Maytag MMW7730DE Owners Manual

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BUILT-IN ELECTRIC MICROWAVE OVEN

USER INSTRUCTIONS

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Table of Contents

MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY .................................................................2

Electrical Requirements ........................................................................4

MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL.............................................................5

MICROWAVE OVEN USE........................................................................5

Food Characteristics.............................................................................5

Cooking Guidelines...............................................................................6

Cookware and Dinnerware ...................................................................6

Aluminum Foil and Metal ......................................................................7

Microwave Cooking Power...................................................................7

Cook......................................................................................................7

Sensor Cook .........................................................................................7

Reheat ...................................................................................................7

Defrost...................................................................................................8

Popcorn.................................................................................................9

MICROWAVE OVEN CARE.....................................................................9

General Cleaning...................................................................................9

TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................10

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ..................................................................11

In the U.S.A. ........................................................................................11

In Canada............................................................................................11

Accessories.........................................................................................11

WARRANTY............................................................................................12

W10798185A

MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.

You

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can

happen if the instructions are not followed.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or

“WARNING.” These words mean:

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be
boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is
removed from the microwave oven is not always present.
THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS
SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS
DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS
INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
– Do not overheat the liquid.
– Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
– Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
– After heating, allow the container to stand in the

microwave oven for a short time before removing the
container.

– Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil

into the container.

■ Do not store the microwave oven outdoors. Do not use this

product near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a
wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

■ See door surface cleaning instructions in the “Oven Care”

section.

■ To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave

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

– Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before

placing bags in oven.

– If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door

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

– Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave

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

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

WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock,

fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave
energy:

■ Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.

■ Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” found in this section.

■ The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect only to

properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” found in this section.

■ Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance

with the provided Installation Instructions.

■ Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed

containers – for example, closed glass jars – may explode
and should not be heated in the microwave oven.

■ Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as

described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals
or vapors in the microwave oven. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not
designed for industrial or laboratory use.

■ Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be

inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or
risk of electric shock.

■ Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off

the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric
shock.

■ Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer's

recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use.

■ Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged

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

■ Do not deep fry in oven. Microwavable utensils are not

suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying
temperatures.

■ Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in

the “PAN BROWN” mode.

■ Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal

foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.

■ As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary

when used by children.

■ The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified

service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service
company for examination, repair, or adjustment.

■ Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave

oven.

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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

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

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

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

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

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

important that 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) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone

except properly qualified service personnel.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

For a permanently connected microwave oven:

The microwave oven must be connected to a grounded,
metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment
grounding conductor should be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the equipment grounding
terminal or lead on the microwave oven.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.

This device complies with Industry Canada ICES-001.

Electrical Requirements

The microwave oven is connected to a 110 volt side of the 240 volt
circuit required for the lower oven. If the incoming voltage to the
microwave oven is less than 110 volts, cooking times may be
longer. Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system.

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MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL

A

BD

E

F

G

H

C

L

M

N

P

Q

O

I

J

K

A. Cook
B. Reheat
C. Defrost
D. Popcorn
E. Electronic display

F. Number keypads

G. Start upper
H. Cancel upper

I. Oven settings (lower oven)

J. Kitchen timer

K. Control lock

L. Settings (lower oven)

MICROWAVE OVEN USE

A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves, which
reflect off the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the
turntable and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are
attracted to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in the
food, causing them to move, producing friction and heat, which
cooks the food.

■ To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not lean on or

allow children to swing on the microwave oven door.

■ To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not operate

microwave oven when it is empty.

■ Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in

microwave oven.

■ Clothes, flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, gourds, paper, including

brown paper bags and newspaper, should not be dried in
microwave oven.

■ Paraffin wax will not melt in the microwave oven because it

does not absorb microwaves.

■ Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from

microwave oven.

■ Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended

cook time, potatoes should be slightly firm. Let potatoes stand
for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.

■ Do not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell. Steam

buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst, requiring
significant cleanup of microwave oven cavity. Cover poached
eggs and allow a standing time.

M. Self clean (lower oven)

N. Clock
O. Light
P. S t a r t lo we r
Q. Cancel lower

Food Characteristics

When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting
temperature, composition and density of the food affect cooking
results.

Amount of Food

The more food heated at once, the longer the cook time needed.
Check for doneness and add small increments of time if necessary.

Size and Shape

Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces,
and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly
shaped food.

Starting Temperature

Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods,
and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods.

Composition and Density

Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature, and will
heat faster than other foods. Heavy, dense foods, such as meat
and potatoes, require a longer cook time than the same size of a
light, porous food, such as cake.

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Cooking Guidelines

Covering

Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and reduce
spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If a lid is not
available, wax paper, paper towels or plastic wrap approved for
microwave ovens may be used. Plastic wrap should be turned
back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam.
Condensation on the door and cavity surfaces is normal during
heavy cooking.

Stirring and Turning

Stirring and turning redistribute heat evenly to avoid overcooking
the outer edges of food. Stir from outside to center. If possible, turn
food over from bottom to top.

Arranging

If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods, arrange the
thinner parts and smaller sized items toward the center. If cooking
several items of the same size and shape, place them in a ring
pattern, leaving the center of the ring empty.

Cookware and Dinnerware

Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always use
oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may
become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use
cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the following
chart as a guide, and then test before using.

Material Recommendations

Aluminum Foil,
Metal

Browning Dish Bottom must be at least 3/16" (5 mm)

Ceramic Glass,
Glass

China,
Earthenware

Melamine Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” section.

above the turntable. Follow manufacturer’s
recommendations.

Acceptable for use.

Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

Piercing

Before heating, use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods
that have a skin or membrane, such as potatoes, egg yolks,
chicken livers, hot dogs, and sausage. Prick in several places to
allow steam to vent.

Shielding

Use small, flat pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces of
irregularly shaped foods, bones and foods such as chicken wings,
leg tips and fish tail. See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” first.

Standing Time

Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat even
after the microwave cooking cycle ends. The length of standing
time depends on the volume and density of the food.

Paper: Towels,
Dinnerware,
Napkins

Plastic: Wraps,
Bags, Covers,
Dinnerware,
Containers

Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

Silicone Bakeware Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

Straw, Wicker,
Wooden
Containers

Wax Paper Acceptable for use.

Use nonrecycled and those approved by
the manufacturer for microwave oven use.

Use those approved by the manufacturer
for microwave oven use.

Do not use in microwave oven.

To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use:

1. Place cookware or dinnerware in microwave oven with

1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it.

2. Cook at 100% cooking power for 1 minute.
Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the water

stays cool.

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Aluminum Foil and Metal

Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from
the microwave oven.

Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave oven.
If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur and
cause damage to the microwave oven.

OK for Use

Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven (on some
models), aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat
thermometers may be used with the following guidelines:

■ To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow

aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls,
ceiling or floor.

■ Always use the turntable.

■ To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow contact

with another metal object during microwave cooking.

Do Not Use

Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, non-approved
meat thermometers, skewers, twist ties, foil liners such
sandwich wrappers, staples and objects with gold or silver trim or a
metallic glaze should not be used in the microwave oven.

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Microwave Cooking Power

Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power
to use by percent, name or number. For example,
70%=7=Medium-High.

Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested
cooking power of specific foods.

Percent/Name Number Use

100%, High
(default setting)

90% 9 Cooking small, tender pieces of

80% 8 Heating rice, pasta or stirrable

70%,
Medium-High

60% 6 Cooking sensitive foods such as

50%, Medium 5 Cooking ham, whole poultry and pot

40% 4 Melting chocolate.

30%, Medium­Low, Defrost

20% 2 Softening butter, cheese, and ice

10%, Low 1 Taking chill out of fruit.

10 Quick heating convenience foods

and foods with high water content,
such as soups, beverages and most
vegetables.

meat, ground meat, poultry pieces
and fish fillets.

Heating cream soups.

casseroles.
Cooking and heating foods that need

a cook power lower than high. For
example, whole fish and meat loaf.

7 Reheating a single serving of food.

cheese and egg dishes, pudding and
custards.

Cooking non-stirrable casseroles,
such as lasagna.

roasts.
Simmering stews.

Heating bread, rolls and pastries.

3 Defrosting bread, fish, meats, poultry

and precooked foods.

cream.

Cook

To U se:

1. Put food into oven and close door.

2. Press COOK.

Press the number keypads to enter the desired cook time.

3. Press COOK a second time to set cook power.

Press the number keypads to select the desired cook power.

4. Press START UPPER.

Sensor Cook

You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door. The
oven stops heating and the fan stops, but the light stays on. To
restart cooking, close the door and touch START UPPER.

If you do not want to continue cooking, close the door and the light
goes off, or touch CANCEL UPPER.

During the Sensor Cook function, a sensor automatically adjusts
the cook time and power level.

The microwave oven display will show the time countdown once
the sensor identifies the cooking duration.

If the microwave oven door is opened during a sensor function, the
microwave oven will turn off and any additional operations will be
canceled.

For best cooking performance:

Before using a Sensor Cook function, make sure power has been
supplied to the microwave oven for at least 2 minutes, the room
temperature is not above 95°F (35°C), and the outside of the
cooking container and the microwave oven cavity are dry.

Many sensor cycles require covering foods. When covering foods
with plastic wrap, be sure to leave a large enough vent opening to
allow steam to escape.

Reheat

Times and cooking power have been preset for certain
microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide.

Food Number

Manual 1 Default power

Casserole

Place in microwave-safe
container. Cover with plastic wrap
and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3
minutes after reheating.

Dinner Plate

Place food on plate. Cover with
plastic wrap and vent. Let stand
2-3 minutes after reheating.

Pizza Slices

Place on a paper towel.

Sauce

Place in microwave-safe
container. Cover with plastic wrap
and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3
minutes after reheating.

Soup

Place in microwave-safe
container. Cover with plastic wrap
and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3
minutes after reheating.

Pad

2 1-4 cups

3 8-16 oz

4 1-3 slices

5 1-4 cups

6 1-4 cups

Quantity

level 100%.

(250 mL-1 L)

(227-454 g)

(3 oz [85 g] each)

(250 mL-1 L)

(250 mL-1 L)

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To Reheat Foods:

1. Press REHEAT.

2. Press the appropriate number keypad to select the desired

preset food reheating option.

3. For Preset Foods, press the appropriate number keypads to

select quantities.
For Manual, press the appropriate number keypads to set cook

time. Press the Reheat keypad to change cook power.

4. Press START UPPER. The display with count down the cook

time. When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off
automatically. If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound.

Defrost

The Defrost feature can be used, or the microwave oven can be
manually set to defrost by using 20% cook power.

■ Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before

defrosting. Remove any metal twist-ties and replace them with
strings or elastic bands.

■ If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place it in a suitable

container.

■ Slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging. Slit the skins, if any,

of frozen food such as sausage.

■ Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even defrosting.

■ Always underestimate defrosting time. If defrosted food is still

icy in the center, return it to the microwave oven for more
defrosting.

■ The length of defrosting time varies according to how solidly

the food is frozen.

■ Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks.

■ Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end

of a cycle for more even defrosting.

■ Foods left outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes or

frozen ready-made food should not be defrosted using the
Custom Defrost feature, but should be defrosted manually.

■ Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such

as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails. See “Aluminum Foil
and Metal” first.

DEFROST CHART

The Custom Defrost system has 6 categories: Manual, Weight
Unknown, Bread, Fish-Seafood, Meats and Poultry. Use the
following chart as a guide.

Food Setting Code Weight or Quantity

Manual 1 0.1-6.6 lbs (45 g-3 kg)

Weight Unknown 2 See Weight Unknown Chart

Meat* 3 0.1-6.6 lbs (45 g-3 kg)

Poultry* 4 0.1-6.6 lbs (45 g-3 kg)

Bread* 5 0.1-2 lbs (45 g-0.9 kg)

Fish/Seafood* 6 0.1-6.6 lbs (45 g-3 kg)

To Use Defrost:

1. Press DEFROST.

2. Press the appropriate number keypad to select the desired

defrost option and weight or quantity.

3. Touch number keypads from the Defrost chart to select the

weight or quantity.

4. Press START UPPER.

5. Press CANCEL UPPER or open the microwave door to stop the

Defrost cycle.

Weight Unknown Chart

Use the following chart as a guide when defrosting bread, fish,
meat, or poultry.

Food Setting Quantity

Meats Ground 1-4 cups (236 mL-1 L)

Chops Small 1-6 pieces

Medium 1-6 pieces

Large 1-4 pieces

Steak Small 1-6 pieces

Medium 1-4 pieces

Large 1-2 pieces

Poultry Breast 1-6 pieces

Ground 1-4 cups (236 mL-1 L)

Pieces Small 1-6 pieces

Medium 1-6 pieces

Large 1-6 pieces

Bread Bagel Small 1-8 pieces

Medium 1-6 pieces

Large 1-6 pieces

Muffin Small 4-16 pieces

Medium 1-6 pieces

Large 1-6 pieces

Roll Small 2-8 pieces

Medium 1-6 pieces

Large 1-6 pieces

Fish/
Seafood

Fillet 1-6 pieces

Steak 1-4 pieces

Shrimp 1-4 cups (236 mL-1 L)

Scallops 1-4 cups (236 mL-1 L)

*See Weight Unknown Chart at end of “Defrost” section for cuts,

sizes, and instructions.

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Popcorn

NOTE: During Popcorn function, as with all microwave cooking
functions, the microwave oven should be attended at all times.
Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2

seconds, and then

stop the cycle.

■ To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not use regular

paper bags or glass utensils.

■ Pop only 1 package of popcorn at a time.

■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using a microwave

popcorn popper.

■ For best cooking results, do not try to pop unpopped kernels.

■ Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results.

■ Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content.

■ The microwave uses the sensor to determine sizes that can be

popped: 1.75-3.5 oz (50-99 g) bags.

MICROWAVE OVEN CARE

General Cleaning

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning
products.

Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless
otherwise noted.

MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR

The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed should
be kept clean.

Cleaning Method:

■ Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:

Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

■ Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic

scrubbing pad:
Apply glass cleaner to towel, not directly to surface.

STAINLESS STEEL

NOTE: To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use

soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner,
steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels.

Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.

Cleaning Method:

■ affresh

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included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

■ Vinegar for hard water spots.

CONTROL PANEL

To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive
cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels.

Cleaning Method:

■ Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:

Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
panel.

■ affresh

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W10355010 (not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

Stainless Steel Cleaner Part Number W10355016 (not

Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number

To use POPCORN:

1. Press POPCORN.

2. Press START UPPER. When the stop time is reached, the oven

will shut off automatically. If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will
sound. (There won't be a countdown. It will display “Sensing”
during the entire cycle.)

3. Press START UPPER.

4. Press CANCEL UPPER or open the microwave oven door to

stop the Popcorn cycle.

MICROWAVE OVEN CAVITY

To avoid damage to the microwave oven cavity, do not use soap­filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner, steel­wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels.

On stainless steel models, rub in direction of grain to avoid
damaging.

The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed should
be kept clean.

Cleaning Method:
Average soil

■ Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:

Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

Heavy soil

■ Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:

Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water for 2 to 5 minutes in oven. Steam
will soften soil. Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint­free cloth.

Odors

■ Lemon juice or vinegar:

Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water with 1 tbs (15 mL) of either lemon
juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in oven.

TURNTABLE

Replace turntable immediately after cleaning. Do not operate the
microwave oven without the turntable in place.

Cleaning Method:

■ Mild cleanser and scouring pad.

■ Dishwasher.

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