Maytag CME8010AAB, CME8010AAE Owner's Manual

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MODEL IDENTIFICATION

Ifyou havea question,or needservice,
havethisinformationready:

1. Completemodelandserial numbers MODELNUMBER
fromtherating platelocatedinside
theovenon theupperleft side.

2. Purchaseor installationdatefrom
your salesslip.

Copythisinformation in thesespaces. PURCHASEINSTALLATIONDATE

Keepthisbook,your warranty and the
salesslip togetherin a handyplace.

SERVICECOMPANY& PHONENUMBER

HOMI:OWHFR:Keepthis bookletand theinstallationinstructionswhich are includedin the
literaturepackage.

II_ISI"AI./I:R:Leavethisbookletwith the appliancefor futurereference.

SERIALNUMBER

CONTENTS

SafetyInstructions........................................... 3-5 DefrostbyWeight ................................. 12

OvenFeatures.................................................... 6 CookbyWeight.................................... 12

TouchControlPanel............................................ 7 Reheat.................................................. 13

Microwave Features CompleteMealCooking.................................... 14

Clock...................................................... 8 Careand Cleaning........................................... 15

Timer.................................................. 8-9 Answersto QuestionsAboutYourMicrowave .....16

Variable Power....................................... 9 BeforeYouCall ForService................................ 17

SpeedDefrost.................................... 9-10 Warranty ......................................................... 18

Convenience& FrozenFoods................. 11

IMPORTANT _4. Do not letcord hang overedgeof tableor

counter.

SAFETY 15. When cleaningsurfacesof door and oventhat

IN S TRU C TI O N S mild, non-abrasivesoapsor detergentsapplied

When usingelectricalappliances,basicsafety 16. Toreducetheriskof fire intheovencavity:
precautionsshouldbefolbwed, includingthe a. Donotovercookfood. Carefullyattend

following: applianceif paper,plastic,orothercombustible

cometogetheron closingthedoor, useonly
with a spongeor softcloth;

WARHIHG--Toreducetheriskof burnselectric materialsare placedinsidetheovento facilitate

shock,fire, injury to personsor exposureto cooking.Avoid usingrecycledpaper products.
excessivemicrowaveenergy: Suchproductssometimescontainimpurities

which couldignite.

1. Readall instructionsbeforeusingtheappliance, b. Removewire twist-tiesfrompaperor plastic

2. Readand follow thespecific"PRECAUTIONS bagsbeforeplacin_bag in oven.
TOAVOIDPOSSIBLEEXPOSURETO c. If materialsinsidetheovenshouldignite,
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY"foundon keepovendoor closed,turn ovenoff, and

page4. disconnectthepowercord, or shutoff powerat

3. Thisappliancemustbegrounded;,Connectonly thefuseor circuit breakerpanel.
to properlygroundedoutlet.See GROUNDING d. Donotusetheovenfor storage.

INSTRUCTIONS"foundon page 5. e. Donotpop popcornexceptin a microwave

approvedpopcornpopper or in a commercial

4. Installor locatethisappliancein accordance package(nolarger than 4 ounces)

with theprovidedinstallationinstructions, recommendedespeciallyfor microwaveovens.

5. Someproductssuchaswhole eggsand sealed
containers--forexample,closedglassjars-- lY. Do notoperatetheovenwhen empty.

mayexplodeand shouldnotbe heatedin this 18. Do notleanon theovendoor.Thedoor is

oven.In rare instances,poachedeggshave designedtoclosetightly and sealproperly for

beenknownto explode.Coverpoachedeggs safeoperation.Leaningon thedoor maywarp

and allow a standingtimeof one minutebefore or breakthe hinges.
cuttingintothem. 19. Toavoid exposureto dangeroushighvoltage,

6. Usethisappliance onlyfor itsintendeduseas DO NOT REMOVETHEOUTERCASE.

describedin thismanual. 20. Do notstoremetalovenrack in oven.Usethe

7. As with any appliance,closesupervisionis rackonlywhencooking morethanonedish.
necessarywhen usedby children. 21. Liquidsheatedin certainshapedcontainers

8. Do notoperatethisappliance if it hasa (especiallycylindrical-shapedcontainers)may

damagedcord or plug, if it isnotworking becomeoverheatedand splashoutwith a loud
properly,or if it hasbeendamagedor dropped, noise.Forbestresults,stirtheliquid several

9. Thisapplianceshouldbe servicedonlyby timesbeforeheating.Alwaysstirliquidsseveral
qualifiedservicepersonnel.Contactnearest timesbetweenreheatings.

authorizedservicefacilityfor examination, 22. Useonly cooking utensilsand accessoriesmade
repair or adjustment, for usein themicrowaveand specifically

10. Do notcoveror blockanyopeningson the describedin thismanualor cookbook.
appliance. 23. Readand follow specificmicrowaveoven

11. Do notuseoutdoors, preparationinstructionson food packagesor

containers(especiallybabyfood).Above all,

12. Do not immersecord or plug in water, this isa cookingappliance designedtoprepare

13. Keepcordaway fromheatedsurfaces, food.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To

Excessive Microwave Energy

1. Do notattemptto operatethis ovenwith thedoor open sinceopendoor operationcan resultin
harmfulexposureto microwaveenergy.It isimportantnot todefeator tamperwith the safety

interlocks.

2. Donot placeany objectbetweentheoven frontface and the door or allow soilor cleanerresidueto
accumulateon sealingsurfaces.

3. Donotoperatetheovenif it is damaged. Itis particularly important thattheovendoor closeproperly

and thatthereisnodamageto the: (a)door (bent),(b) hingesand latches(brokenor loosened),
(c)door sealsand sealingsurfaces.

4. Theovenshouldnot beadjustedor repaired by anyoneexceptproperly qualified servicepersonnel.

REGISTRATIOH Ifyou moveor are nottheoriginal ownerof this

Federallaw requires registrationof all microwave oven,you must,by law, renewtheregistration.Send
ovens.Tocomply with the law, pleasefill outthe therenewalregistrationinformationto:
CUSTOMERREGISTRATIONCARDpackaged in Maytag Company

the oven: P.O.Box2790

1. Checkthemodeland serial numberson thecard Cleveland,Tennessee37311
to seethatthey matchthe numbersontherating RenewalRegistrationinformationmustprovide:

label. Ratinglabelislocatedon theleft inside a) Yournameand addressand b)the microwave
wall of theovencavity.If thenumberson the oven'smodeland serialnumbers.
card are notthesameas thoseon therating

label crossoutthe numberson thecard and
write in thenumbersastheyappear on the

rating label.

2. Mail thecard. Thereturnaddressisincludedon
thereversesideof card and postageis prepaid

for mailingwithin theUnitedStates.

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GROUNDING IMPORTANT

INSTRUCTIONS Thesegrounding instructionsmustbefollowed

Thisappliancemust begrounded. Intheeventof an shockand fire hazards,butalsoto insure
electricalshortcircuit,grounding reducesthe riskof satisfactoryoperationof theelectroniccontrols.In
electricshockby providing an escapewire for the addition to propergrounding, a polaritycheckof

electriccurrent.Thisapplianceisequippedwith a outletshouldbe madeto insurethat polarity is
cord having a groundingwire with a grounding not reversed.Impropergroundingor reversed

plug. Theplug mustbe pluggedintoan outletthat is polarity can damagetheelectroniccontrolor
properly installedand grounded, causeit to operateerratically.
WARNINGmlmproper useof thegrounding

plugcanresultin a riskof electricshock. Interference Note

Consulta qualifiedelectricianor servicetechnician

ifthegroundinginstructionsare notcompletely Microwaveovensgenerateradiofrequencyenergy
understood,or if doubtexistsastowhetherthe duringoperation,andif notinstalledproperlymay

applianceisproperlygrounded, causeinterferencetoradioandtelevisionreception.

Useof an extensioncordisnotrecommended,butif by turningiton andoffwhiletheinterferenceis
itisabsolutelynecessarytouseanextensioncord,

useonlya 3-wireextensioncordthathasa 3-blade occurring.If interferenceoccursitmaybe corrected

groundingplug,and a 3-slotreceptaclethatwill byoneor moreofthefollowingmeasures:

accepttheplugon theappliance.Themarkedrating • reorientthereceivingantenna;

of theextensioncordshallbe equaltoor greater

thantheelectricalratingoftheappliance. • relocatetheovenwithrespecttothereceiver;

Where an electricalwall receptacleisencountered
whichwillacceptonlya two-prongplug,itisthe • plugtheovenintoa differentoutletsothatitand

personalresponsibilityandobligationof the thereceiverare ondifferentcircuits.

notonly for your personalprotectionagainst

Youcandetermineifthisunitiscausinginterference

and/or

ownerto contacta qualifiedelectricianand have Ifthe interferencepersists,you maywanttoconsult
theoutletreplacedwith a properlygroundedand

polarizedreceptaclefora three-prong,grounding an experiencedradio/televisiontechnicianfor
plug.Suchreceptaclemustalsomeetlocalelectrical additionalsuggestions.

codes,if applicable,and/or theNationalElectrical
Code.

If localcodespermit,a temporaryconnectionmay

be madetoa properlygroundedandpolarized,
two-holeoutletusingan adapter.Note,however,

thatattachingtheadaptergroundingterminaltothe
outletcoverscrewwill notgroundtheovenunless
theoutletitselfisgroundedthroughthehouse
wiring.Propergroundingand polarizationforthe

useof a temporaryadapterare the personal

responsibilityand obligationof theowner.

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OVEN FEATURES

PlasticStirrerCover.Protects
thestirrerbladeFromsoil or

Metal Rack.Accessoryusedto bending. Thestirrercover

give themicrowaveovencooking shouldnotbe removed. LightCover.Easilyremovedto

Flexibility.Offers theuserthe screw.Useonly a 25 watt light.
option ofcooking or reheating _ Lightwill turn onwhileovenis in
morethanone foodat a time. operation or when door isopen.

replacelightby removingone

DisplayWindow.

RemovableGlassTray. Helps

tocontain smallspillovers. TouchControlPanel.(See

DoorLatch.Thesewill slide into moredetaileddiagram of
theinterlock.If door is not controlpanelon p. 7)

completelyclosedthe ovenwill
notoperate. SafetyInterlockSystem.Safety

Window. Toview thefood door. All ovenshaveat least
while cooking.No microwaves two latcheswhichstopthe

can passthroughthemetal operationof theovenwhenthe
shieldin thiswindow, door is opened.

latchesinthemicrowaveoven

CME8010

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TOUCH CONTROL PANEL CME8010

COOK--Cook at full poweror POWER--Pressto changefrom
changepower level, automaticpower level10

COOK POWER

SPEEDDEFROST--Defrost TIMER--Thisfeature usesno

SPEED TIMER

foodsgentlywithautomatic microwaveenergywhileit

DEFROST

variable powerlevels, functionsasa kitchentimeror

CONVENIENCE AND

CONVENIENCEAND FROZEN asa holdingperiodtime.

FOODS--Pressthispad,then

entercodeandweight.The DEFROSTBYWEIGHT--Press

FROZEN FOODS

COOK BY DEFROST BY

WEIGHT WEIGHT

ovenautomaticallysetspower thispad andenterthefood

levels, weight.Theovenautomatically

REHEAT

COOKBYWEIGHT--Pressthis defrostingtimes.
pad,thenentercodeandfood

weight.Theovenautomatically REHEAT--Pressthispad, then

1 2 3

setspowerlevelsand entercodeandnumberof
defrostingtimes, servings.Theoven

4 5 6
7 8 9

(high).

setspowerlevelsand

automaticallysetspower levels
and cooktime.

CLOCK--Pressmice toenter RESET--Whenpressedit

CLOCK 0 RESET

timeofdayor oncetocheck cancelsall settingsexcepttime
timeofdaywhile ofday.

START/STOP

microwaving. START/STOP--Pressthispad

tobeginor interruptany
function.

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MICROWAVE Cook

Thetime cookingfeatureallows you to presetthe

FEATURES cooking time.

Theovendoor can beopenedany timeduring

Time of Day Clock operation;theovenwill automaticallystopcooking

After plugging in theovenor aftera power outage and maintain thetimesettingfor up to 5 minutes
thedisplaywill flashzeros.Setclockusingthe untilthe door isclosedand theStart/Stop Padis

following instructions, operationin progress.

Ifset,the timeof day will always bedisplayedwhen

noothercooking functionisbeing used.Tocheck .........

thetimeof day whenprogramming your ovenor rr4S rRU
cookingpresstheClock Pad.Timeof daywill be

displayedfor 3 seconds. _resi

pressed.Theflashing "cook" prompt identifiesthe

Consultyourcookbookfor theapproximatecooking
timefor each recipe.Remember,thecookbookis
onlya guide.Startingtemperaturesand densityof
thefood can vary thecooking timerequired.

E_

T im e r :nte_

Thetimer hasseveralfunctions.Forexample,useit
to time mixing a cake,standingtime after !_ !'resi

microwavecooking,or timehalf of thecooking !EN"
process.Thetimercan beprogrammedfor up to 99

minutesand 99 seconds. '.5 t'res:

Thecookoperationswill be performedin theorder
programmed.Cooktimecan alsobe programmed
by enteringthecook timeand pressingStart/Stop
Pad. After 2 longbeepssoundthemicrowavewill
proceedwith the secondcooktime. Fourlong beeps

will soundat thecompletionof a cookor defrost

Tochecktimeremainingon timerduring a cooking cycle."END" will appear in thedisplayfollowing

processpressTimer Pad.Thetimerwill flash on the thecycle untilthedoor isopenedor theresetpad is

displayfor 3 secondsbeforereturningto the pressed.At this timethe displaywill returnto time of
cookingcountdown, day.

Tostoptimer onceit hasstarted,pressthe Reset blOTl:: Fullpower cookingisautomatic.Tousea

Pad. variable power setting,seeinstructionson

page 9.

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Variable Power TO CHECK,CHANGE, OR CANCELVARIABLE

This microwave offers 11 different power levelsto POWERWHILE COOKING

meetyour cooking needs.The power levelcan be ToCheck Power: 1. PressPower Pad.

setat the startof cookingor changed during the

cooking process. ToChange Power: 1. PressPower Pad.

ToCancel Power: 1. PressStart/Stop Pad.

Speed Defrost

When defrosting frozen foods, a high Variable

Power setting can be used initially to break down
the ice crystals. But as they begin to melt, it is

necessary to reduce the microwave power to keep

EXAMPLE: If the recipe calls for cooking with 50% the food from starting to cook before defrosting is

Power Level Guide 40% and 20%.

power for 3 minutes, press Cook Pad; 3,

0, 0; Power Pad; 5 ("50" will appear in complete. This process isdone automatically when
thedisplay); and Start/Stop Pad. using the Speed Defrost Pad. It begins defrosting at

80% power then gradually reduces power to 60%,

2. Enternew power settingby
pressingdesired number.

2. PushResetPad.

Level % SuggestedUses

PowerI Power

100 reheah_ng(observecloselt toavoid

HI High overcool_ing);generaJlylorquickest

9 90 Sauteingvegetables.
8 80 dishes;cookinqcertainseafoods

7 70 Forcakes,quickbreadsand muffins.

6 60 recipesusingprecookedor canned EXAMPLE: Todefrost 2 lb. ground beef, press the
5 50 Reheatinglarger amountsof leftovers;

4 40 dishes"_oupsor sa'uce_;cooking riceor

3 30 of meatin liquid; coo_'ingdriedbeans, the program order.
2 20 Softeningcheese,butteror chocolate.

I 10 off refrigeratedfoods beforeserving.

0 00 after a cooking operation.

ForveQetables;beverages; quick

cooking.

Forwholep.oultry,cheeseandegg
(clams,oysters_orscallops).

Reheatingleftoversor for cooking

ingredients. Speed Defrost Pad; 1,0, 0, 0; and

cooking roasts. Start/Stop Pad.
Stewin_or developin_flavor in main TheSpeed Defrost function may be programmed in

pasta(afterwater isboiling), conjunction with Time Cook operations. The defrost
Defrosting;tenderizin_lesstendercuts function will always be performed first regardless of

lentilsor peasin water.

Keepingfood(s)warm or taking chill
Timinga standingor holding period

*Guidegivespercentageofmagnetron"on"timeatdifferent

powerlevelsandsuggesteduses.

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Defrosting Guide

Cutand Defrosting Standing Special

Weight Time Time Techniques

GroundBeef 4 to 5 min. per lb. 15to 30 rain. Reshapeground beefintoa block beforefreezing.

(bulk) Breakapart halfwaythrough defrostcycle.

PorkChops 4 to 5 min.per lb. 15to 30 min. Breakchopsapart halfway through thedefrostcycle.

1 to 3 Ibs.

Steaks 4 to5 rain.per lb. 15to 30 min. Breaksteaksapart halfway throughdefrostcycle.Shieldwarm

areas.

SausageLinks 4 min. 15 min. Rotatehalfwaythroughdefrostcycle.

uncooked,

1lb.

Wieners

1/2lb. 2 min. 5 min. Rotatehalfwaythroughdefrostcycle. Breakapart during

1 lb. 4 min. 5 min. standingtime.

FishFillets 31/2to 5 min. per lb. 15 to 30 min. Breakapart halfwaythrough defrostcycle.Carefullyseparate

1 lb. and rinseundercold runningwater to finishthawing.

Chicken 4 to 5 min. per lb. 15 to 30 min. Breakapart halfwaythrough defrostcycle.

Cut-up

DEFROSTINGTIPS

• Thischart is only a guide. Starting temperature, • For even defrosting some foods need to be

shape of the food, fat content and water content broken up or separated halfway through

will affect defrosting time. defrosting time.

• Food should still be somewhat icy in the center • Check your cookbook for other defrosting tips.
when removed from the oven because the edges

of the food will begin cooking if microwaves
thaw it completely.

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Convenience and Frozen Foods NOTE:A singleshortbeepwill soundhal_ay
TheConvenienceand FrozenFoodfeatureallows throughthecookingprocess.Turnor stir

selectionof a code to cooka varietyof convenience food at thistime. At thecompletionof the
and frozenfoods.Themicrowavewill calculatethe calculatedcooktimethecontrolwill sound 2

cooktimeand power levelsaccordingto thecode longbeepsand go intoa hold mode(2-4
and weight selected.Beloware 5 food categories minutes).Fourbeepswill soundat the
and code listingsfor your selection, completionofthe holdperiod.

EXAMPLE:Tocook 10 ouncesof frozenvegetables

pressConvenienceand FrozenFood
Pad; 1(food category);0 (pounds);and

10 (ounces);thenStart/Stop Pad.

Tips

• Startingtemperatureandshapeof thefood will
affectcookingtime.

• Removefood from foil containersover 3/4inch

high.

• Punctureplasticwrapping beforemicrowaving.

• Rotate1/2turnafter halfof cooking time.

Convenience and Frozen Food Chart

Code FrozenFoods CookTime MaximumQuantityforEntry

Code1 Frozenvegetables, 10minutes,40 seconds 1pound,8 ounces

pasta perlb.

Code2 Frozenentrees, 14minutes,40 seconds 2pounds

dinners perlb.

Code3 Frozenmicropot 16minutesperlb. 1pound,8ounces

pies

Code4 Frozenbreakfast 9minutesperlb. 1pound

foods,sandwiches,
chickenpieces

Code5 Frozenbreads, 5 minutes,20 seconds 1 pound

pastries perlb.

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Defrost by Weight Cook by Weight

With theDefrostby Weight featurethemicrowave TheCookbyWeight featurecooksfoods usinga
ovenwill automaticallysetthedefrosttimeand preprogrammedcode. UnlikeTimeCook,which can

powerlevelsfor you. Simplyenterthefood weight be programmedwith 1or 2 variable power
in poundsand ouncesand touchStart/Stop Pad. settings,Cookby Weight usesup to 5 power

settingswhich automaticallyswitchduring the
cookingprocess,thusproviding tendercooking

resultswithout overcooking.Beloware 6 food items
and code listingsfor your selection.

When theovenreachesapproximatelyhalf of the
totaldefrostingtime 2 long beepswill soundand

defrostingwill stop.Turnfood overand pressthe

Start/Stop Padto continuedefrosting.
NOTE:Minutesand secondswill be displayed(i.e.,

20:44) upto 99 minutesand 99 seconds.
Beyondthat thedisplaywill readhoursand

minutes(i.e., 1H:44) Shortbeepsheardduring thecooking processare

EXAMPLE:Todefrost11/2lb. ground beefpressthe normal and indicatethatthemicrowaveis operating

DefrostByWeight Pad; enter1 lb. and at variable power levels.
8 ounces;presstheStart/Stop Pad. NOTE:Twolongbeepswill soundapproximately

When defrostingstopspartway through partway throughthecooking processand

thedefrostingprocessturnthefood and cooking will stop.At thistime rotatethe
pressStart/Stop Padto continue food. Thedisplaywill hold theremaining

defrosting, cook timeuntiltheStart/Stop Pad is

pressed.

CONVERSIONCHART

EXAMPLE:Tocooka 2V2lb. pork loin roastpress

.25 lb. or 1/4lb. = 4 oz. theCookby Weight Pad;4 for code;2
.35 lb. or _/3lb. = 5 oz. lb. and 8 ounces;pressStart/Stop Pad.

.50 lb. or 1/2lb. = 8 oz.
.65 lb. or 2/3lb. = 10 oz.

.75 lb. or 3/4lb. = 12 oz.

1lb.= 16oz.

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Cook by Weight Chart

Code FoodItem CookTime MaximumEntry

Code 1 BeefRoast,rare 13 minutesper lb.
Code2 BeefRoast,medium 15.5 minutesperlb.

Code3 BeefRoast,well 17 minutesper lb.
Code4 PorkRoast,well Under2 lb. -- 19 min. per lb.

2-5 lb. -- 17 min. per lb.
5-16 lb.-- 16 minutesperlb.

Code5 Precookedham Under4 lb.-- 14.5 min. per lb. Entrieslimitedto 8 lb. and

Over 4 lb. -- 12.5 min.per lb. under.

Code6 Turkeybreast 13 minutesper lb. Entrieslimitedto 5 lb. and

under.

Reheat Tips

Reheatfoods in one simple step. Below are 9 food 1. Cover most foods for fastest heating.
categories that microwave owners cook most. These 2. Stir foods before serving.

codes were developed to save time looking up
foods, power levels and calculating cooking time for

more than one item. Reheat Chart

EXAMPLE: To reheat 2 hamburgers press the

Reheat Pad; 3 (food category); 2 of soup,vegetables

(quantity); then Start/Stop Pad.

NOTE: If Start/Stop Pad is pressed without a

quantity having been selected the control *Whena portionof cooktimeiscomplete2 longbeepswill

will default to 1 and begin cooking, sound.Thedisplayinstructsto"STIR"thefood.Press

Code Food

Code 1 Cup(s)of Coffee 4
Code2 Warm pastries,rolls 4

Code3 Heatslicesof meat 4
Code4 Heatcasserole 4

Code5 Cookup to 4 potatoes 4
Code6 Cookbacon 6

Code7 Heatindividual can(s) 4

micro entree(s)

*Code 8 Heat individual can(s) 4

Code9 Instanthotcereal 3

Start/StopPadtocompletethereheatingprocess.

Maximum Servings

Allowed

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Complete Meal Cooking • Foodsthatcookor heatquickly are placedon
Themicrowaveovenhasbeenespeciallydesigned thefloor wherethereislessenergyand cooking

to cookup to threedifferent foodstogether.An ismore gentle.(Seechart)
entiretwoor threedishmealcan be prepared at the • Staggerfood inthe ovenwheneverpossible.It

sametime.Therackprovidesthe additional space doesnotmatterwhetherthe longcooking item is
neededfor preparing multipledishes, on theright or theleftof therack as long as it is

not placeddirectlyoverthe itemon thefloor.

• If preparing a veryfastcooking item,add it
during thelastoneor two minutesof cooking.

Foodson theRack:
ROASTS BAKEDPOTATOES
POULTRY CARROTS
CASSEROLES SQUASH
CHOPS/RIBS SOUP
MEATLOAF POTATOCASSEROLES

FoodsontheFloor:

PLACINGFOODSINTHEOVEN CORNONTHECOB SANDWICHES

FROZENVEGETABLES SAUCES

• In general,denseor long cookingfoodsare CANNEDVEGETABLESTOPPINGS
placedon the ovenrackwhere theywill receive BEVERAGES (add during last 1 to 2 minutes)

the mostmicrowaveenergywhenseveralfoods CAKES ROLLS

are cookingtogether. (add 1/2way through) DOUGHNUTS

CUSTARDS BUNS

Complete Meal Ideas Chart

Location Approx.Time

Food InOven OnHigh SpecialInstructions

Bacon(8slices) Rack 7-11minutes Placebaconin12" x 7" glassdishorbacon

& ScrambledEggs(6) Floor tray.Placeeggsin 1qt.casseroleor bowl,cover

withwaxpaper.Stireggsandrotatebacondish
everythreeminutes.

FrozenFishSticks(9oz.) Floor 13-19minutes Placefishsticksondinnerplate,potatototsin

& FrozenPotatoTots Rack(left) 8" x 8" glassdishandfrozenvegetablesina
(16oz.)& smallcoveredcasserole.Rotatedisheshalfway
FrozenVegetables Rack(right) throughcookingprocess.

(10oz.)

Meatloaf(11/2Ibs.) Floor 15-25minutes Rotatemeafloafhalfwaythroughcookingprocess.

&BakedPotatoes (center) Letmeatloafstand5 minutes,coveredwithfoil.
(4-6oz.) Floor Cookpotatoes5 minutesduringstand,if

(around necessary.
meatloaf)

QuarteredChicken Rack 18-28minutes Chickenin12"x 7" glassdish.Vegetablescan

(I 1/2Ibs.) (front) beinpouch(slit)orl qt.casserolecoveredwith
&BakedPotatoes(4)& Rack lidor plasticwrap.Rotatedishesduringcooking

10oz.FrozenVegetables (back) process.Letchickenstand10minutescovered

Floor withfoil.Continuecookingvegetablesand

potatoesduringstandtime,if needed.

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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN

Q. WhenI presstheStart/StopPad,theoven Q. Why doessteamand/or vapor escapearound

makesa buzzingsound.What causesthis? thedoorandmoisturedropletsformon the

A. Thisisnormalandir_dicatesthattheovenis

working properly. A. Thisisa normal occurrence-- asfood cooks,

Q. Why doesthe Display sometimescountdown steamisgivenoff.

afterpressingthe Start/StopPad,buttheoven Q. What do thevariousbeepsmean?
doesn'tstartcooking? A. Long(3 second)beep= timerhascompletedits

A. Thedoorisnotcompletelyclosed.Openthe countdown.

doorandre-closefirmly.PresstheStart/Stop Shortbeep= correctentryorwhenpower level
Padandtheovenwillstartcooking, increaseson codeprograms.

Q. Can I openthedoor whentheovenis

operating? Twolong beeps= betweencookingstages,

A. Thedoor can beopenedany time during the "Hold".

cookingoperation; theovenwill automatically Fourlong beeps= end of cooking (microwave

stopcookingand thetime settingwill maintain will turnoff).
untilthedoor isclosedand theStart/Stop Pad

ispressed.

insideovendoor?

Twoshortbeeps= incorrectentry.

halfway throughcooking processor prior to

Q. What causesthe oveninterior light and display

to dim when usinga Variable Power Level?

A. Thisis normaland indicatestheoven is

operatingand cycling properly.

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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE

Check the following list to be sure a service call is really necessary. A quick reference of this manual as well as
reviewing additional information on itemsto check, may prevent an unneeded service call.

PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSEAND REMEDY

OVENWILLNOT * A fusein yourhomemaybe blownor thecircuitbreaker tripped. Replacefuseor
COMEON resetcircuitbreaker.

• Unplugyour microwaveoven,thenplug itback in.

• Makesure 3-prong plugon ovenis fully insertedinto wall receptacle.

• Checkthatcontrolsare setproperly.

CONTROLPANEL • Door not securelyclosed.
LIGHTED,YETOVEN • Start/Stop Pad mustbe pressedafterenteringcookingselection.

WILLNOT START • Anotherselectionenteredalready inovenand RESETnot pressedtocancel it.

• Make sureyou haveenteredcookingtimeafter pressingCOOK.

• RESETwastouchedaccidentally.Selectcooking programand pressStart/Stop Pad.

• Make sureyouentereda code numberafter pressingConvenience& FrozenFood
Pad.

FOODSAREEITHER • Cookingtimesmay vary becauseof startingfoodtemperature,food

OVERCOOKEDOR densityor amountof food inoven.PressCOOK and additional
UNDERCOOKED cookingtime for completion.

• Incorrectpower levelentered.Checkcookbookfor recommendedpower levelor
changing levelsduringcooking if necessary.

• Dishwas not rotated,turnedor stirred.Somedishesrequirespecificinstructions.
Checkcookbookor recipefor theseinstructions.

• Toomanydishesin ovenat sametime. Cookingtime mustbe increased.Check
cookbookfor recommendationon increasingtime.

OVEN INTERIOR • Lightbulb isloose,defective,or needsto be replaced.
LIGHTDOESNOT

WORK

ALLTHESETHINGS ARENORMAL WITH YOUR
MICROWAVEOVEN:

• Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. • SomeTV-Radio interference might be noticed

• Light reflection around door or outer case.

• Dull, thumping sound while oven is operating, appliances and does not indicate a problem

• Dimming oven light and change in blower with your oven.
sound may occur while operating at power
levels other than high.

while using your microwave oven. It'ssimilar to

the interference caused by other small

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WARRANTY

Full Two Year Warranty

Fortwo (2)yearsfrom dateof original retailpurchase,any part which fails in normalhomeusewill
be repairedor replacedfreeof charge.

Limited Warranty

After thesecondyear from thedateof original purchase,throughthefifth year,thefollowing
partswhich fail in normal homeusewill be repaired or replacedfreeof charge for thepart
itself,with theowner paying all othercosts,includinglabor,when theapplianceis locatedin

theUnitedStatesor Canada: (1)Touchpad and microprocessor(2) Magnetrontube(3) High

voltage transformer(4) High voltagecapacitor (5) High voltagerectifier.

Limited Parts Warranty Outside the United States or Canada

Forone(1) year from thedate of original retailpurchase,any part which fails innormal homeusewill
be repairedor replacedfreeof charge for thepart itself,with theowner paying all othercosts,

includinglabor,when theappliance islocatedoutsidethe UnitedStatesor Canada.

Canadian Residents

Thiswarranty coversonly thoseappliancesinstalledin Canada that havebeenlistedwith Canadian
StandardsAssociationunlesstheappliancesare brought intoCanada dueto transferof residence

fromthe UnitedStatestoCanada.

TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE

First: Call or write theMAYTAGdealerfromwhom your appliancewaspurchasedor the

authorizedservicefirm designatedby thedealer.

Ifyou havemovedfromthesellingdealer'sservicearea call or write any authorized

MAYTAGdealeror authorizedservicefirm at your newlocation. Checkthetelephone
directoryyellow pagesto identifythedealer or servicefirm inyour area.

Second: Shouldyour contactwith thedealer or theservicefirm fail to satisfactorilyresolvethe

problem,contactthe managerof thedealershipor the managerof the servicefirm for
assistance.

Third: Shouldyou not receivesatisfactorywarranty servicefrom oneof theaboveor needhelp in

identifyingan authorizedservicefirm write MAYCORAppliance Partsand Service
Company,a division of Maytag Corporation, P.O.Box2370, Cleveland,TN 37311, and
arrangementsfor warranty servicewill be made. Iftheproblem is urgent,call MAYCORat

[phone].

When contactingMAYCORbesureto includethemodeland serialnumberof your
appliance,the nameand addressof thedealer from whomyou purchasedthe

applianceand the date of purchase.

Thiswarranty givesyou specificlegal rights,and youmay alsohaveother rightswhichvary

from stateto state.