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before use.

CLOCK

Example: To set 8:00 AM.

1. Touch Clock pad.

2. Enter the time by using the number key pad.

3. Touch Clock pad. (or Enter/Start pad)

* If you touch Clock pad twice, PM will display and

touch one more PM will disappear.

KITCHEN TIMER

You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use the Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.

Example: To count 3 minutes.

1. Touch Kitchen Timer pad.

2. Enter the time by using the number key pad.

3. Touch Enter/Start pad. When the time is over, you will hear beeps and End will display.

• To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not run oven empty.

• To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not use stoneware, aluminum foil, metal utensils, or metal trimmed utensils in the oven.

NOTE:

If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the HIGH setting to cool the oven. It may stay on up to an hour. When this occurs, the vent can not be turned off.

CAUTION

Operation

CUSTOM PROGRAM

CUSTOM PROGRAM lets you recall one cooking instruction previously placed in memory and begin cooking immediately.

Example: To cook for 2 minutes at 60% power.

1. Touch Custom Program pad.

2. Enter the cook time.

3. Touch Power Level pad.

4. Enter the power level.

5. Touch Enter/Start pad.

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and End will display.

Example: To recall the custom program.

1. Touch Custom Program pad.

2. Touch Enter/Start pad.

TIME DEFROST

Using TIME DEFROST can defrost for a selected length of time.

Example: To set TIME DEFROST for 2 minutes.

Touch Time Defrost pad.

2. Enter the defrost time.

3. Touch Enter/Start pad.

4. After 1/2 of the defrost time is over, you will hear five beeps to turn food over. Open door, turn food over, and shield any warm portions.

5. Close door, and restart.

6. When the defrost time is over, you will hear four beeps and End will display.

ADD 30 SEC.

A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch the Enter/Start pad.

Example: To set Add 30 SEC. for 2 minutes.

Touch

Add 30 Sec.

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 99 minutes 59 seconds.

Operation

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 minutes at 100% power and then 70% power for 7 minutes 30 seconds.

Enter the first cook time.

2. Touch Cook Time pad.

3. Enter the second cook time.

4. Touch Power Level pad.

5. Enter the power level.

6. Touch Enter/Start pad.

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and End will display.

COOKING AT HIGH POWER LEVELS

Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds at 100% power.

Enter the cook time.

2. Touch Enter/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 minutes 30 seconds at 70% power.

Enter the cook time.

2. Touch Power Level pad.

3. Enter the power level.

4. Touch Enter/Start pad.

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and End will display. See Cooking Guide for Power Levels, page 9.

COOKING GUIDE FOR 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

(High)

6 5

MICROWAVE OUTPUT

100%

90%

80%

70%

60% 50%

40%

30%

20%

10%

USE

• Boil water.

• Cook ground beef.

• Make candy.

• Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.

• Cook fish and poultry.

• Preheat browning dish.

• Reheat beverages.

• Bacon slices.

• 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.

• Cook less tender cuts of meat.

• Reheat frozen convenience foods.

• Thaw meat, poultry, and seafood.

• Cook small quantities of food.

• Finish cooking casserole, stew, and some sauces.

• Soften butter and cream cheese.

• Heat small amounts of food.

• Soften ice cream.

• Raise yeast dough.

• Standing time.

Operation

POPCORN

POPCORN lets you pop 3.0 and 3.5 ounce bags of commercially packaged microwave popcorn. Pop only one package at a time. If you are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s instructions.

To correctly set your microwave oven, follow this chart:

Example: To pop a 3.5 oz. bag.

Touch Popcorn pad once.

2. The oven will start automatically. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and End will display.

Recommended amounts: 3.0-3.5 ozs.

BEVERAGE

BEVERAGE lets you heat up to 2 cups of beverage.

Example: To reheat one 8 oz. beverage.

Touch Beverage pad once.

2. The oven will start automatically.

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and End will display.

FROZEN ENTREE

You can cook frozen entrees by choosing a preset weight. FROZEN ENTREE has preset times and cook powers for two weights. (To select weight, press pad once for 10 oz. or twice for 20 oz.)

Example for 10 oz.

Touch Frozen Entree pad once.

2. The oven will start automatically. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and End will display.

BAKED POTATO

The BAKED POTATO pad lets you cook potatoes with the preset times and cook powers. You can choose from 1 to 4 potatoes.

Example: To cook 2 potatoes.

1. Touch Baked Potato pad twice.

2. The oven will start automatically. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and End will display.

Recommended amounts: 1-4 potatoes (about 8-10 ozs. each)

PIZZA SLICE

PIZZA SLICE lets you reheat up to three 3-5 oz. slices pizza.

Example: To reheat 1 slice of pizza.

1. Touch Pizza Slice pad once.

2. The oven will start automatically. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and End will display.

Recommended amounts: 1-3 slices, (about 3-5 ozs. per each slice)

Bag Size-ounces

3.5

3.0

Times to touch

once

twice

•

DO NOT leave microwave oven unattended while popping

corn.

NOTES:

• Reheat times based on an 8 ounce cup.

• Beverage heated with the beverage feature may be very hot.

• Remove container with care.

NOTES:

• Cooking times based on an average 8-10 ounce potato.

• Before baking, pierce potato with fork several times.

• After baking, let stand for 5 minutes.

CAUTION

Operation

AUTO COOK

AUTO COOK provides four preset categories for cooking.

Example: To Auto Cook 2 cups of Rice.

Touch Auto Cook pad 3 times.

2. Enter quantity/servings

The oven will start automatically. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and End will display.

Category

Fresh vegetable

Frozen vegetable

Rice

Casserole

Times to touch

once

twice 3 times 4 times

Display

Ac-1 Ac-2 Ac-3 Ac-4

Category

Fresh vegetable

Frozen vegetable

Rice

Casserole

Quantity

1-4 cups 1-4 cups 1-2 cups 1-4 cups

COOKING GUIDE FOR AUTO COOK

FRESH

VEGETABLE

FROZEN

VEGETABLE

RICE

CASSEROLE

1 cup vegetables and 2 tbsp. water 2 cups vegetables and 2 tbsp. water 3 cups vegetables and 4 tbsp. water 4 cups vegetables and 4 tbsp. water

1 cup long grain rice and 2

cups water

2 cups long grain rice and 4

cups water

1 cup 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups

Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole. Add water according to the quantity. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Let stand 5 minutes.

In large microwavable casserole, combine water, rice, margarine and salt. Cover with microwavable lid or plastic wrap and vent. After cooking, let stand covered for 5 minutes.

Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.

CODE CATEGORY QUANTITY DIRECTIONS

Operation

AUTO REHEAT

AUTO REHEAT provides four preset categories for reheating.

Example: To reheat 3 cups of Casserole.

Touch Auto Reheat pad 3 times.

2. Enter quantity/servings

The oven will start automatically. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and End will display.

Category

Dinner Plate Soup/Sauce

Casserole

Roll/Muffin

Times to touch

once

twice 3 times 4 times

Display

r h-1 r h-2 r h-3 r h-4

Category

Dinner Plate Soup/Sauce

Casserole

Roll/Muffin

Quantity

1-2 servings

1-4 cups 1-4 cups

1-4 pieces

COOKING GUIDE FOR AUTO REHEAT

DINNER

PLATE

SOUP/ SAUCE

CASSEROLE

ROLL/

MUFFIN

1 serving

2 servings

1 cup 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups

1 piece 2 pieces 3 pieces 4 pieces

Place on a low plate. Cover with vented plastic wrap.

Place in shallow microwavable casserole. Cover with vented plastic wrap.

Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole. Cover with vented plastic wrap.

Place on paper towel. Do not cover.

CODE CATEGORY SERVING AMOUNT DIRECTION

Operation

AUTO DEFROST TABLE

Category

MEAT

0.1 to 6.0 lbs

POULTRY

0.1 to 6.0 lbs

FISH

0.1 to 6.0 lbs

Food

BEEF

Ground beef, Round steak, Cubes for stew, Tenderloin steak, Pot roast, Rib roast, Rump roast, Chuck roast, Hamburger patty.

LAMB

Chops (1-inch thick), Rolled roast.

PORK

Chops (

/2-inch thick), Hot dogs, Spareribs, Countrystyle ribs. Rolled roast, Sausage.

POULTRY

Whole (under 4 lbs), Cut up, Breasts (boneless).

CORNISH HENS

Whole.

TURKEY

Breast (under 6 lbs).

FISH

Fillets, Whole Steaks.

SHELLFISH

Crab meat, Lobster tails, Shrimp, Scallops.

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 Table provides some basic guidelines for using the three defrost sequences.

Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs. of ground beef.

Touch Auto Defrost pad once.

2. Enter the weight.

3. Touch Enter/Start pad.

4. The oven will beep during the defrost cycle. At this time, open the door and turn, separate, or rearrange the food as needed.

5. Close the door and touch Enter/Start pad to resume defrost cycle.

6. When the defrost time is over, you will hear four beeps and End will display.

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-freezer that does not maintain a temperature of 5°F or below, always program a lower food weight (for a shorter defrosting time) to prevent 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 rectangular 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 aluminum 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 arcing, which can damage the oven lining.

• Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to become warm.

• For best results, a preset standing time is included in the defrosting time.

Category

Meat

Poultry

Fish

Times to touch

once

twice

3 times

Display

dEF-1 dEF-2 dEF-3

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 refrigerator take longer to cook than the same foods at room temperature. The times in this book are based on the normal storage temperature of the food.

• Size: Small pieces of food cook faster than large ones, pieces similar 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 stirring is not necessary.

• Turn over foods like pork chops, baking potatoes, roasts, or whole cauliflower halfway through the cooking time to expose all sides equally to microwave energy.

• Place delicate areas of foods, such as asparagus tips, toward the center 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 aluminum 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 standing time depends on the density and surface area of the food.

• Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towel: Sandwiches and many other foods containing prebaked bread should be wrapped prior to microwaving to prevent drying out.

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 outside of the dish. Arrange shellfish in a single layer for even cooking.

- The type of cover you use depends on how you cook. Poached fish needs a microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap.

- Baked fish, coated fish, or fish in sauce needs to be covered lightly with waxed paper to keep the coating crisp and sauce from getting 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.

FISH AND SHELLFISH COOKING TABLE

FISH POWER COOKING DIRECTIONS

LEVEL TIME

Fish fillets

Fish steaks

Whole fish

Scallops

Shrimp, shelled

3½-4½ minutes

4½-5½ minutes

4½-6 minutes

3½-5 minutes

Arrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion toward outside edge of 1½ 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 lb. of fish, turn the fish halfway through cooking.

Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directed above, except stir instead of turning the shellfish.

Cooking

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 heat 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

Not Recommended

• Appetizers with a crisp coating or puff pastry are best done in a conventional oven with dry heat.

• Breaded products can be warmed in the microwave oven but will not come out crisp.

MEAT

Cooking Meat: General Directions

• Prepare the meat for cooking.

- Defrost completely.

- Trim off excess fat to avoid spattering.

- 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 spattering.

• Tend the meat as it cooks.

- Drain juices as they accumulate to reduce spattering and keep from overcooking the bottom of the meat.

- Shield thin or bony portions with strips of foil to prevent overcooking.

• Let the meat stand covered with foil 10-15 minutes after you remove it from the oven. The internal temperature 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 settings for most cuts of meat.

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.

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MEAT COOKI NG TAB LE

MEAT

BEEF

Hamburgers, Fresh or defrosted (4 oz. each) 1 patty 2 patties 4 patties

Sirloin tip roast (3-4 lbs.)

LAMB

Lamb roast, rolled boneless (3-4 lbs.)

PORK

Bacon slices 2 slices 4 slices 6 slices 10 slices

Chops (5-7 oz. each)

2 chops 4 chops

Loin Roast, rolled, boneless (3

- 4½lbs.)

Sausage links, Fresh or Frozen, defrosted (1-2 oz. each)

2 links 4 links 6 links 10 links (8 oz. pkg.)

POWER LEVEL

COOKING TIME

1-1½minutes 1

-2 minutes

-3½minutes

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)

-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

-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 minutes. Shield if necessary. Remove roast from microwave when desired temperature is reached. Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes. (Temperature may rise about 10°F).

Place bacon slices on microwavable roasting rack. Cover with paper towels. 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.

POULTRY COOKING TABLE

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POULTRY

Cooking Poultry: General Directions

• Prepare the poultry for cooking.

- Defrost completely.

- Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the outside 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 spattering.

- Use a browning agent or cook with a sauce to give a browned appearance.

• Watch the poultry as it cooks.

- Drain and discard juices as they accumulate.

- Shield thin or bony pieces with small strips of

aluminum 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 directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time settings for most cuts and types of poultry.

POULTRY

Chicken pieces (2½-3 lbs.)

Chicken whole (3-3

lbs.)

Cornish Hens whole (1-1½lbs. each)

POWER LEVEL

COOKING TIME

½-5½

minutes

per lb.

12-13 minutes

per lb.

6-7 minutes

per lb.

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

of estimated time or until no longer 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 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.

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Maintenance

CARE AND CLEANING

For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean inside and outside. 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 downward 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 dishwasher. The aluminum will darken.

3. To reinstall the filter, slide it into the side slot, then push up and toward oven center to lock.

CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT

If your oven is vented inside, the charcoal filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months, and more often if necessary. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. To order a new charcoal filter, contact the Parts Department at your nearest Authorized Service Center or call 1-800-843-0304 (inside U.S.A) or 1-866-587-2002 (Canada). Order Charcoal Filter kit #: MVHRK4.

1. Unplug the 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 out.

4. Open the door.

5. Push the hook and remove old filter.

6. Slide a new charcoal filter into place and close the door. The filter should rest at the angle shown.

7. 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.

To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not operate oven hood without filters in place.

CAUTION

Hook

Maintenance

COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT REPLACEMENT

1. Unplug the oven or turn off power at the main power supply.

2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws.

3. Replace bulb with 30 watt appliance bulb.

4. Replace bulb cover, and mounting screws.

5. Turn the power back on at the main power supply.

OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT

1. Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power supply.

2. Remove the vent cover mounting screws. (2 screws)

3. Tip the cover forward, then lift out to remove.

4. Lift up the bulb holder.

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

top until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting screws. Turn the power back on at the main power supply.

To avoid personal injury or property damage, wear gloves when replacing light bulb.

CAUTION

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, semirigid freezer containers and plastic bags only for

short cooking time. Use these with care because the plastic may soften from the heat of the food.

PAPE R:

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 cooking. 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 cause a fire.

Troubleshooting

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

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

If nothing on the oven operates

If the oven interior light does not work

If oven will not cook

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

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

Possible Causes

• 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 Enter/Start Pad was touched.

• check that timer wasn’t started instead of a cook function.

• 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 defrosted before cooking.

• 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 was not operated when empty.

• make sure metal rack (if used) is properly installed.

• 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 HIGH setting to cool the oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.

Troubleshooting

Question

Can I 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 I hear when my microwave oven is operating?

Why does the dish become hot when I microwave food in it?

What does standing time mean?

Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven? How do I get the best results?

Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent?

Answer

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 air exhaust vent.

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

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