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 ..................
Model: MMC5000A PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Welcome Welcome and congratulations on your purchase of a Maytag Microwave Oven! Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. Read this manual for best results. It contains instructions to acquaint you with proper operating and maintenance procedures. A. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy.
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: sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. 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. 17.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 23. Read and follow specific microwave oven preparation instructions on food packages or containers (especially baby food). Above all, this is a cooking appliance designed to prepare food. 24. Use only cooking utensils and accessories made for use in the microwave and specifically described in this manual. 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. 26.
Controls At A Glance COOKING GUIDE LABEL DATA PLATE DISPLAY WINDOW TOUCH CONTROL PANEL – (See more detailed diagram on page 5) 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.
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 PAD – See page 6. – See page 8-9. CLOCK/AUTO START PAD – NUMBER PADS See page 6 & 12. 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.
Operating Basics Time-of-Day Clock • After plugging in the oven or after a power outage, the Display will show “:0”. Set the clock following the directions above. Basic Instructions 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.
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.
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 1. Touch the Defrost Pad once. Basic Instructions 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.
Operating Basics Time Defrost Chart Defrosting Time Standing Time 10-12 min. 18-20 min. 26-28 min. 5 min. 8-12 min. 7-10 min. 7-8 min. 5-7 min. Pork Roast, boneless/3 lbs. 26-28 min. 10-15 min. Pork Chops/1 lb. Ground Pork/1 lb. 7-8 min. 10-12 min. 15-16 min. 5-7 min. 5-7 min. 5-7 min. Whole Chicken/3 lbs. 20-22 min. 10-15 min. Chicken Breasts boneless/1 lb. Chicken Thighs/2 lbs. 7-8 min. 18-23 min. 5-7 min. 8-13 min. Turn chicken over.
Two Stage Cooking This feature lets you program two sequential operations such as defrosting and cooking or cooking using two different power levels. It automatically changes power settings 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.
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 approximately 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 Auto Cook Code Basic Instructions 1.
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 when using Auto Start. They will not rise properly. Basic Instructions 1. Touch the Power Level Pad.
Care and Cleaning Cleaning the Microwave Oven Interior 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. 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.
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 circuit breaker. • this is normal. Food gives off moisture when cooking and the steam collects on the door and the oven surface. 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.
W Y T RRAN A 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.
