Read these instructions carefully before using your microwave oven.
Part no.8112p171-60 MCS p/n 74005587 A/08/00
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY
Do not
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
SPECIFICATIONS
Model:MMV5100AA
Power Source:
Power Consumption:
Maximum Output:
Oven Capacity:
Turntable Diameter:
Dimensions:
Weight:
Specifications subject to change w ithout notice.
*According to IEC-705 test procedure. The IEC-705 test procedure is an
internationally recognized method of rating microwave wattage output.
Please record your product’s information
When you call to request service, you need to know your complete model
number and serial number. Please fill in the information below. Please also
record purchase date, price and where purch ased. Keep your sales receipt
and/or cancelled check as proof of purchase.
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.
Do not
place any object between the oven front face and the door
or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
Do not
operate the oven if it is damag ed. It is particularly
important that the oven door clos e 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
The oven
properly qualified service personnel.
should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except
AC 110-120V, 60 Hz
1500W
1000W*
1.7 cu. ft.
5
12-
"
/
8
(w x h x d)
Approx. 63 lbs.
29-
7
/
8
" x 17" x 16-
1
"
/
2
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Where Purchased:
(Located on the front of the oven)
(Located on the front of the oven)
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For additional questions, please
contact us:
Maytag Appliance Sales Company
Atten: CAIR
®
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 page 39-40.
IMPORTANT
Please keep your sales slip. Should
any warranty service be required,
proof of original date of purchase is
needed.
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.
REGISTRATION
Federal law requires registration of
all microwave ovens.T o comply with
the law, please fill out the PRODUCT
REGISTRATION CARD packed with
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 front of t he oven
when the door is open. 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
the 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.
b) The microwave oven’s model and
serial numbers.
SAFETYSET UPOPERATION
COOKING GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY
Important Safety Instructions4
Proper and Safe Use of Your Oven 5
Grounding Instructi ons6
Interf erence Note7
Utensils7
Materials8
SET UP
Names of Oven Parts and
Accessories9
Turntable Installation10
Charcoal Filter Installation10
Grease Filter Installation1 0
OPERATION
Control Panel and Features11
Selecting Ventilation Direction13
Setti ng Clock13
Child Lock-Out13
Timer14
Timed Cooking and Power Level14
Auto Sensor Microwaving 16
Auto Sensor Microwaving Tips17
Optional Settings18
Auto Defrost 19
Add 30 Seconds20
One Touc h Start Cooking21
Custom Programs22
Turntable Setting23
Fan Speed Control 23
Light23
Delay Off-Fan24
COOKING GUIDE
Cooking Princi ples and Technique s 25
Cooking with Metal Rack26
Auto Sensor Cooking Tips27
Sensor Cooking Recipes29
Meats, Pou ltry and Fish31
MAINTENANCE
Troubleshooting34
Questions and Answers36
Care and Cleaning37
Warranty39
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MAINTENANCE
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SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be
followed, including the following:
WARNING -
injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
1. Read al l instruct ions before using
the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific
“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” on page 2.
3. As with most cooking
appliances, close supervision is
necessary to reduce the risk of a
fire in the oven cavity.
If a fire should start:
• Keep the oven door closed.
• Turn the oven off.
• Disconnect the power cord or
shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
Keep in mind the following rules
at all times to reduce the risk of
fire in the oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food.
Carefully attend the appliance
if paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to
facilitate cooking.
b. Do not use the oven cavity for
storage purposes. Do not
store combustible items such
as bread, cookies, paper
products, etc. inside the oven.
If lightning strikes the pow er
line, the oven may turn on by
itself.
c. Remove wire twist-ties and
metal handles from paper or
plastic containers/bags
before placing them in the
oven.
4. This oven must be grounded.
Connect only to properly
grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDIN G INSTRUCTIONS”
on page 6.
5. Install or locate this oven only in
accordance with the provided
installation instructions.
6. Some products such as whole
eggs, water with oil or fat, sealed
To reduce the ri sk of burns, electric shock, fire,
containers and closed glass jars
may explode and therefore
should not be heated in this
oven.
7. Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in the
manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this
appliance. This oven is
specifically designed to heat,
cook or defrost food. It is not
designed for industrial or
laboratory use. It is intended for
home use.
8. As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when
used by children.
9. 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.
10.This appliance should be
serviced only by qualified
service technicians. Contact the
nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair or
adjustment.
11. Do not cover or block any vents
on the oven.
12.Do not store or use this
appliance outdoor s.
13.Do not use this oven near water,
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 door and oven
surfaces that meet when door is
closed, use only mild,
nonabrasive soaps or
detergents applied with a
sponge or soft cloth. (See “Care
and Cleaning” instructions on
page 37.)
18.Do not mount over a sink.
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19.This oven is suitable for use
above both gas and electric
cooking equipment.
20.This oven is intended to be used
above ranges with a maximum
width of 30 inches.
21.Clean the underside of the
microwave oven often. Do not
allow grease to build up on the
microwave oven or the fan
filters.
22.W hen flaming foods under the
hood, turn the fan on.
23.Use care when cleaning the venthood filter. Corrosive cleaning
agents, such as lye-based oven
cleaners, may damage the filt er.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PROPER AND SA FE USE OF YOUR OVEN
• The oven must be level.
• The turntable and turntable
roller rest must be in the oven
during cooking.
• Place cookware gently on the
turntable and handle it carefully
to avoid possible breakage.
• Incorrect use of browning dish
may cause the turntable to
break. See page 8.
• When using the Popcorn feature
of this microwave oven, use
only the bag sizes specified in
the instruction manual.
• Do not pop popcorn except in a
microwave approved popcorn
popper or in a commercial
package recommended
especially for microwave ovens.
• The oven has several built-in
safety switches to ensu re that
the power remains off when the
door is open. Do not tamper
with these switches.
• Do not operate the microwave
oven empty. Operat ing the oven
without any food or food that is
extremely low in moisture can
cause fire, charring or sparking.
• Do not cook bacon directly on
the turntable. Excessive local
heating of the turntable may
cause it to break.
• Do not heat baby bottles or
baby food in the microwave
oven. Uneven heating may
occur and could cause physical
injury.
• Do not heat narrow-necked
containers, such as syrup
bottles.
• D o not a ttempt to deep-fry in
your microwave oven.
• Do not do home canning in this
microwave oven as it is
impossible to be sure all
contents of the jar have reached
boiling temperature.
• Do not use this microwave oven
for commercial purposes. This
microwave oven is made for
household use only.
• Liquids, such as beverages, that
are heated in a microw ave oven,
can overheat beyond their
boiling point without any
evidence of bubbling. This
could result in hot liquids
suddenly boiling over. To
prevent this occurrence, the
following steps should be taken:
(a)Avoid using straight-sided
containers with narrow necks.
(b)Do not overheat.
(c)Stir the liquid before placing the
container in the oven and again
halfway through the heating
time.
(d)After heating, allow to stand in
the oven for a short time,
stirring again before carefully
removing the container.
• The metal rack must be
removed from the oven when
the rack is not used for cooking.
SAFETY
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GROUNDING INST RUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event
DANGER
Electric Shock Hazard
•
Touching some of the
internal components
can cause serious
personal injury or
death. Do not
disassemble
this appliance.
WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard
•
Improper use of the
grounding plug can
result in electric
shock. Do not plug
into an outlet until
appliance is properly
installed and
grounded.
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 that has a grounding wire
with a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an outlet that is properly installed
and grounded.
Where standard twoprong wall receptacle
is encountered, it is
your personal
responsibility and
obligation to have it
replaced with a
properly grounded
three-prong wall
receptacle.
Do not under any
circumstance cut or
remove the third (ground) prong from the
power cord. Do not use an adapter plug with
this appliance.
Properly polarized and
grounded outlet
Three-pronged
(grounding) plug
Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman 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.
NOTE: If your electric power line or outlet
voltage is less than 110 volts, cooking times
may be longer. Have a qualified electrician
check your electrical system.
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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 seal surfaces of the oven.
• reorient the television or r a dio rece iving antenna.
• relocate the oven with respect to the television or radio receiver.
• 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 s uggestions.
UTENSILS
See following page for further instructions on
CAUTION
Personal Injury Hazard
•
Tightly-closed
utensils could
explode. Closed
containers should be
opened and plastic
pouches pierced.
“materials you can use in microwave oven or
to be avoided in microwave oven.” Do the test
below to see if the utensil is safe for use in a
microwave oven.
Utensil Test:
1.
Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup
of cold water (250 mL) along with the utensil
in question.
2.
Cook on
minute.
3.
Carefully feel the utensil.
If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for
microwave cooking.
Do not exceed 1 minute testing time.
maximum
power (P100) for 1
SAFETY
CAUTION:
1.
Do not use plastic containers for testing.
2.
Some containers and dishware may be
warm (or hot) in only one area. Do not use a
container that becomes warm anywhere.
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Materials you can use in microwave oven
UtensilsRemarks
Aluminum foilShielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to
Browning dishFollow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of
Glass jarsAlways remove lid. Us e only to heat food until just
GlasswareHeat-resist ant oven glassware only. Make sure there is
Oven cooking bags Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not cl ose with
Paper plates and
cups
Paper towelsUse to cover food for reheati ng and absorbing fat. Use
Parchment paperUse as a cover to prevent spattering or a wrap for
PlasticMicrowave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's
Plastic wrapMicrowave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking
ThermometersMicrowave- safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paperUse as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain
cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcook-
Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls.
ing.
The
foil should be at least 1 inch away from oven walls.
3
browning dish must be at least
ble. Incorr ect usage may cause the turntable to break.
inch abo ve the turnt a-
/
16
tions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may
break.
no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave
oven unattended while cooking.
with supervision for short-term cooking/warming only .
steaming.
instruction s. Shoul d be labeled “Microwave Safe.”
Some plastic containers soften as the food inside gets
hot. If this happens, discard the food. “Boiling bags”
and tightly closed plas tic bags should be slit, pierced or
vented as directed by package.
to retai n moisture. Do n o t a llow plastic wrap to touch
food.
moisture.
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
UtensilsRemarks
Aluminum trayMay cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe
dish.
Food car ton wit h
metal handle
Metal or metaltrimmed utensils
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe
dish.
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal
trim may cause arcing .
Metal twist tiesMay cause arcing and could cause a fi re in the oven.
Paper bagsMay cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam cupsPlastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside
when exposed to high temperature.
WoodWood will dry out when used in the microwave oven
and may split or crack.
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SET UP
NAMES OF OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Remove the oven and all materials from the carton.
Your oven comes with the following materials and accessories:
Turntable1Grease filter2
Turntabl e roller res t1Charcoal filter2
Instruction Manual1Damper assembly1
Installation Instructions1Hardware package1
Upper cabinet template1Metal rack1
Wall template1
SET UP
Door
Safety interlock system
Shuts off oven power if door is
open ed duri ng oper ation
.
Interior lightControl panel
Door rele ase but t on
• Press the button to open door.
• When you open the do or during the
cooking process, cooking will stop but
the progr am will not be cancele d. C lose
the door and touch ST ART to resume
cooking.
Metal rack
When cooking two or three dishes
at the same time or larger dishes.
Grease filters
Do not run the fan
without grease filters.
Cooktop lig ht
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TURNTABLE INSTALLATION
• Both turntable and roller rest
Turntable
• All food and containers of fo od
• Turntable memory allows the
Roller rest
Receptacle
Hub (underside)
1. Place the roller rest on the cavity
bottom.
2. Place the turntable on top of the
roller res t as sh own in the di agram.
• The turntable rotates cloc kw ise
Make sure the turntable hub is
securely locked in the receptacle.
• If turntable or roller rest cracks or
• Never place the turntabl e up side down. The turntable should never
be restricted.
CHARCOAL FILTER INSTALLATION
If the microwave oven has been
installed for room venting, the air
vented by the fan will be recirculated
back into the room through a pair of
disposable charcoal filters that help to
remove smoke and odors. If these
filters become excessively dirty or
discolored, they should be replaced.
Under norm al cond itions, these filters
should be replaced onc e every 6 to 12
months.
1. Disconnect the power supply.
2. Grasp the charcoal filter with both
hands, each one holding an
opposite end of the filt er.
3. Insert one end of the filter into the
4. Repeat for other charcoal fi lter.
GREASE FILTER INSTALLATION
The reusable meta l grease filt ers tr ap
grease released by food on the
cooktop. They also prevent damage
to the inside of microwave due to
flames from food on the cooktop.
1. Disconnect the power supply.
2. Grasp the grease filter with one
3. Insert one end of the filter without
4. Insert ring end of grease filter into
5. Repeat for other grease fi lter.
must always be used during
cooking.
must always be placed on the
turntable for cooking.
turntab le to return to its startin g
position at the end of cooking
operation. This is especially
convenient for cups or other
items with handles. At the end of
cooking, “0”may remai n in the
display briefly to al low the
turntab le to return to its startin g
position. The oven light and fan
will remain on but the m icrowave
power is turned off.
and counterclockwise; this is
normal.
breaks, contact your nearest
authorized service center for
more information reg arding
replacement.
opening as sho wn. Inse rt other end
into the opening and slide toward
the front side of microwave oven
until filter is securely in position.
2
3
1
hand holding the ring and t he other
hand holding the opposi te end.
ring into the opening and slide
toward the r ear of microw ave oven.
the opening and slide enti re fi lter
towards the front side of the
microw av e ove n un t il filter is
securely in posit io n .
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OPERATION
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
Remember: After connecting supply cord, follow word prompts
for setting proper venti lation direction. The oven wil l not operate
until ventilati on direction is selected.
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8
9
11
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OPERATION
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4
5
7
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(3)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES (CONT.)
(1) Display Window
Upper line: Counts down cooking
time in minutes and/or seconds.
Shows clock tim e when ove n is not
in use. The word prompt scrolls to
guide you when setting the clock
and at every operation stage.
Lower line: Shows power level
when using Tim ed Cooking. Shows
Timer time when this feature is
selected.
(2) Indicators
Indicators light or flash in the
display window.
1/ 2/ 3: Lig hts to indicate curr ent
cook ing stage.
DEF: Lights during Defrost.
LOCK: Lights to indicate the Child
Lock-Out feature is set.
SENSOR: Flashes duri ng Sen sor
Provides t wo opti ons. Pre ss once to
set Quick Defrost, twice to set
Defrost.
DEFROST: Provides m ore tho rough
defrosting results.
QUICK DEFROST: Provides faster
defrosting results. This option is
excellent fo r thawin g items su ch as
ground meat for use in spaghetti
sauce or for taco meat.
(7) Options (Page 18)
Allows you to customize the
following oven feature settings:
word prompt on/off, clock on/off,
beep on/off, word speed, language
selection, weight selection and
turbo exhaust for room venting.
(8) Cook Time (Page 14)
(9) Power Level (Page 14)
(10) Timer (Page 14 )
(11)Number keys
Allows for the immediate start of
one of 6 preset times from 1 to 6
minutes.
(12) Clock (Page 13 )
Turntable On/Off (Page 23)
To turn turntable on or off.
Fan (Page 23)
To increase or decrease fan speed.
Delay Off-Fan (Pa ge 24)
To turn off fa n automatically at your
selected time.
Light (Page 23)
To turn the regular light or night
light on and off.
(17) START
•
To start cooking.
•
To set and cancel child lock-out.
(18)STOP/CLEAR
•
Clears all previous settings if
pressed before cooking starts.
Press once to stop oven during
cooking. Press twice to stop and
clear all entries.
Beep Sound
A beep sounds wh en a keypad is
pressed, to confirm your key
entry.
ERATION
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SELECTING VENTILATION DIRECTION
After connecting power supply cord, you must select proper ventilation
direction. If your microwave oven has been installed for room venting, press
number 1. If your oven has been install ed for roof or wall venting, press
number 2. This is to be sure that exhaust air is vented corre ctly.
Example: To set for room ventilation:
StepProcedureKeypad
Plug in. Press 1 to select room venting.
1
2
Note: • If you do not select a ventilation direction, you can not use the oven.
PressVent way
1
2
Press any key except 1 and 2 to
fix the room venting direction.
Example: 3
• When you reset the venti lation direc tion or after a power in terruption,
unplug the oven fr om the AC outlet and plug it in again a nd then reset
the proper ventilation direction.
Room Ven t i ng
Roof or Wall Venting
1
One Touch
3
One Touch
SETTING CLOCK
To set the correct time of day, fol low the steps below.
Example: To set 3:15:
StepProcedureKeypad
Press Clock.
1
Clock
OPERATION
Press 3, 1 and5 to enter time of
day.
2
Press Clock.
The clock begins operation.
3
Note: • If the clock (or display) shows any abnormali ty, unplug the oven from
the AC outlet. Plug it in again and then reset the clock.
• When your oven is plugged in for the first time or after a power
interrupti on, reset the clock.
• This is a 12-hour clock.
• You can use the oven without setting the clock.
•
The clock dis pl ay ca n be tu rned off. See page 18 (Opt ion al Set tings) for
more details.
3
One Touch
1
One Touch
Clock
5
One Touch
CHILD LOCK-OUT
The oven has a safety feature whic h prevents use by children. This feature
locks the operation of the oven unt il canceled.
To set:
StepProcedureKeypad
Press START and hold for 4 seconds.
LOCK appears in the display.
1
To cancel:
StepProcedureKeypad
Press START and hold for 4 seconds.
LOCK disappears from the display.
1
START
START
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TIMER
START
You can set and use the Timer function independently, or while a cooking
program is in progress. The Timer will be displayed on the lower line of
the display. Timer can be set from 0 to 99 minutes 99 seconds.
Example:
StepProcedureKeypad
1
2
3
Note: •
To set timer for 3 minutes:
Timer
Press
.
Timer
3, 0
Press
Press
The timer st arts count ing and ove n will
beep for 7 seconds when time is up.
•
•
•
•
•
and 0 to set 3 minutes.
START
.
To clear a Timer setting, press
Timer and cooking, press Timer. Timer on the lower line of the
display flashes for 5 seconds. Press STOP/CLEAR while Timer on
the lower line of display flashes. The Timer will stop but the oven
continues cooking to the end.
To stop beeps of Timer, touch Timer.
Timer will not beep if the oven beeps at the same time to indicate
another oven operation (the end of a cooking, for example).
If you do not enter a time for 10 seconds after step 1, the setting
is cleared with a beep.
If cooking completes while you are setting the Timer, all settings
are cleared. Restart from step 1.
If no key is touched for 5 seconds after the last key entry at step 2
above, the timer automatically starts.
Stop/Clear
3
One Touch
. If you are using both
0
START
0
TIMED COOKING AND POWER LEVEL
This basic microwave cooking method allows you to cook food for a
desired time. The oven can be programmed up to 99 minutes 99 seconds
of cooking. In addition to the
different microwave power from 10 levels,
level).
Multi-stage Cooking:
You can program the oven for up to 3 stages of cooking in sequence. Each
stage can be programmed with a different time setting and power level. To
program 2-stage or 3-stage cooking, go through steps 1-3 on page 15.
Steps 1-3 should be followed for each stage of cooking that is
programmed. After the time and power levels have been entered for all
stages, press S
power sequences that were entered.
Delay Start Cooking:
You can delay the time that you would like the cooking to start.
Cooking can be delayed up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. To delay
cooking, follow proc edure for multi-stage cooking, but for stage1
use power level
. The oven will cook in accordance with the time and
P 0
.
P100
(maximum) power level, you can select
P90
P 0
to
(0-90% of total power
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Example:
StepProcedureKeypad
1
To cook at power level P80 for 40 seconds:
Cook Time.
Press
Cook
Time
Enter 40 seconds by pressing 4 and 0.
2
Power Level
Press
the display.
Power leve lPress
P100 (100%)once
P90(90%)twice
P80(80%)3 times
P70(70%) Medium High4 times
3
P60(60%)5 times
P50(50%) Medium6 times
P40(40%)7 times
P30(30%)
P20(20%)9 times
P10(10%)10 times
P 0 (0%)11 times
Press
Med L ow/D efros t
START
.
until
P80
4
Note: •
POWER LEVEL SETTING GUIDE
P100
P90
P80
P70 Medium High
P60
If no power level is entered, the power level will always be
(100%).
•
Foods with high moisture content should be cooked on
power.
•
To check the power level while Timer is operating, press
.
Level
•
To change power level during cooking, Press
level on the lower line of the display flashes for 3 seconds. During
this time, press
Power Leve l
level appears.
• Cooking poultry, vegetables,
and most casseroles.
• Boiling water.
• Preheating a browning dish.
• Reheati ng ri ce and pasta.
• Reheati ng pr ec ooked or
prepared food quickly.
• Coo king fis h.
• Cooking cheese dishes.
• Cooking scrambled eggs.
•Baking cakes.
appears in
8 times
4
One touch
0
Power
Level
START
Power Level
repeatedly until your desired power
P50 Medium
• Cooking custards and pasta.
• C o oking rump roast, ham, veal,
lamb.
P40
• Cooking less tender cuts of meat
in liquid or slow-cooking dishes.
• Completing the cooking cycle of
less tender roasts.
P30 Med Low/ Defrost
• Completing the cooking cycle of
casseroles, stews, sauces.
• Time defrosting.
P20
• Softening chocolate.
• C la rifying butter.
• Heating breads, rolls, pancakes,
tacos, tortillas, French toast.
P10
• Softening cream cheese, butter.
• Keeping casseroles warm.
15
P100
P100
Power
.
Power
OPERATION
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AUTO SENSOR MICROWAVI NG
The Auto Sensor feature uses a built- in humidity sensor that measures the
amount of steam/hum idity in t he oven t o accuratel y determine correct c ooking
time and power level for the food placed in t he oven. A variety of popular foods
have been preprogrammed. These foods are listed below in the REHEAT or
COOK Food categories.
Press keypad to select your desired food type then press
selection requires entr y of number of servings by pressing
keypad until your desired setting appears on the display.
To reheat left over pizza:
PIZZA SLICE
.
1
MORE/LESS
Press
cooking time; press twice to decrease
2
time.
START
Press
once to increase
.
3
START
PIZZA
SLICE
MORE/LESS
START
.
Note: •
Pause Reminder
About halfway through the Auto Sensor cooking process, 5 beeps sound to
remind you to stir (turn or separate) the fo od. If you do not open the door at
the reminder, the oven continues to com plet e cooking. The Pause prompt
scrolls across the display.
Do not open the oven door until time countdown starts in the display
(after you pressed
•
Use the
popcorn. Bag sizes: 1.75 oz to 3.5 oz only.
POPCORN
START
).
keypad to pop prepackaged microwave-ready
MORE/LESS ADJUSTMENT
MORE/LESS
The
either increasing or decreasing the preprogrammed cooking time.
To increase the time, press
To decrease the time, press
If an Error Message appears...
ERROR 1:
ERROR 2:
keypad allows fine adjustments in Auto Sensor Microwaving by
MORE/LESS
MORE/LESS
The door is opened before time countdow n starts. Press
CLEAR
, and use Timed Cooking to finish. (Partially-cooked foods
are no longer suitable for Auto Sensor Microwaving.)
Auto Sensor Microwaving was attempted within 5 minutes after
plugging in the oven. Press
retry.
once, and press
twice, and press
STOP/CLEAR
START
.
START
.
STOP/
, wait for 5 minutes and
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AUTO SENSOR MICROWAVING TIPS
General Sensor Cooking/Reheating:
• For foods not listed in the Sensor
Reheating/Cooking Guide (pages
27 - 28), use Timed Cooking.
•After
• Room temperature should be
• Keep the inside of oven, the
• Always cover food completel y
REHEAT ENTREE
FROZEN ENTREE
• Auto Sensor Reheat is best used
• Very dense foods (e .g. frozen
START
is pressed, do not
open the door while the words
SENSOR COOKING scroll across
the display. During thi s ti m e , th e
oven is measuring the amount of
steam generated fro m the food.
The oven then determines the
heating or cooking time for the
food.
below 35°C (95°F).
turntable and the outside of
cooking containers dry. Wipe off
all spillovers. Excessive humidity
in the oven may result in an
incor rect cooking time.
(but not too tightly) with wax
paper, plastic wrap or casserole
lids. Loose-fitting covers may
cause the oven to miscalculate
time. Never use tigh tly sealed
plastic cont ainers such as those
with plastic snap closing lids.
for 1 - 2 servings.
lasagna) should be allowed to
stand covered after reheating.
• The following foods are not
recommended: Boil-in -t he-bag
entrees or vegetables, raw or
uncooked food, food that mus t be
reheated uncovered, foods that
should be crisp in texture after
reheating, frozen cheesecake,
dried foods, bread or pastry,
beverages.
• Do not reheat in foil containers.
• When reheat ing 1 cup (250 m L) of
delicate sauces/dips that contain
sour cream, eggs or cream
chees e, use Timed Cooking on
power level P30 for 4 - 5 minutes
and stir halfway through cooking
time.
SOUP/BEVERAGE
• W hen reheating canned soups,
remove from can. Add milk or
water as directed on can. Place in
a microwave-safe bowl or cup.
• Liquid must be room or
refrigerati on tem perature.
POPCORN
• Use bag sizes 1.75 oz - 3.5 oz only.
See pages 27 - 30 for Auto Sensor
Cooking Tips and Sensor Cooking
Recipes.
OPERATION
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OPTIONAL SETTINGS
Press
Options pad
Press number pads to
select
Options
The
below.:
Optional Features
key allows you to customize oven feature settings as shown
Word Prompt on/off
The Word Prompt may be
turned on or off*.
*Prompt words may be
shortened.
Clock on/of f
The clock display can be
turned off and back on.
Beep on/off
The beep sound may be
turned off and back on.
Word Speed Setting
The word speed can be
changed to your preference.
Language Selection
You can select from English,
Spanish o r French for di sp lay.
Weight Selection
The weight selection can be
changed to your preference.
Turbo Exhaust
To increase air speed of
exhaust fan for room
ventilation. This option only
appears on display when
Room Venting is selected.
once
twice
3 time s
4 time s
5 time s
6 time s
7 time s
1-ON
2-OFF
1-ON
2-OFF
1-ON
2-OFF
1-HIGH
2-MEDIUM (default setting)
3-LOW
1-ENGLISH (default setting)
2-ESPAÑOL
3-FRANÇAIS
1-LB (default setting)
2-KG
1-YES (Exhaust fan operates
at highest speed.)
2-NO (Exh aust fa n speed wil l
not change.)
Example: To select Spanish for Word Prompt display:
StepProcedureKeypad
Press the
language choice prompt appears:
1-ENGLISH
1
2-ESPANOL
3-
FRANCAIS
Options
key 5 times until
Options
Press 2 to select Spanish.
2
2
One Touch
Note:
When first plugged in, the oven will automatically display English in
the Word Prompt display.
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AUTO DEFRO S T
Auto Defrost allows you to easily defrost food two ways. Power levels and
times are automatically determined when the food weight is entered.
Press Auto Defrost once for QUICK DEFROST. Press Auto Defrost twice for
DEFROST.
DEFROST:
Use for more thorough defrosting of larger, dense frozen foods.
Ideal for items such as roasts, whole chicken and steak.
QUICK DEFROST:
Use to assist in the separation of frozen pieces of
chicken, ground m eats, or fish that need preparation prior to cook ing.
Excellent for defrosting ground meat for use in spaghetti sauce or taco meat.
Example:
StepProcedureKeypad
1
2
3
To thoroughly defrost a 2.5 lb w hole chicken:
Auto Defrost
Press
Defrost course.
PressDefrost course
once
twice
Enter the weight of food.
Weight must be converted to pounds
and tenths (0.1) of a pound.
Example: 2 lb. 8 oz. = 2.5 lbs
Conversion Chart:
OuncesTenths of a Pound
1 - 2
3 - 4
5
6 - 7
8
9 - 10
11 - 12
13
14 - 15
START
Press
Total defrost time appears in the
display.
twice to select
QUICK DEF ROST
DEFROST
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
.
Defrost
2
One Touch
Auto
One Touch
START
5
Defrosting Techniques:
•
Remove freezer paper, plastic wrap or foil wrap. Place food in a
microwave-safe dish.
•
To prevent thin parts and edges from becoming too warm and cooking
before center of food is defrosted, shield with small pieces of aluminum
foil.
•
Because some foods will still be icy in the center, it is necessary to have
standing time after defrosting the food in the oven. Food should be
taken out of the oven to complete defrosting. A longer standing time
might be required for denser foo ds such as roasts.
Timed Defrosting
•
: Use power level
P30
(Medium Low). For most frozen
foods, allow approximately 5 minutes per pound. To speed up the
defrosting of dense foods over 1 lb, you may start on
minutes.
Then reduce to the power level
P30
and enter remaining time.
P100 for 2
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OPERATION
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Note: •
Maximum weight for defro st ing is 5.9 lbs. If we ight is entered at
more than 5.9 lbs, a beep sounds to alert you to enter correct
weight.
•
If START is pressed without entering a weight, the control will
default to 1.0 lb.
•
Beep tone sounds 5 times du ring the defrosting cycle to signal
that food should be rearranged to improve defrosting
performance. After turning or rearranging, close door and press
START. The oven continues the defrosting cycle to the end if you
do not open the door.
•
Food should be removed from s tyrofoam packages before
defrosting.
Chicken/Meat Pieces such as
Chicken Pieces, Liver, Stew
Meat, Bacon, Fish or Seafood
Turn over and rearrange. Shield warm or
defrosted portions wi th smal l pieces of
aluminum foil. Br eak apart pi eces and remo ve
any meat, poultry, or fish that is almost
thawed.
Some ice crystals should remain. Rinse
chicken pieces, Cornish hens and fish fillets in
cold water to separate after defrosting.
ADD 30 SECONDS
This feature provides 2 functions:
•
Allows you to cook for only 30 seconds on P100 (maximum power).
•
Allows you to extend a cooking time by 30 se conds without pressing
START
Example:
StepProcedureKeypad
1
2
Note:
. You can repeat this option up to 3 times during Timed Cooking.
To set 30-second cooking:
Add 30 sec.
Press
once.
Add
30 Sec.
START
Press
The display shows time countdown.
This feature cannot be used during Auto Sensor Microwaving or
.
START
Auto Defros t by weight.
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ONE TOUCH START COOKING
A time-saving feature, this simplified control lets you quickly start
START
microwave cooking without pressing
Example:
To set One Touch Start cookin g for 2 minutes:
.
StepProcedureKeypad
Press 2.
The display shows time counting
down.
2
One Touch
1
PressCooking time
1 - 61 - 6 minutes
Note:
This feature only cooks at highest power level (P100). If this feature
is not set within one minute of closing the door, the door must be opened
and closed again.
ONE TOUCH START REHEATING AND COOKING CHART
ReheatingAmountTimeSpecial Notes
Meat
Chili, stews
Hamburgers,
meat loaf slices
Poultry
Chicken pieces24
Chicken, turkey,
sliced
Seafood
Shrimp, crab, or
scallops in
sauce, frozen
Cooked rice,
pasta
Canned
vegetables
2 cups3 - 4 min. Place in microwave-safe dish.
Cover. Stir halfway through
cooking time.
1 serving
2 servings
1
- 1 min.
/
2
1 - 2 mi n.
Place on microwave-safe plate.
Cover w ith paper towel.
Turn over once.
1 - 2 mi n.
2 - 3 mi n.
Heat on microwave-safe plate.
Cover with wax paper. If fried,
cover with paper towel.
3 - 5 oz1 - 2 min.Heat on microwave-safe plate.
Cover with wax paper.
1
6
oz3 - 5 min.Pierce pouch and place on
/
2
microwave-safe plate.
Flex pouch to mix halfway
through cooking time.
1 cup (250 mL)
2 cups (500 mL)
1 - 2 mi n.
2 - 3 mi n.
Heat in microwave-safe
casserole, covered with plastic
wrap.
8 oz
15 oz
1 - 2 mi n
2 - 3 mi n.
Use microwave-safe casserole,
covered. Stir once.
OPERATION
CookingAmountTimeSpecial Notes
Mashed
potatoes
4 servings3 - 5 min.Follow package directions.
Reduc e liquid by 1 tbsp (15 mL).
instant
Pudding and
pie filling mix
Cereals
Cream of Wheat
(regular)
1
3
oz4 - 6 min.Follow package directions.
/
4
Stir once.
1
cup (50 mL)1 - 2 min.
/
4
3
Add
cup (175 mL) of water.
/
4
Cook uncovered. Stir once. Let
stand for 1 minute.
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CUSTOM PROGRAMS
For food or recipes prepared m ost o ften, you can easily customize a
program using your own sequences or cooking stages (power levels/
cooking times). You can set 3 different custom programs (No. 1, No. 2 and
No. 3). Each program may have 1 - 3 cooking stages.
For example, you frequently co ok 1 cup long-grain rice. For Stage 1 you
use 100% power for 5 minutes to bring water to a boil. You then add rice,
salt and butter and for Stage 2 you use 30% power for 20 minutes to cook
rice. To set these 2 cooking sequences in the first Custom Program (No.1):
Stage 1 for 5 minutes at P100 (100% power)
Stage 2 for 20 minutes at P30 (30% power)
Custom Programs
Press
1
No.1 appears in the displ ay.
Cook Time
Press
.
2
5, 0
Press
and 0to enter 5 minutes.
3
Cook Time
Press
.
4
2, 0, 0
Press
and 0to enter 20 minutes.
5
Power Level
Press
6
appears in display.
Custom Programs
Press
The Custom Program No.1 is now
7
programmed into the microwave
memory.
To use a Custom Program:
Once programming is completed, you
can call up any of your Custom
Programs (No. 1, No. 2 or No. 3) by
1
pressing the
once, twice or 3 time s.
Press
Custom Programs
START
.
2
once.
repeatedly unt il P30
once.
keypad
2
One Touch
5
One Touch
Custom
Programs
Cook
Time
0
Cook
Time
0
Power
Level
Custom
Programs
Custom
Programs
START
0
0
0
To delete a Custom Program:
Call up the Custom Program (No. 1, No.
2 or No. 3) you want to delete by
1
pressing
Press
Custom Programs
Cook Time
.
2
Press 0 and then
Custom Programs
3
Note: •
For custom programming, only Timed Cooking can be used.
•
For more details, see page 14 for multi-stage cooking.
Custom
Programs
.
Cook
Time
.
0
Custom
Programs
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TURNTABLE SETTING
The turntable plays an important part in even heat distribution in your
microwave oven. The turntable, however, may be turned off to
accommodate large dishes. Press
off and twice to turn turntable back on. It is better to keep the turntable on
for optimum resu lts.
PressTurntable setting
once
2 times
Turntable On/Off
OFF
ON
once to turn turntable
Note: •
Even if you change the turntable setting to off mode, your
turntable will turn back ON the next time the oven is used.
•
This feature can only be set with Timed Cooking. You cannot turn
off the turntable when using A uto Sensor Microwaving or Auto
Defrost by weight.
•
Each time you press
Turntable On/Off
, the setting will change to
either ON or OFF.
•
When your turntable is off, rotate or rearrange the dish halfway
through cooking for best results.
FAN SPEED CONTROL
This feature allows you to vent air from around the cooktop. Press once to
set HIGH speed, 2 times to set LOW speed or 3 times to turn the fan off.
PressFan speed
once
2 times
3 times
HIGH
LOW
OFF
Automatic Fan:
When the oven senses too much heat rising from the cooktop below it, th e
fan automatically turns on at
speed to protect the microwave oven.
LOW
The fan automatically turns off when the internal parts are cool and back
to a safe level. When the fan is in automatic operation,
display.
flashes in the
*
LIGHT
There are two light settings: Regular and night light.
OPERATION
PressCooktop Light
once
2 times
3 times
Note:
The light turns off automatically after 3 hour s .
Regular Light
Night Light
23
OFF
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DELAY OFF-FAN
-
-
Delay off allows you to turn the fan off automatically at a selected time up
to 30 minutes. After you have selected the time, delay off time disappears
from the display.
PressDelay off time
once
2 times
3 times
10 minutes
20 minutes
30 minutes
Note: •
To check remaining time, press
DELAY OFF
FAN
. The remaining
time appears in the display for 3 seconds.
•
To change the remaining time, press
DELAY OFF-FAN
while the
display shows remaining delay off time. You may change to the
original 10, 20 or 30 minute choice by pressing the pad 1-3 times.
•
If fan is not operating then pres s
DELAY OFF
FAN
, fan will
operate at HIGH speed.
•
When automa tic fan is operating, the fan may not turn off
automatically until the internal parts are cool and back to a safe
temperature level.
•
To clear delay off mode or to change fan speed during delay off
mode, simply press
FAN
key 1 - 3 times to select your desired
setting.
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COOKING GUIDE
COOKING PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES
The advantages of microwave
cooking are speed and efficiency.
For warming, heating, and
defrosting, nothing compares. Here
are a few tips that will make
microwaving easier and more
enjoyable.
Microwave Cooking Principles
Because microwave cooking
requires only one-quarter to onethird the time of conventional
cooking, cooking prin ciples
become even more important.
Quantity
In microwave cooking, the cooking
time is dependent on the amount of
food in the oven. If you double the
recipe, plan on doubling t he
cooking time.
Density
Dense foods, such as potatoes,
need more cooking time, as they
take longer for microwave energy
to penetrate and for the heat to be
conducted through them.
Shape and Size
Cut food into un iform shapes and
sizes for even cooking in the
microwave. When cooking irregular
shapes (such as chicken pieces),
place the thicker parts to the outer
edge of the dish.
Moisture, Sugar and Fat
Food high in moisture, sugar or fat
cook faster. Add a minimum of
liquid to moisten foods. Excessive
amounts of water slow cooking.
Starting Temperature
Frozen or refrigerated foods take
longer to microwave than food at
room temperature.
Delicate Ingredients
Delicate foods such as eggs,
cheese, mayonnaise, etc., cook very
quickly, and should be watched
carefully.
Microwave Cooking Techniques
Arranging:
Arrange food in a
circular pattern, with denser , thicker
items at the edge of the dish.
Piercing:
Pierce the membrane of
foods such as eggs, oysters, snails,
sausages, livers, clams and whole
vegetables, so they do not burst.
Pierce pouches when using cook-inthe-bag food items.
Reheating:
extremely well by using a low level
of microwave energy. Place denser
foods near the outer edge of the
dish when reheating.
Covering:
reheat better when covered. Pierce
plastic wrap to vent steam.
Stirring:
Stir foods to help cook /
reheat more quickly and evenly.
Turning Over:
cooking, turn larger solid items
such as roasts or baked potatoes
over halfway through the cooking
time.
Shielding:
of aluminum foil to prevent corners
and thin or bony areas from
overcooking.
Standing Time:
cooking even after removal from
the oven. Standing time is
necessary to allow foods to
complete cooking/defrosting.
Converting Recipes
Microwave recipes will likely call for
less liquid and cooking time.
Microwave Thermometers
A microwave-safe thermometer can
be used to achieve the best results.
Insert the thermomet er carefully
and properly into the food.
The guide below gives suggested
thermometer readings for meat and
poultry. Keep in mind that standing
time is essential for most food to
reach its proper temperature.
Internal temperatures should be
measured after 5-10 minutes of
standing time.
160°F (71°C) . Medium beef, lamb,
170°F (77°C) . Well-done beef, lamb,
170°F (77°C) . Whole fish
185°F (85°C) . Well-done,
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Cooked food r eheats
Most foods will cook and
To promote even
Use small, smooth strips
Foods continue
COOKING GUIDE
soups, casseroles
veal, pork
pork
poultry pieces or
roasted bird
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COOKING WITH METAL RACK
The metal rack gives you extra space when cooking more than one
dish at the same time. Set the metal rack on the hooks located on the
inside walls of the oven.
NOTE:
The Turntable may be turned off to accommodate large dishes, See
Turntable setting on page 23.
Metal Rack Installation
1. Place the metal rack in guides on the side wall of oven cavity so that the
sides of the rack face downward as shown in the illustration below.
2. Place food into the oven following ins tructions below.
3.
Set the desired cooking time and power level.
Tips for food placement :
•
Place delicate quick cooking food on the bottom tray and longer
cooking food on the me tal rac k.
•
Place two foods with similar cooking times on the metal rack and
one with a shorter co oking time on the bottom tray.
•
If all foods require the same cooking time, reverse the location of
dishes in the oven halfway through cooking time.
•
Rotate the dishes, rearrange or stir food halfway through cooking
for best results.
•
Use plastic wrap to cover foods.
•
Do not store the metal rack in the oven.
•
Do not let food container or rack touch the top of the oven cavity.
•
Do not use browning dish or metal container when using this
rack.
•
Only Timed Cooking can be used when cooking with metal rack.
Do not use metal rack with the Auto Sensor feature or for
defrosting.
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AUTO SENSOR COOKING TIPS
Reheating Guide
Item/Amount
Plate of food
Pasta in sauce,
turkey dinner,
meatl oaf dinner
or similar types.
Menu
Course
Arrange less dense foods in the center of plate.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Allow to sta nd, co vered, for a few minutes after
reheating.
Special Notes
Fully cooked,
convenience
foods
4 oz.- 20 oz.
Casserole
Entree
Fried chicken
2 - 4 pieces
Casserole
Entree
Lasagna,
macaroni and
cheese or other
similar types.
Turkey dinner,
meatl oaf dinner
or similar types.
4 oz. - 20 oz.
Beverage
Coffee, Tea
1- 3 servings
(8 - 24 oz.)
Soup
1-3 servings
1 serving (8 oz.)
REHEAT
ENTREE
FROZEN
ENTREE
SOUP/
BEVERAGE
Fully cooked, convenience foods that state
they can be reheated i n a microwa ve oven may
be reheated using this program.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Allow to sta nd, co vered, for a few minutes after
reheating.
Food sho uld be cov ered w ith pl asti c wrap , fi lm
or a casserole lid.
Stir food after reheating.
Food that can not be stirred (ex. lasagna)
should be allowed to stand covered for
approximately 2-3 minutes after reheating.
Cover with wax paper.
Food should be covered with plastic wrap or
film.
Stir food after reheating.
Food that can not be stirred (Ex. lasagna)
should be allowed to stand covered for
approximately 2-3 minutes after reheating.
When reheat ing f roze n plate o f foo d, use LE SS
time adjustment for best results.
Frozen convenience foods that state they can
be reheated in a microwave oven may be
reheated using this program. For better results ,
follow the suggestions below when reheating
manufactured, frozen convenience foods.
•If there is a film that covers the tray, pie rce
the film approximately four times using a
fork. You may also replace t he film w ith
microwave-safe plastic wrap and pierce
the plastic wrap in the same manner.
•Follow package instructions for suggested
standing time, after cooking.
Approxi mat ely 1- 5 min ute s.
Cover soups with plastic wrap before heating.
Stir soups after heating.
When heating cream-type soups or thicker
soups, use MORE time adjustment for best
results.
Use a microwave-safe bowl, dish, or mug.
Beverages do not need to be covered before
heating.
Stir beverages after heating.
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AUTO SENSOR COOKING TIPS
(CONT. )
Item/Amount
Pizza Slice
1-6 slices
1 slice (3 oz.)
Menu
Course
PIZZA SLIC E
Special Notes
Pizza should not be frozen. Place precooked
pizza on a paper towel or paper plate. Do not
cover. Place pizza point toward the center.
CAUTION:
in the m icro wav e. The pizza s urfa ce and sauce
can be very ho t.
corn, cauliflower,
green, beans,
peas, sp inach, or a
mixture of these.
4 oz. - 2 lbs
POPCORN
BAKED
POTATO
FRESH
VEGETABLES
FROZEN
VEGETABLES
Follow package directions.
1) Bag should be at room temperature.
2) Do not use this f eatu r e, if po pco r n ba g size
is other than 1.75 oz. - 3.5 oz.
CAUTION:
1) After poppi ng, ope n ba g careful ly. Popco rn
and st eam are extremely hot.
2) Do not reheat unpopped kernels or reuse
bag. Ove rcooking can res ult in an oven fire.
3) Never use a brown paper bag for popping
corn.
Wash, scrub, and pierce potatoes in several
places with a fork. Place on paper towels.
Arrange potatoes in a circle, end-to-end.
Avoid placing potatoes in the center of the
turntable. Turn potatoes over after word
prompt scrolls across the display window.
Allow 5-10 minutes standing time.
Wash. Prepare and cut into slices, cubes,
wedges, or julie nne strips. Plac e vegetables in
1/2 quart to 2 quar t micro wave-safe c ass erole
dish. Add 1 tablespoon of water for every 4
ounce serving. Cover dish with plastic wrap
or casserole lid. Stir vegetables after word
prompt scroll s across th e display w indow. Let
vegetables stand for approximately 2
minutes, or until vegetabl es are desired
tenderness.
Follow p ackage i nstructi ons f or the quanti ty
of water to be added. Place vegetables in a
1/2 to 2 quart microwave-safe casserole
dish. Cover dish with plastic wrap or
casserole lid. Stir vegetables after word
prompt scrolls across the display window.
Follow package instructions for suggested
standing time, or let stand app rox i ma tely 3
minutes, or until vegetabl es are desired
tenderness.
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SENSOR COOKING RECIPES
BAKED POTATO RECI PE
Twic e-B aked Potatoes
4 baking potatoes (8 oz - 230 g each)
1
cup (125 mL) butter or margarine
/
2
1
cup (125 mL) dairy sour cream
/
2
1
tsp. (2 mL) salt
/
2
Dash pepper
Paprika
4 servings
Cooking Time: About 15 - 19 minutes
Pierce potatoes with a fork several
times. Pl ace in ov en end- to-end i n a ring
on a paper towel, spacing about 1 inch
(2.5 cm) apart. Cook o n
Turn over after pause pro mp t scr olls
across the display. Remove from oven.
Let stand several minutes.
When potat oes can be handl ed, remo ve
1
inch (0.6 cm) horiz ontal slice from top
/
4
of each pot ato .
Carefully scoop out pulp, keeping skins
intact. Blend butter, sour cream, salt,
and pepper into potato pulp.
Beat vigorously until smooth.
Spoon pulp mixture into potato shells,
or pipe in with pastry bag and star tip.
Place fil led shells in a ring alon g edge of
microwave-safe plate. Cook on P100,
2 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle with paprika.
T rim asparagus so that stems will lie flat
in microwave-safe dish. Add water.
Cover with dish lid or plastic wrap.
Place in oven. Cook on
VEGETABLE
prompt scrolls across the display.
When done, drain, cover and set as ide.
Meanwhile, combine orange peel,
orange juice, oil, vinegar and mustard
in a non-metallic dish.
Pour o ver asp ar a gus and t oss li ghtly to
coat asparagus. Cover, and cook on
P100, 1 to 1
through.
Let stand 2 to 3 minutes, or until
asparagus is desired tenderness.
BAKEDPOTATO
FRESH
. Stir once after pause
1
minutes or until heated
/
2
.
COOKING GUIDE
Carrot and Basil Bake
1 lb (450 g) carrots, peeled and
shredded
1 small onion, minced
2 tbsp. (30 mL) butter or margarine
2 tbsp. (30 mL) water
1 tsp. (5 mL) parsley flakes
1
tsp. (2 mL) basil
/
2
1
tsp. (2 mL) salt
/
2
6 servings
Cooking Time: About 6 - 9 minutes
Combine all ingredients in 2 quart
(2 litre) microwave-safe casserole.
Cover with casserole lid.
Cook on
FRESH VEGETABLE
.
Stir once after pause prompt scrolls
across the display.
Let stand 3 minutes before serving.
beans
2 tbsp. (30 mL) water
1 small onion, thickly sliced
1
cup (125 mL) Italian dressing
/
2
3 sliced bacon, cooked
3 - 4 servings
Cooking Time: About 12 - 15 minutes
Place cabbage and water in 2 quart
(2 litre) microwave-safe casserole.
Cover with casserole lid.
Place in oven .
Cook on
FRESH VEGETABLE
.
Stir once after pause prompt scrolls
across the display.
Add remaining ingredients except
parsley. Stir. Cover.
Cook on P100, 4 to 5 minutes.
Let stand 2 minutes. Stir and sprinkle
with parsley before serving.
Cooking Time: About 8 - 11 minutes
Place green beans and water in
1
quart (1
1
/
2
casserole. Cover with casserole lid.
1
litre) microwave-safe
/
2
Place in oven .
Cook on
FROZEN VEGETABLE
.
Stir once after pause prompt scrolls
across the display.
Add onion and Italian dressing.
Cover an d cook on P1 00, 2 t o 3 min utes,
or until beans are tender and onion is
transparent. Sprinkle with crumbled
cooked bacon.
Cheesy Broccoli for Two
1 package (10 oz - 280 g) frozen
broccoli spears
2 tbsp. (30 mL) water
1
cup (1 oz - 30 g) sh red ded Monterey
/
4
ja ck cheese
2 servings
Cooking Time: About 6 - 9 minutes
Place broccoli and water in shallow
microwave-safe dish.
Cover with plastic wrap. Place in oven.
Cook on
FROZEN VEGETABLE
.
Stir once after pause prompt scrolls
across the display.
Sprinkle cheese over broccoli. Cook,
uncover ed, on P100,
1
to 1 minut e .
/
2
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TIMED COOKING - MEATS, POULTRY AND FISH
PREPARATION
•
Use a microwave-safe dish.
•
Defrost frozen food completely.
•
Wash poultry and fish in cool
water.
•
Arrange small items in a single
layer in dish, avoid overlapping
edges of food.
•
Place thick sections toward edge
of the dish.
•
Use a rack in the dish to elevate
meat out of the juices.
•
Use spices and seasonings as
desired.
•
Add salt after cooking, if
necessary.
•
Aluminum foil can be used to
cover thin parts of meat or
poultry wings and legs to
prevent overcooking.
•
Foil should be applied toward the
end of cooking time.
•
Place meat fat side down to start
cooking. Turn fat side up half
way through cooking time.
COOKING
•
Use wax paper or plastic wrap to
stop spattering.
•
Turn over or rearrange meat,
poultry and fish halfway through
cooking time.
FoodPower
Beef
4 oz each
Hamburgers,
refrigerated 2
Hamburgers, frozen
P100
4
P100
2
P100
4
P100
Cooking
Time
2 - 4 min.
4 - 6 min.
4 - 6 min.
7 - 9 min.
CHECKING DONENESS
See page 25 for internal
temperatures for desired doneness.
Beef:
The color of the meat, on the
inside, indicates doneness. Rare
roast should be red inside. Medium
is pink and gray indicates well
done.
Pork:
Cooked pork meat should be
gray with clear juice.
Poultry:
Juices should be clear
yellow when cooked. Legs should
move freely.
Fish and Seafood:
Should be opaque
in color and flake easily.
To check internal temperature of
various meats and poultry, use a
microwave or conventional meat
thermometer after removing meat
from the oven. Insert the
thermometer, avoiding bone or fat.
Lower temperatures are found in
the center of th e roa st or in the
muscle close to a large bone.
use a conventional meat
thermometer i n the microwave oven.
(See pg. 25).
Never
Return undercooked fo od to oven
for a short period of time at the
recommended power level. Let
stand as recommended in chart.
Cover roasts and whole poultry
during stand time.
Standing
Time
2 min.
2 min.
3 min.
3 min.
Special Notes
Place in a shallow dish
and cover loosely with
wax paper. Turn over
halfway through
cooking.
Defrost frozen patties
just enough to easily
separate. Tur n over
halfway through
cooking.
COOKING GUIDE
Roasts, tender
1 lbP5010 - 13 min. 10 - 15 min.
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Cover with wax paper.
Shield halfway through
cooking and turn roast
over if nece ssary. Stand
tented with foil.
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FoodPower
Beef
Meat loaf, 1
1
/2 lbP50
Cooking
Time
15 - 20 min.
Standing
Time
5 min.
Special Notes
Arrange in dish. Cover
with wax paper.
Pork
Chops, loin
thick, 7 oz each 1
1
/2 inch
P100
P100
2
P100
4
3 - 5 min.
6 - 8 min.
9 - 11 mi n.
2 min.
3 min.
3 min.
Pork roast,
1 lbP50
12 - 15 min.
10 - 15 min.
Ham, slice 1 inch
thick, 1 lbP1007 - 9 min.5 min.
Sausage links,
Wieners, fresh
1 - 2 oz each24P100
P100
Bacon, slice s
24P100
P100
1
/2 - 2 min.
1 - 3 min.
1
1
/2 - 2 min.
1
2
/2 - 4 min.
1 min.
1 min.
1 min.
1 min.
Lamb
Chops, shoulder
1
/2 inch thick12P100
P100
2 - 4 min.
4 - 6 min.
2 min.
5 min.
Place in a shallow dish.
Cover loosely with wax
paper.
Turn over halfway
through cooking.
Cover with wax paper.
Shield halfway through
cooking and turn roast
over if necessary.
Approx. temp. after
standing: 170 °F (77° C) *
Cover with wax paper.
Turn over halfway
through cooking.
Score or pierce before
cooking.
Cover with wax paper.
Turn over once.
Cook on bacon rac k and
cover with a paper
towel, or place bacon
between two sheets of
paper tow el on dish. Do
not turn bacon over.
Cover loosely with wax
paper.
Poultry
Chickens, whole,
up to 4 lb
1 lb
P100
6 - 9 min.
Cor nish hens
1 lb
P100
5 - 8 min.
*Check with conventional thermometer.
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10 min.
10 min.
Place breast -side down
on a roasting rack in a
dish. Cover with plastic
wrap or wax pa per.
Turn over halfway
through cooking. St a nd
tented with foil. When
cooked, internal
temperatur e of thigh
should be 185°F (85°C)
and juices should run
clear.
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FoodPower
Cooking
Time
Standing
Time
Special Notes
Poultry
Chicken pieces,
up to 2 lb
1 lbP1005 - 8 min. 5 min.
Fish and Seafood
Fish fillets,
Fish steaks 2, 6 oz each
Scallops 1 lb
Shrimp, medium size,
shelled and cleaned,
1 lb
Whole fish,
stuff ed or unstuff ed,
1
3
1
/2 to 13/4 lb
/4 lb
P100
P50
P70
P70
P100
4 - 6 min.
6 - 9 min.
4 - 7 min.
4 - 7 min.
7 - 10 mi n.
3 min.
5 min.
3 min.
3 min.
5 min.
Arrange skin-side up
in a baking dish, with
meatier portions
towards edge of dish.
Turn over and
rearrange halfway
through cooking.
Cover with plastic
wrap or lid.
Arrange in a single
layer in dish.
Cover with wax pape r.
Rearrange or stir
shrimp or scallops
halfway through
cooking.
COOKING GUIDE
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MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
Check your problem by using the chart below and try the solutions for
each problem. If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact
the nearest authorized service center.
TROUBLEPOSSIBLE CAUSEPOSSIBLE REMEDY
Oven will not start.
•
Electrical cord for oven is
not plugged in.
•
Door is open.
•
A fuse in your home may be
blown.
•
Plug into the outlet.
•
Close the door and try
again.
•
You did not press
START.
•
Replace fus e or conta ct a
qualified electrician.
Arcing or sparking.
Food is not cooked,
defrosted enough or
overcooked.
LOCK appears on
display.
The oven is not
cooking even though
the display shows
time counting down.
The turntable will not
rotate.
You do not hear any
tone when keypad is
pressed or end-ofcooking sound.
•
The circuit breaker tripped.
•
Plug is not inserted into wall
outlet pro perly.
•
Materials to be avoided in
microwave oven such as
metal or foil are used.
•
The oven is operated when
empty.
•
Spilled food remains in the
cavity.
•
Materials to be avoided in
microwave oven are used.
•
Oven ventilation ports are
restricted.
•
The cooking time or power
level is not at recommended
setting.
•
Food is not t urned or stirr ed.
•
The control is locked.
•
You may be using Timer.
•
The door is not securely
closed.
•
You have turned the
turntable off.
•
The turnta ble is not co rrectly
in place.
•
You have turned off beep
sound.
•
Reset circuit breaker.
•
Fully insert the 3-prong
plug into wall outlet.
•
Check materials and
utensils you can use in
microwave oven.
(page 8)
•
Do not ope rate with oven
empty.
•
Clean cavity with wet
towel.
•
Use microwave-safe
cookware only. (page 8)
•
Check to see that oven
ventilation ports are not
restricted.
•
Check the chart.
(page 15)
•
Turn or stir food.
•
Press START and hol d
for 4 seconds to unlock
control panel. (page 13)
•
Press STOP/CLEAR to
cancel the Timer.
•
Open and close the d oor.
•
Set TURNTABLE ON/OFF
key to on. (page 23)
•
Check that the turntable
is correctly placed on the
receptacl e. See tu rntable
installation on page 10.
•
Reset the settin g to beep
sound on. See the
optional set t i ngs on
page 18.
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TROUBLEPOSSIBLE CAUSEPOSSIBLE REMEDY
ERROR
(ERROR 1, 2)
message appears in
the display window.
Why couldn’t I get
good results even
though I cooked food
using Auto Sensor
Cooking?
•
ERROR 1: If door is opened
before time countdown
appears in the display.
•
ERROR 2: If the oven has
not been plugged into a
power s upply f or mor e than
5 minutes when you star t
Sensor Cooking.
•
The food was not covered
properly.
•
STOP/CLEAR
or the door was opened
while the sensor was
programming the right
cooking time and power
level.
•
The food being co oke d was
not suitable for Auto
Sens or Microwavin g.
•
There may have been too
much or not enough food to
ensure proper results from
Auto Sensor Microwaving.
was pressed
•
•
•
•
•
•
STOP/CLEAR
Press
restart usin g Timed
Cooking on page 14.
STOP/CLEAR
Press
wait for 5 minutes to
restart from step 1 of
Auto Sensor
Microwaving on
page 16.
See pa ges 16 - 17 and
pages 27 - 28 for
instructions on how to
prepare foo d.
Do not o pen the door o r
STOP/CLEAR
press
while display shows
SENSOR COOKING.
Use Timed Coo king .
(see page 14)
When cooking more
than 2 lbs (900 g) or l ess
than 4 oz. (115 g) of
food, use Timed
Cooking on page 14.
and
and
35
MAINTENANCE
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q.
When the microwave oven is plugged into a wall outlet for the first
time, it does not work properly. What is wrong?
A.
The microcomputer used in the microwave oven control may
temporarily become scrambled and fa il to func tion as programmed.
Unplug the oven from the wall outlet and then plug it back in again. The
microcomputer should then automatically reset for proper functioning.
Q.
Why is there noise coming from the turntable when the microwave
oven is turned on?
A.
This noise occurs when the turntable roller rest and cavity bottom are
dirty. Clean the turntable roller rest and cavity bottom. Frequent
cleaning of these parts should eliminate or reduce the noise.
Q.
Why is there noise coming from the microwave oven when reducing
power?
A.
When cooking with a power other than P100, the oven cycles on and off
to obtain the lower power level. The clicking noise can be heard when
the oven cycles on and off. This is normal.
Q.
Why is there steam coming out of the air exhaust vent?
A.
Steam is produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been
made to vent this steam out of the air exhaust vent.
Q.
What is wrong when the microwave oven interior light will not glow?
A.
There may be several reasons why the interior light will not glow. The
light bulb may have burned out or
Replace the light bulb or press
yourself. Contact an Authorized S e rvice Center.
Q.
Why do eggs sometimes pop ?
A.
The egg yolk may pop because of steam build-up inside the membrane.
Pierce the membrane with a toothpick before cooking it.
microwave eggs in the shell since they may explode.
Q.
How are boil-overs avoided?
A.
Use a larger utensil than usual for cooking or use a lower power level.
If you open the microwave oven door or touch
will stop boiling.
Q.
Why does the beep tone sound w hen a pad on the control panel is
pressed?
A.
The beep tone sounds to assure that the setting is being properly
entered. However, you can turn off the beep tone. See optional settings
page 18.
Q.
Why does the exhaust fan start when the FAN keypad is not pressed?
A.
High temperature air from the heating surface below the microwave
oven can cause an overheating condition that may damage the oven.
The exhaust fan will start automatically to cool off the microwave oven
and prevent damage to it.
Q.
How can you be sure your microwave oven is turned off when the
exhaust fan is operating?
A.
When you are operating the microwave, the sound of the exhaust fan
may be louder than the microwave itself. This could pos sibly prevent
you from knowing for sure if the microwave oven is turned off. The
microwave oven is designed to automatically turn off when door is
open.
If for some reason you are not sure the microwave oven is turned off,
turn the exhaust fan off to eliminate the s ound and check to see if the
microwave oven is operating. If you are still not satisfied, have the
microwave oven checked.
START
START
may not have been pressed.
. Never replace the light bulb by
Never
STOP/CLEAR
, the food
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CARE AND CLEA NING
Wipe the microwave oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and a mild
detergent solution. Th en rinse and w ipe dry. This should be done on a
weekly basis, more often if needed. Never use cleaning powders or rough
pads. Excessive oil spatters on the top of the interior cavity will be difficult
to remove if left for many days. Wipe spatters with a wet paper towel,
especially after cooking chicken or bacon.
Stubborn soils:
soften the soil. To get rid of odors inside the oven, boil a cup of water with
some lemon juice in it.
REMOVABLE PARTS
The following parts may be removed as described. They should be washed
in warm (not hot) water with a mild deter gent and a soft cloth. Once they
are clean, rinse them well and dry with a soft cloth. Never use cleaning
powders, steel wool or rough pads.
• The turntable may be cleaned in the sink. Be careful not to chip or
scratch the edges as this may cause the turntable to break during use.
It may be washed in the dishwasher.
• The turntable roller rest should be cleaned regularly. It may be washed
in the dishwasher.
The metal grease filters should be cleaned once a month or as needed.
Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild detergent. Scrub to remove
embedded dirt and grease. Rinse well and shake to dry. Do not use
ammonia, corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven cleaner. Do
not place in a dishwasher. T he filter will turn black or could be damaged.
Boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 minutes. Steam will
MAINTENANCE
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SPECIAL CA RE
STAINLESS STEEL/BRUSHED CHROME
•
•
•
For best performance and safety, the inner door panel and the oven front
frame should be free of food or grease buildup. Clean them often with a
mild detergent. Then rinse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning powders or
abrasive pads.
• DO NOT USE ANY CLEANING PRODUCT CONTAINING CHLORINE
BLEACH.
• ALWAYS WIPE WITH THE GRAIN WHEN C L EAN I NG.
• TO PREVENT SCRATCHING, DO NOT USE ABRASIVE OR CAUSTIC
AGENTS.
Daily Cleaning/Light Soil
white vinegar/water solution, Formula 409 Glass and Surface Cleaner*
or a similar multi-surface cleaner - using a sp onge or soft cloth. Rinse
and dry. To polish and help prevent fingerprints, follow with S tainless
Steel Magic Spray (Part No.20000008).**
Moderate/Heavy Soil
Scrub* - using a damp sponge or soft cloth. Rinse and dry. To restore
luster and remove streaks, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray.
Discoloration
Stainless Steel Cleaner*. Rinse immediately and dry. To polish and help
prevent fingerprints, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray.
(SELECT MODELS):
-- Wipe with one of the following - soapy water,
-- Wipe with one of the following - Bon Ami or Soft
-- Using a damp sponge or soft cloth, wipe with Cameo
After cleaning the control panel, press
that might have been entered accidentally while cleaning the panel.
CHILD LOCK - OUT
The
panel. (page 13.)
COOKTOP LIGHT replacement
To replace the cookto p light bulb, follow instructions below:
1. Disconnect the power.
2. Remove the screw and carefully remove the cover.
3. Replace with 40-watt incandescent bulbs available from your
authorized dealer. High intensity 40-watt bulbs, which are available in
supermarkets and hardware stores, may also be used.
4. Replace the cover and put the screw back in.
5. Plug in oven or reconnect power.
Caution:
Be sure the power is disconnected at the house circuit breaker or unplug
the power supply cord.
When light is damaged, contact your Authorized Service center.
*Brand names and registered trademarks of the respective manufacturer.
**To order, call 1-800-688-8408.
feature can be activated when cleaning the control
STOP/CLEAR
to clear any entries
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MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY
Full Two Year Warranty
For two (2) years from the date of original retail purchase, any part
which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of
charge.
Limited Parts Warranty
After the second year from the date of original retail purchase through
the fifth year, the following parts which fail in normal home use will be
repaired or replaced free of charge for the par t itself, with the owner
paying all other costs, including labor, when the appliance is located in
the United States or Canada: (1) Touch pad and microprocessor, (2)
Magnetron tube, (3) High voltage transformer, (4) High voltage capacitor
(5) High voltage rectifier.
Limited Parts Warranty Outside the United States or Canada
For one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase, any part which
fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge for
the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor,
when the appliance is located outside the United States or Canada.
Canadian Residents
This warranty covers only those appliances installed in Canada that
have been listed with Canadian Standards Association unless the
appliances are brought into Can ad a due to transfer of residence from
the United States to Canada.
What is Not Covered by These Warranties
1. Conditions and damages
resulting from any of th e
following:
a. Improper installation, delivery
or maintenance.
b. Any repair, modification,
alteration, or adjustment not
authorized by the manufacturer
or an authorized servicer.
c. Misuse, abuse, accidents or
unreasonable use.
d. Incorrect electric current,
voltage or supply.
e. Improper setting of any control.
2. Warranties are void if the original
serial numbers have been
removed, altered, or cannot be
readily determined.
3. Light bulbs.
4. Products purchased for
commercial or industrial use.
5. The cost of service or service call
to:
a. Correct installation errors.
b. Instruct the user on the proper
use of the product.
c. Transport the appliance to the
servicer.
6. Consequential or incidental
damages sustained by any
person as a result of any breach
of these warranties.
Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of
consequential or incidental
damages, so the above exclusion
may not apply.
MAINTENANCE
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MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY(CONT.)
If You Need Service
• Call the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or call
Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance at
1-800-688-9900, USA and 1-800-688-2002 Canada or 1-423-472-3333 to
locate an authorized servicer.
• Be sure to retain proof of purchase to verify warranty status. Refer to
WARRANTY (above) for further information on owner’s
responsibilities for warranty service.
• If the dealer or service company cannot resolve the problem, write to
Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Attn: CAIR
2370, Cleveland, TN 37320-2370, or call
800-688-2002 (Canada) or 1-423-472-3333.
for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.
NOTE: When writing or callin g about a service problem, please
include the following information:
a. Your name, address and telephone number;
b. Model number and serial number;
c. Name and address of your dealer or servicer;
d. A clear description of the problem you are having;
e. Proof of purchase (sales receipt).
• User’s guides, service manuals and parts catalogs are available from
Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance.
1-800-688-9900 (USA) and 1-
®
Center, P.O. Box
U.S. customers using TTY
Part no.8112p171-60 MCS p/n 74005587 A/08/00
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