MAYTAG® Microwave Hood Combination Model YMMV4203
Quick Reference Guide
POPCORN
3.0-3.5 oz (85-99 g) size bag:
Place bag on turntable. Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or
2 seconds, then stop the cycle. Fan operates only on low during
Popcorn function.
BAKED POTATO
1-4 potatoes (pieces), 10-13 oz (283-369 g) each, similar in size:
Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Place on paper towel,
around turntable edges, at least 1" (2.5 cm) apart. Place single potato
to the side of the turntable. Let stand 5 minutes after cooking.
QUICK DEFROST
1 lb (454 g) automatic defrost:
Remove wrap and place in microwave-safe dish. Do not cover. Turn
over food at signal.
REHEAT: Touch REHEAT. Select food item.
1 Pizza – 1-3 slices, 4 oz (113 g) each:
Place on paper towel lined paper plate.
2 Casserole – 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):
Place in microwave-safe container and cover with plastic wrap. Stir
and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating.
3 Dinner Plate – 1 serving (1 plate), about 8-16 oz (227-454 g):
Place food on microwave-safe plate, cover with plastic wrap, and
vent.
4Sauce – 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):
Place in microwave-safe container and cover with plastic wrap. Stir
and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating.
5Soup – 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):
Place in microwave-safe container and cover with plastic wrap. Stir
and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating.
6 Baked Goods – 1-6 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each:
Place on paper towel. Two small rolls may be counted as 1 piece.
7 Beverage – 1 or 2 cups, 8 oz (250 mL) each:
Do not cover. The diameter of the cup’s opening will affect how the
liquid heats. Beverages in cups with smaller openings may heat
faster.
FROZEN ENTRÉE
10 or 20 oz (283 or 567 g), 40 or 60 oz (1134 or 1701 g):
Remove from package. Loosen cover on 3 sides. If entrée is not in
microwave-safe container, place on plate, cover with plastic wrap,
and vent. Place food toward the edge of the turntable.
VEGGIE: Select “Fresh Veg” or “Frozen Veg.”
1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):
Fresh Veg: Place in microwave-safe container. Add 2-4 tbs (30-60 mL)
water. Cover with plastic wrap, and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes
after cooking.
Frozen Veg: Remove from package. Place in microwave-safe
container. Add 2-4 tbs (30-60 mL) water. Cover with plastic wrap, and
vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.
COOK: Touch COOK. Select food item.
1 Bacon – 1-6 slices, average thickness:
Follow directions on package.
2 Canned Vegetables – 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):
Place in microwave-safe container. Cover with plastic wrap, and
vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.
3 French Toast – 1-4 pieces:
Follow directions on package.
4 Cereal – 1-4 servings:
Follow directions on package. Use microwave-safe bowl with high
sides.
5Rice – 0.5-2.0 cups (125-500 mL) dry, white long grain:
Follow measurements on package for ingredient amounts. Use
microwave-safe dish with loose-fitting lid. Let stand 5 minutes after
cooking, or until liquid is absorbed. Stir.
DEFROST: Touch DEFROST. Select category, then enter weight.
1 Meat – 0.2-6.6 lbs (90 g-3 kg):
Remove wrap and place in microwave-safe dish. Do not cover.
2Poultry – 0.2-6.6 lbs (90 g-3 kg):
Remove wrap and place breast side up in microwave-safe dish.
Do not cover.
3Fish – 0.2-4.4 lbs (90 g-2 kg):
Remove wrap and place in microwave-safe dish. Do not cover.
KIDS MENU: Touch KIDS MENU. Select food item.
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1 Canned Pasta – 1-4 servings:
Follow directions on package.
2 Frozen Pizza – 1 pizza, about 6 oz (170 g):
Follow directions on package.
3 Frozen Meal – 8, 10 or 12 oz (227, 283 or 340 g):
Follow directions on package.
4Hot Dog – 1-4 hot dogs (pieces):
Pierce with fork. Place on microwave-safe plate.
5 Oatmeal – 1 or 2 servings:
Follow directions on package. Use microwave-safe bowl with high
sides.
6 Chicken Nuggets – 1 or 2 servings (about 5-6 pieces each):
Place in single layer on paper towel-lined microwave-safe plate.
SNACK MENU: Touch SNACK MENU. Select food item.
1 Nachos – 1 serving:
Place tortilla chips in single layer on microwave-safe plate, then
sprinkle with cheese.
2 Chicken Wings (precooked, refrigerated) – 5-6 oz (142-170 g) or
7-8 oz (198-227 g), (about 5-6 wings or 7-8 wings)
Place wings on microwave-safe plate in spoke formation. Cover
with wax paper.
3 Potato Skins (prebaked) – 1 or 2 potatoes:
Quarter each potato, and scoop out the centers of the wedges,
leaving about 1/4" (6 mm) skin. Place wedges on microwave-safe
plate, then sprinkle with toppings.
4 Frozen Sandwich – 1 or 2 sandwiches (pieces):
Follow directions on package.
SOFTEN/MELT: Touch SOFTEN/MELT. Select “Soften” or Melt.”
Select food item.
SOFTEN
1 Butter/Margarine – 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 sticks:
Unwrap and place in microwave-safe dish.
2 Ice Cream – 16, 32 or 64 oz (473, 946 or 1893 mL):
Place ice cream container on turntable.
3 Cream Cheese – 3 or 8 oz (85 or 227 g):
Unwrap and place in microwave-safe dish.
4Frozen Juice – 6, 12 or 16 oz (170, 340 or 454 g):
Remove lid from container.
MELT
1 Butter/Margarine – 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 sticks:
Unwrap and place in microwave-safe dish.
2Chocolate – 4, 6, 8 or 12 oz (113, 170, 227 or 340 g):
Place in microwave-safe dish.
3Cheese – 8 or 16 oz (227 or 454 g):
Place in microwave-safe dish. Stir at signal.
4 Marshmallows – 5 or 10 oz (142 or 283 g):
Place in microwave-safe dish.