Maytag MMC5080AAW, MMC5080AAS, MMC5080AAB Owner’s Manual
Microwave Oven
Owner's Manual
MMC5080AAS
MMC5080AAB/W/Q
MMC5080AAB/W/Q
MMC5080AAS
Part No. : 8112P251-60
Form No. : A/01/04
Code No.: DE68-02902A
Safety
PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE
ENERGY:
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open
since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to
microwave energy, it is important not to defeat or tamper
with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front faceandthe
door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on
sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven ifit is damaged, it is particularly
important that the oven door close properly and that there is
no damage to the
1) Door (bent or dented),
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.
WARNING
Always observe Safety Precautions when using your
oven. Never try to repair the oven on your own - there
is dangerous voltage inside. If the oven needs to be
repaired, call 1-800-688-9900 U. S. A, 1-800-688-
2002 CANADA for the name of an authorized service
center near you.
IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including thefollowing:
WARNING
° To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal
injury or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
• Read all safety instructions before usingthe appliance.
• Readand follow the specific"PRECAUTIONS TOAVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY"on thispage.
• Thisappliance mustbegrounded. Connect onlyto properly grounded
outlets. See "IMPORTANT GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" onpage
3 of this manual.
• Install or place this appliance only in accordance with the installation
o instructions provided.
• Some items, like whole eggs and food insealed containers, may
explode if heated in this oven.
• Usethis applianceonly for itsintended use as described inthe
manual. Donot use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance.
This type of oven isspecifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It
is not designedfor industrial or laboratory use.
• As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by
children.
• Do notoperate this appliance ifit has a damaged cord or plug, if it is
notworking properly, or if it has been damaged.
• Thisappliance should be serviced only byqualified service
personnel. Contact the nearest authorized servicefacility for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
• Do not coveror block any of the openings onthis appliance.
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Safety
Important Safety Instructions, continued
• Do not storethis appliance outdoors. Donot use near water - for
example, near a kitchensink, ina wetbasement,or neara swimming
pool, etc.
• Keepthe inside ofthe oven clean. Food particles or spattered oils
stuck to the ovenwalls or floor can cause paint damage and reduce
the efficiency of the oven.
• Do not immersecord or plug in water.
• Keepcord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not letcord hang over edgeof table or counter.
• When cleaning door andoven surfaces, use only mild, nonabrasive
soaps ordetergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
• To reduce the risk of fire inthe oven:
a. Do notovercook food. Watch appliance carefully if paper, plastic,
or other combustible materials areinside.
b. Removewire twist-ties from plastic cooking bags before placing
bags in oven.
c. Ifmaterials inside the oven ignite, keepthe oven door closed, turn
the oven off, disconnect the power cord, orshutoff the power at
thefuse or circuit breaker panel.
d. Do not usethe oven compartmentfor storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the ovenwhen
not in use.
• Do nottry to preheat oven oroperate while empty.
• Donot cookwithout the glass tray in place onthe oven floor. Foodwill
not cook properly without the tray.
• Do not defrostfrozen beveragesin narrow-necked bottles. The
containers can break.
• Dishesand containers can become hot.Handle with care.
• Carefully remove container coverings, directing steam away from
hands and face.
• Removelids from baby food before heating.After heating babyfood,
stir well and test temperature by tasting before serving.
• A short power-supplycord isprovided to reduce the risk of becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer cordsets or
extension cords are available andmay be used with caution.
• Do not operate any other heating or cooking appliance beneath this
appliance.
• Do not mountunit over or near any portion of a heating or cooking
appliance.
• Do not mountover a sink.
• Do not storeanything directly ontop of the appliance when it is in
operation.
• Ifmaterials insideoven should ignite,keep the oven doorclosed, turn
the oven offand disconnectthe power cord, or shut off power at the
fuse or circuit breaker panel. Ifthe door is opened, the fire may
spread.
• Precautionfor safe useto avoid possible exposure to excessive
microwave oven energy:
Do not attemptto pull any part ofthe door by handto open the door.
Open the door only utilizingthe push button located at front-right-
bottom side.
IMPORTANTGROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical
short circuit, grounding reduces the risk d electric shock by
providing an escape wire for the electrical current. This
appliance isequipped with acord that includes agrounding wire
and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet
that is properly installed and grounded. Plug the three-prong
power cord into a properly grounded outlet of standard 115-120
voltage, 60 Hz. Your oven should be the only appliance on this
circuit.
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Safety
WARNING
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk
of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or
servicer if you do not understand the grounding
instructions or if you are not sure if the appliance is
properly grounded.
Use of Extension Cords
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer
cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if
care is exercised intheir use. If along cord or extension cord is
used:
1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord
should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance.
2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and
it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet.
3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape
over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over accidentally. If you use an extension
cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower may vary
when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be
longer, too.
Note
Connect the oven to a 20A circuit.
When connecting the oven to a 15A circuit, make sure
that circuit breaker is operable.
Liquids, such as water, coffee, ortea are able to be overheated
beyond the boiling pointwithout appearing to be boiling.Visible
bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the
microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT
INVERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN
THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER
UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
1. Do not overheat the liquid.
2. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
3. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrownecks.
4. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave
oven for a short time before removing the container.
5. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil
into the container.
WARNING
Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the
power cord under any circumstances.
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Your New Microwave oven
Table of Content
Safety .................................................................................................. 2
Your New Microwave oven ................................................................ 5
Checking Parts ................................................................................. 5
Setting Up Your Microwave Oven .................................................... 6
Control Panel Buttons (MMC5080AAS) ......................................... 6
Control Panel Buttons (MMC5080AAB/W/Q) ................................. 7
Operation ............................................................................................ 8
Setting the Clock .............................................................................. 8
Using the Pause/CanceI Button ....................................................... 8
Using the One Minute + Button ........................................................ 8
Using the Instant Cook Buttons ........................................................ 8
Operation ............................................................................................ 9
Using the Sensor Cook Buttons ....................................................... 9
Sensor Cooking Guide ..................................................................... 9
Defrosting Automatically ................................................................... 9
Using the Kitchen Timer ................................................................... 9
Setting the Child Protection Lock ..................................................... 9
Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels ......................................... lg
One-stage Cooking ........................................................................ 1g
Multi-stage Cooking ....................................................................... 1g
Using the More/Less Buttons ......................................................... lg
Switching the Beeper On/Off .......................................................... 1g
Cooking Instructions ....................................................................... 11
Cooking Utensils ............................................................................ 11
Testing Utensils .............................................................................. 11
Cooking Techniques ...................................................................... 12
General Tips ................................................................................... 12
Auto Sensor Cook .......................................................................... 13
Utensils & Cover For Sensor Cooking ............................................ 13
Cooking Guide ............................................................................... 14
Auto Defrosting Guide .................................................................... 16
Recipes .................................................................................... 17-18
Appendix ........................................................................................... 19
Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................... 19
Care and Cleaning ......................................................................... 19
Error Message ................................................................................ 19
Specifications ................................................................................. 20
Warranty ............................................................................................ 21
Quick Reference ............................................................... Back Cover
Checking Parts
Unpack your microwave oven and check to make sure that you have all tile
parts shown here. If any part is missing or broken, call your dealer.
Microwave oven
Roller guide ring
Glass tray
template installation
Registration card
Instruction manual
manual
utc kit
Your New Microwave oven
Setting Up Your Microwave Oven
1 Place the oven on a flat, sturdy surface and plug the cord into a
grounded outlet. Once plugged in, the display on your oven will show:
Make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at
least four inches of space behind, above, and to the sides of the oven.
2 Open the oven door.
3 Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp cloth.
4 Place the pre-assembled ring in the indentation in the center of the
oven.
Place the glass tray on top of the ring so that the three glass tabs in
the center of the tray fit securely into the tabs on the floor of the
oven.
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One Minute+ p.8
Press once for every minute of cooking at High Power
Start
Press to start cooking.
Auto Defrost p.9
Sets weight of food to be defrosted.
Sensor Cook Buttons p.9
Instant Cook Buttons p.8
Instant settings to cook popular foods.
Power Level p.10
Press this pad to set a power level other than high.
Clock p.8
Sets current time.
Sound Button p.10
Sets sound on or off.
Pause/Cancel p.8
Press to pause oven or correct a mistake.
Number Buttons
Sets cooking times or amounts and power
levels other than high.
More/Less p.10
Increase or decrease cooking time.
Kitchen Timer p.9
Sets kitchen or convenience timer.
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