Maytag YMMV5208 Quick Reference Guide

MAYTAG® Microwave Hood Combination

Model YMMV5208 Quick Reference Guide

POPCORN

3.0-3.5 oz (85-99 g) size bag:
Place bag on glide tray. 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.

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 (114 g) each:

Place on paper towel or 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 Sauce (sensor) – 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.

4 Soup (sensor) – 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.

5 Baked Goods – 1-6 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each:

Place on paper towel. Two small rolls may be counted as one piece.

6 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.

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.

COOK: Touch COOK. Select food item.

BAKED POTATO (sensor)

1-4 potatoes (pieces), 10-13 oz (283-369 g) each, similar in size:
Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Place 3 or 4 potatoes on
paper towel, around glide tray edges, at least 1" (2.5 cm) apart. Place
1 or 2 potatoes to the side of the glide tray. Let stand 5 minutes after
cooking.

DINNER PLATE (sensor)

1 serving (1 plate), about 8-16 oz (227-454 g):
Place food on microwave-safe plate, cover with plastic wrap, and vent.

KIDS MENU: Touch KIDS MENU. Select food item.

1Canned 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.

1Nachos – 1 serving:

Place tortilla chips in single layer on microwave-safe plate, then
sprinkle with cheese.

2 Chicken Wings (pre-cooked, 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 (pre-baked) – 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.

1Bacon – 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 Fresh Vegetables (sensor) – 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):

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.

5 Frozen Vegetables (sensor) – 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):

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.

6 Rice (sensor) – 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.

7Frozen Entrée – 10 or 20 oz (283 or 567 g) (sensor); 40 or 60 oz

(1134 or 1701 g) (non-sensor):
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.

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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.

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