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 pin 74005587 A/08/00

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PRECAUTIONSTO AVOID

POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE

ENERGY

(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since

open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety

interlocks.

(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door

or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly

important that the oven door close 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

(d) Theovenshould not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except

properly qualified service personnel.

SPECIFICATIONS

Modal: MMV5100AA
Power Source: AC 110-120V, 60 Hz

Power Consumption: 1500W
Maximum Output: 1000W*
OvenCapacity: 1.7 cu. ft.

Turntable Diameter: 12-s/8''

Dimensions:(w x hx d) 29-7/8''x 17" x 16-1/2''

Weight: Approx. 63 Ibs.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

*According to iEC-705 test procedure, The IEC-705 test procedure is an

internationally recognized method of rating microwave wattage output.
Pleaserecordyour 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 purchased. Keep your sales receipt

and/or cancelled check as proof of purchase.

Model Number: (Located on the front of the oven)
Sedal Number: (Located on the front of the oven)

Date of Purchase:
Where Purchased:

For additional questions, please
contact us: REGISTRATION CARD packed with

Maytag Appliance Sales Company

Atten: CAIR ® Center 1. Check the model and serial

RO.Box 2370 numbers on the card to see that

Cleveland, TN 37320-2370 they match the numbers on the

1-800-688-9900(USA) data plate. The data plate is
1-800-688-2002(CANADA) located on the front of the oven

1-800-688-2080(U.S.TTY for deaf, when the door is open. If the
hearing impaired or speech numbers on the card are not the

impaired) same as those on the data plate,
(Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm Eastern Time) cross out the numbers on the
Internet: http://www.maytag.com card and write in the numbers as

For service and warranty 2. Mail the card. The return address
information, see page 39-40. is included on the reverse side of

IMPORTANT the card.

Please keep your sales slip. Should If you move or are not the original
any warranty service be required, owner of this oven, you must by law
proof of original date of purchase is renew the registration. Send the
needed, renewal registration information to:

NOTE Maytag Customer Service
In our continuing effort to improve Warranty Administration

the quality of our appliances, it may R O. Box 4970
be necessary to make changes to the Cleveland, TN 37320-4970

appliance without revising this Renewal Registration information
guide, must provide:
REGISTRATION a) Your name and address.

Federal law requires registration of b) The microwave oven's model and
all microwave ovens.To comply with serial numbers.
the law, please fill out the PRODUCT

the oven.

they appear on the data plate.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY Auto Sensor Microwaving Tips 17
Important Safety Instructions 4 Optional Settings 18

Proper and Safe Use of Your Oven 5 Auto Defrost 19
Grounding Instructions 6 Add 30 Seconds 20

Interference Note 7 One Touch Start Cooking 21
Utensils 7 Custom Programs 22
Materials 8 Turntable Setting 23

SET UP Light 23
Names of Oven Parts and Delay Off-Fan 24

Accessories 9
Turntable Installation 10 COOKING GUIDE
Charcoal Filter Installation 10 Cooking Principles and Techniques 25
Grease Filter Installation 10 Cooking with Metal Rack 26

OPERATION Sensor Cooking Recipes 29

Control Panel and Features 11 Meats, Poultry and Fish 31

Selecting Ventilation Direction 13
Setting Clock 13 MAINTENANCE

Child Lock-Out 13 Troubleshooting 34
Timer 14 Questions and Answers 36

Timed Cooking and Power Level 14 Care and Cleaning 37
Auto Sensor Microwaving 16 Warranty 39

Fan Speed Control 23

Auto Sensor Cooking Tips 27

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;AFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be

followed, including the following:

J A WARNING " Toreducethe riskof burns, electric shock,fire,

injury to personsor exposure to excessivemicrowaveenergy:

1. Readall instructionsbeforeusing containers and closed glassjars
the appliance, may explode and therefore

2. Readand follow the specific should not be heated in this

"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID oven,
POSSIBLEEXPOSURE TO 7. Use this appliance only for its

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE intended use as described in the
ENERGY" on page 2. manual, Do not use corrosive

3. As with most cooking appliance. This oven is

appliances, close supervision is specifically designed to heat,
necessary to reduce the risk of a cook or defrost food. It is not

fire in the oven cavity, designed for industrial or

If a fire should start: laboratory use. It is intended for

• Keepthe oven door closed, home use,

• Turn the oven off, 8. As with any appliance, close

• Disconnect the power cord or supervision is necessary when
shut off power at the fuse or used by children,
circuit breaker panel, 9. Do not operate this oven if it has

Keepin mind the following rules a damaged cord or plug, if it is

at all times to reduce the risk of not working properly or if it has
fire in the oven cavity: been damaged or dropped,

a. Do not overcook food. 10.This appliance should be

Carefully attend the appliance serviced only by qualified
if paper, plastic, or other service technicians. Contactthe

combustible materials are nearest authorized service

placed inside the oven to facility for examination, repair or
facilitate cooking, adjustment.

b, Do not use the oven cavity for 11.Do not cover or block any vents

storage purposes. Do not on the oven.

store combustible items such 12.Do not store or use this
as bread, cookies, paper appliance outdoors.

products, etc. inside the oven. 13,Do not usethis oven near water,
If lightning strikes the power near a kitchen sink, in a wet

line, the oven may turn on by basement or near a swimming
itself, pool, and the like.

c. Remove wire twist-ties and 14.Do not immerse cord or plug in

metal handles from paper or water.
plastic containers/bags 15.Keep cord away from heated

before placing them in the surfaces.

oven. 16.Do not let cord hang over edge

4. This oven must be grounded, of table or counter.
Connect only to properly 17.When cleaning door and oven

grounded outlet. See surfaces that meet when door is
"GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" closed, use only mild,

on page 6, nonabrasive soaps or

5. Install or locate this oven only in detergents applied with a
accordance with the provided sponge or soft cloth, (See "Care

installation )nstructions. and Cleaning" instructions on

6. Some products such as whole page 37)
eggs,water with oil or fat, sealed 18.Do not mount over a sink.

chemicals or vapors in this

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19.This oven is suitable for use 22.When flaming foods under the

above both gas and electric hood, turn the fan on.
cooking equipment. 23.Use care when cleaning the vent-

20,This oven is intended to be used hood filter, Corrosive cleaning

above ranges with a maximum agents, such as lye-based oven
width of 30 inches, cleaners, may damage the filter.

21.Clean the underside of the
microwave oven often. Do not

allow grease to build up on the
microwave oven or the fan

filters.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PROPER AND SAFE USE OF YOUR OVEN

• The oven must be level. • Do not heat narrow-necked

• The turntable and turntable containers, such as syrup
roller rest must be in the oven bottles.

during cooking. • Do not attempt to deep-fry in

• Place cookware gently on the your microwave oven.
turntable and handle it carefully • Do not do home canning in this

to avoid possible breakage, microwave oven as it is

• Incorrect use of browning dish impossible to be sure all

may cause the turntable to contents of thejar have reached

break. See page 8. boiling temperature.

• When using the Popcorn feature • .Do not use this microwave oven
of this microwave oven, use for commercial purposes, This

only the bag sizes specified in microwave oven is made for
the instruction manual, household use only.

• Do not pop popcorn except in a • Liquids, such as beverages, that
microwave approved popcorn are heated in a microwave oven,

popper or in a commercial can overheat beyond their
package recommended boiling point without any

especially for microwave ovens, evidence of bubbling. This

• The oven has several built-in could result in hot liquids
safety switches to ensure that suddenly boiling over. To

the power remains off when the prevent this occurrence, the

door is open. Do not tamper following steps should be taken:

with these switches. (a)Avoid using straight-sided

• Do not operate the microwave containers with narrow necks.
oven empty. Operating the oven (b)Do not overheat.

without any food or food that is (c)Stir the liquid before placing the
extremely low in moisture can container in the oven and again

cause fire, charring or sparking, halfway through the heating

• Do not cook bacon directly on time,

the turntable. Excessive local (d)After heating, allow to stand in

heating of the turntable may the oven for a short time,

cause it to break, stirring again before carefully

• Do not heat baby bottles or removing the container.
baby food in the microwave • The metal rack must be

oven. Uneven heating may removed from the oven when

occur and could cause physical the rack is not used for cooking.
injury.

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event

_k DANGER of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces

Electric Shock Hazard the riskof electric shock by providing an escape

• Touching some of the wire for the electric current. This appliance is
internal components equipped with acord that hasa grounding wire

can cause serious with a grounding plug. The plug must be
personal injury or plugged into an outlet that is properly installed

death. Do not and grounded.
disassemble

this appliance. Where standard two- Properly polarized and

prong wall receptacle grounded outlet

_k is encountered, it is

WARNING your personal

Electric Shock Hazard responsibility and

• Improper use of the obligation to have it

grounding plug can replaced with a
result in electric properly grounded
shock. Do not plug three-prong wall

into an outlet until receptacle.
appliance is properly Three-pronged

installed and Do not under any (grounding)plug
grounded, circumstance cut or

remove the third (ground) prong from the
power cord. Do not use an adapter plug with

this appliance.
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 lessthan 110 volts, cooking times
may be longer, Have a qualified electrician

check your electrical system.

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 radio receiving 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 suggestions.

UTENSILS

See following page for further instructions on

A CAUTION "materials you can use in microwave oven or

Personal Injury Hazard below to see if the utensil is safe for use in a

• Tightly-closed microwave oven.

utensils could
explode. Closed Utensil Test:

containers should be 1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1cup
opened and plastic of cold water (250mL) along with the utensil

pouches pierced, in question.

to be avoided in microwave oven." Do the test

2. Cook on maximum power (PIO0) for 1
minute.

3. Carefully feel the utensil.
If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for
microwave cooking.

Donot exceed1minute testingtime.

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.

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-

Glassjars Always remove lid. Use only to heat food untiljust

Glassware Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is

Oven cooking bags Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with

Paper plates and Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave
cups oven unattended while cooking.

Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating 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-

ing. Arcing can occur if foil Is too close to oven walls. The

foil should be at least 1 inch away from oven walls.

browning dish must be at least 3/ls inch above the turnta-
ble, Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.

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.

with supervision for short-term cooking/warming only.

steaming.

instructions. Should 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 plastic bags should be slit, pierced or
vented as directed by package.

to retain moisture. Do not allow 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

Food carton with May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe
metal handle dish.

Metal or metal- Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal
trimmed utensils trim may cause arcing.

Metal twist ties May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam cups Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside

Wood Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven

dish.

when exposed to high temperature.

and may split or crack.

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SET UP

NAMES OF OVEN PARTSAND ACCESSORIES

Remove the oven and all materials from the carton.
Your oven comes with the following materials and accessories:

Turntable 1 Grease filter 2
Turntable roller rest 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

Door Interiorlight Controlpanel

Door release button

• Press the button to open door,

• When yOUopen the door during the

Safet interlock system the program will not becanceled. Close
Shuts off oven power if door is the door and touch STARTto resume

opened during operation, cooking.

cooking process, cooking will stop but

Donot run the fan Cooktop light

without grease filters.

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V Metal rack _/

Whencookingtwo orthree dishes
at the same time or larger dishes.

TURNTABLE INSTALLATION

• Both turntable and roller rest

Turntable must always be used during

_<_::__ _:_ • All food and containers of food

_ _ ; must always be placed on the

\_ __ turntable for cooking.

Rollerrest I_lub(underside} position at the end of cooking

_ operation. This is especially

Receptacle ___ turntable to return to its starting

1. Place the roller rest on the cavity will remain on but the microwave
bottom, power is turned off.

2. Place the turntable on top of the • The turntable rotates clockwise
roller rest as shown in the diagram, and counterclockwise; this is

Make sure the turntable hub is normal,
securely locked in the receptacle. • If turntable or roller rest cracks or

• Never place the turntable upside breaks, contact your nearest
down, The turntable should never authorized service center for

be restricted, more information regarding

• Tumtable memory allows the
turntable to return to its starting

convenient for cups or other
items with handles. At the end of

cooking, "0"may remain in the

display briefly to allow the

position. The oven light and fan

replacement.

CHARCOAL FILTER INSTALLATION

If the microwave oven has been 3. Insert one end of the filter into the
installed for room venting, the air opening as shown. Insert other end

vented by the fan will be recirculated into the opening and slide toward

back into the room through a pair of the front side of microwave oven
disposablecharcoal filtersthat helpto until filter is securely in position.
remove smoke and odors. If these 4. Repeat for other charcoal filter.

filters become excessively dirty or
discolored, they should be replaced. / i olo i

should be replaced once every 6 to 12
months.

1. Disconnect the power supply.

2. Grasp the charcoal filter with both
Under n°rmal c°nditi°ns' these filters °J_/ _--___}

hands, each one holding an

opposite end of the filter.

GREASE FILTER INSTALLATION

The reusable metal grease filters trap 1. Disconnect the power supply.
grease released by food on the 2. Grasp the grease filter with one

cooktop. They also prevent damage hand holding the ring and the other
to the inside of microwave due to hand holding the opposite end.

flames from food on the cooktop, 3. Insert one end of the filter without

ring into the opening and slide
toward the rear of microwave oven.

4. Insert ring end of grease filter into
the opening and slide entire filter

towards the front side of the

microwave oven until filter is
securely in position.

5. Repeat for other grease filter.

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OPERATION

CONTROLPANELAND FEATURES

Remember: After connecting supply cord, follow word prompts I

for setting proper ventilation direction. The oven will not operate

until ventilat on direction is selected.

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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES (CONT.)

(1) Display Window (6) Auto Defrost (Page 19)

Upper line: Counts down cooking Provides two options. Press once to

time in minutes and/or seconds, set Quick Defrost, twice to set
Shows clock time when oven is not Defrost.

in use. The word prompt scrolls to DEFROST: Provides morethorough
guide you when setting the clock defrosting results.

and at every operation stage. QUICK DEFROST: Provides faster

Lower line: Shows power level defrosting results. This option is
when using Timed Cooking. Shows excellent for thawing items such as
Timer time when this feature is ground meat for use in spaghetti

selected, sauce or for taco meat.

(2) Indicators (7) Optio_ls (Page 18)

Indicators light or flash in the Allows you to customize the
display window, following oven feature settings:

1/2/3: Lights to indicate current word prompt on/off, clock on/off,
cooking stage, beep on/off, word speed, language
DEF: Lights during Defrost. selection, weight selection and

LOCK:Lights to indicate the Child turbo exhaust for room venting.

Lock-Out feature is set. (8) Cook Time (Page 14)
SENSOR: Flashes during Sensor (9) Power Level (Page 14)

cooking. (10)Timer (Page 14)
START: Flashes to prompt you to (11) Number keys

press START. Allows for the immediate start of

(3) Auto Sensor keypads (Page 16) one of 6 preset times from 1 to 6

Popcorn minutes.
Baked Potato (12) Clock (Page 13)

Fresh Vegetable (13) Turntable On/Off (Page 23)
Frozen Vegetable To turn turntable on or off.
Reheat Entree (14) Fan (Page 23)

Frozen Entree To increase or decrease fan speed,

Pizza Slice (15) Delay Off-Fan (Page 24)

These Sensor keypads provide selected time.

accurate and fast microwaving for a (16)Light (Page 23)
variety of popular foods without To turn the regular light or night

any guesswork, light on and off.

Soup/Beverage (17) START

This selection requires the entry of • To start cooking.

number of servings. • To set and cancel child lock-out.

More+/Less- (18)STOP/CLEAR
Used to adjust cooking time for • Clears all previous settings if

above menus, pressed before cooking starts.

(4) Custom Programs (Page 22) cooking. Press twice to stop and
(5) Add 30 sec. (Page 20) clear all entries.

Toturn off fan automatically atyour

Press once to stop oven during

Beep Sound

A beep sounds when a keypad is

pressed, to confirm your key

entry

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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 installed for roof or wall venting, press
number 2. This is to be sure that exhaust air is vented correctly.

Example: To set for room ventilation:

Step Procedure Keypad

Plug in. Press 1 to select room venting

1 Press Vent way

Press any key except 1 and 2 to

2 fix the room venting direction.

Example: 3

Note: o If you do not select a ventilation direction, you can not use the oven.

1 Room Venting
2 Roof or Wall Venting

• When you reset the ventilation direction or after a power interruption,
unplug the oven from the AC outlet and plug it in again and then reset

the proper ventilation direction.

SETTING CLOCK

To set the correct time of day, follow the steps below.
Example: To set 3:15:

Step Procedure Keypad

1

Press Clock.

2 day.

Press3, I and,toentertimeof ___

3 The clock begins operation.

Press Clock. @

Note: • If the clock (or display) shows any abnormality, 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
interruption, reset the clock.

• This is a 12-hour clock,

• You can use the oven without setting the clock•

• The clock display can be turned off. See page 18 (Optional Settings) for
more details.

• CHILD LOCK-OUT

The oven has a safety feature which prevents use by children. This feature
locks the operation of the oven until canceled.

To set:

Step] Procedure Ke_/pad

1' LOCK appears in the display.

Press START and hold for 4 seconds. _RT_

To cancel:

Step Procedure Keypad

Press START and hold for 4 seconds.

1 LOCK disappears from the display,

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TIMER
You can setand use theTimer 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: To set timer for 3 minutes:

Step Procedure Keypad

1 PressTimer" (Timer)

2 Press3, 0 and 0 to set 3 minutes. ___

3 Thetimer starts counting and oven will TAR

PressSTART. _S T_

beep for 7 seconds when time is up.

Note: • To clear a Timer setting, press Stop/Clear.If you are using both

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.

TIMED COOKING AND POWER LEVEL
This basic microwave cooking method allows you to cookfood for a

desired time. The oven can be programmed up to 99 minutes 99 seconds
of cooking. In addition to the PIO0 (maximum) power level, you can select

different microwave power from 10levels, P0 to P90 (0-90% of total power
level).

Multi-stage Cooking:
You can program the oven for up to 3 stages of cooking in sequence. Each

stage can be programmed with adifferent 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 START. The oven will cook in accordance with the time and
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 procedure for multi-stage cooking, but for stage1

use power level P O.

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Example: To cook at power level P80 for 40 seconds:

Step Procedure Keypad

1

Press Cook Time.

2 Enter 40 secOnds by pressing 4 and 0' __

Press Power Level until P80 appears in
the display.

Power level Press

Pl00 (100%) once
P90(90%) twice

P80(80%) 3times (fPower_'_

3 P70(70%)Medium High 4 times

P60(60%) 5times
P50(50%)Medium 6times

P40(40%) 7times
P30(30%)Med Low/Defrost 8 times

P20(20%) 9times
P10(10%) 10times
P0 (0%) 11 times

Press START.

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Note: • If no power level is entered, the power level will always be PIO0

POWER LEVEL SETI'ING GUIDE

P100 • Cooking poultry, vegetables, P50 Medium

(100%).

• Foods with high moisture content should be cooked on PIO0
power.

• To check the power level while Timer is operating, press Power
Level.

• To change power level during cooking, Press Power Level. Power
level on the lower line of the display flashes for 3 seconds. During

this time, press Power Level repeatedly until your desired power

level appears.

and most casseroles. • Cooking custards and pasta.

• Boiling water. • Cooking rump roast, ham, veal,

• Preheating a browning dish. lamb.

P90 • Reheating rice and pasta. P40 • Cooking less tender cuts of meat

P80 • Reheating precooked or P30 Med Low/Defrost

prepared food quickly. • Completing the cooking cycle of

• Cooking fish. casseroles, stews, sauces.

P70 Medium High P20 • Softening chocolate.

• Cooking cheese dishes. • Clarifying butter.

P60 • Cooking scrambled eggs. P10 • Softening cream cheese, butter.

• Bakin9 cakes. • Keepin9 casseroles warm.

in liquid or slow-cooking dishes.

• Completing the cooking cycle of
less tender roasts.

• Time defrosting.

• Heating breads, rolls, pancakes,
tacos, tortillas, Frenchtoast.

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AUTO SENSOR MICROWAVING

The Auto Sensor feature uses a buiR-in humidity sensor that measures the

amount of steam/humidity in the oven to accurately determine correct cooking
time and power level for the food placed in the 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 START.
Soup/Beverage selection requires entry of number of servings by pressing

Soup/Beverage keypad until your desired setting appears on the display.

REHEAT Food Categories COOK Food Categories

REHEAT ENTREE POPCORN
FROZEN ENTREE BAKED POTATO

SOUP/BEVERAGE FRESH VEGETABLE
PIZZA SLICE FROZEN VEGETABLE

Example - To reheat left over pizza:

Step Procedure Keypad

Press PIZZA SLICE. _ _")

2 cooking time; press twice to decrease OR__E

Press MORE/LESS once to increase _ ss_

time.

Press START. f

PIZZASUCE

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START

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Note: • Do not open the oven door until time countdown starts in the display

Pause Reminder
About halfway through the Auto Sensor cooking process, 5 beeps sound to

remind you to stir (turn or separate) the food. If you do not open the door at

the reminder, the oven continues to complete cooking, The Pause prompt

scrolls across the display.

MORE/LESSADJUSTMENT

The MORE/LESS keypad allows fine adjustments in Auto Sensor Micrewaving by
either increasing or decreasing the preprogrammed cooking time.

To increase the time, press MORE/LESS once, and press START.
To decrease the time, press MORE/LESS twice, and press START.

If an Error Message appears...
ERROR 1: The door is opened before time countdown starts, Press STOP/

ERROR 2: Auto Sensor Microwaving was attempted within 5 minutes after

(after you pressed START).

• Use the POPCORN keypad to pop prepackaged microwave-ready
popcorn, Bagsizes: 1,75 oz to 3,5 oz only.

CLEAR, and use Timed Cooking to finish, (Partially-cooked foods
are no longer suitable for Auto Sensor Microwaving,)

plugging in the oven. Press STOP/CLEAR, wait for 5 minutes and
retry.

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AUTO SENSOR MICROWAVING TIPS

General Sensor Cooking/Reheating: • The following foods are not

• For foods not listed in the Sensor recommended: Boil-in-the-bag

Reheating/Cooking Guide (pages entrees or vegetables, raw or
27 - 28), use Timed Cooking. uncooked food, food that must be

• After START is pressed, do not reheated uncovered, foods that
open the door while the words should be crisp in texture after
SENSOR COOKING scroll across reheating, frozen cheesecake,
the display. During this time, the dried foods, bread or pastry,
oven is measuring the amount of beverages.

steam generated from the food. • Do not reheat in foil containers,
The oven then determines the • When reheating 1 cup (250 mL) of

heating or cooking time for the delicate sauces/dips that contain
food. sour cream, eggs or cream

• Room temperature should be cheese, use Timed Cooking on
below 35°C (95°F). power level P30 for 4 - 5 minutes

• Keep the inside of oven, the and stir halfway through cooking
turntable and the outside of time.

cooking containers dry. Wipe off SOUP/BEVERAGE
all spillovers, Excessive humidity • When reheating canned soups,

in the oven may result in an remove from can. Add milk or
incorrect cooking time. water as directed on can. Place in

• Always cover food completely a microwave-safe bowl or cup.
(but not too tightly) with wax

paper, plastic wrap or casserole refrigeration temperature.
lids. Loose-fitting covers may

cause the oven to miscalculate POPCORN

time. Never use tightly sealed • Use bag sizes 1.'/5 oz - 3,5 oz only.

plastic containers such as those
with plastic snap closing lids. See pages 27 - 30 for Auto Sensor

REHEAT ENTREE Cooking Tips and Sensor Cooking

FROZEN ENTREE Recipes.

• Auto Sensor Reheat is best used
for 1 - 2 servings.

• Very dense foods (e.g. frozen
lasagna) should be allowed to
stand covered after reheating.

• Liquid must be room or

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OPTIONAL SETTINGS

The Options key allows you to customize oven feature settings as shown
below.:

Optional Features Press Press number pads to

Word Prompt on/off 1-ON
The Word Prompt may be 2-OFF

turned on or off*. once

*Prompt words may be

shortened.
Clock on/off 1-ON

The clock display can be twice 2-OFF
turned off and back on.

Beep on/off 1-ON
The beep sound may be 3 times 2-OFF

turned off and back on.

Word Speed Setting 1-HIGH
The word speed can be 4 times 2-MEDIUM (default setting)

changed to your preference. 3-LOW

Language Selection 1-ENGLISH (default setting)
You can select from English, 5 times 2-ESPAI_OL

Spanish or French for display. 3-FRAN(_AIS

Weight Selection 1-LB(default setting)
The weight selection can be 6 times 2-KG

changed to your preference.

Turbo Exhaust 1-YES (Exhaust fan operates
To increase air speed of at highest speed.)

exhaust fan for room 2-NO (Exhaust fan speed will
ventilation. This option only 7 times not change.)
appears on display when

Room Venting is selected.

Example: To select Spanish for Word Prompt display:

Step, Procedure Keypad

Press the Options key 5 times until

1 1-ENGLISH ptio

2-ESPANOL

language choice prompt appears: _O n_
3-FRANCAIS

Press 2 to select Spanish.

Options pad select

Note: When first plugged in, the oven will automatically display English in
the Word Prompt display.

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AUTO DEFROST
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 meats, or fish that need preparation prior to cooking.
Excellent for defrosting ground meat for use in spaghetti sauce or taco meat.
Example: To thoroughly defrost a 2.5 Ib whole chicken:

Step Procedure Keypad

Press Auto Defrost twice to select
Defrost course.

once QUICK DEFROST

twice DEFROST

Enter the weight of food.

and tenths (0.1) of a pound.

2 Weightmustbec°nvertedt°p°unds __

1 Press Defrost course _ /

Example: 2 lb. 8 oz. = 2.5 Ibs

Conversion Chart:

Ounces Tenthsof a Pound

1-2 0.1

3- 4 0.2

5 0.3

6- 7 0.4

8 0.5

9 - 10 0.6

11- 12 0.7

13 0.8

14 - 15 0.9

3 Total defrost time appears in the TAR

PressSTART. _'S T_'_
display.

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 foods 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 Ib, you may start on P100 for 2
minutes. Then reduce to the power level P30 and enter remaining time.

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Note: • Maximum weight for defrosting is 5.9 Ibs. If weight is entered at

more than 5.9 Ibs, 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 Ib.

• Beep tone sounds 5 times during 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 styrofoam packages before
defrosting.

DEFROSTING CHART

Item During Defrosting

Ground Meat (Beef, Poultry) Turn over. Remove defrosted portions.
SteakslChopslRibslRoastslWhole Turn over and rearrange. Shield warm or

Chicken/Meat Pieces such as defrosted portions with small pieces of
Chicken Pieces, Liver, Stew aluminum foil. Break apart pieces and remove

Meat, Bacon, Fish or Seafood 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 PIO0 (maximum power).

• Allows you to extend a cooking time by 30 seconds without pressing

START. You can repeat this option up to 3 times during Timed Cooking.

Example: To set 30-second cooking:

Step Procedure Keypad

1

Press Add 30 sec. once.

2 The display shows time countdown. TAR

Press START. _S T_

Note: This feature cannot be used during Auto Sensor Microwaving or
Auto Defrost by weight,

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ONE TOUCH START COOKING
A time-saving feature, this simplified control lets you quickly start

microwave cooking without pressing START.
Example: To set One Touch Start cooking for 2 minutes:

Step Procedure Keypad

Press 2.
The display shows time counting

down.

1

Press Cooking time !

1 - 6 1 - 6 minutes

Note: This feature only cooks at highest power level (PIO0). 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

Reheating Amount Time Special Notes

Meat 2 cups 3 - 4 min. Place in microwave-safe dish.
Chili, stews Cover. Stir halfway through

Hamburgers, 1 serving 1/2 - 1 min. Place on microwave-safe plate.
meat loaf slices 2 servings 1- 2 min. Cover with paper towel.

Poultry 2 1- 2 min. Heat on microwave-safe plate.
Chicken pieces 4 2 - 3 min. Cover with wax paper. If fried,

Chicken, turkey, 3 - 5 oz 1 - 2min. Heat on microwave-safe plate.
sliced Cover with wax paper.

Seafood 6 1/20Z 3 - 5 min. Pierce pouch and place on
Shrimp, crab, or microwave-safe plate.

scallops in Flex pouch to mix halfway
sauce, frozen through cooking time.

Cooked rice, 1 cup (250 mL) 1 - 2 min. Heat in microwave-safe
pasta 2 cups (500 mL) 2 - 3 min. casserole, covered with plastic

Canned 8 oz 1- 2 min Use microwave-safe casserole,
vegetables 15 oz 2 - 3 min. covered. Stir once.

I

cooking time.

Turn over once.

cover with paper towel.

wrap.

/

Cooking Amount Time Special Notes

Mashed 4 servings 3 - 5 min. Follow package directions.
potatoes Reduce liquid by I tbsp (15 mL).

instant
Pudding and 31/4oz 4 - 6 min. Follow package directions.

pie filling mix Stir once.
Cereals 1/4cup (50 mL) 1- 2 min, Add 3/4cup(175 mL) of water.

Cream of Wheat Cook uncovered. Stir once. Let

(regular) stand for 1 minute.

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CUSTOM PROGRAMS
For food or recipes prepared most often, 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 cook 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.l):

Stage 1 for 5 minutes at P100 (100% power)

Stage 2 for 20 minutes at P30 (30% 3ower)

Press Custom Programs once.

1 No.1 appears in the display.

2 Press Cook Time.

4 Press Cook Time.

5 Press2,0,0andOtoenter20minutes. ____

Press Power Level repeatedly until P30

6 appears in display.

Press Custom Programs once.

7 The Custom Program No.1 is now ;eCOSstom_

programmed into the microwave
memory.

To use a Custom Program:

Once programming is completed, you
can call up any of your Custom

1 Programs (No. 1, No. 2 or No. 3) by

pressing the Custom Programs keypad

once, twice or 3 times.

_,o,,_

2 Press START _START_

To delete a Custom Program:

Call up the Custom Program (No. 1, No.

1 2 or No. 3) you want to delete by

pressing Custom Programs.

2 Press Cook Time.

3 press 0 and then custom Pr°grams" @ _

Note: • For custom programming, only Timed Cooking can be used.

• For more details, see page 14 for multi-stage cooking.

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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 Turntable On/Off once to turn turntable
off and twice to turn turntable back on. It is better to keep the turntable on

for optimum results.

Press Tumtable setting

once OFF

2 times ON

Note: • Even if you change the turntable setting to off mode, your

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.

Automatic Fan:
When the oven senses too much heat rising from the cooktop below it, the

fan automatically turns on at LOW speed to protect the microwave oven.
The fan automatically turns off when the internal parts are cool and back

to a safe level. When the fan is in automatic operation, _< flashes in the
display.

LIGHT

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 Auto 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,

Press Fan speed

once HIGH

2times LOW
3times OFF

There are two light settings: Regular and night light.

Press Cooktop Light
once Regular Light

2times Night Light
3times OFF

Note: The light turns off automatically after 3 hours.

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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.

Press Delay off time

once 10 minutes

2times 20 minutes
3times 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 press DELAY OFF-FAN, fan will

operate at HIGH speed.

• When automatic 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

COOKINGPRINCIPLESAND TECHNIQUES

The advantages of microwave Reheating: Cooked food reheats
cooking are speed and efficiency, extremely well by using a low level
Forwarming, heating, and of microwave energy. Placedenser
defrosting, nothing compares. Here foods near the outer edge of the

are a few tips that will make dish when reheating.

microwaving easier and more Cove#rig: Most foods will cook and

enjoyable, reheat better when covered. Pierce

Microwave Cooking Principles Stin_ng: Stir foods to help cook/

Because microwave cooking
requires only one-quarter to one- Turning Over: To promote even

third the time of conventional cooking, turn larger solid items
cooking, cooking principles such as roasts or baked potatoes

become even more important, over halfway through the cooking
Quantity time.
In microwave cooking, the cooking Shielding: Use small, smooth strips

time isdependent onthe amount of of aluminum foil to prevent corners
food in the oven. If you double the and thin or bony areas from

recipe, plan on doubling the overcookinq.
cooking time. Standing Time: Foods continue

Density cooking even after removal from

Dense foods, such as potatoes, the oven. Standing time is
need more cooking time, as they necessary to allow foods to

take longer for microwave energy
to penetrate and for the heat robe Converting Recipes

conducted through them. Microwave recipes will likely call for
Shape and Size less liquid and cooking time.

Cut food into uniform shapes and Microwave Thermometers
sizes for even cooking in tl_e A microwave-safethermometercan

microwave. When cooking irregular be used to achieve the best results.
shapes (such as chicken pieces_, Insert the thermometer carefully
place the thicker parts to the outer and properly into the food.

edge of the dish.

Moisture, Sugar and Fat The guide below gives suggested
Food high in moisture, sugar or fat thermometer readings for meat and

cook faster. Add a minimum of poultry. Keepin mind that standing

liquid to moisten foods. Excessive time is essential for most food to
amounts of water slow cooking, reach its proper temperature.

Starting Temperature measured after 5-10 minutes of
Frozen or refrigerated foods take standing time.

longer to microwave than food at
room temperature. Guideto InternalTemperatures

Delicate Ingredients 145°F(63°C). Rarebeef

Delicate foods such as eggs, 150°F(66°C). Vegetables,hotdrinks,
cheese, mayonnaise, etc., cook very soups,casseroles
quickly, and should be watched 160°F(71°C). Medium beef, lamb,

carefully, veal, pork

Microwave Cooking Techniques 170°F(77°C). Well-donebeef,lamb,
Arranging: Arrange food in a

circularpattern, with denser, thicker 170°F(77°C). Wholefish
items at the edge of the dish. 185°F(85°C). Well-done,

Piercing: Piercethe membrane of poultrypiecesor
foods suchas eggs, oysters, snails, roastedbird

sausages, livers, clams and whole

vegetables, so they do not burst.
Pierce poucheswhen using cook-in-

the-bag food items.

plastic wrap to vent steam.
reheat more quicklyand evenly.

complete cooking/defrosting.

Internal temperatures should be

pork

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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 RackInstallation

1. Placethe 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 instructions below.

3. Set the desired cooking time and power level.

J

Tips for food placement:

• Place delicate quick cooking food on the bottom tray and longer
cooking food on the metal rack.

• Place two foods with similar cooking times on the metal rack and

one with a shorter cooking 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
ReheatingGuide

Item/Amount Course Special Notes

Plate of food Arrange less dense foods in the center of plate.
Pasta in sauce, Cover with plastic wrap.
turkey dinner, Allow to stand, covered, for a few minutes after

meatloaf dinner reheating.
or similar types.

Futly cooked, Fully cooked, convenience foods that state
convenience they can be reheated in a microwave oven may
foods be reheated using this program.

4 oz.- 20 oz, REHEAT Allow to stand, covered, for a few minutes after

Casserole Food should be covered with plastic wrap, film
Entree or a casserole lid.

Fried chicken Cover with wax paper.

2- 4 pieces

Cassero}e Food should be covered with plastic wrap or

Entree film.

Lasagna, Stir food after reheating.
macaroni and Food that can not be stirred (Ex. lasagna)

cheese or other should be allowed to stand covered for
similar types, approximately 2-3 minutes after reheating,

Turkey dinner, When reheating frozen plate of food, use LESS
meatloaf dinner time adjustment for best results,
or similar types.

4oz. - 20 oz. FROZEN be reheated in a microwave oven may be

Beverage Cover soups with plastic wrap before heating.
Coffee, Tea Stir soups after heating.
1- 3 servings When heating cream-type soups or thicker

(8 - 24 oz.) soups, use MORE time adjustment for best
Soup BEVERAGE Use a microwave-safe bowl, dish, or mug.

1-3 servings
1 serving (8 oz.) Beverages do not need to be covered before

Menu

Cover with plastic wrap.

ENTREE reheating,

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.

Frozen convenience foods that state they can

ENTREE reheated using this program. For better resutts,

follow the suggestions below when reheating
manufactured, frozen convenience foods.

Ifthere is a film that covers the tray, pierce

the film approximately four times using a

fork. You may also replace the film with
microwave-safe p(ast(c wrap and pierce

the plastic wrap in the same manner.

Follow packageinstructions for suggested
standing time, after cooking.
Approximately 1-5minutes.

SOUP/ results.

heating•

Stir beverages after heating.

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SENSOR COOKING RECIPES

BAKED POTATORECIPE

I Twice-Baked Potatoes Time: About 15 19 minutes ]
4 baking potatoes (8 oz - 230 g each) Pierce potatoes with a fork several

1/2 cup (125 mL) butter or margarine times. Place in oven end-to-end in a ring

itz cup (125 mL) dairy sour cream on a paper towel, spacing about 1 inch
1/2 tsp. (2 mL) salt (2.5cm) apart. Cook on BAKEDPOTATO.

Dash pepper Turn over after pause prompt scrolls
Paprika across the display. Remove from oven.

4 servings When potatoes can be handled, remove

Cooking

Let stand several minutes.

1/4inch (0.6 cm) horizontal slice from top
of each potato.

Carefully scoop out pulp, keeping skins

intact. Blend butter, sour cream, salt,

and pepper into potato pulp.

Beat vigorousry until smooth.
Spoon pulp mixture into potato shells,
or pipe in with pastry bag and star tip.

Place filled shells in a ring along edge of

microwave-safe plate. Cook on PIO0,
2 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle with paprika.

FRESH VEGETABLE RECIPES

Asparaguswith Orange-BalsamicVinaigrette

Cooking Time: About 6 - 9 minutes

1 Ib (450 g) asparagus, washed and Trim asparagus so that stems will lie flat

trimmed in microwave-safe dish. Add water.

2 tbsp. (30 mL) water Cover with dish lid or plastic wrap.
2 tsp. (10 mL) finely grated orange Place in oven. Cook on FRESH

peel VEGETABLE.Stir once after pause
_/4 cup (50 mL) orange juice prompt scrolls across the display.
2 tbsp. (30 mL) olive oil or vegetable When done, drain, cover and set aside.

oil Meanwhile, combine orange peel,

1 tbsp. (15 mL) balsamic or red wine orange juice, oil, vinegar and mustard

vinegar

1/2 tsp. (2 mL) Dijon mustard

Salt and pepper to taste P100, 1 to 1 1/2minutes or until heated
4 servings through.

in a non-metallic dish.
Pour over asparagus and toss lightly to
coat asparagus, Cover, and cook on

Let stand 2 to 3 minutes, or until
asparagus is desired tenderness.

ICarrota.dBasilBake CookingTime:About6-9m n tesI

1 Ib (450 g) carrots, peeled and Combine all ingredients in 2quart

shredded (2 litre) microwave-safe casserole.

1 small onion, minced Cover with casserole lid.
2 tbsp. (30 mL) butter or margarine Cook on FRESH VEGETABLE.

2 tbsp. (30 mL) water Stir once after pause prompt scrolls
1 tsp. (5 mL) parsley flakes acrossthe display.
1/2 tsp. (2 mL) basil Let stand 3 minutes before serving.

1/z tsp. (2 mL) sart
6 servings

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SENSOR COOKING RECIPES

BAKED POTATORECIPE

I Twice-Baked Potatoes Time: About 15 19 minutes ]
4 baking potatoes (8 oz - 230 g each) Pierce potatoes with a fork several

1/2 cup (125 mL) butter or margarine times. Place in oven end-to-end in a ring

itz cup (125 mL) dairy sour cream on a paper towel, spacing about 1 inch
1/2 tsp. (2 mL) salt (2.5cm) apart. Cook on BAKEDPOTATO.

Dash pepper Turn over after pause prompt scrolls

Paprika across the display. Remove from oven.
4 servings When potatoes can be handled, remove

Cooking

Let stand several minutes.

1/4inch (0.6 cm) horizontal slice from top
of each potato.

Carefully scoop out pulp, keeping skins

intact. Blend butter, sour cream, salt,

and pepper into potato pulp.

Beat vigorousry until smooth.
Spoon pulp mixture into potato shells,
or pipe in with pastry bag and star tip.

Place filled shells in a ring along edge of

microwave-safe plate. Cook on PIO0,
2 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle with paprika.

FRESH VEGETABLE RECIPES

Asparaguswith Orange-BalsamicVinaigrette

Cooking Time: About 6 - 9 minutes

1 Ib (450 g) asparagus, washed and Trim asparagus so that stems will lie flat

trimmed in microwave-safe dish. Add water.

2 tbsp. (30 mL) water Cover with dish lid or plastic wrap.
2 tsp. (10 mL) finely grated orange Place in oven. Cook on FRESH

peel VEGETABLE.Stir once after pause
_/4 cup (50 mL) orange juice prompt scrolls across the display.
2 tbsp. (30 mL) olive oil or vegetable When done, drain, cover and set aside.

oil Meanwhile, combine orange peel,

1 tbsp. (15 mL) balsamic or red wine orange juice, oil, vinegar and mustard

vinegar

1/2 tsp. (2 mL) Dijon mustard

Salt and pepper to taste P100, 1 to 1 1/2minutes or until heated
4 servings through.

in a non-metallic dish.
Pour over asparagus and toss lightly to
coat asparagus, Cover, and cook on

Let stand 2 to 3 minutes, or until
asparagus is desired tenderness.

ICarrota.dBasilBake CookingTime:About6-9m n tesI

1 Ib (450 g) carrots, peeled and Combine all ingredients in 2quart

shredded (2 litre) microwave-safe casserole.

1 small onion, minced Cover with casserole lid.
2 tbsp. (30 mL) butter or margarine Cook on FRESH VEGETABLE.

2 tbsp. (30 mL) water Stir once after pause prompt scrolls
1 tsp. (5 mL) parsley flakes acrossthe display.
1/2 tsp. (2 mL) basil Let stand 3 minutes before serving.

1/z tsp. (2 mL) sart
6 servings

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SENSOR COOKING RECIPES (CONT.)
FRESH VEGETABLE RECIPES

I Creamy Cabbage Cooking Time: About 12- 15 minutes I
1 Ib (450 g) cabbage, shredded Place cabbage and water in 2 quart

1/4 cup (50 mL) water (2 litre) microwave-safe casserole.
1 package (3 oz - 85 g) cream cheese, Cover with casserole lid.

cut into cubes Place in oven.

2 tbsp. (30 mL) milk Cook on FRESHVEGETABLE.

1/2 tsp. (2 mL) celery seed Stir once after pause prompt scrolls

_/z tsp. (2 mL) salt across the display.

Dash pepper

Chopped parsley parsley. Stir. Cover.

5 - 6 servings Let stand 2 minutes. Stir and sprinkle

Add remaining ingredients except

Cook on P100, 4 to 5 minutes.

with parsley before serving.

FROZEN VEGETABLE RECIPES

I Neapolitan Green Beans Time: About 8- 11 minutes I

1 package (10oz - 280 g) frozen green Place green beans and water in

beans 1_/2quart (1 _/2litre) microwave-safe

2 tbsp. (30mL) water casserole. Cover with casserole lid.
1 small onion, thickly sliced Place in oven.

1/2 cup (125 mL) Italian dressing Cook on FROZEN VEGETABLE.
3 sliced bacon, cooked Stir once after pause prompt scrolls

3 - 4 servings Add onion and Italian dressing.

LCheesy Broccoli for TWO Time: About 6- 9 minutes J

1 package (10oz - 280 g) frozen Place broccoli and water in shallow

broccoli spears microwave-safe dish.

2 tbsp. (30 mL) water Cover with plastic wrap. Place in oven.
_/4 cup (1 oz - 30 g) shredded Monterey Cook on FROZEN VEGETABLE.

jack cheese Stir once after pause prompt scrolls

2 servings Sprinkle cheese over broccoli. Cook,

Cooking

across the display.
Cover and cook on P100, 2 to 3 minutes,

or until beans are tender and onionis
transparent. Sprinkle with crumbled

cooked bacon.

Cooking

across the display.
uncovered, on P100, _/2to 1 minute.

3O

Food 'Power Time Time

Beef Arrange in dish. Cover
Meat loaf, 11/2Ib P50 15- 20 rain. 5 rain. with wax paper.

Pork Place in a shallow dish.

Chops, loin 112inch Cover loosely with wax
thick, 7 oz each 1 Pl00 3 - 5 rain. 2 min. paper.

2 P100 6 - 8 rain. 3 rain. Turn over halfway
4 P100 9 - 11 rain. 3 rain. through cooking.

Pork roast, Cover with wax paper.
1 Ib P50 12-15rain. 10-15min. Shield halfway through

Ham, slice 1 inch Cover with wax paper.
thick, 1 Ib P100 7 - 9 rain. 5 rain. Turn over halfway

Sausage links, Score or pierce before
Wieners, fresh cooking.

1 - 2 oz each 2 P100 1/2- 2 rain. 1 rain. Cover with wax paper.

4 P100 1 - 3 rain. 1 min. Turn over once.

Bacon, slices Cook on bacon rack and

2 P100 11/2- 2 min. 1 min. cover with a paper
4 P100 21/2- 4 rain. 1 rain. towel, or place bacon

Cooking Standing Special Notes

cooking and turn roast
over if necessary.
Approx. temp, after
standing: 170°F (77°C)_

through cooking.

between two sheets of
paper towel on dish. Do

not turn bacon over.

Lamb Cover loosely with wax
Chops, shoulder paper.

1/2inch thick I PI00 2 - 4 rain, 2 min.

Poultry Place breast-side down
Chickens, whole, on a roasting rack in a

up to 4 Ib dish. Cover with plastic

1Ib PIO0 6 -9 min. 10 rain. wrap or wax paper.

Cornish hens Turn over halfway

1Ib P100 5 -8 rain, 10 rain. through cooking. Stand

*Check with conventional thermometer,

2 PI00 4 - 6 rain, 5 rain.

tented with foil. When
cooked, internal

temperature of thigh

should be 185°F (85 °C)

and juices should run

clear.

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_ / _

Food ower' Time Time

Cooking Standing Special Notes

I

Arrange skin-side up

Poultry in a baking dish, with

Chicken pieces, meatier portions
up to 2 Ib

1Ib )100 5 - 8 min 5Tin. towards edge of dish.

Turn over and

rearrange halfway
through cooking.

Cover with plastic
wrap or lid.

Fishand Seafood
Fish fillets, 3/4Ib P100 4 - 6 Tin, 3 Tin. Arrange in a single

Fish steaks 2, 6 oz each P50 6- 9 Tin, 5 Tin. layer in dish.
Scallops 1 Ib P70 4 - 7 min. 3 Tin, Cover with wax paper.Rearrange or stir

Shrimp, medium size, shrimp or scallops

shelled and cleaned,

1 Ib PT0 4 - 7 Tin 3 Tin. halfway through

cooking.

Whole fish,

stuffed or unstuffed,

11/2to 13/4Ib P100 7 - 10 Tin. 5 Tin.

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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 authorize( service center.

TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY

Oven will not start. • Electrical cord for oven is • Plug into the outlet.

Arcing or sparking. • Materials to be avoided in • Check materials and

Food is not cooked, • Materials to be avoided in • Use microwave-safe
defrosted enough or microwave oven are used. cookware only. (page 8)
overcooked. • Oven ventilation ports are • Check to see that oven

LOCK appears on • The control is locked. • Press START and hold
display, for 4 seconds to unlock

The oven is not * You may be using Timer. * Press STOPCLEAR to

cooking even though • The door is not securely cancel the Timer.
the display shows closed, • Open and close the door,

time counting down.
The turntable will not • You have turned the =SetTURNTABLE ON/OFF

rotate, turntable off. key to on, (page 23)

You do not hear any * You have turned off beep * Resetthe setting to beep
tone when keypad is sound, sound on. See the

)ressed or end-of- optional settings on

cooking sound, page 18,

not plugged in.

• Door is open. • Close the door end try

• A fuse in your home may be • Replace fuse or contact a
blown, qualified electrician.

• The circuit breaker tripped. • Reset circuit breaker.

• Plug is not inserted into wall • Fully insert the 3-prong
outlet properly, plug into wall outlet.

microwave oven such as utensils you can use in
metal or foil are used. microwave oven.

• The oven is operated when • Do not operate with oven
empty, empty.

• Spilled food remains in the • Clean cavity with wet
cavity, towel.

restricted, ventilation ports are not

• The cooking time or power • Check the chart.
level is not at recommended (page 15)

setting.

• Food is not turned or stirred. • Turn or stir food.

• Theturntableisnotcorrectly eCheckthattheturntabSe
in place, is correctly placed on the

again.

• You did not press
START.

(page 8)

restricted.

control panel. (page 13)

receptacle. See turntable
installation on page 10.

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TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY

ERROR (ERROR1, 2) • ERROR1: if door is opened • Press STOP/CLEAR and

message appears in before time countdown restart using Timed
the display window, appears in the display. Cooking on page 14,

• ERROR2: If the oven has • PressSTOP/CLEAR and
not been plugged into a wait for 5 minutes to

power supply for more than restart from step 1of
5 minutes when you start Auto Sensor

Sensor Cooking. Microwaving on

page 16.

Why couldn't ] get • The food was not covered • See pages 16 - 17 and

good results even properly, pages 27 - 28 for

though I cooked food instructions on how to

using Auto Sensor • STOP/CLEAR was pressed prepare food.
Cooking? or the door was opened • Do not open the door or

while the sensor was press STOP/CLEAR

programming the right while display shows
cooking t)me and power SENSOR COOKING.
level.

• The food being cooked was
not suitable for Auto • Use Timed Cooking.

Sensor Microwaving. (see page 14)

• There may have been too
much or not enough food to " When cooking more

ensure proper results from than 2 Ibs (900 g) or less
Auto Sensor Microwaving, than 4 oz. (115 g) of

food, use Timed

Cooking on page 14.

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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 fail to function 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 START may not have been pressed.
Replace the light bulb or press START. Never replace the light bulb by

yourself. Contact an Authorized Service Center.

Q. Why do eggs sometimes pop?
A. The eggyolk may pop because of steam build-up inside the membrane.

Pierce the membrane with a toothpick before cooking it. Never

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 STOP/CLEAR, the food

will stop boiling.

Q. Why does the beep tone sound when 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 possibly 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 sound and check to see if the
microwave oven is operating, If you are still not satisfied, have the

microwave oven checked.

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CARE AND CLEANING
Wipe the microwave oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and a mild

detergent solution, Then rinseand wipe 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: Boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 minutes. Steam will

soften the soil. To get rid of odors inside the oven, boil acup of water with

some lemon.juice in it.

REMOVABLEPARTS

The following parts may be removed asdescribed. They should be washed

in warm (not hot) water with a mild detergent 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 asthis 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. The filter will turn black or could be damaged.

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SPECIALCARE

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.
STAINLESS STEEL/BRUSHED CHROME (SELECT MODELS):

• DO NOT USE ANY CLEANING PRODUCT CONTAINING CHLORINE

BLEACH.

• ALWAYSWIPE WITH THE GRAIN WHEN CLEANING.

•TO PREVENT SCRATCHING, DO NOT USE ABRASIVE OR CAUSTIC

AGENTS.

• Dally Cleaning/Light Soil -- Wipe with one of the following - soapy water,
white vinegar/water solution, Formula 409 Glass and Surface Cleaner*

or a similar multi-surface cleaner - using a sponge or soft cloth. Rinse

and dry. To polish and help prevent fingerprints, follow with Stainless
Steel Magic Spray (Part No.20000008).**

• Moderate/Heawj Soil -- Wipe with one of the following. Bon Ami or Soft
Scrub* - using a damp sponge or soft cloth. Rinse and dry. To restore

luster and remove streaks, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray.

•Discoloration -- Using a damp sponge or soft cloth, wipe with Cameo

Stainless Steel Cleaner*. Rinse immediately and dry. To polish and help
prevent fingerprints, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray.

After cleaning the control panel, press STOP/CLEAR to clear any entries
that might have been entered accidentally while cleaning the panel.

The CHILDLOCK- OUT feature can be activated when cleaning the control
panel. (page 13.)

COOKTOP LIGHT replacement
To replace the cooktop 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.

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MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY

Full Two Year Warranty

Fortwo (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 part itself, with the owner

paying all other costs, including labor, when the appliance is located in
the UnitedStates 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

Forone (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 Canada due to transfer of residence from
the United States to Canada.

What is Not Covered by These Warranties

1. Conditions and damages 4. Products purchased for
resulting from any of the commercial or industrial use.
following: 5.The cost of service or service call
a. improper installation, delivery to:

or maintenance, a. Correct installation errors.

b. Any repair, modification, b. Instruct the user on the proper

alteration, or adjustment not use of the product.

authorized by the manufacturer c. Transport the appliance to the
or an authorized servicer, servicer.

c. Misuse, abuse, accidents or 6. Consequential or incidental

unreasonable use. damages sustained by any

d. Incorrect electric current, person as a result of any breach

voltage or supply, of these warranties.

e. Improper setting of any control.

2. Warranties are void if the original Some states do not allow the
serial numbers have been exclusion or limitation of

removed, altered, or cannot be consequential or incidental
readily determined, damages, so the above exclusion

3. Light bulbs, may not apply.

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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.

• Besure 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®Center, P.O. Box

2370, Cleveland, TN 37320-2370, or call 1.800-688-9900 (USA) and 1-

800-68B-2002 (Canada) or 1-423-472.3333. U.S. customers using TTY
for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.

NOTE: When writing or calling 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.

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