Maytag MMV5000BAB, MMV5000BAC, MMV5000BAQ, MMV5000BAW, MMV5000BDB Owner's Manual

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

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

Installation Recommendations .......... 4

Control Panel ....................................... 5-6

Oven Features at a Glance .................. 7

Operating Basics ............................... 8-11 • "_•

Special Featu res .............................

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

Questions and Answers ..................... 21

Before You Call ..................................... 22

Warranty .......................................

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Model: MMV5OOOB PRECAUTIONS TO

Welcome ................ .......... .. AVOID POSSIBLE

Welcome and congratulations EXPOSURE TO
on your purchase of a Maytag EXCESSIVE

Microwave Oven! Your com-

plete satisfaction is very impor- MICROWAVE

tant to us.

Read this manual for best ENERGY

results, It contains instructions
to acquaint you with proper A. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the doo:

operating and maintenance pro-
cedures, ful exposure to microwave energy. It is importan

Save time and money. If something should go wrong, not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

section in the back of this book. It is face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue t(
we suggest consulting the "Before You Call" B. Do not place any object between the oven fron

_57_ before consulting a servicer.

However, should you need assistance, it is helpful to:

1) Have complete model and serial number identifica- ly and that there is no damage to the: (1) doo_

tion of your microwave. This is located on a data plate (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
on the left inside wall of the oven when the door is open. (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
Record these numbers below for easy access.

designed to help you solve basic problems accumulate on sealing surfaces.

Model Number

open since open-door operation can result in harm

C. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is par.

ticularly important that the oven door close proper

D. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by any

one except properly qualified service personnel.

Serial Number Registration

Federal law requires registration of all microwave oven
To comply with the law, please fill out the PRODUC

2) Have proof of original date of purchase. REGISTRATION CARD packaged in the oven.
Please save your sales receipt.

For additional questions, please contact us: see that they match the numbers on the data plat,

Maytag Appliances Sales Company The data plate is located on the left inside wall of tt

Attn: CAIR®Center oven opening. If the numbers on the card are not t_
EO. Box 2370 same as those on the data plate, cross out the nun
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370 bers on the card and write in the numbers as the

1-800-688-9900 (USA) appear on the data plate.

1-800-688-2002 (CANADA) 2. Mail the card. The return address is included on tl

1-800-688-2080 (U.S. TTY for deaf, hearing reverse side of card.
impaired or speech impaired) If you move or are not the original owner of this ove

(Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm Eastern Time) you must by law renew the registration. Send the rene_
Internet: http://www.maytag.com al registration information to: Maytag Custom,

For service and warranty information, see page 23. Service, Warranty Administration, P.O. Box 497

NOTE: In our continuing effort to improve the quality of Cleveland, TN 37320-4970.
our appliances, it may be necessary to make changes to Renewal Registration information must provide: a) Yo

the appliance without revisingthis guide, name and address and b) the microwave oven's rood

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

and serial numbers.

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

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

_k WARNING m To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure

to excessive microwave energy:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 13. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified

2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

MICROWAVE ENERGY" found on page 1. 14. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to 15. Do not use or store this appliance outdoors. Do not use
properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING this product near water - for example, near a kitchen

INSTRUCTIONS" on page 4. sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and

4. Install or locate this appliance in accordance with the the like.
provided installation instructions. Do not mount over 16. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

a sink. 17. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

5. This over-the-range oven was designed for use over 18. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
ranges no wider than 30 inches. It may be installed

ovei both gas and electric cooking eqipment, together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abra-

6. For best operation, plug this appliance into its own sive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft
electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of lights, cloth.

blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

7. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed contain-
ers - for example, closed glass jars - may explode and

should not be heated in this oven. In rare instances, placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. Avoid

poached eggs have been known to explode. Cover

poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute
before cutting into them. sometimes contain impurities which could ignite.

8. Foods with unbroken outer "skin" such as potatoes, b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags
sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other

giblets, and egg yolks (see previous caution) should be
pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking, c. If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven

"Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power

bags should be slit, pierced, or vented, cord, or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit

9. Do not heat, store or use flammable materials in or
near the oven. Fumes can create a fire hazard or explo- d. Do not use the oven for storage. Do not leave paper

sion. products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when

10. Use this appliance only for its intended use as

described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemi- e. Do not pop popcorn except in a microwave approved

cals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is popcorn popper or in a commercial package recom-

specifically designed to heat, cook, or defrost food. It mended especially for microwave ovens.
is not designed for industrial, laboratory, or commer- f. Do not overcook potatoes. They might dehydrate
cial use. It is intended for home use only. and catch fire.

11. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary g. Do not use for drying clothes, linens, newspaper or

when used by children, similar non-food items.

12. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord 21. Do not operate the oven when empty or with an empty
or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been utensil to avoid damage to the oven and danger of fire.

damaged or dropped.

19. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come

20. Toreduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if

paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are

using recycled paper products. Do not use newspa-

per or other printed paper in the oven. Such products

before placing in oven.

breaker panel.

not in use.

Continued on next page.

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

22. Do not lean on the oven door. The door is designed materials and may soften or char if subjected to she
to close tightly and seal properly for safe operation, periods of overcooking. In longer exposures
Leaning on the door may warp or break the hinges, overcooking, the food and cookware could ignit

23. To avoid exposure to dangerous high voltage, DO For these reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plasti,

NOT REMOVE THE SPLATTER SHIELD only and use then in strict compliance with the cool
inside the oven cavity, ware manufacturer's recommendations. 2) Do n,

24. Liquids heated in certain shaped containers (espe- subject empty cookware to microwaving. 3) Do n_
cially cylindrical-shaped containers) may become permit children to use plastic cookware witho_

overheated and splashout with aloud noise. For best complete supervision.

results, stir the liquid several times before heating. 33. So not store anything directly on top of tic

Always stir liquids several times between reheat- microwave oven surface when the oven is in ope]

ings. ation.

25. Read and follow specific microwave oven prepa- 34. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays le,

ration instructions on food packages or contain- than 3/4" deep; remove top foil cover andreturn tra
ers (especially baby food). Above all, this is a to box. When using metal in microwave oven, kee

cooking appliance designed to prepare food. metal at least 1 inch away from the sides of the ore1

26. Use only cooking utensils and accessories made for 35. Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow necke
use in the microwave and specifically described in bottles.

this manual. 36. Cookware may become hot because of heat tran_,

27. Microwave oven manufacturers do not recommend ferred from the heated food. Potholders may b
deep fat frying or frying in a microwave oven. Hot needed to handle the cookware.

oil can damage oven parts and utensils and even 37. Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven. Paraffi

result in skin burns, wax will not melt in a microwave oven because :

28. Plastic wrap: Use only those types designed for allows microwaves to pass through it.
microwave oven use and avoid forming an air-tight 38. Never use sharp-edged utensils in or near the oven.
seal. Fold back a small corner or cut a small slit to 39. Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be carefu

allow steam to escape, when opening containers of hot food, including pop

29. Stay near the appliance while it is in use and check corn bags, cooking pouches, and boxes. To preve_
cooking progress frequently. Leaving the appliance possible injury, direct steam away from hands anq

unattended may result in overcooked food and pos- face.
sibly a fire in your oven. 40. Clean the vent hood often. Do not allow grease t,

30. Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend to build up on the hood or the filter.

boil over more rapidly than foods containing less 41. Use care when cleaning the vent hood filtel
moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care and Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based ovel

Cleaning section for instructions on how to clean the cleaners, may damage the filter.
inside of the oven. 42. When flaming foods are under the hood, turn thq

31. Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwav- fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flame

ing unless the thermometer is designed or recom-
mended for use in the microwave oven.

32. Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is
very useful, but should be used carefully. Even

microwave-safe plastic may not he as tolerant of
overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic SAVE THESE INSTRUCTION',

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Installation Recommendations .................................

Remove all packing materials both outside and inside Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third
the oven before using the oven. The oven requires free (ground) prong from the power cord. Do not use an

movement of air for proper operation. Do NOT block adapter plug with this appliance. See reference pages 1
air vents located by the top air grill and underneath the and 2 of the Installation Guide for acceptable extension

oven. cord specifications.

Grounding Instructions Interference Note

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an Microwave ovens .generate radio frequency energy dur-
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of ing operation, and if not installed properly may cause
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the elec- interference to radio and television reception. You can

tric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord hay- determine if this unit is causing interference by turning

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

WARNING - Improper use of the grounding plug • clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven;
can result in a risk of electric shock. • reorient the television or radio receiving antenna;

Consult a qualifi_ or service technician if • relocate the oven with respect to the television or
the grounding instructions are not completely under- radio receiver, and/or

stood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is

properly grounded. • plug the oven into a different outlet so that it and the

television or radio receiver are on different circuits.

Where standard two-prong wall receptacle is encoun- If the interference persists, you may want to consult an
tered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to experienced radio/television technician for additional

have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong suggestions.
wall receptacle.

Automatic Fan Protection Feature ........................

Cooking appliances installed under the oven may, under fan cannot be manually turned off, but it will automati-
some heavy usage conditions, cause temperatures high cally turn off when the internal parts have cooled. The
enough to overheat some internal parts of the microwave fan may stay on for up to an hour after the range and

oven. microwave oven controls have been turned off.

To prevent overheating from taking place, the exhaust
fan is designed to automatically turn on at a low speed if

excessive temperatures occur. Should this happen, the

Microwaving Tips .......................................................

• Make sure all cookware used in your microwave dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats,
oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass cook- it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish

ing dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or remains cool and only the water in the cup heats,
china dinnerware, which does not have metallic trim then the dish is microwave-safe.

or glaze with metallic sheen, can be used.

• Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can be

• If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and
this test: Place in the oven the dish you are testing prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so

and a glass measuring cup filled with one cup of steam can escape.
water. Set the measuring cup either in or next to the

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Touch Co ol Pa I

The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger.
It's designed to be easy to use and understand.

1. DISPLAY- Displays time of day, time or tempera- 12. ADD MINUTE - Touch this pad for 1 minute

ture during cooking functions, power level being cook time, to add 1 minute of cook time as the tim_

used, cooking mode and instructions, is counting down or for an "instant on" for 1 minut_

2. POPCORN - Touch this pad to cook prepackaged (Page 9)
microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 or 3.5 ounces. 13. POWER - Touch this pad if you want to chang

The oven will start automatically. (Page 12) from automatic Power Level 10 (High) for cookint

3. BEVERAGE - Touch this pad to reheat a beverage. (Page 8-9)
The oven will start automatically. (Page 13) 14 NUMBER PADS - Touch these pads to enter coo_

4. FAVORITE CHOICE - Touch this pad to recall ing time, defrosting time, time of day, power level
three cooking instructions placed in memory and to

program sound level of signals, scroll speed and dis- 15. WARM - Touch this pad and safely keep food wan
able clock display. (Page 13) for up to 30 minutes. (Page 14)

5. BAKED POTATO - Touch this pad to cook 1-4pota- 16. TIMER - This feature uses no microwave energ'.
toes. The oven will start automatically. (Page 13) It functions as either a kitchen timer, as a holdin

6. DINNER PLATE - Touch this pad to reheat a din- period after defrost or as a delay timer before cook
ner plate full of chilled leftovers. (Page 13) ing. (Page 9)

7. FROZEN PIZZA - Touch this pad to heat frozen
pizza. The oven will start automatically. (Page 13)

8. FROZEN VEGETABLE - Touch this pad to cook

frozen vegetables. The oven will start automatically, check time of day while microwaving. (Page 8)
(Page 14) 19. CANCEL/OFF - When touched once, it pauses th_

9. SENSOR COOK - Will automatically compute the oven operation. When touched twice, it shuts off th_

microwave power and cook time. Refer to Sensor
Cook Guide. (Page 14) 20. START - After all selections are made, touch thi:

10. COOK TIME - Microwave for a selected amount pad to start the oven or timer.

of time. 21. VENT FAN - Touch HI, LO, or OFF for the differ
* Power Level 10 (High) is automatic but lower heat

levels may be programmed. (Page 8) 22. LIGHT - Touch ON to turn on the surface light

11. AUTO DEFROST - Touch this pad and enter food
weight, then START. The oven automatically sets

power levels and defrosting time. (Page 10)

food weights for Auto Defrost.

17. TURNTABLE - Touch this pad to turn the turutabh
on and off. (Page 16)

18. CLOCK - Touch this pad to enter time of day o

oven and erases all settings (except time of day).

ent fan speeds. (Page 17)

Touch NIGHT to turn on the night light. (Page 17)

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• Each time a pad is touched, a BEEP will sound.

• When CANCEL/OFF pad is touched during oven operation, the oven
will stop, however,all programmedinformationis retained.To clear all

information,touch the CANCEL/OFF pad again.

• NOTE: Stylingandfeatures may differslightlydependingon model.

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DOOR LATCHES

ven Features at a ance .................................

HOOD CONTROLS and DIGITAL DISPLAY

Vent Fan Press HI, L• orOFF For detailed information on each lea-

Light Press ON, NIGHT or OFF ture, see Touch Control Panel section,

• page 5

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RATING PLATE ..

Located on the inside wall of the ".o
microwave oven • ".

TOUCH CONTROL PANEL

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DOOR HANDLE : : : ."

Door must be secure- :• _" GREASE FILTERS
ly latched for oven to

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operate : :

WINDOW with METAL SHIELD : Composed of glass tray and roller guide. The

Screen allows cooking to be viewed while : roller guide is placed first in the bottom of the
keeping microwaves confined in oven. : parts must be in place when using the

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• microwave and supports the glass tray. Both

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May be used when cooking more than one item
at a time

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