Maytag CME9010CAB, CME9010CAE User Manual

The Quick Cook Feature

The Quick Cook feature is a short-cut method to To Quick Cook your food or beverage:
set time for 1-5 minutes. Touch a number pad (from 1to 5) for 1to 5 minutes

of cooking at Power Level 10. For example, touch the

_1-] _ _3-] _-] _-_ 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. No need to touch _,_

START, the oven will start immediately.

_6-] _] _-] _9-] _0-_ The oven will signal and tum off automatically

when finished. _,

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How to Use Auto Start _

The Auto Start feature allows you to program your Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start.
oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day--up (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the _

to a 12-hour delay, correct time of day.)

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| Step 1: Touch AUTO START pad. Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.AUTO ] Step 4: Touch START pad. The oven will

START automatically start at the desired time. The display

will show the time you entered. The time of day may
be displayed by touching the CLOCK pad.

+ 30 Seconds

The + 30 Seconds feature provides a convenient way This pad may also be used as a quick cook for 30

to extend cooking time by 30 seconds while the oven seconds of cooking. No need to touch START, the
timer is counting down. It will add30 seconds to the oven will start immediately.

time shown each time the pad is touched.

POPCORN

Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the

NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with the microwave popcorn.
Popcorn program. Step 2: Open oven door and place package of

popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed by

The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with the package instructions. Close oven door.
prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad. No need to touch

3.5 ounces. START, the oven will start immediately.

How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time

If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped, If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is a
there is a simple adjustment you can make. simple adjustment you can make.

Touch the POPCORN I Touch the POPCORN
pad. (The oven will start I

immediately.) Then touch I I_ _'_ _ _ pad. (The oven willstartimmediately.)Then touch l_

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number pad 9. A plus sign [ I [.J _

wilt appear on the disp!ay signnumberwillPadappearl"aonminuSthe LJ I "_
beside the word POP . display beside the word

The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more cooking time "POP". The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less
is being provided, cooking time is being provided.

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using your appliance.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety • Do not let power cord hang over edge of table
precautions should be followed, including the or counter.

following: • Do not operate this appliance if it has a

damaged power cord or plug, if it is not

A WARNING Toreduce the risk of working properly, or if it has been damaged

burns,electric shock, fire, injury to persons or dropped.

or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

• See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care

• Read and follow the specific "Precautions to and Cleaning section(s) of your guide.

Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy" on the previous page. • This appliance should be serviced only by

qualified service personnel. Contact nearest

• This appliance must be grounded. Connect authorized service facility foI examination,
only to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding repair or adjustment.

Instructions section in the back of this guide.

• As with any appliance, close supervision is

• Use this appliance only for,its intended use as necessary when used by children.
described in this guide. Do not use corrosive

chemicals orvapors in this appliance This . f . .

microwave oven is specifically designed to heat • To reduce the risk o fire in the oven cawty:

orcook food. and is not intended for laboratory. --Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
or industrialuse. applianceif paper, plastic orother combustible

• This over.the-range oven was designed materials are placedinside the oven to facilitate
for use over ranges no wider than 42 inches, cooking.

Itmay be installed over both gas and electric --Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles
cooking equipment, from paper or plastic containers before

• For best operation, plug this appliance into its placing them in the oven.
own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of --Do not use your microwave oven to dry

lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit newspapers.
breaker. --Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled

paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can

contain metal flecks which may cause arcing

• Install or locate this appliance only in or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or
accordance with the provided Installation nylon f'daments should be avoided, as they

Instructions. may also ignite.

• Do not cover or block any openings on the -.-Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven
appliance, unless in a special rmcrowave popcornaccessory

• Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in
use this productnear water--for example, in a wet rmcrowaveovens.

basement, near a swimming pool ornear a sink. --Do not overcook potatoes. They could

• This microwave oven is not approved or tested dehydrateand catch fire, causing damage
for marine use. to your oven.

• Do not store anything directly on top of the --Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid
microwave oven surface when the oven is in damage to the oven and the danger of fire.

If by accident the oven should run empty a

operation, minute or two. no harm is done. However. try to

• Do not immerse power cord or plug in water, avoid operating the oven empty at all times--it

• Keep power cord away from heated surfaces, saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven.

• Do not mount this appliance over a sink. .continuednextpage/

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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---Do not use the oven for storage purposes. • Remove the temperature probe from the oven
Do not leave paperproducts, cooking utensils when not using it to cook with. If you leave the

or food in the oven when not an use, probe inside the oven without inserting it in food

--If materials inside oven should ignite, keep or liquid, and turn on microwave energy, it can
oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect create electrical arcing in the oven and damage

power cord. or shut off power at the fuse or oven walls.
circuil breaker panel. • Plastic eookware--Plastic cookware designed

for microwave cooking is very useful, but should

• Some products such as whole eggs and sealed be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic

containers--for example, closed jars--will may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions
explode and should not be heated in this as are glass or ceramic materials and may

microwave oven. Such use of the microwave soften or char if subjected to short periods of
oven could result ill injury, overcooking, in longer exposures to overcooking,

the food and cookware could ignite. For these

• Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with reasons: 1)Use microwave-safe plastics only and

the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly use them in strict compliance with the cookware
cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly, manufacturer's recommendations. 2) Do not

Be careful to prevent scalding when warming subjectempty cookware to microwaving.
formula or breast milk. The container may fee] 3) Do not permit children to use plastic

cooler than the milk really is. Always test the cookware without complete supervision.
milk before feeding the baby.

• Don't defrost frozen beverages in narrow • When cooking pork, follow the directions

necked bottles (especially carbonatedbeverages), exactly and always cook the meatto an internal

Even if the container is opened, pressure can build temperature of atleast I70°E This assures that.
up. This can cause the container to burst,possibly in theremote possibility thattrichina may be

resulting in injury, presentin the meat, it will be killed and meat

• Use foil only as directed in this guide. TV will be safe to eat.

dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than • Do not boil eggs in a m/crowave oven.

3/4" high: remove the top foil cover and return the Pressurewill build up inside egg yolk and will

tray to the box. When using foil in the microwave cause it to burst,possibly resuking in injury.

oven. keep the foil (other than metal shelf) at

least I inch away from the sides of the oven. _ • Foods with unbroken outer "skin"

such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes.

_. Cookware may become hot because apples, chicken livers and other

of heat transferred from the heated giblets, and egg yolks _see previous
food. Pot holders may be needed to caution) should be pierced to allow
handle the eookware, steam to escape during cooking.

• Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend
to boil over more rapidly than foods containing • Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in

less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care microwave ovens. Check the package for
and Cleaning sectiun/s) for instructions on how to proper use.

clean the inside of the oven.

. Spontaneous boiling--Under

certainspecial circumstances.

• ThermometerhDo not use a thermometer in liquids may start to boil during
food you are microwawng unless the thermometer or shortly afterremoval from

is designed or recommended for use inthe the microwave oven. To prevent
rmcrowave oven. burns from splashing liquid, stir the

liquidbriefly before removingthe
containerfrom the microwave oven.

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• "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly dosed The Exhaust Hood
plastic bags shouldbe slit, pierced or vented • Have it installed and properly grounded by a

as directed bypackage. If they are not. plastic
could burstduring orimmediately aftercooking, qualified installer, See the special installation

possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage booklet packed with the microwave oven.
containers should be at least partially uncovered • The exhaust fan in the oven will operate

because they folrn a tight seal. When cooking automatically under certain conditions
with containerstightly covered with plastic wrap, (see Automatic Fan Feature). While the fan

remove covering carefully anddirectsteam away is operating, caution is required to prevent

fromhands and face. the starting and spreading of accidental

t, • Hot foods and steam can cause cooking fires while the exhaust fan is in

burns. Be careful when opening use. For this reason:

any containers of hot food, including --Never leave surface units unattended at high
popcornbags, cooking pouches and heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and

boxes. To prevent possible injury, greasyspillovers that mayignite and spread if
direct steamaway from hands exhaust fan is operating. To minimize automatic

and face. fan operation,use adequate sized cookware and

use high heat only when necessary.

• Use of the shelf accessory. _ --In the event of a grease fire,

smotherflaming pan on surface

--Remove the shelf from oven when not in use. _ unitby covering pancompletely

-Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven, with well-fitting lid. cookie sheet

Product damage may result, or flat tray.

Use pot holders when handling the shelf and --Clean the vent hood often. Do not allow grease

cookware. They may be hot. to build up on the hood or the filter.

Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf. --Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter.

The shelf could overheat. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based
Use the shelf only when cooking on 2 levels, oven cleaners, may damage the filter.

Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly --When flaming foods are under the hood.

inside the oven to prevent product damage, turn the fan off. The fan. if operating, may
DO NOT use the metal shelf with the Popcorn spread the flame,

program (see the Popcorn section).

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

Optional Accessory
A Charcoal FilterKit fornon-vented installation

is available atextra cost from your Maytag dealer.
Partnumber 05200037.

I This microwave oven is UL listed for

installation over electric and gas ranges.

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REGISTRATION

Federal law requires registration of all microwave If you move or are not the original owner of this oven,

ovens. To comply with the law, please fill out the you must, by law, renew the registration. Send the

CUSTOMER REGISTRATION CARD packaged in renewal registration information to:
the oven. Maytag Warranty Administration

1. Check the model and serial numbers on the card to P.O. Box 4970

see that they match the numbers on the rating label. Cleveland, Tennessee 37320-4970
Rating label is located on the inside of the oven Renewal Registration information must provide:

cavity. If the numbers on the card are not the same as a) Your name and address and b) the microwave
those on the rating label cross out the numbers on the oven's model and serial numbers.
card and write in the numbers as they appear on the

rating label.

2. Mall the card. The return address is included on the
reverse side of card.

MICROWAVING TIPS

• Make sure all cookware used in your microwave • Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap
oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass can be used to cover dishes in orderto retain

casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent
cups, potteryor china dinnerware which does not plastic wrap so steam can escape.

have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen • Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating
can be used. Some cookware is labeled "suitable or rearranging. Check the Cooking Guide.

for microwaving." °Steam builds up pressure in foods which are

• If you are not f_.._._.. _.._. tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce
sure if a dish is potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent

microwave-safe, __ bursting.

use this test: Place
in the oven both

the dish you are If you use a meatthermometer while cooking, make
testing and a glass sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

measuring cup
filled with 1cup of

water--set the measuring cup either in or next to the
dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats,

it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish
remains cool and only the water in the cup heats,

then the dish is microwave-safe.

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VARIABLE POWER LEVELS (1-10)

Variable power levels add flexibility to your Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off)
microwave cooking. The power levels on your give time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat _,

microwave oven can be compared to the surface to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown
units on a range. HIGH (Power Level 10) or fuI1 with Power Level 3--the defrost cycle. If microwave

power is the fastest way to cook and gives you energy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would I,_,

100% power. Each power level gives you microwave cook before the inside was defrosted. O

energy a certain percent of the time. Power Level 7 is Here are some examples of uses for various power
microwave energy 70% of the time. Power Level 3 is levels:
energy 30% of the time.

A high setting (10) will cook faster but may need POWER LEVEL BEST USES
additional attention such as frequent stirring, rotating High 10 Fish, bacon, vegetables,

or turning over. Most of your cooking will be done boiling liquids.
on HIGH (Power Level 10). A lower setting will cook

more evenly and with less attention given to stirring Med-High 7 Gentle cooking of meat and

poultry; baking casseroles _,,o

or rotating the food. Some foods may have better and reheating.
flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower

settings is used. You may wish to use a lower power Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing
level when cooking foods that have a tendency to such as stews and less tender

boil over, such as scalloped potatoes, cuts of meat. ,_

Low 3 Defrosting without cooking; _*

simmering; delicate sauces. CI_

Warm 1 Keeping food warm without _._

overcooking; softening butter. _,_o

AUTOMATIC FAN FEATURE -.-

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This microwave oven has an automatic fan feature to The fan will automatically turn off when the internal ,,_°
protect it from too much heat rising from the cooktop parts are cool. It may stay on for 30 minutes or more

or range beneath it. It automatically turns on at a low after the range and microwave controls have been
speed if it senses too much heat. turned off. _,_

If you have turned the fan on you may find that you 0

cannot turn it off. This is because the automatic fan
has come on to protect the internal parts of the

microwave. _,_

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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL

The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with

the touch of a finger. It's designed to he easy to use and understand.

1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, cooking time 10. VENT FAN. Press HI, LO or OFF for the

or temperature, power level being used, cooking different fan speeds.
mode and instructions. 11. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food

2. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic weight, then START. The oven automatically
Power Level 3 (Low). sets power levels and defrosting time.

3. TIME COOK 1 AND 2. Microwave for a 12. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the temperature
selected amount of time using automatic Power probe to cook by using a preset temperature. Once

Level 10 (High). food reaches preset temperature, oven switches to

4. REHEAT. Use Reheat for quick reheating of HOLD setting and maintains that temperature

a variety of foods using different times and until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
power levels. 13. COOK: Touch this pad, a code number and

5. POPCORN. Touch this pad to cook prepackaged weight of food for quick cooking of a variety of

microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces, foods using different times and power levels.
No need to touch START, the oven will start 14. AUTO ROAST. Insert probe. Touch this pad,

immediately, the desired number pad for the code, then START.

6. POWER LEVEL, Touch this pad before entering The oven slow-cooks meat with the automatic
another power level number if you want to change preset program.

from automatic Power Level 10 (High) for 15. + 30 SECONDS. Press this pad for 30 seconds of
cooking or Power Level 3 (Low) for defrosting, cook time, to add 30 seconds to the cook time as

7. CLOCK SET. Touch this pad to enter time of day it's counting down or touch this pad for an

or check time of day while microwaving. To set "instant on" for 30 seconds.
clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time 16. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to program

of day. For example, if time is 1:30, touch number the microwave.
pads 1, 3 and 0 and "1:30" will appear in display. 17. MINUTE. Use this with number pads to enter

Then touch START or CLOCK pad. To reset or whole minutes. For example, for 4 minutes touch
change time, simply repeat above process. 4 and MINUTE.

8. AUTO START. Allows you to program your 18. START. After all selections are made, touch this

oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day-- pad to start the oven.
up to a 12-hour delay,

19. CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it shuts off the

9. MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature uses no oven and erases all settings (except time of day).

microwave energy. It functions as either a kitchen
timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a 20. LIGHT. Touch ON to turn on the surface light.

delay timer before time or temperature cooking. Touch NIGHT to turn on the night light.

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When You Plug in the Oven

The display panel displays "88888", "18 POWER" "PROBE" Appears on the Display:

and all of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, all • Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or
lights disappear and "RESET" appears in the upper Temp Cook/Hold function is being used.

portion. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad, set the Clock

andoven is ready for use. • Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.

This will happen any time there is a power outage.

Clock Display On/Off Feature

The Clock Display On/Off Feature allows you to turn the clock display on

or off without changing the time on the clock. Touch the 0 number pad to
turn the clock display on or off. The Clock Display On/Off feature cannot
be used while a cooking feature is in use.

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FEATURF,S OF YOUR OVEN

1. Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door must be 7. Touch Control Panel and Digital Display. For

securely latched for oven to operate, detailed information on each feature, see Your

2. Door Latches. Touch Control Panel section.

3. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows 8. Hood Controls.
cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves Vent Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF.

confined in oven. Light. Press ON, NIGHT or OFF.

4. Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Probe must 9. Grease Filters.

be securely inserted into receptacle before oven 10. Cooktop Light.

will start any temperature or Auto Roast cooking. 11. Automatic Cooking Guide.

5. Temperature Probe. Use with Temp Cook/Hold 12. Oven Floor.
and Auto Roast functions only.

NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are

6. Shelf. Lets you microwave several foods at once. located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

Food microwaves best when placed directly on the

oven floor. Use this shelf only when cooking foods

on 2 levels. (See Safety Instructions and Oven
Shelf section for special instructions.)

Cooking Complete Reminder This is to certify C.EM. SONES

(For all cooking features except Temp Cook/Hold that this unit has at 0.10 WG 7.2 Vert.
and Auto Roast code 4) been tested in 300 Vert. 6.8 Hot.

conformance 300 Hor.

To remind you that you have food in the oven, the with AMCA

oven will display "End" and beep once a minute
until you either open the oven door or touch the Bulletin No. 210.

CLEAR/OFF pad.

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HOW TO USE THE MIN/SEC TIMER

The Min/Sec Timer Using a Holding Time

The Min/See Timer has 3 timing functions: The Min/Sec Timer can also be used to program a

•It operates as a minute timer. "holding time" between microwave cooking functions.

The time can range from 1 second to 99 minutes and

• It can be set to delay cooking. 99 seconds. A holding or standing time may be found

• It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting, in some of your own recipes or in a cookbook.
The Min/Sec Timer operates without microwave energy.

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call Programming Delayed Cooking

Step 1: Touch MIN/SEC To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,

MIN/SEC TIMER pad. touch either TIME COOK 1 AND 2, TEMP

TIMER COOK/HOLD or AUTO ROAST and enter cook

time, temperature or code. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER

Step 2: Touch number pad 3 and MIN/SEC and enter number of minutes to delay cooking. When
pad for 3 minutes and no seconds, delaying Temp Cook/Hold or Auto Roast cooking,

Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting be sure probe is in food. Touch START. Timer will
down. The timer signals when time is up. count down to zero and cooking will begin.

How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook

Let's say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15 Step 4: Set standing or hold time by touching
minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook for MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

25 minutes. Here's how to do it: Step 5: Touch 1, 0 and MINUTE to hold for
Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven. 10 minutes.

Step 2: Touch TIME Step 6: Touch TIME COOK 1 AND 2 pad.

! TIME I DEFROST pad'DEFROST cookingStep 7: Touch 2, 5 and MINUTE for 25 minutes oftime.

Step 3: Touch pads l, 5 and MINUTE for 15 minutes [ ] Step 8: Touch START. As each
defrosting time. (Defrosting is automatically set on START function is automatically

power level 3 but can be changed by touching the [ ] performed, oven display shows

instructions entered and the

POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.) function. When time is up, the

oven signals and flashes "End".

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COOKING BY TIME

Time Cook 1

Time Cook allows you to microwave for a preset Because automatic Power Level 10 is recommended

amount of time. for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the
Power Level l0 (High) is recommended for most power level. (If Power Level 10 is not appropriate,

cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility, see "How to Change Power Level" below.)

To become better acquainted with time cooking, make [ Step 4: Touch START.

a cup of coffee by following the steps below. [ START

Step 1: Fill a cup

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2/3 full of water, add ill I{] I _ Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes

1 teaspoon of instant ______ "End". The oven, light and fan shut off.

coffee and stir to
dissolve. Use a cup Step 6: Open the door.
that has no metal If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply

decoration and is close the door and press START to resume cooking.
microwave-safe (refer If there is not time remaining on the rimer you must

to Microwaving Tips reset the timer to resume cooking.
section). Place cup in oven and close door.

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK l AND 2. How to Change Power Level When Setting
Step 3: Select your time. Touch pads 1, 0 and 0 for Time Cook 1

1 minute. 1. Press TIME COOK 1AND 2.

2. Select cooking rime.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select power.

5. Press START.

Using the Time Cook 2 Feature

The Time Cook 2 feature lets you set 2 time cooking The microwave oven will start and the time set for
functions within one program. This is ideal if you "COOK TIME I" will count down. Also, "POWER
want to change power levels during your cooking 10" or the power level selected for "COOK TIME I"

operations. Here's how to do it. will be displayed.
Step 1: Place the food in the oven in a microwave- At the end of "COOK TIME I", the second power

safe container and close the door. level is displayed and the time for "COOK TIME II"
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK 1 AND 2. is shown counting down.

Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example, When time is up, the oven signals and flashes "End".
touch 2, 1 and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds. The oven, light and fan shut off. Open the door.

Step 4: Now is the time to change the power level If you interrupt Time Cook to cheek the food, simply
if you don't want full power for TIME COOK 1. close the door and press START to resume cooking.

(Press POWER LEVEL. Select power.) If there is no time remaining on the timer you must

reset the timer to resume cooking.

Step 5: Touch TIME COOK 1AND 2 again.
Step 6: Set your second cook time.

Step 7: Change the power level for TIME COOK 2.
(Press POWER LEVEL. Select power.)

Step 8: Press START.

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The Quick Cook Feature

The Quick Cook feature is a short-cut method to To Quick Cook your food or beverage:

set time for 1-5 minutes. Touch a number pad (from 1to 5) for 1to 5 minutes

of cooking at Power Level 10. For example, touch the

_1-] _ _3-] _-] _-_ 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. No need to touch _,_

START, the oven will start immediately.

_6-] _] _-] _9-] _0-_ The oven will signal and tum off automatically

when finished. _,

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How to Use Auto Start _

The Auto Start feature allows you to program your Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start.
oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day--up (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the _

to a 12-hour delay, correct time of day.)

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| Step 1: Touch AUTO START pad. Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.AUTO ] Step 4: Touch START pad. The oven will

START automatically start at the desired time. The display

will show the time you entered. The time of day may
be displayed by touching the CLOCK pad.

+ 30 Seconds

The + 30 Seconds feature provides a convenient way This pad may also be used as a quick cook for 30

to extend cooking time by 30 seconds while the oven seconds of cooking. No need to touch START, the
timer is counting down. It will add30 seconds to the oven will start immediately.

time shown each time the pad is touched.

POPCORN

Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the

NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with the microwave popcorn.
Popcorn program. Step 2: Open oven door and place package of

popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed by

The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with the package instructions. Close oven door.
prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad. No need to touch

3.5 ounces. START, the oven will start immediately.

How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time

If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped, If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is a
there is a simple adjustment you can make. simple adjustment you can make.

Touch the POPCORN I Touch the POPCORN
pad. (The oven will start I

immediately.) Then touch I I_ _'_ _ _ pad. (The oven willstartimmediately.)Then touch l_

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number pad 9. A plus sign [ I [.J _

wilt appear on the disp!ay signnumberwillPadappearl"aonminuSthe LJ I "_
beside the word POP . display beside the word

The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more cooking time "POP". The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less
is being provided, cooking time is being provided.

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REHEAT

The Reheat feature is ashort-term program to Touch just 3 pads to use Reheat codes 1 to 6 to reheat
automatically reheat a previously cooked food. many popular foods. See the Reheat Guide below.

The oven turns off automatically after a preset
amount of time.

Reheat One Serving To Reheat More Than One Serving

The Reheat program makes it a snap to reheat many Reheat codes 1 through 5 let you heat up to three
popular foods. Choose a code number from 1 to 6 servings. To add more than one serving, just touch

(see Reheat Guide below), number pad 2 or 3 right before touching START.
Step 1: Touch REHEAT pad. The word "SERV"

Step 2: Touch a number pad from 1to 6 to select a and a number will be I'_. E i1_[ I]

food group, displayed to show how ._l

Step 3: Touch START pad. Oven will signal and turn many servings have

been selected. I II

off automatically when finished.

The serving size may even be changed or added after
touching START. Just touch number pad 2 or 3.
"SERV" and a number will be displayed briefly to

show that serving size has been changed.

Reheat Guide

Serving Time per

Code Display Size Serving Foods Recommended

1 PASTA 1-3 2 min. 10 sec. Pasta

2 MEATS 1-3 l min. 30 sec. Meats, casseroles, pizza
3 VEGS 1-3 1 min. 15 sec. Fruits and vegetables

4 bEV 1-3 1 min. 30 sec. Beverages
5 SAUCE 1-3 1 min. 15 sec. Sauces and gravies

6 PLATE - 3 rain. 45 sec. 2 to 3 foods, 4 oz. each

CAUTION: Reheated foods may have wide variations in temperature.
Some areas may be extremely hot: After removing food from the oven,

we recommend that all reheated foods be stirred, if possible, to even out
the temperature.

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COOK

Use the Cook feature when cooking a variety of Use the Cook Code Guide. Touch the COOK pad.

foods. The oven automatically sets the cooking Touch a number pad from 1 to 9 to select the desired

imes and power levels for you. food group. Enter the food weight in ounces, then

touch the START pad.
The oven calculates cooking time and changes power

levels during cooking to give even cooking results.

How to Use the Cook Feature _"

Step 1: Remove the food from the package, place in Step 4: Enter weight. For example, touch 1 and 8
the oven on microwave-safe dish and close door. for 18 ounces. After 5 seconds "START" flashes on

the display.

Step 2: Touch the COOK pad.
Step 3: Touch number Step 5: Touch the START pad.

Forbadexample,°fdesiredtouchfOOdcode. I_[fJ._ C • r START Oven will begin cooking.

S f Touching the COOK pad during

number pad 1 for canned ENTER cooking will display the remaining

vegetables. The code WEIGHt COOE Cook time. Oven displays "End"

number and food type you when cooking is done.

selected will appear on the display.
"ENTER WEIGHT" will flash.

Cook Code Guide

Cook Weight

Food Code Limit (OZ) Comments

Canned 1 4 to 18 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.

Vegetables Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Frozen 2 4 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.

Vegetables Follow package instructions for adding water.

Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

Fresh 3 4 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Vegetables Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving.

Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

Potatoes 4 8 to 40 oz. Pierce skin with fork. Place side by side on oven floor.

Fish 5 4 to 16 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish.

Cover with plastic wrap. (_

4 to 40 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish.

Chicken

6

Pieces Cover with wax paper. ""

Ground Meat 7 8 to 48 oz. Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat into dish.

(Beef, Pork, Cover with wax paper.
Turkey)

Bacon 8 2 to 10 oz. Layer strips on a plate, 4 to a layer.

Cover each layer with a paper towel.

Pizza 9 4 to 16 oz. Follow package instructions to prepare pizza for
(frozen microwaving.

microwaveable)

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DEFROSTING BY TIME

Time Defrost (Power Level 3)

Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of To become better acquainted with the defrost function,

frozen food and is one of the great advantages of defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by
a microwave oven. following the steps below.

Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods Step 1: Place package of frozen strawberries in
such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen the oven and close door. Be sure package contains

dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for no metal.
meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting Step 2" Touch TIME DEFROST.

time and power levels for you. [ TIME ]

• Power level 3 is automatically set when you press [ DEFROST

I

TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this for
more flexibility. Step 3: Select one half of the total defrosting time

• See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help. recommended in the Defrosting Guide. For example,
touch 4 and MINUTE pad for 4 minutes.

How to Change Power Level Step 4: Touch START. When the cycle is completed,

the oven signals and flashes "End," then automatically

1. Press TIME DEFROST. shuts off.

2. Select defrosting time. Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and

3. Press POWER LEVEL. repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of

4. Select power, defrosting time and touch START.

5. Press START. Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes "End,"

open the door, remove the package and separate
strawberries to finish defrosting.

Defrosting Tips

• Foods frozen in _ • For even defrosting,

paper or plastic can _ some foods need to be

be defrosted in the broken up or separated
package. Tightly part of the way through

closed packages the defrosting time. --
should be slit, pierced • Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.

or vented, AFTER food has partially defrosted, as
directed by package. Plastic storage containers • Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,

should be at least partially uncovered, stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to

sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room

• Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be

temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.

defrosted and rnicrowaved. If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.

Questions and Answers

Q. When I press START, I hear a dull, thumping Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?

noise. What is it? A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attention

A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the thanusual. Raise the power level after entering

magnetron is in operation, the time by touching the desired power level pad.

Power Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in
about 1/2; Power Level 10 cuts the total defrosting
time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotateor

stir food frequently.

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COOKING BY TEMPERATURE

Internal temperature is the best test of doneness Temp Cook/Hold takes the guesswork out of cooking,
for many foods, because the oven automatically switches to "Hold"

Use Temp Cook/Hold to cook a variety of foods to setting after reaching the preset food temperature and

the desired finished food temperature. The Time maintains that temperature until you touch the
Cook 1 and 2 setting is recommended for batters, CLEAR/OFF pad.

doughs, frozen foods and foods which are difficult NOTE: Oven automatically switches to "Hold" t_
to cook precisely with the probe, when preset food temperature is reached.

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The Temperature Probe =

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The temperature probe is a food thermometer that _'

Handle Sensor

gauges the internal temperature of your food. Cable [(" _/ | _ "_
(Its appearance may vary from picture shown.) _n_ (/)) _ _ _.]

The probe must be used when using Temp Cook/Hold _ ,,,,o

or Auto Roast. To use the probe properly, follow
directions in the Automatic Roasting section. ¢_

How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Step 1: Insert temperature probe and attach probe Step 6: When 160°E is reached, the oven will sound
securely in oven wall. Close the door. and display "Hold." The oven will then hold the

Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK/HOLD pad. temperature.
Step 3: Touch 1, 6 and 0 for 160°E [ ] Step 7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF

CLEAR pad to stop the cycle.

I I

Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL OFF

I POWER pad. Touch 5 for medium power.

LEVEL Step 8: Remove probe and food from the oven.

Step 5: Touch the START pad. If internal temperature
of the roast is less than 90°F., display will show

"COOL"; if temperature is 90°F. or above, display

shows temperature counting up. (_

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Cooking Tips =

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• Use a lower power level; foods will heat more • Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick, _,
evenly though requiring more time. even heating. '-_

• Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted ° Insert the probe horizontally into the center meaty m

before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used area not touching bone or fat. Make sure the handle "-

in frozen foods, does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven.

Questions and Answers

Q. Why did "PROBE" flash on the display after I Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it's not

touched the START pad? inserted in food?

A. "PROBE" will flash if you don't seat the A. No, if it touches the oven wall, it may damage

cable end of the probe securely into the receptacle the oven.
in the oven wall or if you touch the TEMP

COOK/HOLD pad and forget to use the probe.

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AUTO DEFROST

Auto Defrost

With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven Use the Auto Defrost Guide. Enter the food weight in

automatically sets the defrosting times and power pounds and tenths of apound (see Conversion Guide
levels for you. below). Then touch START pad.

The oven calculalzs defrosting time and changes power
levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results.

How to Set Auto Defrost

Before you begin, check the guide located on the Twice during defrosting, [ ]

inside front of oven when you open the door. the o,ven beeps 4 times | 1_ _

/

It shows minimum and maximum food weights for and 'TURn" flashes. | B [
a variety of foods. You will need to know your food Follow the directions in | L_ B*'_

weight before setting Auto Defrost. the Auto Defrost Guide [
Step 1: Remove food from package, place in oven on for what to do at the first

microwave-safe dish and close door. and second signal. Then close the door and

touch START pad. (Defrosting continues during

Step 2: Touch AUTO DEFROST pad. "TURn" display.
Step 3: Enter weight. For example, touch number When defrosting time is completed, "End" flashes

pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1.2 pounds (1 pound, and oven beeps 4 times. "End" remains on display
3 ounces). See Conversion Guide below. After and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or

approximately 5 seconds "START" flashes. CLEAR/OFF pad is touched.
Step 4: Touch START pad. Display shows defrost

time counting down.

Stand Time Conversion Guide

After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to
let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the If weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces

oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are or kilograms and grams, the weight must be

given in the Auto Defrost Guide. converted to pounds and tenths (.1) of a pound.

Kilograms Ounces Pounds

0.05 1-2 .1

0.10 34 .2

0.15 5 .3

0.20 6-7 .4

0.25 8 .5

0.30 9-10 .6

0.35 13 .8

0.40 14-15 .9

0.45 16 1.0

0.50 17-18 1.1

0.55 19-20 1.2

0.60 21 1.3

0.65 22-23 1.4

0.70 23 1.5

0.75 25-26 1.6

0.80 27-28 1.7

0.85 30-31 1.9

0.90 32 2.0

0.95 33-34 2.1

1.00 35-36 2.2

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AUTO DEFROST GUIDE

RECOMMENDED MIN.-MAX.

FOODS WEIGHT FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL STAND TIME

Meat

Chops 0.1-6.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate and shield 5 minutes

where necessary.

Frankfurters, Sausage 0.1-6.0 lbs. Separate. Remove defrosted 2 minutes

pieces.

Ground Meat 0.1-6.0 lbs. Turn over. Remove defrosted areas 5 minutes

and break apart.

Beef Patties 0.1-6.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate patties. 5 minutes
Roast 0.1-6.0 lbs. Turn over and Shield if necessary. 30 minutes

shield.

Ribs 0.1-6.0 ]bs. Turn over. Remove defrosted 10 minutes

pieces. Shield if

necessary.

Steak 0.1-6.0 lbs. Turn over. 5 minutes
Stew 0.1-6.0 lbs. Turn over and Separate and remove 5 minutes

separate, defrosted pieces.

Poultry

Whole Chicken 0.1-6.0 lbs. Turn over and Turn over and shield. 10 minutes;

shield, run cold water

in cavity.

Turkey Breast 0.1-6.0 lbs. Turn over. Shield where 20 minutes;
(breast side up) necessary, mn cold water

in cavity.

Chicken Pieces 0.1-6.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate and remove 5 minutes

defrosted pieces.

Cornish Hens (whole) 0.1-6.0 lbs. Remove wrapper 10 minutes;

and turn over. run cold water

in cavity,

Cornish Hens (split) 0.1-6.0 lbs. Turn over. 5 minutes
Seafood

Fish Fillets 0.1-6.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate and remove 5 minutes

defrosted pieces.

Shrimp, Scallops 0.1-6.0 lbs. Separate. Separate and remove 5 minutes _,

defrosted pieces.

Whole Fish 0.1-6.0 lbs. Turn over and Hold under

shield tail and cold running _'°
head. water.

Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas.
After first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.

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AUTOMATIC ROASTING

Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook Just as in regular roasting, only tender roasts should
to the desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp be roasted until specified internal temperatures are

Cook, which uses a single power level, Auto Roast reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved

uses up to 3 power settings which automatically by time.
switch during roasting, thus providing even,

tender cooking results without overeooking.

Preparing Roasts for Auto Roasting

Place tender beef _ l_._._._ Place pork roast _'__

roast in cooking __ in cooking bag

bag on trivet in " % .. and place in

microwave-safe _ "" microwave-safe

dish. (Refer to _- _-_,. dish.

package instructions _//// -_for proper use of
cooking bag.) Insert Place meat in

probe through cooking bag horizontally into the

oven with probe $

center meaty area not touching bone or fat. Make to the right. Insert

sure the handle does not touch the food or top or cable end of probe

sides of the oven. firmly into

receptacle on
oven wall.

How to Roast Beef to Medium

Step 1: Touch AUTO ROAST pad. Touch number Step 3: After a [
pad 1. Touch START. (See the Auto Roast Guide for pre-programmed I.J n I "--1 I

complete list of recommended codes.) food temperature is | I L[ [ !.J
NOTE: By touching _ reached, oven beeps

the AUTO ROAST _ I'_ _ I 4 times and "HOLd" CODE

pad during cooking, ._[ El appears on the display.
the meat's internal FOODTEMP Step 4: Food will be

temperature will be c00E held at this temperature _
displayed. ("COOL" will for 60 minutes. The oven

c-I

be displayed until meat reaches 90°F.) When pad is then beeps 4 times and _ |"'f
released, doneness code reappears on the display. "End" appears.

Step 2: When you select ,_-
Auto Roast codeslor [ I I 1_'_ I

2, theoven,,signals,,with4 I El |" _ |'_
beeps and TURn flashes

on the display when it s 00E
time to turn the roast over.

After you turn the roast, close the door and touch
START. (NOTE: Oven continues to cook after the

signal whether or not roast is turned over.)

2O

Auto Roast Guide

• Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe • Insert probe as described in the Automatic
dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use Roasting section.

of cooking bag.)

Minimttm End Approx. Time Hold* Doneness

Food Code Temperature (minutes per pound) Minutes Display
Beef (5 lb. max.)

Tender Roast

Imlo

Medium 1 160°E 15-23 0 MEd

Well 2 170°E 23-30 5-10 WELL

Pork (5 lb. max.)

2 170°E 23-30 10 WELL

Loin Roast

Poultry (6 lb. max.) _,

Turkey Breast 3 Ig5°E 16-19 10-15 WELL
(Insert probe horizontally

into meatiest area0

•Recommended standing time before serving.

Automatic Simmer (Auto Roast Code 4)

Total rime includes time to bring food to 180°F., and Oven switches to Hold [
hold at that temperature until done. at 180°E, and continues I.J _'_ |.__ _'_

Set Auto Simmer like holdingat 180°F. until | [ I J L

1

Auto Roast as explained C I I'_ t-/ you remove food and

I | [ touch CLEAR/OFF COOE

in the Automatic --9 pad. If stirring is
Roasting section, recommended, you can restart oven by touching the

Display shows "SIM" CODE START pad again. Touch CLEAR/OFF pad to turn

and "CODE 4". oven off.

Automatic Simmer Guide (Auto Roast Code 4)

Final Approx. Doneness

Food Temp. Time/Hours Display Comments
Beef

Pot Roast 180°F. 5-7 SIM Add enough liquid to just cover meat. If adding vegetables,

make sure they are completely covered by liquid.

Chili 180°F. 5-8 SIM Precook meat. Place probe 1 inch from top surface. _,

Stir after 3 hours, if possible.

Chicken

Stewing 180°E 4-6 SIM Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into meatiest areaof inner thigh _,

from below end and parallel to leg. Turn over after 1/2 of time.

Broiler/Fryer 180°F. 3-4 SIM Same procedure as above. ¢'_

Ham/Pork

Roast 180°E 4-6 SIM Add 4 cups liquid.

Soup

Stock/Vegetable 180°E 7-10 SIM Make sure that vegetables and meat are covered by liquid.

Stir every 3 hours.

Split Pea 180°E 5-7 SIM Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2 inches.

Stir after 3 hours.

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GUIDE TO USE OF THE OVEN SHELF

• Use the shelf only when cooking food on 2 • Use pot holders when handling metal shelf and

levels. Food microwaves best when placed cookware. They may be hot.

directly on the oven floor. • Do not store microwave browning dish on

• Do not store or cook with metal shelf on floor metal shelf.
of oven. Product damage may result. ° Do NOT use the shelf with the Popcorn

program.

The wire shelf is specifically designed for added Batters and dough foods and also uncooked foods
capacity during heating and reheating in your which need to be prepared from scratch should be

microwave oven. Now more than one food may be cooked without the oven shelf.
heated or reheated and ready to serve atthe same Pop popcorn on the microwave oven floor only.

time. Food size should be considered; foods over 3½ Use prepackaged popcorn labeled for use in
inches high, or 3 pounds are not recommended for microwave ovens.

shelf cooking.

Positioning the Shelf

. I I I ! Whenproperly positioned, the

shelf should fit snugly in place,

be level and not touch the back
or side walls of the oven.

I I If arcing occurs when using the

shelf to cook more than one food

To position the shelf, tip the back Next, lower the front until the shelf at the same time, turn the oven

slightly and fit the shelf support support guides fit onto the support off. Make sure the shelf is not

guides onto the support guides guides located ateach side of the touching oven walls. To prevent

located at each side of the oven oven in the front, arcing, remove the shelf when

in the rear. you are not using it.

How to Reheat Several Different Types of Foods Together

When heating several different types of food together, Place on the k _ I'

foods which should be served hot must be placed on floor larger
the oven floor, while foods which need only to be or more dense

warmed should be placed on the shelf. This is because foods, which
microwave energy enters the oven from the bottom need the most
only. Also, it is important to remember that foods heating, such \\

absorb microwave energy at different rates. Rates can as leftover
be affected by the size of the food, and its starting fried chicken,
temperature, casseroles of

Because of the varying rates, you may need to start canned or leftover vegetables, rice or pasta. Place
reheating a large or dense food a few minutes ahead on the oven shelf those foods which need only to be

of time, then add other smaller or less dense foods, warmed, such as bakery pies, rolls, muffins or breads.
Alternately, if one of the foods you are heating seems

undercooked but the others are heated satisfactorily,

let the underheated food continue cooking.
Heat or reheat different types of food at High (10). To

determine heating times, add times for all foods
together. After half of time, stir or rearrange foods (do

not reverse positions). Check foods (especially those
on the oven floor) after 3/4 of total time and remove

any which are done. Continue cooking others.

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CARE AND CLEANING

Keep your oven clean and sweet- Don't use sharp-edged utensils

smelling. Opening the oven door on your oven. The inside and

a few minutes after cooking helps outside oven walls can be

air out the inside. An occasional scratched. The control panel

thorough wiping with a solution can be damaged.
of baking soda and water keeps BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF

the inside fresh. BEFORE CLEANING ANY

PART OF THIS OVEN. 7

How to Clean the Inside

Walls and floor. Some spatters can be removed After using Bon Ami®brand cleanser, rinse and dry ¢_
with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth, thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use

Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse Bon Ami'_ brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such "_
with adamp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on as the walls. It may scratch the paint.

oven walls, NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN Automatic Temperature Probe. Probe is sturdy, but

CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN. care should be taken in handling. Do not twist or

bend; avoid dropping temperature probe.

Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily Clean as soon after using as possible. To clean, _'_

and wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse wipe with sudsy cloth, then rub lightly with plastic

thoroughly and dry. scouring ball if necessary. Rinse and dry or wash in
Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently dishwasher.

with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT USE Shelf. Your shelf accessory is designed for use in a

ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS
OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL microwave oven only; do not use in a regular oven.

DAMAGE THE SURFACE. Do not use a browning dish with the shelf. Arcing

could occur.

Special note when using Brown 'N Sear Dish:
If grease is present, high heat generated on bottom of Clean shelf with mild soap and water or in the

a Brown 'N Sear dish may cause the grease to bum dishwasher. Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.
onto the oven tray. This may be removed with a

®

cleanser such as Bon Ami brand cleanser.

How to Clean the Outside

a damp cloth, rinse with a damp cloth and then dry. [I ¢_
Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome

trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with
a dry towel. I_

Control Panel. Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry (rim-
thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts

of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the
panel--they can damage it. Clean off the grease and dust on hood surfaces often. _-

Use a solution of warm water and detergent. About 1

Door Surface. When cleaning surfaces of door and tablespoon of ammonia may be added to the water, fltQ
oven that come together on closing the door, use only

Take care not to touch the filters and enamel surfaces

mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a with this solution; ammonia will darken metal.
sponge or soft cloth.

Power Cord. If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and
wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy

water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a
damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord

into outlet. 23

LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT

Cooktop Light/Night Light

To rcplace i t/_!______1 Be sure bulbs to ([l _/_ ____,_ ,/

combination (/[_ be replaced are

cooktop light/ cool before

uight light, first _,,, _\__/ removing. Break -_//

disconnect the adhesive seal by
power at main gently unscrewing

fuse or circuit the bulbs. Replace
breaker panel or REMOVESCREW with 40-watt
pull plug. incandescent bulbs available from your Maytag

Remove screw on right side of light compartment supplier. High intensity 40-watt bulbs, which are
cover and lower cover until it stops, available in supermarkets and hardware stores,

may also be used for replacements. Raise light
compartment cover and replace screw. Connect
electrical power to microwave oven.

Oven Light

I _71j_-im_ ,_._l "_-

To replace your oven light, first disconnect power at Next, remove the single screw located above door
main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug. near center of oven that secures light housing.

Remove the top grill by taking out the 2 screws that Replace burned-out bulb with a 30-watt incandescent
hold it in place, bulb, available from your Maytag supplier.

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THE EXHAUST FEATURE

O,io,Ac.ory

A Charcoal Filter Kit for non-vented installation is
available at extra cost from your Maytag dealer. Part I'_

numb r00 3

The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is / [_'

equipped with two metal filters which collect grease. Metat ] Metal
When the fan is operated, air is drawn up through the filter Cooktop filter

filters and is then discharged through the provided light

ventingto theoutside.

Reusable Grease Filters _..

The grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month.
Never operate the microwave without the filters in place. In situations

where flaming might occur on surfaces below hood, filters will stop the _
entry of flames into the unit.

To Remove Grease Filter

To remove grease filter, grasp the "finger hold" I[
on the filter and slide to the rear. Then pull filter [ .

downward and to the front. The filter will drop out.

To Clean and Replace Grease Filter

To clean grease filter, soak it and then agitate filter _\ "_

in solution of hot water and detergent. Don't use
ammonia or ammonia products because they will

darken the metal. Light brushing can be used to

remove embedded dirt. _

"!'_-_._..j_ll _"

Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing, n_'r_--------_,m
To replace grease filter, slide the filter in the frame _ r_

slot on the back of the opening. _ .._
Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into place.

25

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an PREFERRED
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of METHOD

electric shock by providing an escape wire for the _._
electric current. This appliance is equipped with a

power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is

properly installed and grounded. (Fig. 1) Fig.1 Ensurepropergroundexistsbeforeuse

Where a standard 2-prong wall receptacle is

WARNING-Improper useof the grounding encountered, it is your personal responsibility and

plug can result in a risk of electric shock, obligation to have it replaced with a properly

Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if grounded 3-prong wall receptacle.
the grounding instructions are not completely Do not under any circumstance cut or remove the

understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
appliance is properly grounded. Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.

Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

INSTALLATION

This microwave oven is UL listed for the following The oven may be vented to the outside or it may be

installations: non-vented. The Charcoal Filter Kit must be used if
A. Above all regular gas and electric ranges and the oven is non-vented. If the downdraft fan is on, the

use of the vent fan in the microwave oven is not

cooktops, recommended. Air movement caused by the
The oven may be vented to the outside or it may be microwave vent fan could affect cooking performance

non-vented. The Charcoal Filter Kit must be used if of the grilling operation.
the oven is non-vented. C. Not recommended for use above gas and electric

B. Above all gas and electric grill ranges and grill grill ranges and grill range cooktops which require
range cooktops featuring downdraft ventilation, updraft ventilation.

Optional Accessory
A Charcoal Filter Kit for non-vented installation is
available atextra cost from your Maytag dealer.

Part number 05200037.

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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 guide as well as reviewing additional information

on items to check, may prevent an unnecessary service call.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

OVEN WILL NOT - A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
COME ON Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker, e._

• Unplug your microwave oven. then plug it back in.

• Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle. _

CONTROL PANEL - Door not securely closed.
LIGHTED, YET OVEN • START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection, r__

WILL NOT START

• Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR/OFF pad not touched to
cancel it.

• Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK

1 AND 2 pad.

• CLEAR/OFF pad was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch

START pad.

• Make sure you have entered a temperature after touching
TEMP COOK/HOLD pad.

• Make sure you have entered a code number after touching AUTO ROAST pad.

"PROBE" APPEARS • Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when using
ON DISPLAY Temp Cook/Hold or Auto Roast function, g_

FLOOR OF THE OVEN • The cooktop lamp is located directly below the oven floor. When the lamp

IS WARM. EVEN ]s on, the heat it produces makes the oven floor get warm. This is normal. _'o

WHEN THE OVEN O
HAS NOT BEEN USED

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

• Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. • Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.

• Light reflection around door or outer case. ° Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed

• Dimming oven light and change in blower sound while using your microwave oven. It's similar to
may occur while operating at power levels other the interference caused by other small appliances

than high. and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

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MAYTAG MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

FULL TWO-YEAR Fortwo (2) years from the date of original retail purchase, any part which

WARRANTY fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge.

LIMITED WARRANTY After the second year from the date of original retail purchase, through the

fifthyear,the followingparts which fail in normal homeuse will be

repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself,withthe owner

paying all othercosts, includinglabor.

(1) Touchpad and microprocessor
(2) Magnetron tube
(3) High voltagetransformer
(4) High voltagecapacitor
(5) Highvoltage rectifier.

LIMITED PARTS For one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase, any part which

WARRANTY fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the

part itself, with the owner payingatl other costs,includinglabor,when the

(Outside The United States appliance islocated outsidethe United States or Canada.
or Canada) ****************************************************************

The full warrantyand the limitedwarranty apply when the appliance is

located inthe United States. Applianceslocated elsewhere are covered
bythe limited parts warrantyonly,which includesall parts which fail
duringthe first year.

TO RECEIVE To locate an authorized service company in your area contact the

WARRANTY SERVICE Maytag dealer from whom your appliance was purchased;or call Maytag

CustomerService. Should younot receive satisfactorywarranty service,
call orwrite:

Maytag CustomerService
240 Edwards St. S.E.

Cleveland,TN 37311
US 1-800-688-9900

CANADA 1-800-688-2002

When contacting Maytag Customer Service be sure to providethe model
and serial numberof your appliance, the name and address of the dealer
from whomyou purchased theappliance and the date of purchase.

This Warranty givesyouspecific legal rights,andyou may also haveotherrightswhichvaryfrom state tostate.

Should you still have a problem after following NOTE: When writing about an unsolved service
the steps above write to: problem,please includethe followinginformation:

Major ApplianceConsumer Action Panel 1. Yourname, address and telephone number.

20 North Wacker Drive 2. Modelnumber, series numberand serial number

Chicago, Illinois60606 locatedinsidethe oven on the upper left side.

MACAP is an industry sponsored but independent 3. Name and address of your dealer and date the
group of consumer experts who receive and act on appliance was bought.

complaints from appliance owners.

4. A clear description of the problem you are having.

MAYTAG COMPANY • Newton, Iowa 50208