USER'S GUIDE AND COOKING GUIDE Over-The-Range Microwave Oven Model CMV1100AA © © -- © 3 ----_ __ Readtheseinstructionscarefully before usingyour microwaveoven. Part no.
PRECAUTIONSTO AVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door oloeration 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.
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SAFETY IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: I A injury to personsor exposureto excessivemicrowave energy: WARNING " To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance, 2. Read and followthe specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" on page 2. 3.
19.This oven is suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment. 20.This oven is intended to be used above ranges with a maximum width of 30 inches, 21. Clean the underside of the microwave oven often. Do not allow grease to build up on the microwave oven or the fan filters. 22.When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on. 23. Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lyebased oven cleaners, may damage the filter.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS _ DANGER Electric Shock Hazard • Touching someofthe internal components can cause serious personal injury or death. Do not disassemble this appliance. WARNING Electric Shock Hazard • Improper use of the grounding plug can result in electric shock. Do not plug into an outlet until appliance is properly installed and grounded, This appliance must be grounded.
INTERFERENCE NOTE 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.
Materials you can use in microwave oven Utensils Remarks Aluminum foil Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcingcanoccurif foil is too closeto oven wells.-rhe foil should be at least 1 inch away from oven walls, Follow manufacturer's instructions.The bottom of browning dish must be at least3/16 inchabove the turntable. Incorrectusage may causethe turntable to break. Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions.
SET UP NAMES OF OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Remove the oven and all materials from the carton.
TURNTABLE INSTALLATION • Never place the turntable upside down. The turntable Turntable • Both turntable and roller rest must always be used during cooking. • All food and containers of food must always be placed on the should never be restricted. • The turntable returns to its original starting positionwhen cooking finished, turntable isfor cooking.The light and fan will remain on but is turned off. • microwave The turntablepower rotates clockwise and counterclockwise; this is normal.
)PERATION CONTROLPANELAND FEATURES Remember: After connecting supply cord, follow word prompts for setting proper ventilation direction. The oven will not operate until ventilation direction is selected. { 1 i ONETOUCN .
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES (1) DisplsyWindow Upper line: Counts down cooking time in minutes and/or seconds. Shows clock time when oven is not in use. The word prompt scrolls to guide you when setting the clock and at every operation stage, Lower line: Shows power level when using Timed Cooking. Shows Timer time when this feature is selected, (2.] Indicators Indicators light or flash in the display window. 1/21 3: Lights to indicate current cooking stage. DEF: Lights during Auto Defrost.
SELECTING VENTILATION DIRECTION After connecting power supply cord, you must select proper ventilation direction. If your microwave oven has been installed for room venting, press number 1. If your oven has been installed for roof or wall venting, press number 2. This is to be sure that exhaust air is vented correctly, Example: To set for room ventilation: iStep I Procedure I IPlug in.
TIMER You can set and use the Timer function independently, or while a cooking program is in progress. The Timer will be displayed on the lower line of the display. Timer can be set from 0 to 99 minutes 99 seconds. Example:To set timer for 3 minutes: Step Procedure Keypad 1 Press Timer. _Timer _ 2 Press3, 0 and 0 to set 3 minutes. 3 The timer startscounting and oven will beep for 7 seconds when time is up. _@@ TAR Note: • To clear a Timer setting, press Stop/Clear.
Example: To cook at power level P80 for 40 seconds: Step Procedure Enter 40 seconds by pressing 4 and 0. Press Power Level until P80 the display. Power level P100 (100%) P90(90%) P80(80%) P70(70%) Medium High P60(60%) P50(50%)Medium P40(40%) P30(30%)Mad Low/Defrost P20(20%) P10(10%) P0 (0%) Keypad appears in Press once twice 3 times 4 times 5 times 6 times 7 times 8 times 9 times 10 times 11 times Press START. (" Power _ LLevel J (_.
ONE TOUCH COOKING One Touch Cooking allows you to reheat or cook food automatically without entering power level or time. Choose the appropriate keypad and press 1 - 4times, depending on the serving size or weight, and press START. Example:To heat 2 servings of soup: Step 1 2 Procedure Keypad PressSoup/Beverage twice. The time counts down in the display. Press START.
OPTIONALSETTINGS The Options below.: key allows you to customize oven feature settings as shown Optional Features PressOptions pad Word Prompt on/off The Word Prompt may be turned on or off*. once Clock on/off The clock display can be turned off and back on. twice Beep on/off The beep sound may be turned off and back on. 3 times Word Speed Setting The word speed can be changed to your preference. Language Selection You can serect from English, Spanish or French for display.
AUTO DEFROST Auto Defrost allows you to easily defrost food two ways. Power levels and times are automatically determined when the food weight is entered. PressAuto Defrosttwice for DEFROST.PressAuto Defrostonce for QUICK DEFROST. DEFROST:Use for more thorough defrostingof larger, dense frozen foods, Idealfor items such as roasts,whole chickenand steak, QUICK DEFROST:Use to assist in the separation of frozen pieces of chicken, ground meats, or fish that need preparation prior to cooking.
Note: • Maximum weight for defrosting is 5.9 Ibs. If weight is entered at more than 5.9 Ibs, a beep sounds to alert you to enter correct weight. • If START is pressed without entering a weight, the control will default to 1.0 lb. • Beeptone sounds5 timesdudngthe defrostlngcycleto signalthat food shouldberearrangedto improvedefrostingperformance.After turning or rearranging, close door and press START. The oven continues the defrosting cycle to the end if you do not open the door.
QUICK START COOKING A time-savingfeature,thissimplifiedcontrolletsyou quicklyset andstart microwave cooking without pressing START. Example: To set Quick Start cooking for 2 minutes: Step 1 Procedure Keypad Press Quick Start. Press 2. The display shows time counting 2 down. Press Cooking time O 1- 9 30 seconds 1 - 9 minutes Note: Thisfeature only cooksat highest power level (P100).
CUSTOM PROGRAMS For food or recipes prepared most often, you can easily customize a program using your own sequences or cooking stages (power levels/ cooking times). You can set 3 different custom programs (No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3). Each program may have 1 - 3 cooking stages. For example, you frequently cook 1 cup long-grain rice, For Stage 1 you use 100% power for 5 minutes to bring water to a boil.
TURNTABLE SETTING The turntable plays an important part in even heat distribution in your microwave oven. The turntable, however, may be turned off to accommodate large dishes. Press Turntable On/Off once to turn turntable off and twice to turn turntable back on. It is better to keep the turntable on for optimum results. Note: • • • • Press Turntable setting once 2 times OFF ON Even if you change the turntable setting to off mode, your turntable will turn back ON when cooking is over.
DELAY OFF-FAN Delay off allows you to turn the fan off automatically at a selected time up to 30 minutes, After you have selected the time, delay off time disappears from the display, Press once 2 times 3 times Delayofftime 10 minutes 20 minutes 30 minutes Note: • To check remaining time, press DELAY OFF-FAN The remaining time appears in the display for 3 seconds. • To change the remaining time, press DELAY OFF-FAN while the display shows remaining delay off time.
:OOKING GUIDE COOKINGPRINCIPLESAND TECHNIQUES The advantages of microwave cooking are speed and efficiency, For warming, heating, and defrosting, nothing compares. Here are a few tips that will make microwaving easier and more enjoyable, Microwave Cooking Principles Because microwave cooking requires only one-quarter to onethird the time of conventional cooking, cooking principles become even more important, Quantity In microwave cooking, the cooking time is dependent on the amount of food in the oven.
COOKING WITH METAL RACK The meta( rackgives you extra space when cooking more than one dish at the same time. Set the metal rackon the hooks(ocated on the inside walls of the oven. NOTE: The Turntable may be turned offto accommodate large dishes, See Turntable setting on page 22. Metal Rack Installation 1, Place the Metal Rack in guides on the side wall of oven caviW as shown, 2. Place food into the oven following instructions below, 3. Set the desired cooking time and power level.
ONE TOUCH COOKING COOKING/REHEATING TIPS REHEAT ENTREE • Special packaging to "crisp" foods such as pizzas,French fries and pocket-type sandwiches should be cooked according to the manufacturer's instructions. • If entree contains a sauce that may bubble over (such as pot pies or macaroni and cheese), place container on a microwavesafe plate to catch spills. SOUP/BEVERAGE • When cooking canned soups, remove soup from can and place in a microwave-safe dish. Add milk or water as directed on can. Cover.
Item/Amount Frozen entrees, such as lasagna, macaroni and cheese or other similar types. Press Keypad Special Notes Follow package directions for FROZEN removing or venting cover, ENTREE piercing pouch, replacing foil, (6, 9, 15, 20 oz) covering with plastic wrap, etc. Coffee/Tea 1 serving (8 oz) Soup 1 serving (8 oz) Popcorn Potatoes, white, baking 1 potato (6 oz) Artichokes, beans, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, Frozen No cover. Stir after heating. SOUP/ BEVERAGE Cover.
TIMED COOKING - MEATS, POULTRY AND FISH PREPARATION • Use a microwave-safe dish. • Defrost frozen food completely, • Wash poultry and fish in cool water, • Arrange small items in a single layer in dish, avoid overlapping edges of food. • Place thick sections toward edge of the dish. • Use a rack in the dish to elevate meat out of the juices. • Use spices and seasonings as desired.
Food Beef Meat loaf, 11/2Ib Pod( Chops, loin 1/2 inch thick, 7 oz each 1 2 4 Power Cooking Time Standing Time Special Notes P50 15 - 20 rain. 5 rain. Arrange in dish. Cover with wax paper. 2 min. 3 rain. 3 rain. Place in a shallow dish. Cover loosely with wax paper. Turn over halfway through cooking. P1OO P100 P100 Pork roast, 1 Ib P50 Ham, slice 1 inch thick, 1 Ib P100 Sausage links, Wieners, fresh 1 - 2 oz each 2 4 3- 5 min. 6 - 8 rain. 9- 11 min. 12-15rain. 7 - 9 min. 10-15rain.
Food Poultry Chicken pieces, up to 2 Ib 1 Ib Fish and Seafood Fish fillets, 3/4 Ib Fish steaks 2, 6 oz each Scallops 1 Ib Shrimp, medium size, shelled and cleaned 1 Ib Whole fish, stuffed or unstuffed 11/2to 13/4Ib Power Cooking Time PlOO 5-8min. PIO0 P50 P70 PTO 4-6 6- 9 4- 7 4- 7 PIO0 rain. rain. min. rain. 7- 10 rain. 3O Standing Time l 5rain. 3 5 3 3 rain. rain. min. rain. 5 rain. Special Notes Arrange skin-side up in a baking dish, with meatier portions towards edge of dish.
MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Check your problem by using the chart below and try the solutions for each problem. If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest authorized service center. TROUBLE Oven will not start. POSSIBLE CAUSE • Electrical cord for oven is not plugged in. • Door is open. POSSIBLE REMEDY • Plug into the outlet. • Close the door and try again. • You did not press START. • A fuse in your home may be •Rep ace fuse or contact a blown, qualified electrician.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q. When the microwave oven is plugged into a wall outlet for the first time, it does not work properly. What is wrong? A. The microcomputer used in the microwave oven control may temporarily become scrambled and fail to function as programmed. Unplug the oven from the wall outlet and then plug it back in again. The microcomputer should then automatically reset for proper functioning. Q. Why is there noise coming from the turntable when the microwave oven is turned on? A.
CARE AND CLEANING Wipe the microwave oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and a mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. This should be done on a weekly basis, more often if needed. Never use cleaning powders or rough pads. Excessive oil splatters on the top of the interior cavity will be difficult to remove if left for many days. Wipe splatters with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon. Stubborn soils: Boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 minutes.
SPECIAL CARE For best performance and safety, the inner door panel and the oven front frame should be free of food or grease buildup. Clean them often with a mild detergent. Then rinse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning powders or abrasive pads. STAINLESS STEEL/BRUSHED CHROME (SELECT MODELS): • DO NOT USE ANY CLEANING PRODUCT CONTAINING CHLORINE BLEACH. • ALWAYSWIPE WITH THE GRAIN WHEN CLEANING. • TO PREVENT SCRATCHING, DO NOT USE ABRASIVE OR CAUSTIC AGENTS.
MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY Full One Year Warranty 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.
MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY(CONT.) If You Need Service • Call the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or call Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance at 1 800-688-1120, USA and Canada or 1-423-472-3333 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.
