Maytag MMV4205BA User Manual

Over The Range

Microwave Oven

Use & Care Guide

Model MMV4205BA

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive

Microwave Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Getting The Best Cooking Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Cooking Utensils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Guía de uso y cuidado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this Use & Care Guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating microwave.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent, or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

DANGER

DANGER – Immediate hazards which WILL result in

severe personal injury or death.

WARNING

WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD

result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD

result in minor personal injury.

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following:

1. Do not deep fat fry in oven. Fat could overheat and be

hazardous to handle.

2. Do not cook or reheat eggs in shell or with an

unbroken yolk using microwave energy. Pressure may build up and erupt. Pierce yolk with fork or knife before cooking.

3. Pierce skin of potatoes, tomatoes, and similar foods before cooking with microwave energy. When skin is pierced, steam escapes evenly.

4. Do not operate oven without load or food in oven cavity.

5. Use only popcorn in packages designed and labeled for microwave use. Popping time varies depending on oven wattage. Do not continue to heat after popping has stopped. Popcorn will scorch or burn. Do not leave oven unattended.

6. Do not use regular cooking thermometers in oven. Most cooking thermometers contain mercury and may cause an electrical arc, malfunction, or damage to oven.

7. Do not use metal utensils in oven.

8. Never use paper, plastic, or other combustible materials that are not intended for cooking.

9. When cooking with paper, plastic, or other combustible materials, follow manufacturer's recommendations on product use.

10. Do not use paper towels which contain nylon or other synthetic fibers. Heated synthetics could melt and cause paper to ignite.

11. Do not heat sealed containers or plastic bags in oven. Food or liquid could expand quickly and cause container or bag to break. Pierce or open container or bag before cooking.

12. To avoid pacemaker malfunction, consult physician or pacemaker manufacturer about effects of microwave energy on pacemaker.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock or death, this oven must be grounded and plug must not be altered.

Grounding Instructions

Oven MUST be grounded. Grounding reduces risk of

electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current if an electrical short occurs. This oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. See Installation Instructions.

Consult a qualified electrician or servicer if grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the oven is properly grounded.

Do not use an extension cord. If the product power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician install a three-slot receptacle. This oven should be plugged into a separate 60 hertz circuit with the electrical rating as shown in specifications table. When the oven is on a circuit with other equipment, an increase in cooking times may be required and fuses can be blown.

Microwave operates on standard household current, 110120V.

Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement (U.S.A. Only)

This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following:

• Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television.

•

Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver.

•

Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.

•

Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and the receiver are on different branch circuits.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Precautions to Avoid

Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be

Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave 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 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 particularly

important that oven door close properly and that there is no damage to:

1. door (bent),

2. hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

3. door seals and sealing surfaces. D. Oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except

properly qualified service personnel.

overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present.

RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of

injury to persons:

2. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.

4. After heating, allow the container to stand in the

5. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other

WARNING

THIS COULD

Do not overheat the liquid.

Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.

utensil into the container.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, or injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy.

READ all instructions before using oven.

2. READ AND FOLLOW the specific “PRECAUTIONS

TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 4.

3. Install or locate this oven ONLY

the installation instructions in this manual.

4. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—for example, closed glass jars—are able to explode and SHOULD NOT this oven.

5. Use this oven ONLY for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this oven. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

in accordance with

be HEATED in

10. DO NOT heat baby bottles in oven.

11. DO NOT operate this oven if it has a damaged cord

or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

12. This oven, including power cord, must be serviced

ONLY by qualified service personnel. Special tools are required to service oven. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

13. DO NOT cover or block filter or other openings on

oven.

14. DO NOT store this oven outdoors. DO NOT

product near water – for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or similar locations.

15. DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.

16. Keep cord AWAY

17. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

from HEATED surfaces.

use this

6. As with any appliance, CLOSE SUPERVISION necessary when used by

PERSONS.

7. See door cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section on page 23.

8. Baby food jars shall be open when heated and contents stirred or shaken before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

9. DO NOT use this oven for commercial purposes. It is made for household use only.

CHILDREN or INFIRM

CAUTION

To avoid risk of fire in the oven cavity: a. DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend oven when paper,

plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

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

placing bag in oven.

18. Clean the ventilating hood frequently.

19. DO NOT allow grease to accumulate on the hood or

filters.

20. Use care when cleaning the ventilating hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven cleaners may damage the filters.

21. When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

22. Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches or less wide.

c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door CLOSED,

turn oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

d. DO NOT use the cavity for storage. DO NOT leave paper

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

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Getting The Best Cooking Results

To get the best results from your microwave oven, read and follow the guidelines below.

• Storage Temperature: Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than the same foods at room temperature.

• Size: Small pieces of food cook faster than large ones, pieces similar in size and shape cook more evenly. For even cooking, reduce the power when cooking large pieces of food.

• Natural Moisture: Very moist foods cook more evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules.

• Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables from the outside to the center to distribute the heat evenly and speed cooking. Constant stirring is not necessary.

• Turn over foods like pork chops, baking potatoes, roasts, or whole cauliflower halfway through the cooking time to expose all sides equally to microwave energy.

• Place delicate areas of foods, such as asparagus tips, toward the center of the dish.

• Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or salmon steaks, with the thicker, meatier parts toward the outside of the dish.

• Shield, with small pieces of aluminum foil, parts of food that may cook quickly, such as wing tips and leg ends of poultry.

• Let It Stand: After you remove the food from the microwave, cover food with foil or casserole lid and let it stand to finish cooking in the center and avoid overcooking the outer edges. The length of standing time depends on the density and surface area of the food.

• Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towel: Sandwiches and many other foods containing prebaked bread should be wrapped prior to microwaving to prevent drying out.

Door Handle

Model and Serial Number Plate

Wire Rack

Window with Metal Shield

Glass Turntable

Cooking Guide

Vent Grille

Oven Contro

Panel

Door Safety Lock System

Features

OVEN SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply 120 VAC, 60 Hz Input Power

Cooking Power

Frequency Rated Current 14.8 A (USA)

Outer Dimensions

Cavity Volume Net Weight 58.4 lbs.

1,700W (USA) 1,150 W

(IEC 60705 Standard)

2,450 MHz

29 7/8"(W) x 16 15/16"(H) x 15 21/32"(D)

2.0 Cu. Ft.

Features

FEATURES

1. DISPLAY: The Display includes

a clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings and cooking functions selected.

2. POPCORN: Touch this pad when

popping popcorn in your microwave oven. See page 13 for more information.

3. BAKED POTATO:

cook potatoes. See page 13 for more information.

4. REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat

dinner plate, casserole, and pasta. See page 15 for more information.

5. COOK: Touch this pad to cook bacon,

frozen dinner, frozen breakfast. See page 14 for more information.

6. VEGETABLES: Touch this pad to cook

fresh or frozen vegetables. See page 13 for more information.

PIZZA SLICE: Touch this pad to

reheat pizza. See page 13 for more information.

BEVERAGE: Touch this pad to heat

beverage. See page 13 for more information.

9. KIDS MEALS, SOFTEN/MELT, SNACKS: Touch these pads to cook

specific food. See pages 16, 17 and 18 for more information.

10.

CUSTOM PROGRAM: Touch

this pad to recall one cooking instruction previously programmed into memory. See page 10 for more information.

11.

MORE(9): Touch this pad to add

more cooking time. See page 11 for more information.

12.

LESS(1): Touch this pad to subtract

the cooking time. See page 11 for more information.

13. AUTO DEFROST: Touch this pad to

defrost food by weight. See page 19 for more information.

Touch this pad to

14. 1POUND DEFROST: Touch this pad

to defrost 1.0 pound of frozen food. See page 19 for more

15. NUMBER: Touch number pads to

enter cooking time, power level, quantities, or weights.

16. POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad to

select a cooking power level. See pages 11 and 12 for more information.

17. STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to stop

the oven or to clear all entries.

18. ENTER/START: Touch this pad to

start a function. If you open the door after oven begins to cook, close the door and touch ENTER/START pad again.

19. CONTROL SETUP: Touch this pad

to change the oven’s default settings. See page 9 for more information.

20. ADD 30 SEC: Touch this pad to set

and start cooking quickly at 100% power level. See page 10 for more information.

21. TURNTABLE ON/OFF: Touch this

pad to turn off the turntable. OFF will appear in the display. See page 9 for more information.

NOTE:

• TURNTABLE ON/OFF is not available in defrost modes.

22. CLOCK: Touch this pad to enter the

time of day. See page 9 for more information.

23. LIGHT TIMER: Touch this pad to set

the light timer. See page 10 for more information.

24. KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad to

set the kitchen timer. See page 9 for more information.

25. VENT HI/LO/OFF: Touch this pad to

turn the fan on or off. See page 9 for more information.

26. LIGHT HI/LO/OFF: Touch this pad to

turn on the cooktop light. See page 10 for more infomation.

information.

Operating Instructions

LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

This section introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before use.

CAUTION

•

To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not run oven empty.

•

To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not use stoneware, aluminum foil, metal utensils, or metal trimmed utensils in the oven.

CLOCK

Example: To set 8:00 AM.

1. Touch CLOCK

pad.

2. Enter the time by using the number pads.

3. Touch ENTER/ START pad.

4. Touch 1 for AM.

5. Touch ENTER/

START

pad.

NOTE:

• Follow steps 1-3 above in the 24 hour clock mode.

KITCHEN TIMER

You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use the Kitchen Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.

Example: To set for 8 minutes.

1. Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad.

2. Enter the time by using the number pads.

3. Touch ENTER/ START pad.

When the time is over, you will hear beeps and END will display.

CONTROL SETUP

You can change the default values. See following chart for more information.

No. Function No. Result

Weight mode

selected

Sound ON/OFF

control Clock display

control

4 Display

Remind end

Signal

6 Demo Mode

Daylight

Saving Time

Lbs.

Kg.

12Sound ON

Sound OFF

1212HR

24HR

Slow speed Normal speed

Fast speed

3 12ON

OFF

12ON

OFF

12ON

OFF

Example: To change weight mode (from Lbs. to Kg).

1. Touch CONTROL SETUP pad.

2. Touch number 1 pad.

3. Touch number 2 pad.

TURNTABLE ON/OFF

For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It can be turned off for large dishes.

NOTES:

• This option is not available in sen-sor cook, auto cook and defrost modes.

Sometimes the turntable can

•

become hot to touch.

touching the turntable during and after cooking.

Do not run the oven empty.

•

Touch TURNTABLE ON/OFF pad to turn the turntable on or off.

Be careful

VENT HI/LO/OFF

The VENT moves steam and other vapors from the cooking surface. The vent will operate at low speed whenever the oven is on.

To operate the vent manually: Touch VENT HI/LO/OFF pad once for High fan speed, twice for Low fan speed, or three times to turn the fan off.

NOTE:

•

If the temperaature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to cool the oven. The fan will automatically turn off when the internal parts are cool. When this occurs, the vent cannot be turned off.

fan

Operating Instructions

CHILD LOCK

You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children.

The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the control panel. Child Lock prevents accidental programming when wiping the control panel.

Example: To set the child lock.

Touch and hold

ENTER/START

pad more than 3 seconds. LOCK ON will appear in the display window with two beeps.

Example: To cancel the child lock.

Touch and hold

ENTER/START

pad more than 3 seconds. will disappear and you hear two beeps.

CHILD

LOCKED

LIGHT HI/LO/OFF

Touch LIGHT HI/LO/ OFF pad once for

bright light, twice for night light, or three times to turn the light off.

ADD 30 SEC.

A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch the ENTER/ START pad.

LIGHT TIMER

You can set the LIGHT to turn on and off automatically at any time. The light comes on at the same time every day until reset.

Example: Turn on 2:00 AM, turn off 7:00 PM.

12 hour clock mode.

1. Touch LIGHT TIMER pad.

2. Enter the time you want the LIGHT to turn on.

3. Touch ENTER/ START pad.

4. Touch 1 for AM.

5. Touch ENTER/ START pad.

6. Enter the time you want the LIGHT to turn off.

7. Touch ENTER/ START pad.

8. Touch 2 for PM.

9. Touch ENTER/

START pad.

24 hour clock mode.

1. Touch LIGHT TIMER pad.

2. Enter the time you want the LIGHT to turn on.

3. Touch ENTER/ START pad.

4. Enter the time you want the LIGHT to turn off.

5. Touch ENTER/

START

pad.

NOTE:

•

If you want to cancel the LIGHT TIMER in operation, touch the 0 pad.

CUSTOM PROGRAM

CUSTOM PROGRAM lets you recall one cooking instruction previously placed in memory and begin cooking immediately.

Example: To cook for 2 minutes at 70% power.

1. Touch CUSTOM PROGRAM pad.

2. Enter the cook time.

3. Touch POWER LEVEL pad.

4. Enter the power level.

5. Touch ENTER/

START pad.

Example: To recall the custom program.

1. Touch CUSTOM PROGRAM

2. Touch ENTER/ START

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.

pad.

Example: To set ADD 30 SEC. for 2 minutes.

Touch ADD 30 SEC. pad 4 times. The oven begins cooking and display shows time counting down

Example: To cancel the LIGHT TIMER.

1. Touch LIGHT TIMER pad.

2. Touch 0 pad.

Operating Instructions

MORE/LESS

The More(9)/Less(1) pads allow you to adjust pre-set cooking times. They only work in the Add 30 sec, Custom Cook or Time Cook modes. Use the More(9)/Less(1) pads only after you have already begun cooking with one of these procedures.

1. To ADD more time to an automatic cooking procedure: Touch the More(9) pad.

2. To REDUCE the time of an automatic cooking procedure: Touch the Less(1) pad.

COOKING AT HIGH POWER LEVELS

Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds at 100% power.

1. Enter the cook time.

2. Touch ENTER/

START

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and display.

pad.

END will

COOKING AT LOWER POWER LEVELS

HIGH power cooking does not always give you the best results with foods that need slower cooking, such as roasts, baked goods, or custards. Your oven has 9 power settings in addition to HIGH.

Example: To cook food for 7 minutes 30 seconds at 70% power.

1. Enter the cook time.

2. Touch POWER LEVEL pad.

3. Enter the power level.

4. Touch ENTER/

START

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and display.

See cooking guide for power levels, page 12.

IMPORTANT:

• DO NOT store or use the wire rack

in this oven unless more than one item is being cooked or a recipe calls for it.

• Damage to the oven could occur

pad.

END will

COOKING WITH MORE THAN ONE COOK CYCLE

For best results, some recipes call for one Power Level for a certain length of time, and another Power Level for another length of time.Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically, for up to three cycles if the first cycle is defrost.

Example: To cook food for 3 minutes at 90% power and then 70% power for 7 minutes 30 seconds.

1. Enter the first cook time.

2. Touch POWER LEVEL pad.

3. Enter the power level.

4. Enter the second cook time.

5. Touch POWER LEVEL pad.

6. Enter the power level.

7. Touch ENTER/

START

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and display.

pad.

END will

Operating Instructions

COOKING GUIDE FOR POWER LEVELS

The power levels allow you to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking. Below are listed all the power levels, examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwave power you are using.

POWER LEVEL MICROWAVE OUTPUT USE

10 High 100%

9 90%

8 80%

7 70%

6 60% 5 50%

4 40%

3 30%

2 20%

1 10%

•

Boil water.

•

Cook ground beef or begin cooking roasts.

•

Make candy.

•

Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.

•

Preheat browning dish.

•

Reheat beverages.

•

Bacon slices.

•

Reheat meat slices quickly.

•

Saute onions, celery, and green pepper.

•

All reheating.

•

Cook scrambled eggs.

•

Cook poultry or seafood.

•

Cook breads and cereal products.

•

Cook cheese dishes, veal.

•

Cook cakes, muffins, brownies, cupcakes.

•

Cook pasta.

•

Cook meats.

•

Cook custard.

•

Cook spare ribs, rib roast, sirloin roast.

•

Cook less tender cuts of meat.

•

Reheat frozen convenience foods.

•

Thaw meat, poultry, and seafood.

•

Cook small quantities of food.

•

Finish cooking casserole, stew, and some sauces.

•

Soften butter and cream cheese.

•

Heat small amounts of food.

•

Soften ice cream.

•

Raise yeast dough.

Operating Instructions

POPCORN

CAUTION

• DO NOT leave microwave oven unattended while popping corn.

POPCORN pad lets you pop 3.0 and 3.5 ounce bags of commercially packaged microwave popcorn. Pop only one package at a time. If you are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s instructions.

To correctly set your microwave oven, follow this chart:

Category

0.5 cup 1 1 cup 2

2 cups 3

NOTE:

If food is not thoroughly cooked or reheated when using the Auto Cook feature, complete using a power level and cooking time. DO NOT continue using the Auto Cook pad.

Touch pad number

Operating Instructions

COOK

COOK pad provides three preset categories for cooking.

Example: To Cook 2 slices of bacon.

1. Touch Cook pad once.

2. Choose food category (1-3).

2. Touch ENTER/START pad.

Category Touch pad number

Bacon 1 Frozen Dinner Frozen Breakfast

2 3

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and

END will display.

AUTO COOK TABLE

CATEGORY DIRECTIONS AMOUNT

Popcorn

Baked Potato

Fresh

Vegetables

Frozen

VEGETABLES

Vegetables

Pizza Slice

Beverage

Bacon

Frozen Dinner

COOK

Frozen

Breakfast

Use only one microwave-only bag of popcorn at a time. Use caution when removing and opening the hot bag from oven. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again.

Prick each potato several times with fork. Place on turntable in spoke-like fashion. Let stand 3-5 minutes. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again. Use More(9) pad when cooking larger potatoes.

Place fresh vegetables in microwave-safe ceramic, glass or plastic dish and add 2-4 Tbs. water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap during cooking and stir before standing. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again. Use pad when cooking dense vegetables such as carrots or broccoli spears.

Place frozen vegetables in microwave-safe ceramic, glass or plastic dish and add 2-4 Tbs. water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap during cooking and stir before standing. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again. Use More(9) pad when cooking dense vegetables such as carrots or broccoli spears.

Put 1-4 slices of pizza on a microwave-safe plate with wide end of slice toward the outside edge of the plate. Do not let slices overlap. Do not cover. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again. Use More(9) pad to increase reheat time for thick crust pizza.

Use measuring cup or mug; do not cover. Place the beverage in the oven. After heating, stir well. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again. Note:

•

Beverage heated with the beverage feature may be very hot.

•

Remove container with care.

Place 2 paper towels on plate and arrange bacon on towels, do not overlap. Cover with additonal paper towel. Remove paper towel immediately after cooking. Use More(9)/Less(1) pads for desired crispness.

Remove food from outer wrapping and follow box instructions for covering and standing. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again.

Follow package instructions for covering and standing. Use this pad for frozen sandwich, breakfast entree, etc. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again.

More(9)

3.0 to 3.5 oz. 1 package

1 to 6 potatoes

1 to 4 servings

1 to 4 slices

0.5 cup 1 cup

2 cups

2 to 6 slices

8 to 14 oz.

4 to 8 oz.

NOTE:

Desired food temperature varies from person to person.Use the preference.

More(9)/Less(1) pads to fit your temperature

Operating Instructions

REHEAT

REHEAT pad provides three preset categories for reheating. Example: To reheat 1 serving of Dinner plate.

1. Touch Reheat pad once.

2. Choose food category (1-3).

3. Touch ENTER/START pad.

Dinner Plate 1 Casserole 2 Pasta

Category Touch pad number

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and

END will display.

REHEAT TABLE

CATEGORY DIRECTIONS AMOUNT

Use only pre-cooked, refrigerated foods. Cover plate with vented plastic wrap or waxed paper, tucked under plate. If food is not as hot as you prefer after heating with REHEAT, continue heating using time and power. Do not continue cooking

Dinner Plate

Casserole

Pasta

NOTES:

• Desired food temperature varies from person to person.Use the preference.

• Allow food to stand 1 to 5 minutes before serving.

using the Reheat pad. Contents:

- 3-4 oz. meat, poultry or fish (up to 6 oz. with bone)

- 1/2 cup starch (potatoes, pasta, rice, etc.)

- 1/2 cup vegetables (about 3-4 oz.) Cover plate with lid or vented plastic wrap. If food is not as hot as you prefer after

heating with REHEAT, continue heating using cooking time and power level. not continue cooking using the Reheat pad. Stir foods once before serving. Contents:

- Casserole-refrigerated foods. (Examples: Beef stew, Lasagna)

- Pasta-Canned spaghetti and ravioli, refrigerated foods.

More(9)/Less(1)

pads to fit your temperature

1 serving

(1 plate)

1 to 4 servings

Operating Instructions

KIDS MEALS

KIDS MEALS lets you heat 4 categories of food: Chicken Nuggets, Hot dogs, French Fries and Frozen Sandwiches.

Example: To cook frozen sandwiches.

1. Touch KIDS MEALS pad.

2. Choose food category(1-4).

3. Touch ENTER/START pad.

KIDS MEALS CHART

Item

Frozen Chicken Nuggets

Hot Dogs 2 EA

French Fries 1 serving

Frozen Sandwiches

Amount or

servings

1 serving (4-5 oz.) 2 servings (6-7 oz.)

4 EA

(4-5 oz.) 2 servings (6-7 oz.)

1 EA 2 EA

Chicken Nuggets Hot Dogs 2 French Fries Frozen Sandwiches

• Put a paper towel on top of plate and arrange nuggets in spoke fashion on paper towel.

• Do not cover. Let stand 1 minute.

• Prick hot dogs, place on plate. When the oven beeps, add buns and re-start the oven.

• Place 2 paper towels on plate and arrange french fries on towels, do not overlap.

• Blot with additional paper towel after removal from oven.

• Place frozen sandwich in susceptor “sleeve” (which is in package) and put on plate.

Category Touch Pad Number

3 4

Remarks

Operating Instructions

SOFTEN/MELT

SOFTEN/MELT lets you soften or melt 3 categories of food: Melt Chocolate, Soften Cream Cheese and Melt Butter.

Example: To melt chocolate.

1. Touch SOFTEN/MELT pad.

2. Choose food category(1-3).

3. Touch ENTER/START pad.

SOFTEN/MELT CHART

Item

Melt Chocolate 2 squares or

Amount or

servings

1 cup chips

Melt Chocolate 1 Soften Cream Cheese 2 Melt Butter 3

• Place chocolate chips or square in a microwave-safe dish.

• Stir well at half time when the oven beeps, and re-start the oven.

Category Touch Pad Number

Remarks

• Unless stirred, the chocolate keeps its shape even when heating time is over.

Soften Cream Cheese 1 package (8 oz.) • Unwrap cream cheese and place on microwave-safe dish.

• Let stand 1-2 minutes.

Melt Butter 1 stick (1/4 lb.) • Remove wrapping and cut butter in half vertically.

2 sticks (1/2 lb.)

• Place butter in dish, cover with wax paper.

• Stir well after finishing and let stand 1-2 minutes.

Operating Instructions

SNACKS

SNACKS lets you heat 4 categories of food: Nachos, Chicken Wings, Potato Skins, and Cheese Sticks.

Example: To cook chicken wings.

1. Touch SNACKS pad.

Nachos 1

2. Choose food category(1-4).

3. Touch ENTER/START pad.

Chicken Wings Potato Skins Cheese Sticks

SNACKS CHART

Item

Nachos 1 serving • Place tortilla chips on plate without overlapping.

Chicken Wings

Potato Skins 1 cooked potato

Cheese Sticks 5-6 pcs.

Amount or

servings

5-6 oz. 7-8 oz.

2 cooked potatoes

7-10 pcs.

• Sprinkle evenly with cheese.

• Contents:

- 2 cups tortilla chips

- 1/3 cup grated cheese

• Use pre-cooked, refrigerated chicken wings.

• Place chicken wings around plate in spoke fashion and cover with wax paper.

• Cut cooked potato into 4 even wedges. Scoop or cut out potato flesh, leaving about 1/4” of skin.

• Place skins in spoke fashion around plate.

• Sprinkle with bacon, onions and cheese. Do not cover.

• Place cheese sticks on plate in spoke fashion.

• Do not cover.

Category Touch Pad Number

2 3 4

Remarks

Operating Instructions

AUTO DEFROST

Defrost choices are preset in the oven. The defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods, because the oven automatically sets the defrosting times according to the weight you enter. For added convenience, the AUTO DEFROST beeps to remind you to check or turn over the food during the defrost cycle. After touching the AUTO DEFROST pad once, enter the food weight. Available weight ranges are 0.1 to 6.0 lbs.

Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs of meat.

1. Touch AUTO DEFROST pad.

2. Enter the weight. (0.1-6.0 lbs.)

3. Touch ENTER/

START pad.

NOTES:

•

After you touch ENTER/START pad, the display counts down the defrost time. The oven will beep twice during the Defrost cycle. At this time, open the door and turn the food as needed. Remove any portions that have thawed or separate pieces then return frozen portions to the oven and touch

ENTER/START

pad to resume the

defrost cycle.

• The oven will not stop during

the BEEP unless the door is opened.

DEFROSTING GUIDE

• Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food.

Food

Roast Beef, Pork

Standard

Amount

2.5-6.0 lbs.

Procedure

Start with the food placed fat side down. After each stage, turn the food over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil. Let stand, covered, for 15 to 30 minutes.

Steaks, Chops, Fish

Ground Meat

Whole Chicken

Chicken Pieces

0.5-3.0 lbs.

2.5-6.0 lbs.

0.5-3.0 lbs.

DEFROST TIPS

When using AUTO DEFROST, the

• weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of the food minus the container).

Use AUTO DEFROST only for raw

• food. AUTO DEFROST gives best results when food to be thawed is a minimum of 0°F (taken directly from a true freezer). If food has been stored in a refrigerator-freezer that does not maintain a temperature of 5°F or below, always program a lower food weight (for a shorter defrosting time) to prevent cooking the food.

If the food is stored outside the freezer

• for up to 20 minutes, enter a lower food weight.

The shape of the package alters the

• defrosting time. Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block.

After each stage, rearrange the food. If there are any warm or thawed portions of food, shield them with narrow flat pieces of aluminum foil. Remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted. Let stand, covered, for 5-10 minutes.

After each stage, remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted. Let stand, covered with foil, for 510 minutes.

Remove giblets before freezing poultry. Start defrosting with the breast side down. After the first stage, turn the chicken over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil. After the second stage, again shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil. Let stand, covered for 30-60 minutes in the refrigerator.

After each stage, rearrange or remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted. Let stand for 10-20 minutes.

Separate pieces as they begin to defrost.

• Separated pieces defrost more easily.

Shield areas of food with small pieces of

• foil if they start to become warm.

You can use small pieces of aluminum

•

foil to shield foods like chicken wings, leg tips, and fish tails, but the foil must not touch the side of the oven. Foil causes arcing, which can damage the oven lining.

1POUND DEFROST

The 1POUND DEFROST feature provides a rapid defrost for 1.0 pound frozen food. The oven automatically sets the defrosting time.

Example: To defrost 1lb. ground beef.

1. Touch 1POUND DEFROST

pad.

2. Touch ENTER/

START

pad.

WIRE RACK

CAUTION

To avoid risk of property damage:

•

Do not use rack to pop popcorn.

•

Rack must be on the four plastic supports when used.

•

Use the rack only when cooking food on rack position.

•

Do not cook with rack on floor of the oven.

The wire rack gives you extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time.

To use rack:

1. Place rack securely in the four plastic supports.

Rack MUST NOT touch metal walls

•

or back of microwave oven.

2. Place equal amounts of food both ABOVE AND BELOW rack.

Amount of food must be

•

approximately the same to balance out cooking energy.

IMPORTANT:

• DO NOT store or use the wire

rack in this oven unless more than one item is being cooked or a recipe calls for it.

• Damage to the oven could occur.

Operating Instructions

COOKING GUIDE

Guide for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave

•

Place meat on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish.

•

Start meat fat-side down. Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or thin meat areas.

•

Check the temperature in several places before letting the meat stand the recommended time.

•

The following temperatures are removal temperatures. The temperature of the food will rise during the standing time.

Food Cook time Power level Directions

7-11 min./lb. for 145° F

Roast Beef Boneless (Up to 4 lbs.)

Pork Boneless or bone-in (Up to 4 lbs.)

(Rare)

8-12 min./lb. for 160° F

(Medium)

9-14 min./lb. for 170° F

(Well Done)

11-15 min./lb. for 170° F

(Well Done)

High(10) for first 5 minutes, then medium(5)

Place roast fat-side down on roasting rack. Cover with wax paper. Turn over half way through cooking. Let stand 10 -15 minutes.

•

Expect a 10°F rise in temperature during the standing time.

Food Remove from oven After standing (10 -15 min.)

Beef

Pork

Poultry

Rare Medium Well Done Medium Well Done Dark meat Light meat

135°F 145°F 150°F 160°F 160°F 170°F 150°F 160°F 160°F 170°F 170°F 180°F 160°F 170°F

Guide for Cooking Poultry in Your Microwave

•

Place poultry on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish.

•

Cover poultry with wax paper to prevent spattering.

•

Use aluminum foil to shield bone tips, thin meat areas, or areas that start to overcook.

•

Check the temperature in several places before letting the poultry stand the recommended time.

Food Cook Time/Power Level Directions

Whole Chicken

Up to 4 lbs.

Chicken Pieces

Up to 2 lbs.

Cooking Time: 6-9 min. / lb. 180°F dark meat 170°F light meat Power Level: Medium High(7).

Place chicken breast-side down on roasting rack. Cover with wax paper. Turn over half way through cooking. Cook until juices run clear and meat near the bone is no longer pink. Let stand 5-10 minutes.

Place chicken bone-side down on dish, with the thickest portions toward the outside of the dish. Cover with wax paper. Turn over half way through cooking. Cook until juices run clear and meat near the bone is no longer pink. Let stand 5-10 minutes.

Operating Instructions

Guide for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave

•

Cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork.

•

Place fish on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish.

•

Use a tight cover to steam fish. A lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel provides less steaming.

•

Do not overcook fish; check it at minimum cooking time.

Food Cook Time/Power Level Directions

Arrange steaks on roasting rack with meaty portions toward the outside of rack. Cover with wax paper. Turn over and rearrange when cooking time is half up. Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork. Let stand 3-5 minutes.

Arrange fillets in a baking dish, turning any thin pieces under. Cover with wax paper. If over ½ inch thick, turn over and rearrange when cooking time is half up. Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork. Let stand 2-3 minutes.

Arrange shrimp in a baking dish without overlapping or layering. Cover with wax paper. Cook until firm and opaque, stirring 2 or 3 times. Let stand 5 minutes.

Steaks

Up to 1.5 lbs.

Fillets

Up to 1.5 lbs.

Shrimp

Up to 1.5 lbs.

Cooking Time: 6-10 min. / lb.

Power Level: Medium-High(7).

Cooking Time: 3-7 min. / lb

Power Level:Medium-High(7).

Cooking Time: 3-5 ½ min. / lb.

Power Level: Medium-High(7).

Guide for Cooking Eggs in Your Microwave

•

Never cook eggs in the shell, and never warm hard-cooked eggs in the shell; they can explode.

•

Always pierce whole eggs to keep them from bursting.

•

Cook eggs just until set; they become tough if overcooked.

Guide for Cooking Vegetables in Your Microwave

•

Vegetables should be washed just before cooking. Often, no extra water is needed. If dense vegetables such as potatoes, carrots and green beans are being cooked, add about ¼ cup water.

•

Small vegetables (sliced carrots, peas, lima beans, etc.) will cook faster than larger ones.

•

Whole vegetables, such as potatoes, acorn squash or corn on the cob, should be arranged in a circle on the turntable before cooking. They will cook more evenly if turned over after half the cooking time has passed.

•

Always place vegetables like asparagus and broccoli with the stem ends pointing towards the edge of the dish and the tips toward the center.

•

When cooking cut vegetables, always cover the dish with a lid or vented microwavable plastic wrap.

•

Whole, unpeeled vegetables such as potatoes, squash, eggplant, etc., should have their skin pricked in several spots before cooking to prevent them from bursting.

•

For more even cooking, stir or rearrange whole vegetables halfway through the cooking time.

•

Generally, the denser the food, the longer the standing time. (Standing time refers to the time necessary for dense, large foods and vegetables to finish cooking after they come out of the oven.) A baked potato can stand on the counter for five minutes, while a dish of peas can be served immediately.

Cooking Utensils

MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE

USE DO NOT USE

OVEN PROOF GLASS (treated for high intensity heat): Utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie

plates, cake plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles and bowls without metallic trim.

CHINA:

Bowls, cups, serving plates and

platters without metallic trim.

PLASTIC:

Plastic wrap (as a cover)-- lay the

plastic wrap loosely over the dish and press it to the sides.

Vent plastic wrap by turning back one

edge slightly to allow excess steam to escape. The dish should be deep enough so that the plastic wrap will not touch the food. As the food heats it may melt the plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches the food.

Use plastic dishes, cups, semirigid

freezer containers and plastic bags

only for short cooking times. Use these with care because the plastic may soften from the heat of the food.

PAPER:

Paper towels, waxed paper, paper

napkins, and paper plates with no metallic trim or design. Look for the manufacturer's label for use in the microwave oven.

METAL UTENSILS:

Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven

cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers or foil trays. Metal utensils can cause arcing, which can damage your microwave oven.

METAL DECORATION:

Metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc. The

metal trim interferes with normal cooking and may damage the oven.

ALUMINUM FOIL:

Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking and may

cause harmful arcing. Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and wings. Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the side walls and door of the oven.

WOOD:

Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack when you

use them in the microwave oven. Baskets react in the same way.

TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS:

Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered utensils. Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items before cooking. Tightly closed pouches could explode.

BROWN PAPER:

Avoid using brown paper bags. They absorb too much heat and could burn.

FLAWED OR CHIPPED UTENSILS:

Any utensil that is cracked, flawed, or chipped may break in the oven.

METAL TWIST TIES:

Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags. They become hot and could cause a fire.

Care and Cleaning

CARE AND CLEANING

For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean inside and outside. Take special care to keep the inner door panel and the oven front frame free of food or grease build-up.

Never use rough powder or pads.

Wipe the microwave oven inside and out, including the hood bottom cover, with a soft cloth and a warm (not hot) mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. Use a chrome cleaner and polish on chrome, metal and aluminum surfaces. Wipe spatters immediately with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon. Clean your oven weekly or more often, if needed.

Follow these instructions to clean and care for your oven.

• Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles and spilled liquids can stick to the oven walls, causing the oven to work less efficiently.

• Wipe up spills immediately. Use a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives.

• To help loosen baked on food particles or liquids, heat two cups of water (add the juice of one lemon if you desire to keep the oven fresh) in a four-cup measuring glass at High power for five minutes or until boiling. Let stand in the oven for one or two minutes.

• Remove the glass tray from the oven when cleaning the oven or tray. To prevent the tray from breaking, handle it carefully and do not put it in water immediately after cooking. Wash the tray carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher.

• Clean the outside surface of the oven with soap and a damp cloth. Dry with a soft cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts of the oven, don’t let water seep into the openings.

• Wash the door window with very mild soap and water. Be sure to use a soft cloth to avoid scratching.

• If steam accumulates inside or outside the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth. Steam can accumulate when operating the oven in high humidity and in no way indicates microwave leakage.

• Never operate the oven without food

in it; this can damage the magnetron tube or glass tray. You may wish to leave a cup of water in the oven when it is not in use to prevent damage if the oven is accidentally turned on.

CLEANING THE GREASE FILTER

The grease filter should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month.

CAUTION

To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not operate oven hood without filters in place.

1. To remove grease filter, slide filter to the side. Pull filter downward and push to the other side. The filter will drop out.

2. Soak grease filter in hot water and a mild detergent. Rinse well and shake to dry. Do not use ammonia or place

in a dishwasher. The aluminum will darken.

3. To reinstall the filter, slide it into the side slot, then push up and toward oven center to lock.

CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT

If your oven is vented to the inside, the charcoal filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months, and more often if necessary. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. To order a new charcoal filter, contact the Parts Department at your nearest Authorized Service Center or call

1-800-688-9900 (inside U.S.A) or 1-800-688-2002 (Canada).

1. Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power supply.

2. Open the door.

3. Remove the two vent grille mounting screws. (2 middle screws)

4. Slide the grille to the left, then pull straight out.

5. Remove old filter.

6. Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filter should rest at the angle shown.

7. Replace the mounting screws and close the door. Turn the power back on at the main power supply and set the clock.

CHARCOAL FILTER PART NO. 8310P009-60

Care and Cleaning

COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT REPLACEMENT

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury or property damage, wear gloves when replacing light bulb.

1. Unplug the oven or turn off power at the main power supply.

2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws.

3. Replace bulb with 40 watt appliance bulb.

4. Replace bulb cover, and mounting screws.

5. Turn the power back on at the main

power supply.

OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT

1. Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power supply.

2. Open the door.

3. Remove the vent cover mounting screws. (2 middle screws)

4. Slide the grille to the left, then pull straight out.

5. Remove the screw located above the door near the center of the oven that secures the bulb

holder.

OPTIONAL

Filler Kits

UXA3036BDB - BLACK UXA3036BDW - WHITE UXA3036BDS - STAINLESS

STEEL

When replacing a 36" range hood, the filler kit fills in the additional width to provide a custom built-in appearance.

For installation between cabinets only; not for end-of-cabinet installation.

Each kit contains two 3"-wide filler panels.

6. Remove bulb holder.

7. Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb.

8. Replace the bulb holder.

9. Replace the grille and 2 screws. Turn the power back on at the main power supply.

Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Before you call a repair person for your oven, check this list of possible problems and solutions.

Neither the oven’s display nor the oven operate.

•

Properly insert the plug into a grounded outlet.

•

If the outlet is controlled by a wall switch, make sure the wall switch is turned on.

•

Remove the plug from the outlet, wait ten seconds, then plug it in again.

•

Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuse.

•

Plug another appliance into the outlet; if the other appliance doesn’t work, have a qualified electrician repair the outlet.

•

Plug the oven into a different outlet.

The oven’s display works, but the power won’t come on.

•

Make sure the door is closed securely.

•

Check to see if packing material or other material is stuck to the door seal.

•

Check for door damage.

•

Press STOP/CLEAR pad twice and re-enter all cooking instructions.

The power goes off before the set time has elapsed.

•

If there has not been a power outage, remove the plug from the outlet, wait ten seconds, then plug it in again. If there was a power outage, the time indicator will display: PLEASE TOUCH CLOCK AND SET TIME OF DAY. Reset the clock and any cooking instructions.

•

Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuse.

The food is cooking too slowly.

•

Make sure the oven is on its own 20 amp circuit line. Operating another appliance on the same circuit can cause a voltage drop. If necessary, move the oven to its own circuit.

You see sparks or arcing.

•

Remove any metallic utensils, cookware, or metal ties. If using foil, use only narrow strips and allow at least one inch between the foil and interior oven walls.

The turntable makes noises or sticks.

•

Clean the turntable, roller ring and oven floor.

•

Make sure the turntable and roller ring are positioned correctly.

Using your microwave causes TV or radio interference.

•

This is similar to the interference caused by other small appliances, such as hair dryers. Move your microwave further away from other appliances, like your TV or radio.

Note: If the oven is set to cook for more than 25 minutes,

it will automatically adjust itself to 70 percent power after 25 minutes to avoid overcooking.

If you have a problem you cannot solve,

please call our service line:

(1-800-688-9900)

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