Maytag MMW9730FZ01, MMW9730FZ05, MMW9730FZ02 Owner’s Manual
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
Turntable .......................................................................................6
Cookware and Dinnerware...........................................................6
Aluminum Foil and Metal .............................................................7
Microwave Cooking Power ..........................................................7
Cook .............................................................................................7
Microwave Oven Cancel ..............................................................7
Sensor Cook.................................................................................7
Reheat ..........................................................................................8
Defrost ..........................................................................................8
Popcorn ......................................................................................10
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE ..........................................................10
General Cleaning ........................................................................10
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................11
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE .........................................................12
In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................12
In Canada ...................................................................................12
Accessories ................................................................................12
WARRANTY ..................................................................................13
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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY
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:
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
■ 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
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.
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.
(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.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.
This device complies with Industry Canada ICES-001.
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MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL
A B C D E F G H I J
E
A. Cook
B. Reheat
C. Defrost
D. Popcorn
E. Oven settings (lower oven)
F. Light
Q P O N M L K
G. Oven Display
H. Number keypads
I. Start upper
J. Cancel upper
K. Cancel lower
L. Start lower
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. Kitchen Timer
N. Clock
O. Control lock
P. Settings (lower oven)
Q. Self clean (lower oven)
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
A
C
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.
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 tails. See the “Aluminum Foil and Metal”
section 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.
Turntable
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 See the “Aluminum Foil and Metal”
Browning Dish Bottom must be at least 3/16"
Ceramic Glass,
Glass
China, Earthenware Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Melamine Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
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
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.
section.
(5 mm) above the turntable. Follow
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Acceptable for use
Use non-recycled 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.
B
A. Turntable
B. Support and rollers
C. Hub
The turntable rotates in both directions to help cook food more
evenly. Do not operate the microwave oven without having the
turntable in place. See the “Assistance or Service” section to
reorder any of the parts.
The raised, curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom fit
between the 3 spokes of the hub. The hub turns the turntable
during microwave oven use. The rollers on the support should fit
inside the turntable bottom ridge.
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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 as
sandwich wrappers, staples, and objects with gold or silver trim
or a metallic glaze, should not be used in the microwave oven.
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
80% 8 Heating rice, pasta, or
70%, Medium-High 7 Reheating a single
60% 6 Cooking sensitive foods such
50%, Medium 5 Cooking ham, whole
40% 4 Melting chocolate
30%, Medium-Low,
Defrost
20% 2 Softening butter, cheese,
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
of meat, ground meat, poultry
pieces, and fish fillets
Heating cream soups
stirrable casseroles
Cooking and heating foods
that need a cook power lower
than High, for example, whole
fish and meat loaf
serving of food
as cheese and egg dishes,
pudding, and custards
Cooking non-stirrable
casseroles such as lasagna
poultry, and pot roasts
Simmering stews
Heating bread, rolls,
and pastries
3 Defrosting bread, fish, meats,
poultry, and precooked foods
and ice cream
Cook
To Use:
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.
Microwave Oven Cancel
The oven cooling fan may continue to operate even after an oven
function has been canceled or completed, depending on the oven
temperature.
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 press START UPPER.
If you do not want to continue cooking, close the door and
the light goes off or press 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 Cook
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.
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Reheat
Times and cooking power have been preset for certain
microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide.
Food
Manual
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.
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 will 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.
Number
Pad
Quantity
1 Default power
level 100%
2 1-4 cups
(250 mL-1 L)
3 8-16 oz
(227-454 g)
4 1-3 slices
(3 oz [85 g] each)
5 1-4 cups
(250 mL-1 L)
6 1-4 cups
(250 mL-1 L)
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 the
“Aluminum Foil and Metal” section 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)
* See “Weight Unknown Chart” at end of the “Defrost” section for
cuts, sizes, and instructions.
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To Use Custom Defrost:
1. Press DEFROST.
2. Press the appropriate number keypad from the “Defrost
Chart” to select the desired defrost option, and then
press the number keypad to select the food option,
weight, and/or quantity.
3. Press START UPPER.
4. Press CANCEL UPPER. or open the microwave door
to stop the Defrost cycle.
To Use Manual Defrost:
1. Press DEFROST.
2. Press the number “1” keypad to select the Manual setting.
20% power will be adjusted automatically and displayed.
3. Press the number keypads to enter the desired defrost time.
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
Poultry
Bread
Fish/Seafood
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
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
Bagel Small 2-8 pieces
Medium 1-6 pieces
Large 1-6 pieces
Muffin Small 4-16 pieces
Medium 1-6 pieces
Large 1-6 pieces
Roll Small 1-6 pieces
Medium 1-6 pieces
Large 1-6 pieces
Fillet 1-6 pieces
Steak 1-4 pieces
Shrimp 1-4 cups (236 mL-1 L)
Scallops 1-4 cups (236 mL-1 L)
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