Maytag MMV5100AA User Manual
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USER’S GUIDE
AND COOKING GUIDE
Over-The-Range Microwave Oven
Model MMV5100AA
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
"
/
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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.
SAFETY SET UP OPERATION
COOKING GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY
Important Safety Instructions 4
Proper and Safe Use of Your Oven 5
Grounding Instructi ons 6
Interf erence Note 7
Utensils 7
Materials 8
SET UP
Names of Oven Parts and
Accessories 9
Turntable Installation 10
Charcoal Filter Installation 10
Grease Filter Installation 1 0
OPERATION
Control Panel and Features 11
Selecting Ventilation Direction 13
Setti ng Clock 13
Child Lock-Out 13
Timer 14
Timed Cooking and Power Level 14
Auto Sensor Microwaving 16
Auto Sensor Microwaving Tips 17
Optional Settings 18
Auto Defrost 19
Add 30 Seconds 20
One Touc h Start Cooking 21
Custom Programs 22
Turntable Setting 23
Fan Speed Control 23
Light 23
Delay Off-Fan 24
COOKING GUIDE
Cooking Princi ples and Technique s 25
Cooking with Metal Rack 26
Auto Sensor Cooking Tips 27
Sensor Cooking Recipes 29
Meats, Pou ltry and Fish 31
MAINTENANCE
Troubleshooting 34
Questions and Answers 36
Care and Cleaning 37
Warranty 39
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MAINTENANCE
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
Utensils Remarks
Aluminum foil Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to
Browning dish Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of
Dinnerware Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instruc-
Glass jars Always remove lid. Us e only to heat food until just
Glassware Heat-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 towels Use to cover food for reheati ng and absorbing fat. Use
Parchment paper Use as a cover to prevent spattering or a wrap for
Plastic Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's
Plastic wrap Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking
Thermometers Microwave- safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paper Use 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.
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browning dish must be at least
ble. Incorr ect usage may cause the turntable to break.
inch abo ve the turnt a-
/
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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
Utensils Remarks
Aluminum tray May 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 ties May cause arcing and could cause a fi re in the oven.
Paper bags May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam cups Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside
when exposed to high temperature.
Wood Wood 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:
Turntable 1 Grease filter 2
Turntabl e roller res t 1 Charcoal filter 2
Instruction Manual 1 Damper assembly 1
Installation Instructions 1 Hardware package 1
Upper cabinet template 1 Metal rack 1
Wall template 1
SET UP
Door
Safety interlock system
Shuts off oven power if door is
open ed duri ng oper ation
.
Interior light Control 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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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
cooking.
START:
press START.
Auto Sensor keypads (Page 16)
Popcorn
Baked Potato
Fresh Vegetable
Frozen Vegetable
Reheat Entree
Frozen Entree
Pizza Slice
These Sensor keypads provide
accurate and fast microwaving for a
variety of popu lar foo ds without
any guesswork.
Soup/Beverage
This selection requires the entry of
number of servings.
More+/Less-
Used to adjust cooking time for
above menus.
(4) Custom Programs (Page 22)
(5) Add 30 sec. (Page 20)
Flashes to prompt you to
(6) Auto Defrost (Page 19)
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.
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