Maytag Microwave Oven MMC5000A User Manual

MICROWAVE OVEN  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Welcome................................................... 1  
Safety Instructions ............................ 2-3  
Installation............................................... 3  
Controls At A Glance ........................... 4  
Touch Control Panel ............................. 5  
Operating Basics............................... 6-10  
Special Features ............................. 10-12  
Care and Cleaning............................... 13  
Answers to Questions........................ 13  
Before You Call..................................... 14  
Warranty.................................... Back Page  
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KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE  
 
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:  
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.  
sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and  
the like.  
2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO  
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE  
MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 1.  
14. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.  
15. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.  
16. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.  
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to  
properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING  
INSTRUCTIONS” on page 3.  
17. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come  
together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abra-  
sive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft  
cloth.  
4. Install or locate this appliance in accordance with the  
provided installation instructions.  
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed con-  
tainers – for example, closed glass jars – may explode  
and should not be heated in this oven. In rare instances,  
poached eggs have been known to explode. Cover  
poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute  
before cutting into them.  
18. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:  
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if  
paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are  
placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. Avoid  
using recycled paper products. Do not use news-  
paper or other printed paper in the oven. Such prod-  
ucts sometimes contain impurities which could  
ignite.  
6. Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such as potatoes,  
sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other  
giblets, and egg yolks (see previous caution) should be  
pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.  
“Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic  
bags should be slit, pierced, or vented.  
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags  
before placing in oven.  
c. If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven  
door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power  
cord, or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit  
breaker panel.  
7. Do not heat, store or use flammable materials in or  
near the oven. Fumes can create a fire hazard or explo-  
sion.  
d. Do not use the oven for storage. Do not leave paper  
products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when  
not in use.  
8. Use this appliance only for its intended use as  
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemi-  
cals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is  
specifically designed to heat, cook, or defrost food. It  
is not designed for industrial, laboratory, or commer-  
cial use. It is intended for home use only. Do not use  
for drying clothes, linens, newspaper, or similar non-  
food type items.  
e. Do not pop popcorn except in a microwave approved  
popcorn popper or in a commercial package recom-  
mended especially for microwave ovens.  
19. Do not operate the oven when empty or with an empty  
utensil.  
20. Do not lean on the oven door. The door is designed to  
close tightly and seal properly for safe operation.  
Leaning on the door may warp or break the hinges.  
9. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary  
when used by children.  
10. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord  
or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been  
damaged or dropped.  
21. To avoid exposure to dangerous high voltage, DO  
NOT REMOVE THE SPLATTER SHIELD inside  
the oven cavity.  
11. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified  
service personnel. Contact nearest authorized Maytag  
service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.  
22. Liquids heated in certain shaped containers (especially  
cylindrical-shaped containers) may become overheated  
and splash out with a loud noise. For best results, stir  
the liquid several times before heating. Always stir liq-  
uids several times between reheatings.  
12. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.  
13. Do not use or store this appliance outdoors. Do not use  
this product near water – for example, near a kitchen  
Continued on next page.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)  
23. Read and follow specific microwave oven prepara-  
tion instructions on food packages or containers  
(especially baby food). Above all, this is a cooking  
appliance designed to prepare food.  
microwave oven over a sink or any other heating or  
cooking appliance unless the microwave oven has  
been approved for use above the heating appliance.  
See label on the trim kit for a list of approved  
heating appliances. See installation instructions for  
additional installation information.  
24. Use only cooking utensils and accessories made for  
use in the microwave and specifically described in  
this manual.  
29. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less  
than 3/4˝ deep; remove top foil cover and return tray  
to box. When using metal in microwave oven, keep  
metal at least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven.  
25. Microwave oven manufacturers do not recommend  
deep fat frying or frying in a microwave oven. Hot  
oil can damage oven parts and utensils and even  
result in skin burns.  
30. Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked  
bottles.  
26. Plastic wrap: Use only those types designed for  
microwave oven use and avoid forming an air-tight  
seal. Fold back a small corner or cut a small slit to  
allow steam to escape.  
31. Cookware may become hot because of heat trans-  
ferred from the heated food. Potholders may be  
needed to handle the cookware.  
27. Stay near the appliance while it is in use and check  
cooking progress frequently. Leaving the appliance  
unattended may result in overcooked food and pos-  
sibly a fire in your oven.  
32. Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven. Paraffin  
wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it  
allows microwaves to pass through it.  
33. Never use sharp-edged utensils in or near the oven.  
28. Built-in Installations: (Microwave must be built-in  
with a trim kit.) Do not mount any portion of the  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
Installation Instructions  
Remove all packing materials both outside and inside  
the oven before using the oven. The oven requires free  
movement of air for proper operation. Do NOT block air  
vents located underneath the oven. Also, do not remove  
the feet from the bottom of the oven.  
If it is absolutely necessary to use an extension cord, use  
only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade  
grounding plug, and a 3 slot receptacle that will accept  
the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the  
extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the elec-  
trical rating of the appliance.  
Grounding Instructions  
Interference Note  
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an  
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of  
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the elec-  
tric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord  
having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The  
plug must be plugged into a 120v, 15amp. outlet that is  
properly installed and grounded.  
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 inter-  
ference occurs, it may be corrected by one or more of  
the following measures:  
WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug  
can result in a risk of electric shock.  
• clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven;  
• reorient the television or radio receiving antenna;  
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if  
the grounding instructions are not completely under-  
stood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is  
properly grounded.  
• relocate the oven with respect to the television or  
radio receiver, and/or  
• plug the oven into a different outlet so that it and the  
television or radio receiver are on different circuits.  
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. OR,  
If the interference persists, you may want to consult an  
experienced radio/television technician for additional  
suggestions.  
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Controls At A Glance  
COOKING GUIDE LABEL  
TOUCH CONTROL  
PANEL – (See more  
detailed diagram on  
page 5)  
DISPLAY WINDOW  
DATA PLATE  
LIGHT  
DOOR LEVER  
– Push to open  
the door.  
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM  
WINDOW – To view the foods  
– Safety latches are in the microwave  
oven door. All ovens have at least two  
latches which stop the operation of the  
oven when the door is opened.  
while cooking. No microwaves  
can pass through the metal  
shield in this window.  
TURNTABLE – Composed of glass tray and  
roller guide. The roller guide is placed first in  
the bottom of the microwave and supports the  
glass tray. Both parts must be in place when  
using the microwave oven. The turntable will  
rotate whenever the oven is in use.  
DOOR LATCH – These will slide into  
the interlock. If door is not completely  
closed, the oven will not operate.  
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Touch Control Panel  
DISPLAY WINDOW  
AUTO COOK PAD  
FROZEN PIZZA PAD  
– See page 11.  
– See page 11.  
POPCORN PAD  
WEIGHT PAD  
– See page 10.  
– See page 11.  
DRINK PAD –  
DINNER PLATE PAD  
See page 11.  
– See page 10.  
DEFROST PAD  
QUICK 30 SECONDS  
– See page 8-9.  
PAD – See page 6.  
CLOCK/AUTO  
START PAD –  
See page 6 & 12.  
NUMBER PADS  
POWER LEVEL PAD  
– See page 7.  
CLEAR/OFF PAD – Touch  
to stop cooking or clear  
Display of incorrect entry.  
START PAD – Touch  
to start cooking.  
Audible Signals  
Audible Signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven:  
A programming beep will sound each time you touch a pad.  
One long beep will sound when the oven is first plugged in.  
Three long beeps signal the end of a cooking cycle.  
Three short beeps signal an incorrect entry.  
Series of three short beeps signal you to check the food.  
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Operating Basics  
Time-of-Day Clock  
Basic Instructions  
• After plugging in the oven or after a power outage,  
the Display will show “:0”. Set the clock following  
the directions above.  
1. Touch the Clock/Auto Start Pad. The Display will  
show “12H”.  
• The “time-of-day” clock is a 12 hour clock.  
2. Set the time of day by touching the appropriate  
numbers. The set time will flash.  
• If set, the time of day will always be displayed when  
no other cooking function is being used.  
3. Touch the Clock/Auto Start Pad. The set numbers  
will stop flashing, however, the colon continues to  
flash.  
Time Cooking  
Basic Instructions  
1. Enter the cooking time by using the number pads.  
For example, for 1 1/2 minutes touch numbers  
1, 3, 0.*  
* Note: Full power is automatic. If you wish to use a dif-  
ferent power level, follow the instructions on page 7.  
• Start with the shortest recommended time and add  
more time as needed.  
2. Touch the Start Pad.  
• Check the food as it cooks.  
• The oven door can be opened any time during oper-  
ation. It will automatically stop and maintain the  
time setting until the door is closed and the Start  
Pad is touched again.  
• The cooking time will appear in the Display  
Window.  
• The oven will start cooking and time countdown  
will begin.  
• The oven will stop automatically when the time is  
done and beep three times.  
• The time of day will reappear in the Display.  
Quick 30 Seconds  
The Quick 30 Seconds Pad provides a convenient way  
to heat foods at full power with one touch of a pad. The  
microwave starts automatically after the pad is touched.  
By repeatedly touching the pad, you can heat foods from  
30 seconds to 5 minutes.  
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Operating Basics  
Power Level Pad  
Basic Instructions  
1. Touch the Power Level Pad.*  
2. Enter the power level.**  
3. Enter the cooking time.  
4. Touch the Start Pad.  
* For HI, touch Power Level Pad Twice.  
** See Power Level Guide below.  
Example: If the recipe calls for cooking with 50% power  
for 3 minutes, you would touch: the Power Level Pad;  
then 5 (“50” will appear in Display Window); then the  
number pads 3, 0, 0; then Start Pad.  
Power Level Guide*  
Power  
Level  
Power  
%
Name  
Suggested Uses  
HI  
100  
For vegetables; beverages; quick reheating (observe closely to avoid  
overcooking); generally for quickest cooking.  
9
8
90  
80  
Sautéing vegetables.  
For whole poultry, cheese and egg dishes; cooking certain seafood  
(clams, oysters or scallops).  
7
6
70  
60  
For cakes, quick breads and muffins  
Med Hi  
Med  
Reheating leftovers or for cooking recipes using precooked or  
canned ingredients.  
5
4
50  
40  
Reheating larger amounts of leftovers; cooking roasts.  
Stewing or developing flavor in main dishes, soups or sauces;  
cooking rice or pasta (after water is boiling); reheating pastries.  
3
30  
Defrosting; tenderizing less tender cuts of meat in liquid; cooking  
dried beans, lentils or peas in water.  
Lo  
2
1
20  
10  
Softening cheese, butter or chocolate.  
Keeping food(s) warm or taking chill off refrigerated foods before  
serving.  
Warm  
* Guide gives percentage of magnetron “on” time at different power levels and suggested uses.  
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Defrost Pad  
Use the defrost setting for defrost meats, poultry and seafood from .5 pounds to 6.5 pounds.  
• Touch the Defrost Pad once for defrosting by weight.  
• Touch the Defrost Pad twice for defrosting by time.  
Defrost by Weight  
Defrosting by Time  
Basic Instructions  
Basic Instructions  
1. Touch the Defrost Pad once.  
1. Touch the Defrost Pad twice.  
2. Enter the weight.* The defrosting time and power  
levels are automatically calculated and appear in the  
Display.  
2. Enter the defrosting time.  
3. Touch the Start Pad.  
• When defrosting by time, the microwave oven cycles  
on and off, alternating defrost and standing times.  
See Time Defrost Chart on page 9 for specific times  
and procedures.  
3. Touch the Start Pad.  
* Enter the weight in pounds and tenths of a pound.  
See Conversion Chart below.  
• When the Start Pad is touched, the Time Defrost  
indicator starts blinking to show that the oven is in  
the Time Defrost mode.  
• During defrosting, the oven will beep a series of  
short beeps to signal that the food needs to be turned  
or rearranged. Oven will continue operating if food  
is not turned or rearranged. Three beeps signal the  
end of defrosting.  
• The Display counts down the time to show how  
much defrosting time is left.  
• During defrosting, the oven will beep a series of  
short beeps to signal that the food needs to be turned  
or rearranged. Oven will continue operating if food  
is not turned or rearranged. Three beeps signal the  
end of defrosting.  
Conversion Chart  
If weight is in  
ounces –  
then weight is converted  
to tenths-of-a-pound.  
1 to 2-oz.  
3 to 4-oz.  
5-oz.  
0.1  
0.2  
0.3  
0.4  
0.5  
0.6  
0.7  
0.8  
0.9  
6 to 7-oz.  
8-oz.  
9 to 10-oz.  
11 to 12-oz.  
13-oz.  
14 to 15-oz.  
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Operating Basics  
Time Defrost Chart  
Defrosting Standing  
Items and Weight  
Procedures and Techniques  
Time  
Time  
Beef  
Ground Beef/1 lb.  
Ground Beef/2 lbs.  
Beef Roast, boneless/3 lbs.  
10-12 min.  
18-20 min.  
26-28 min.  
5 min.  
8-12 min.  
7-10 min.  
Break apart and remove thawed portions with fork.  
Break apart and remove thawed portions with fork.  
Turn over when oven beeps. Shield ends or thinner  
areas with foil.  
Steaks/1˝ thick  
7-8 min.  
5-7 min.  
Separate and rearrange once.  
Pork  
Pork Roast, boneless/3 lbs.  
26-28 min.  
10-15 min.  
Turn over when oven beeps. Shield ends or thinner  
areas with foil.  
Pork Chops/1 lb.  
Ground Pork/1 lb.  
Separate and rearrange once.  
Break apart and remove thawed portions with fork.  
Turn meat over and rearrange, separate once.  
7-8 min.  
10-12 min.  
15-16 min.  
5-7 min.  
5-7 min.  
5-7 min.  
Spareribs/1 lbs.  
2
Poultry  
Whole Chicken/3 lbs.  
Turn chicken over. Shield wing tips, leg ends and  
breast areas with foil. Breast side down.  
20-22 min.  
10-15 min.  
Separate and rearrange once.  
Separate and rearrange once.  
7-8 min.  
18-23 min.  
5-7 min.  
8-13 min.  
Chicken Breasts boneless/1 lb.  
Chicken Thighs/2 lbs.  
Fish  
Fish Fillets/1 lb.  
Separate and rearrange once. Shield as needed.  
10-11 min.  
5-7 min.  
7. During defrost (weight or time), the oven will  
prompt you to turn the food over. At this point, open  
oven door and check the food. Follow the techniques  
listed below for optimum defrost results. Then, close  
oven door, touch Start Pad to complete defrosting.  
Defrosting Tips  
1. Do not defrost covered meat. Covering might allow  
cooking to take place. Always remove outer wrap and  
tray. Place food on a microwave-safe rack in a dish.  
During defrost, juices accumulate in dish and may  
become hot enough to cook the food. Elevating meat  
off of the dish will prevent the bottom and side from  
beginning to cook.  
Turn Over: Roast, ribs, whole poultry, turkey  
breasts, hot dogs, sausages, steaks, or chops.  
Rearrange: Break apart or separate steaks, chops,  
hamburger patties, ground meat, chicken or seafood  
pieces, chunks of meat such as stew beef.  
2. Begin defrosting whole poultry breast-side-down.  
Begin defrosting roasts fat-side-down.  
3. The shape of the package alters the defrosting time.  
Shallow rectangular shapes defrost more quickly than  
a deep block.  
Shield: Use small strips of aluminum foil to protect  
thin areas, edges of unevenly shaped foods such as  
chicken wings. To prevent arcing, do not allow foil  
to come within 1-inch of oven walls or door.  
4. Defrost by Weight is programmed for specific  
weights. Defrost results will be affected if you enter  
an incorrect weight.  
Remove: To prevent cooking, thawed portions  
should be removed from the oven at this point. This  
may shorten defrost time for foods weighing less  
than 3-lbs.  
5. Defrost by Weight is programmed for frozen food at  
0° F. If food is stored at a higher temperature, expect  
shorter defrost times.  
8. After defrosting, allow food to stand 10 to 20 minutes  
if there are any icy areas. If large solid roasts, such as  
sirloin tip or rump roasts, are not completely thawed  
after standing, return roast to oven and program  
Defrost by Weight for 1 lb.  
6. After 1/3 of the defrost time has elapsed, check the  
food. You may wish to turn over, break apart,  
rearrange or remove thawed portions of the food.  
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Two Stage Cooking  
This feature lets you program two sequential operations  
such as defrosting and cooking or cooking using two dif-  
ferent power levels. It automatically changes power set-  
tings and cooking time.  
• When the Start Pad is touched, both Memory 1 and  
2 indicator lights come on in the Display. Memory 1  
indicator light starts blinking during the first stage of  
cooking. At the end of the first stage of cooking, the  
oven will beep and Memory 2 indicator light starts  
blinking as the second stage of cooking starts.  
Basic Instructions  
1. Touch the Power Level Pad.*  
• Three beeps signal the end of cooking.  
2. Enter the power level.  
• The audible beep between stages can serve as a  
reminder to add foods or ingredients.  
3. Enter the cooking time.  
4. Touch the Power Level Pad.**  
5. Enter the power level.  
6. Enter the cooking time.  
7. Touch the Start Pad.  
* If you wish to cook on HI, skip step 2.  
** If you wish to cook on HI, skip steps 4 and 5.  
Special Features  
Popcorn Pad  
Dinner Plate Pad  
Basic Instructions  
Basic Instructions  
1. Touch the Popcorn Pad once for 3.5 oz. package or  
1. Touch Dinner Plate Pad.  
2. Touch the Popcorn Pad twice for 1.75 oz. package.  
• The display will briefly show “11” and then “2:20”  
as cooking begins.  
• The Popcorn Pad has been automatically set for the  
correct cook time for 3-3.5 oz. and 1.75 oz. bags of  
popcorn.  
• Place meat and dense vegetables to the outside of the  
plate.  
• Place delicate foods in the center of the plate.  
• Listen as the popcorn pops and stop the microwave  
when the popping slows down to 3 seconds apart.  
• Cover the plate with wax paper to hold steam around  
most foods except rare meats or vegetables with crisp  
exteriors.  
• Do not try to repop unpopped kernels or reuse a bag.  
• Pop only one package at a time.  
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Special Features  
Frozen Pizza  
Basic Instructions  
1. Touch the Frozen Pizza Pad.  
• The Display will briefly show “7” and then start  
cooking.  
• Cook only one pizza at a time weighing approxi-  
mately 7 oz.  
• Follow manufacturer’s directions.  
• Use only frozen pizza labeled microwaveable.  
Drink Pad  
Basic Instructions  
1. Touch the Drink Pad once for 1 cup/mug.  
2. Touch the Drink Pad twice for 2 cups/mugs.  
3. Touch the Drink Pad three times for 3 cups/mugs.  
Auto Cook  
Basic Instructions  
Auto Cook Code  
Food  
Code  
Quantity  
Item  
1. Touch the Auto Cook Pad until the food category  
1-Touch Weight Pad once.  
2-Touch Weight Pad twice.  
3-Touch Weight Pad three times.  
desired is displayed.*  
Baked  
AC-1  
2. Touch the Weight Pad until the number in the  
Potato  
Display is the quantity desired.*  
8 oz. - Touch Weight Pad once.  
Fresh  
AC-2  
* Note: See chart below or the cooking Guide Label on  
the front of the oven cavity.  
Vegetable  
12 oz. - Touch Weight Pad twice.  
8 oz. - Touch Weight Pad once.  
Soup  
AC-3  
Auto Cook has preset times and power levels for  
three food categories: baked potatoes, fresh vegeta-  
bles and soup.  
12 oz. - Touch Weight Pad twice.  
• The Display will show cooking time and the oven  
automatically starts cooking.  
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Auto Start  
The Auto Start feature allows you to program your  
oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day – up to a  
delay of 11 hours and 59 minutes. You can program two  
sequential operations using two different power levels.  
You cannot use the Auto Start with the following  
options: Popcorn, Frozen Pizza, Drink, Dinner  
Plate, Defrost and Auto Cook.  
Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast  
Basic Instructions  
when using Auto Start. They will not rise properly.  
1. Touch the Power Level Pad.  
Warning: Do not use foods that will spoil while  
waiting for cooking to start, such as dishes with milk  
or eggs, cream soups and cooked meats or fish. Any  
food that has to wait for cooking to start should be  
very cold or frozen before it is put in the oven.  
Unfrozen foods should never stand more than two  
hours before cooking starts.  
2. Enter the power level.  
3. Enter the cooking time.*  
4. Touch the Power Level Pad.  
5. Enter the power level.  
6. Enter the cooking time.  
Do not allow food to remain in the oven for more  
than two hours after end of cooking cycle.  
7. Touch the Clock/Auto Start Pad.  
8. Enter the clock time you want the oven to start.  
9. Touch the Start Pad.**  
To check Auto Start Time  
Touch the Clock/Auto Start Pad. The programmed  
Auto Start time will appear in the Display for 3 sec-  
onds.  
* If you wish to cook with one Stage, omit steps 4, 5 & 6.  
** The oven will start cooking at the set time. If the door  
is opened before the start time is reached, touch the  
Start Pad to resume the Auto Start option.  
Tips on setting Auto Start  
• Before setting, check that the correct time of day is  
displayed.  
• If you hear the fan start when you touch the Start  
Pad, you have not set the oven properly. Touch the  
Clear/Off Pad and start over.  
Child Safety Lock  
The oven operation can be locked to prevent a child  
from accidentally turning it on. All oven functions can  
be locked.  
To set: Touch and hold the Clear/Off Pad for three sec-  
onds. The lock indicator lights and the oven beeps.  
To cancel: Touch and hold the Clear/Off Pad for three  
seconds. The lock indicator light goes off and the  
oven beeps.  
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Care and Cleaning  
Cleaning the Microwave  
Oven Interior  
The oven interior should be cleaned after each use with  
a damp cloth to keep it free from grease and soil buildup.  
Stubborn soils can be removed with a plastic scrub pad.  
When cleaning interior surfaces and surfaces of door  
and oven that come together when the door is closed, use  
only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with  
a sponge or soft cloth.  
Oven Bottom  
Wash oven bottom with hot sudsy water, rinse and dry.  
Do not use excessive amounts of water when cleaning  
the oven, especially around the turntable. Do not allow  
water or cleaning agents to seep into turntable gears  
located underneath.  
Glass Tray/Turntable  
Allow to cool before removing and cleaning. Wash in  
soapy water or dishwasher.  
Odors can be eliminated from the inside of the oven by  
boiling a solution of one cup of water and several table-  
spoons of lemon juice in the oven for 5-7 minutes. This  
also helps loosen any dried soil in the oven. Wipe off  
excess moisture after use.  
Roller Guide  
Clean frequently to prevent excessive noise. Wash in  
soapy water or dishwasher.  
Do not spray or pour liquid cleansers directly onto a sur-  
face. Spray or pour cleanser onto a cloth or sponge and  
then clean.  
Do not use abrasive cleaners, oven cleaners, abrasive  
cleaning pads or steel wool, as they can scratch or dull  
oven surfaces.  
Oven Light Bulb  
This bulb is to be replaced by properly qualified service  
personnel.  
Do not remove or insert knife around the stirrer cover to  
clean, it may damage the cover or affect the cooking per-  
formance of your oven.  
Answers to Questions  
About Your Microwave Oven  
Q. Can I open the door when the oven is operating?  
A. The door can be opened anytime during the cooking  
operation. The oven will automatically stop cooking  
and the time setting will maintain until the door is  
closed and the Start Pad is touched.  
Q. What do the various beeps mean?  
A. Short beep = any pad is touched.  
Three short beeps = incorrect entry.  
One long beep = oven plugged in.  
Three long beeps = end of cooking (microwave will  
turn off).  
Q. What causes the oven interior light and display to  
dim when using a Variable Power Level?  
A. This is normal and indicates the oven is operating  
and cycling properly.  
Series of three short beeps = check food to see if  
turning or rearranging is needed.  
Q. Can the oven be used with the glass tray or roller  
guide removed?  
A. No. Both the glass tray and roller guide must always  
be used in the oven when cooking.  
Q. Why does steam and/or vapor escape around the  
door and moisture droplets form on the inside of  
the oven door?  
A. This is normal occurrence – as food cooks, steam is  
given off.  
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Before You Call  
Check the following to be sure a service call is really necessary.  
If nothing on the oven operates:  
If the interior of oven collects moisture:  
• check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main cir-  
cuit breaker.  
• this is normal. Food gives off moisture when cooking  
and the steam collects on the door and the oven sur-  
face. Wipe off excess moisture from oven after each  
use.  
• check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit  
in house.  
• check that controls are set properly.  
• check that the cooking time is set.  
If food cooks unevenly:  
• refer to your recipe for proper cooking procedures.  
• be sure food is evenly shaped.  
If the oven interior light does not work:  
• the light bulb may be loose or defective. Call a qual-  
ified servicer.  
• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.  
• check placement of aluminum strips used to prevent  
overcooking.  
If oven will not cook:  
• check that control panel was programmed correctly.  
If food is undercooked:  
• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time,  
and power levels) were correctly followed.  
• check that door is firmly closed.  
• check that Start Pad was touched.  
Auto Start may have been set.  
• check household voltage.  
• try plugging the oven into an outlet on a separate  
electrical circuit.  
• the Child Safety Lock may have been set.  
• be sure food was completely defrosted before  
cooking.  
If oven takes longer than normal to cook  
or cooks too rapidly:  
• be sure the Power Level is programmed properly.  
If food is overcooked:  
• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time,  
and power levels) were correctly followed.  
• check instructions on food density, etc.  
• verify that voltage to the microwave oven is not low.  
• the initial temperature of food may have been higher  
than normal.  
If the time-of-day clock does not always  
keep correct time:  
If arcing (sparks) occur:  
• check that the power cord is fully inserted into the  
outlet receptacle.  
• be sure microwave-safe dishes were used.  
• be sure wire twist ties weren’t used.  
• be sure oven wasn’t operated when empty.  
• check that the oven is properly grounded.  
• try plugging the oven into an outlet on a separate  
electrical circuit.  
If the display shows a time counting down  
but the oven is not cooking:  
• check that door is firmly closed.  
If oven floor or glass tray are hot:  
• this is normal. The floor is absorbing heat from the  
food.  
For further assistance contact your Maytag Dealer or call Maytag Customer Service:  
U.S. 1-800-688-9900 or Canada 1-800-688-2002  
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Microwave Oven Warranty  
Full Two Year Warranty  
For two (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 United States 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  
For one (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  
3. Light bulbs.  
1. Conditions and damages resulting from any of the  
following:  
4. Products purchased for commercial or industrial use.  
a. Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.  
b. Any repair, modification, alteration, oradjustment  
not authorized by the manufacturer or an authorized  
servicer.  
c. Misuse, abuse, accidents or unreasonable use.  
d. Incorrect electric current, voltage or supply.  
e. Improper setting of any control.  
5. The cost of service or service call to:  
a. Correct installation errors.  
b. Instruct the user on the proper use of the product.  
c. Transport the appliance to the servicer.  
6. Consequential or incidental damages sustained by any  
person as a result of any breach of these warranties.  
2. Warranties are void if the original serial numbers have been  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of  
consequential or incidental damages, so the above  
exclusion may not apply.  
removed, altered, or cannot be readily determined.  
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 or 1-800-688-2002, CANADA to locate an authorized servicer.  
• Be sure 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: CAIRSM  
Center, P.O. Box 2370, Cleveland, TN 37320-2370, or call 1-800-688-9900, USA or 1-800-688-2002, CANADA.  
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;  
d. A clear description of the problem you are having;  
e. Proof of purchase (sales receipt).  
c. Name and address of your dealer or servicer;  
• User’s guides, service manuals and parts catalogs are available from Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag  
Customer Assistance.  
MAYTAG • One Dependability Square Newton, Iowa 50208  
Form No. A/04/99  
Part No. 8112P155-60  
 

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