Maytag MMC5000ADB, MMC5000ADW Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome ................................................... 1

Safety Instructions ............................ 2-3

Installation ............................................... 3 • • •

Controls At A Glance ........................... 4 i

Touch Control Panel 5 •

Operating Basics ............................... 6-10 •

Special Features

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Care and Cleaning ............................... 13 •

Answers to Questions ........................ 13 •

Before You Call .......................... 14 "

Warranty .................................... Back Page •

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PRECAUTIONS TO

Model: MMC5000A AVOID POSSIBLE

Welcome ........................... EXPOSURE TO

Welcome and congratulations EXCESSIVE
on your purchase of a Maytag

Microwave Oven! Your com- MICROWAVE

plete satisfaction is very impor-
tant to us. ENERGY

Read this manual for best
results. It contains instructions A. Do not attempt to operatethis oven with the door

to acquaint you with proper open since open-door operationcan result inharm-
operating and maintenance pro- ful exposure to microwave energy. It is important

cedures, not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

Save time and money. If something should go wrong, B. Do not place any object between the oven front

section in the back of this book. It is accumulate on sealing surfaces.
designed to help you solve basic problems

we suggest consulting the "Before You Call" face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to

before consulting a servicer. C. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is par-

However, should you need assistance, it is helpful to: edy and that there is no damage to the: (1) door

1) Have complete model and serial number identifica- (bent), (2) ll_ngesand latches (broken or loosened),
tion of your microwave. This is located on a data plate (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

on the left side of the oven opening. Record these num- D. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by

bers below for easy access, anyone except properly qualified service person-

ticularly important that the oven door close prop-

nel.

Model Number

Registration

Serial Number Federal law requires registration of all microwave ovens.

To comply with the law, please fill out the CUSTOMER
REGISTRATION CARD packaged in the oven.

1. Check the model and serial numbers on the card to

2) Have proof of original date of purchase, see that they match the numbers on the data plate.
Please save your sales receipt. The data plate is located on the left inside wall of the

oven opening. If the numbers on the card are not the

For additional questions, please contact us: sar0e as those on the data plate, cross out the num-

Maytag Consumer Information bers on the card and write in the numbers as they
One Dependability Square appear on the data plate.

Newton, Iowa 50208 2. Mail the card. The return address is included on the
[phone] reverse side of card.

(Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm Central Time)
Intemet: http://www.maytag.com If you move or are not the original owner of this oven,

For service and warranty information, see back page. al registration information to: Maytag Customer

you must by law renew the registration. Send the renew-

Service, Warranty Administration, P.O. Box 4970,
Cleveland, TN 37320-4970.

Renewal Registration information must provide: a) Your
name and address and b) the microwave oven's model

and serial numbers.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance, sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and

2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO the like.
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE 14. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

MICROWAVE ENERGY" found on page 1. 15. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to 16. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS" on page 3. together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abra-

4. Install or locate this appliance in accordance with the sive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft

provided installation instructions, cloth.

5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed contain- 18. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

ers - for example, closed glass jars - may explode and a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if

should not be heated in this oven. In rare instances,
poached eggs have been known to explode. Cover paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are

poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute using recycled paper products. Do not use newspa-
before cutting into them. per or other printed paper in the oven. Such products

6. Foods with unbroken outer "skin" such as potatoes, sometimes contain impurities which could ignite.

sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other
giblets, and egg yolks (see previous caution) should be before placing in oven.

pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.
"Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic c. If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven

bags should be slit, pierced, or vented, door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power

7. Do not heat, store or use flammable materials in or

near the oven. Fumes can create a fire hazard or explo-
sion. d. Do not use the oven for storage. Do not leave paper

8. Use this appliance only for its intended use as

described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemi-
cals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is e. Do not pop popcorn except in a microwave approved

specifically designed to heat, cook, or defrost food. It popcorn popper or in a commercial package recom-
is not designed for industrial, laboratory, or commer-

cial use. It is intended for home use only. Do not use 19. Do not operate the oven when empty or with an empty
for drying clothes, linens, newspaper, or similar non- utensil.

food type items. 20. Do not lean on the oven door. The door is designed to

9. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary close tightly and seal properly for safe operation.

when used by children. Leaning on the door may warp or break the hinges.

10. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord 21. To avoid exposure to dangerous high voltage, DO

or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been NOT REMOVE THE SPLATTER SHIELD inside
damaged or dropped, the oven cavity.

11. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified 22. Liquids heated in certain shaped containers (especially
service personnel. Contact nearest authorized Maytag cylindrical-shaped containers) may become overheated

service facility for examination, repair or adjustment, and splash out with a loud noise. For best results, stir

12. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance, the liquid several times before heating. Always stir liq-

13. Do not use or store this appliance outdoors. Do not use

this product near water - for example, near a kitchen Continued on next page.

IN_qTRtI(TION

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17. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come

placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. Avoid

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

cord, or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.

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

mended especially for microwave ovens.

uids several times between reheatings.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) ................

23. Read and follow specific microwave oven prepara- microwave oven over a sink or any other heating or
tion instructions on food packages or containers cooking appliance unless the microwave oven has
(especially baby food). Above all, this is a cooking been approved for use above the heating appliance.
appliance designed to prepare food. See label on the trim kit for a list of approved heat-

24. Use only cooking utensils and accessories made for ing appliances. See installation instructions for addi-

use in the microwave and specifically described in tional installation information.

this manual. 29. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less

25. Microwave oven manufacturers do not recommend than 3/4" deep; remove top foil cover and return tray
deep fat frying or frying in a microwave oven. Hot to box. When using metal in microwave oven, keep

oil can damage oven parts and utensils and even metal at least 1inch away from the sides of the oven.

result in skin burns. 30. Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked

26. Plastic wrap: Use only those types designed for bottles.
microwave oven use and avoid forming an air-tight 31. Cookware may become hot because of heat trans-

seal. Fold back a small comer or cut a small slit to ferred from the heated food. Potholders may be
allow steam to escape, needed to handle the cookware.

27. Stay near the appliance while it is in use and check 32. Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven. Paraffin

cooking progress frequently. Leaving the appliance wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it
unattended may result in overcooked food and pos- allows microwaves to pass through it.

sibly a fire in your oven. 33. Never use sharp-edged utensils in or near the oven.

28. Built-in Installations: (Microwave must be built-in

with a trim kit.) Do not mount any portion of the SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Installation Instructions .................... ............ ..............

Remove all packing materials both outside and inside If it is absolutely necessary to use an extension cord, use
the oven before using the oven. The oven requires free only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade ground-
movement of air for proper operation. Do NOT block air ing plug, and a 3 slot receptacle that will accept the plug
vents located underneath the oven. Also, do not remove on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension

the feet from the bottom of the oven. cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating

of the appliance.

Grounding Instructions

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of Microwave ovens generate radio frequency energy dur-

electric shock by providing an escape wire for the elec- ing operation, and if not installed properly may cause
tric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord hay- interference to radio and television reception. You can
ing a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug determine if this unit is causing interference by turning

must be plugged into a 120v, 15amp. outlet that is prop- it on and off while the interference is occurring. If inter-
erly installed and grounded, ference occurs, it may be corrected by one or more of

WI__RNING - Improper use of the grounding plug

can result in a risk of electric shock. • clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven;
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if • reorient the television or radio receiving antenna;

the grounding instructions are not completely under- • relocate the oven with respect to the television or
stood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is radio receiver, and/or

properly grounded. ° plug the oven into a different outlet so that it and the
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord television or radio receiver are on different circuits.

is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman If the interference persists, you may want to consult an
install an outlet near the appliance. OR, experienced radio/television technician for additional

Interference Note

the following measures:

suggestions.

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_ Controls At A Glance .......................... .................

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• • • SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM

• WINDOW - To view the foods •

• • - Safety latches are in the microwave

• while cooking. No microwaves • oven door. All ovens have at least two

• can pass through the metal • latches which stop the operation of the

• shield in this window. • oven when the door is opened.

• TURNTABLE - Composed of glass tray and

DOOR LATCH - These will slide into roller guide. The roller guide is placed first in

the interlock. If door is not completely the bottom of the microwave and supports the
closed, the oven will not operate, glass tray. Both parts must be in place when

using the microwave oven, The turntable will
rotate whenever the oven is in use.

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