Welcome ................................................... Safety Instructions Installation Control 1 ............................ 2-3 Recommendations .......... 4 Panel ....................................... 5-6 Oven Features at a Glance .................. 7 Operating Basics ............................... 8-11 • "_• 12-17 : Special Featu res ............................. 8-20 Care and Cleaning .......................... Questions and Answers ..................... 21 Before You Call ..........
Model: MMV5OOOB Welcome PRECAUTIONS ................ ..... ..... .. AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE Welcome and congratulations TO EXCESSIVE on your purchase a Maytag Microwave Oven! ofYour com- MICROWAVE plete is very important tosatisfaction us. ENERGY Read this manual for best results, It contains instructions to acquaint you with proper operating and maintenance pro- A.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................... When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: _k WARNING m 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. 2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" found on page 1. 13.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 22. 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, 23. To avoid exposure to dangerous high voltage, DO NOT REMOVE THE SPLATTER SHIELD inside the oven cavity, (cont.) ............ materials and may soften or char if subjected to she periods of overcooking.
Installation Recommendations ................................. 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 by the top air grill and underneath the oven. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.
Touch Co ntr ol Pa ne ................. ......................... I The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger. It's designed to be easy to use and understand. 1. DISPLAY- Displays time of day, time or temperature during cooking functions, power level being used, cooking mode and instructions, 12. ADD MINUTE - Touch this pad for 1 minute cook time, to add 1 minute of cook time as the tim_ is counting down or for an "instant on" for 1 minut_ 2.
[PO_OOR"]IB'VERAOE]I FAVO_,TEOHO,O 1 POTATOII °'_ _,AT_ lI _°_ I BAKED PIZZA I I, ( VEGETABLEJ FROZEN] O00K I [ [ SENSOR cOOKTIME I I DEFROST AUTO ] [ MINUTE ADD 1 VENT FAN _ I HI - LO - LIGHT OFF ) ( ON - NIGHT - OFF I • Each time a pad is touched, a BEEP will sound. • When CANCEL/OFF pad is touched during oven operation, the oven will stop, however, all programmed informationis retained. To clear all information,touch the CANCEL/OFF pad again.
P_ 0 ven Features at a GI ance ................................. TOUCH CONTROL PANEL and DIGITAL DISPLAY For detailed information on each leature, see Touch Control Panel section, page 5 HOOD CONTROLS Vent Fan Press HI, L• or OFF Light Press ON, NIGHT or OFF • •• RATING PLATE Located on the inside wall of the microwave oven • • .. ".o ". DOOR LATCHES 0 000000 DOOR HANDLE : : : ." H oo • e doo Door must be securely latched for oven to :• _" operate : • : • • "'.
Operating Basics ....... ................. ......................... Time-of-Day Clock Basic Instructions 1. Touch the CLOCK Pad. TIME" will be displayed. 3. Touch the CLOCK Pad again. The colon will flash. • After plugging in the oven or after a power outage, the Display will scroll "TOUCH CLOCK PAD TO ENTER TIME OF DAY". Touch the CANCEL/OFF Pad and set the clock following the directions above. "CLOCK--ENTER 2. Set the time of day by touching the appropriate numbers.
Operating Power Level Cooking Basics ........ ................ ............... .......... Guide Power Level The power levels on your microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. HIGH (power level 10) or full power is the fastest way to cook and High10 eooojee.eee*eeee givesyou 100% power. Each power level gives you microwave energy for a certain percent of time, for example, power level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the time.
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Operating Basics ................................................. Defrost by Time Guide (Power Level 3) Defr°stinglStanding _me B "rime Items and Weight Beef GroundBeef/1lb. GroundBeef/2Ibs. BeefRoast,boneless/3Ibs. Steaks/l"thick eJJeee .eee.. eeoeee eeee. Pork PorkRoast,boneless/3Ibs. lee e.ee. 10-12rain. 18-20rain. 26-28rain. ee • • ,*•eoe• .e•• e*eeee•e •.••.o eee•eo 5 rain. 8-12rain. 7-10rain. 7-8rain. 5-7rain. peee•ee,oeeeeeeee PorkChops/1lb. GroundPortal1 lb. Spareribs/12 Ibs. ,ee.
_____(I___II____________I_____(_I____II_I_II__I______________I___I___I_III|__I_I____(__I__ Two Stage Cooking This feature lets you program two sequential operations such as defrosting and cooking or cooking using two dif- fereut power levels. It automatically changes power settings and cooking time. Basic Instructions I. Touch the COOK TIME Pad. "ENTER COOKING TIME" will be displayed. 5. Touch the COOK TIME Pad again. "ENTER SECOND COOKING TIME" will be displayed. 2.
Special Features. .......... ....... ......................... ........ Frozen Pizza Basic Instructions 1. Touch the FROZEN PIZZA Pad. will show"PIZZA". To Change Favorite Choice Setting: • Touch and hold FAVORITE CHOICE Pad for 3 seconds. Display shows "PROG l". The Display • The programmed time (3:00) will show in the Display. . Time set is for 6.0 - 7.5 oz. pizzas, • Cook only one pizza at a time. Previously set information will be erased. • Follow previous steps 1-5 to program new settings.
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Special Features ......... ........................................... Auto Start To Check Auto 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, Start Time Touch the CLOCK Pad. The programmed AUTO START time and "AUTO START COOKING TIME---" will appear in the Display. Basic instructions 1. Touch COOK TIME Pad.
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Special Features .... ....... ........ ....................................... Using the Vent Fan Using the Cooktop Light The three pads on the bottom left of the control panel control the 2-speed FAN. The three pads on the bottom right of the control panel control the cooktop light. 1. Choose fan speed. • Touch HI Pad or LO Pad. The Display will scroll "FAN ON HIGH" or "FAN ON LOW". 1. Choose light. • Touch ON Pad or NIGHT Pad. The Display will scroll "LIGHT ON" or "NIGHT LIGHT". 2.
Care Microwave and Cleaning ................................................. Oven Interior Oven Exterior 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.
_Care and Cleaning. ......... .......... ...... ........ ............... The Exhaust Feature ToRemoveGreaseFilter The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with two metal filters which collect grease. When the fan is operating, air is drawn up through the filters and is then discharged through the venting to the outside or through the charcoal filters if not vented to To remove grease filter, grasp the "finger hold" on the filter and slide to the rear.
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Questions and Answers ......................... .............. Q. Can I open the door when the oven is operating? A. The door can be opened anytime during the cooking Q. What do the various beeps mean? A. Short beep = any pad is touched. operation. The oven will automatically stop cooking and the time setting will maintain until the door is closed and the START Pad is touched. Three short beeps = incorrect entry. Q.
Before You Call ........................................ Check the following to be sure a service ........... call is necessarr.
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.
