Maytag MMC5000BDQ User Manual
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
MICROWAVE OVEN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome ................................................... 1
Safety Instructions ............................ 2-3
Installation............................................... 3
Controls At A Glance ........................... 4
Touch Control Panel ............................. 5
Operating Basics............................... 6-10
Special Features ............................. 10-12
Care and Cleaning ............................... 13
Answers to Questions ........................ 13
Before You Call..................................... 14
Warranty.................................... Back Page
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A. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door
open since open-door operation can result in
harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is
important not to defeat or tamper with the safety
interlocks.
B. Do not place any object between the oven front
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
C. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is par-
ticularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door
(bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
D. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
Welcome
Welcome and congratulations
on your purchase of a Maytag
Microwave Oven! Your complete satisfaction is very important to us.
Read this manual for best
results. It contains instructions to
acquaint you with proper operating
and maintenance procedures.
Save time and money. If something should
go wrong, we suggest consulting the
“Before You Call” section in the back of this
book. It is designed to help you solve basic
problems before consulting a servicer.
However, should you need assistance, it is helpful to:
1) Have complete model and serial number identification of your microwave. This is located on a data plate
on the left side of the oven opening. Record these numbers below for easy access.
Model Number
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Serial Number
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
2) Have proof of original date of purchase.
Please save your sales receipt.
For additional questions, please contact us:
Maytag Appliances Sales Company
Attn: CAIR
SM
Center
P.O. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
1-800-688-9900 (USA)
1-800-688-2002 (CANADA)
1-800-688-2080 (U.S. TTY for deaf, hearing
impaired or speech impaired)
(Mon.–Fri., 8am–8pm Eastern Time)
Internet: http://www.maytag.com
For service and warranty information, see back page.
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Model: MMC5000A
NOTE: In our continuing effort to improve the quality of
our appliances, it may be necessary to make changes to
the appliance without revising this guide.
PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE
ENERGY
Registration
Federal law requires registration of all microw av e ov ens.
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
see that they match the numbers on the data plate.
The data plate is located on the left inside wall of the
oven opening. If the numbers on the card are not the
same as those on the data plate, cross out the numbers on the card and write in the numbers as they
appear on the data plate.
2. Mail the card. The return address is included on the
reverse side of card.
If you move or are not the original owner of this oven,
you must by law renew the registration. Send the
renewal registration information to: Maytag Customer
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.
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 1.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to
properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” on page 3.
4. Install or locate this appliance in accordance with the
provided installation instructions.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars – may explode
and should not be heated in this oven. In rare instances,
poached eggs have been known to explode. Cover
poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute
before cutting into them.
6. Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such as potatoes,
sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other
giblets, and egg yolks (see previous caution) should be
pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.
“Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic
bags should be slit, pierced, or vented.
7. Do not heat, store or use flammable materials in or
near the oven. Fumes can create a fire hazard or e xplosion.
8. Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat, cook, or defrost food. It
is not designed for industrial, laboratory, or commercial use. It is intended for home use only. Do not use
for drying clothes, linens, newspaper, or similar nonfood type items.
9. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary
when used by children.
10. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord
or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
11. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact nearest authorized Maytag
service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
12. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
13. Do not use or store this appliance outdoors. Do not use
this product near water – for example, near a kitchen
sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and
the like.
14. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
15. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
16. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
17. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come
together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft
cloth.
18. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if
paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. Avoid
using recycled paper products. Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven. Such products sometimes contain impurities which could
ignite.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags
before placing in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven
door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power
cord, or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.
d. Do not use the oven for storage. Do not leave paper
products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when
not in use.
e. Do not pop popcorn except in a microwave approv ed
popcorn popper or in a commercial package recommended especially for microwave ovens.
19. Do not operate the oven when empty or with an empty
utensil.
20. Do not lean on the oven door. The door is designed to
close tightly and seal properly for safe operation.
Leaning on the door may warp or break the hinges.
21. To avoid exposure to dangerous high voltage, DO
NOT REMOVE THE SPLATTER SHIELD inside
the oven cavity.
22. Liquids heated in certain shaped containers (especially
cylindrical-shaped containers) may become overheated
and splash out with a loud noise. For best results, stir
the liquid several times before heating. Always stir liquids several times between reheatings.
Continued on next page.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING —
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:
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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
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Installation Instructions
Remove all packing materials both outside and inside
the oven before using the oven. The oven requires free
movement of air for proper operation. Do NO T block air
vents located underneath the oven. Also, do not remove
the feet from the bottom of the oven.
Grounding Instructions
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord
having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into a 120v, 15amp. outlet that is
properly installed and grounded.
WARNING
– Improper use of the grounding plug
can result in a risk of electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if
the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord
is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman
install an outlet near the appliance. OR,
23. Read and follow specific microwave oven preparation instructions on food packages or containers
(especially baby food). Above all, this is a cooking
appliance designed to prepare food.
24. Use only cooking utensils and accessories made for
use in the microwave and specifically described in
this manual.
25. Microwave oven manufacturers do not recommend
deep fat frying or frying in a microwave oven. Hot
oil can damage oven parts and utensils and even
result in skin burns.
26. Plastic wrap: Use only those types designed for
microwave oven use and avoid forming an air-tight
seal. Fold back a small corner or cut a small slit to
allow steam to escape.
27. Stay near the appliance while it is in use and check
cooking progress frequently. Leaving the appliance
unattended may result in overcooked food and possibly a fire in your oven.
28. Built-in Installations: (Microwave must be built-in
with a trim kit.) Do not mount any portion of the
microwave oven over a sink or any other heating or
cooking appliance unless the microwave oven has
been approved for use above the heating appliance.
See label on the trim kit for a list of approved
heating appliances. See installation instructions for
additional installation information.
29. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less
than 3/4˝ deep; remove top foil cover and return tray
to box. When using metal in microwave oven, keep
metal at least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven.
30. Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked
bottles.
31. Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Potholders may be
needed to handle the cookware.
32. Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven. Paraffin
wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it
allows microwaves to pass through it.
33. Never use sharp-edged utensils in or near the oven.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(cont.)
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
If it is absolutely necessary to use an extension cord, use
only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade
grounding plug, and a 3 slot receptacle that will accept
the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the
extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.
Interference Note
Microwave ovens generate radio frequency energy
during operation, and if not installed properly may cause
interference to radio and television reception. You can
determine if this unit is causing interference by turning
it on and off while the interference is occurring. If interference occurs, it may be corrected by one or more of
the following measures:
• clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven;
• reorient the television or radio receiving antenna;
• relocate the oven with respect to the television or
radio receiver, and/or
• plug the oven into a different outlet so that it and the
television or radio receiver are on different circuits.
If the interference persists, you may want to consult an
experienced radio/television technician for additional
suggestions.
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Controls At A Glance
DATA PLATE
COOKING GUIDE LABEL
LIGHT
DISPLAY WINDOW
WINDOW – To view the foods
while cooking. No microwaves
can pass through the metal
shield in this window.
DOOR LATCH – These will slide into
the interlock. If door is not completely
closed, the oven will not operate.
TURNTABLE – Composed of glass tray and
roller guide. The roller guide is placed first in
the bottom of the microwav e and supports the
glass tray. Both parts must be in place when
using the microwave oven. The turntable will
rotate whenever the oven is in use.
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
– Safety latches are in the microwave
oven door. All ovens have at least two
latches which stop the operation of the
oven when the door is opened.
TOUCH CONTROL
PANEL
– (See more
detailed diagram on
page 5)
DOOR LEVER
– Push to open
the door.
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