Maytag Microwave Oven MMV5186AA User Manual

Over The Range Microwave Oven  
Owner's Manual  
Covering Model MMV5186AA  
Installer: Please leave this manual  
with this appliance.  
Consumer: Please read and keep  
this manual for future reference.  
Keep sales receipt and/or cancelled  
check as proof of purchase.  
Model Number  
Serial Number  
Contents  
Important Safety Instructions ................................................................2-4  
Date of Purchase  
Features................................................................................................5-6  
Operation ............................................................................................7-17  
Cooking.............................................................................................18-22  
Maintenance......................................................................................23-24  
Recommended Utensils.........................................................................25  
Troubleshooting......................................................................................26  
Questions and Answers..........................................................................27  
Warranty.................................................................................................28  
In our continuing effort to im-  
prove the quality and perfor-  
mance of our appliances, it  
may be necessary to make  
changes to the appliance with-  
out revising this guide.  
If you have questions, write us  
(include your model number and  
phone number) or call:  
Maytag Appliances Sales Company  
Attn: CAIR® Center  
P.O. Box 2370  
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370  
1-800-688-9900 U.S.A.  
Electric Microwave  
Keep instructions for future reference.  
Be sure manual stays with oven.  
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Part No. 8112P196-60  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
CAUTION  
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce the risk of burns, electric  
shock, fire, or injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy.  
1. READ all instructions before using oven.  
11. DO NOT heat baby bottles in oven.  
2. READ AND FOLLOW the specific “PRECAUTIONS  
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCES-  
SIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on this page.  
12. DO NOT operate this oven if it has a damaged  
cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has  
been damaged or dropped.  
3. This oven MUST BE GROUNDED. Connect only  
to properly GROUNDED outlet. See installation  
instructions.  
13. This oven, including power cord, must be serviced  
ONLY by qualified service personnel. Special  
tools are required to service oven. Contact near-  
est authorized service facility for examination,  
repair, or adjustment.  
4. Install or locate this oven ONLY in accordance  
with the installation instructions in this manual.  
14. DO NOT cover or block filter or other openings on  
oven.  
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed  
containers—for example, closed glass jars—are  
able to explode and SHOULD NOT be HEATED  
in this oven.  
15. DO NOT store this oven outdoors. DO NOT use  
this product near water – for example, near a  
kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming  
pool or similar locations.  
6. Use this oven ONLY for its intended use as  
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive  
chemicals or vapors in this oven. This type of oven  
is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food.  
It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.  
16. DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.  
17. Keep cord AWAY from HEATED surfaces.  
18. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or  
counter.  
7. As with any appliance, CLOSE SUPERVISION is  
necessary when used by CHILDREN or INFIRM  
PERSONS.  
19. Clean the ventilating hood frequently.  
20. Do not allow grease to accumulate on the hood or  
filters.  
8. See door cleaning instructions in the Care and  
Cleaning section of manual on page 23.  
21. Use care when cleaning the ventilating hood fil-  
ters. Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based  
oven cleaners may damage the filters.  
9. Baby food jars shall be open when heated and  
contents stirred or shaken before consumption, in  
order to avoid burns.  
22. When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.  
10. DO NOT use this oven for commercial purposes.  
It is made for household use only.  
23. Suitable for use above both gas and electric cook-  
ing equipment 36 inches or less wide.  
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO  
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY  
A. DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation 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 to allow soil or cleaner residue to accu-  
mulate on sealing surfaces.  
C. DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that oven door close properly and that  
there is no damage to:  
1. door (bent),  
2. hinges and latches (broken or loosened),  
3. door seals and sealing surfaces.  
D. Oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Recognize this symbol as a SAFETY message  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
To avoid risk of fire in the oven cavity:  
To avoid personal injury or property damage,  
observe the following:  
a. DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend oven  
when paper, plastic, or other combustible mate-  
rials are placed inside the oven to facilitate  
cooking.  
1. Do not deep fat fry in oven. Fat could overheat  
and be hazardous to handle.  
2. Do not cook or reheat eggs in shell or with an  
unbroken yolk using microwave energy.  
Pressure may build up and erupt. Pierce yolk  
with fork or knife before cooking.  
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic  
bags before placing bag in oven.  
c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven  
door CLOSED, turn oven off and disconnect the  
power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or cir-  
cuit breaker panel.  
3. Pierce skin of potatoes, tomatoes, and similar  
foods before cooking with microwave energy.  
When skin is pierced, steam escapes evenly.  
d. DO NOT use the cavity for storage. DO NOT  
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food  
in the cavity when not in use.  
4. Do not operate oven without load or food in  
oven cavity.  
5. Use only popcorn in packages designed and  
labeled for microwave use. Popping time varies  
depending on oven wattage. Do not continue to  
heat after popping has stopped. Popcorn will  
scorch or burn. Do not leave oven unattended.  
WARNING  
Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be  
overheated beyond the boiling point without appear-  
ing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid.  
Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is  
removed from the microwave oven is not always  
present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQ-  
UIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A  
SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO  
THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons:  
6. Do not use regular cooking thermometers in  
oven. Most cooking thermometers contain mer-  
cury and may cause an electrical arc, malfunc-  
tion, or damage to oven.  
7. Do not use metal utensils in oven.  
8. Never use paper, plastic, or other combustible  
materials that are not intended for cooking.  
9. When cooking with paper, plastic, or other com-  
bustible materials, follow manufacturer's recom-  
mendations on product use.  
1. Do not overheat the liquid.  
2. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through  
heating it.  
10. Do not use paper towels which contain nylon or  
other synthetic fibers. Heated synthetics could  
melt and cause paper to ignite.  
3. Do not use straight-sided containers with nar-  
row necks.  
11. Do not heat sealed containers or plastic bags in  
oven. Food or liquid could expand quickly and  
cause container or bag to break. Pierce or open  
container or bag before cooking.  
4. After heating, allow the container to stand in the  
microwave oven for a short time before remov-  
ing the container.  
5. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or  
other utensil into the container.  
12. To avoid pacemaker malfunction, consult physi-  
cian or pacemaker manufacturer about effects  
of microwave energy on pacemaker.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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Features  
Model and Serial  
Number Plate  
OVEN SPECIFICATIONS  
Vent Grille  
Power Supply  
120 VAC,  
60 Hz  
Door Handle  
Metal Rack  
Cooking Guide  
Window with  
Metal Shield  
Input Power  
1,500 W  
Cooking Power  
1,000 W  
(IEC 60705  
Standard)  
Frequency  
2,450 MHz  
13 A  
Rated Current  
Outer Dimensions  
(WxHxD)  
291516" x 16716"  
x 1558  
"
Door Safety  
Lock System  
Oven Control  
Panel  
Grease Filter  
Glass Turntable  
Cooktop/Countertop Light  
Cavity Volume  
Net Weight  
1.8 Cu. Ft.  
60 lbs.  
MMV5186AA  
MMV5186AAS  
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Features (con td)  
FEATURES  
NOTE: Styling and features vary by  
model.  
1. DISPLAY: The Display includes  
a clock and indicators to tell you  
time of day, cooking time set-  
tings and cooking functions  
selected.  
8. CUSTOM RECIPE: Touch this  
pad to recall one cooking  
instruction previously pro-  
grammed into memory. See  
page 9 for more information.  
20. STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad  
to stop the oven or to clear all  
entries.  
21. START: Touch this pad to start a  
function. If you open the door  
after oven begins to cook, touch  
START again.  
2. POPCORN: Touch this pad  
when popping popcorn in your  
microwave oven. The oven’s  
sensor will tell the oven how  
long to cook depending on the  
amount of humidity it detects  
from the popcorn. See page 11  
for more information.  
9. ADD 30 SEC.: Touch this pad to  
set and start quickly at 100%  
power level. See page 8 for  
more information.  
22. POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad  
to select a cooking power level.  
10. AUTO DEFROST: Meat, poultry,  
fish. Touch this pad to select  
food type and defrost food by  
weight. See page 13 for more  
information.  
23. CUSTOM PROGRAMS: Touch  
this pad to set a cooking time.  
24. HOLD WARM: Touch this pad to  
keep hot, cooked foods warm in  
your microwave oven for up to  
99 minutes 99 seconds. See  
page 8 for more information.  
3. BAKED POTATO: Touch this  
pad to cook potatoes. The  
oven’s sensor will tell the oven  
how long to cook depending on  
the amount of humidity it detects  
from the potato. See page 12 for  
more information.  
11. TIME DEFROST: Touch this pad  
to defrost most other frozen  
foods. See page 17 for more  
information.  
25. OPTIONS: Touch this pad to  
change the oven’s default set-  
tings for sound, clock, display  
speed and defrost weight. See  
page 7 for more information.  
12. RAPID DEFROST 1lb.: This  
pad provides RAPID defrost for  
1.0 pound of frozen food. See  
page 17 for more information.  
4. PIZZA SLICE: Touch this pad to  
reheat pizza without selecting  
cooking times and power levels.  
See page 11 for more informa-  
tion.  
26. TURNTABLE ON/OFF: Touch  
this pad to turn off the turntable.  
OFF will appear in the display.  
See page 7 for more informa-  
tion.  
13. NUMBER: Touch number pads  
to enter cooking time, power  
level, quantities, or weights.  
5. COOK: Touch this pad to cook  
frozen entree, casserole, and  
rice. The oven’s sensor will tell  
the oven how long to cook  
depending on the amount of  
humidity coming from the food.  
See page 12 for more informa-  
tion.  
14. KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this  
pad to set the kitchen timer. See  
page 7 for more information.  
NOTE: This option is not available  
in sensor cook and defrost  
modes.  
15. CLOCK: Touch this pad to enter  
the time of day. See page 7 for  
more information.  
27. FAN HI LOW OFF: Touch this  
pad to turn the fan on or off. See  
page 7 for more information.  
16. LIGHT TIMER: Touch this pad  
to set the light timer. See page 8  
for more information.  
6. REHEAT: Touch this pad to  
reheat casserole, dinner plate,  
and soup/sauce. The oven’s  
sensor will tell the oven how  
long to cook depending on the  
amount of humidity coming from  
the food. See page 13 for more  
information.  
28. LIGHT HI LOW OFF: Touch this  
pad to turn on the cooktop/coun-  
tertop light. See page 8 for more  
information.  
17. MORE: Touch this pad to add  
ten seconds of cooking time  
each time you press it. See  
page 9 for more information.  
18. LESS: Touch this pad to sub-  
tract ten seconds of cooking  
time each time you press it. See  
page 9 for more information.  
7. VEGETABLE: Touch this pad to  
reheat vegetables. The oven’s  
sensor will tell the oven how  
long to cook depending on the  
amount of humidity it detects  
from the vegetables. See page  
12 for more information.  
19. HELP: Touch this pad to learn  
how to use each oven function.  
See page 7 for more informa-  
tion.  
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Operation  
LEARN ABOUT YOUR  
MICROWAVE OVEN  
This section discusses the concepts  
behind microwave cooking and intro-  
duces you to the basics you need to  
know to operate your microwave  
oven. Please read this information  
before use.  
KITCHEN TIMER  
You can use your microwave oven as  
a timer. Use the Timer for timing up to  
99 minutes, 99 seconds.  
FAN HI LOW OFF  
The FAN moves  
steam and other  
vapors from the cook-  
ing surface. Touch FAN once for High  
fan speed, twice for Low fan speed,  
or three times to turn the fan off.  
Example: To time 3 minutes  
1. Touch KITCHEN  
TIMER pad.  
NOTE: If the temperature gets too  
hot around the microwave oven, the  
fan in the vent hood will automatical-  
ly turn on at the LOW setting to cool  
the oven. It may stay on up to an  
hour. When this occurs, you can  
not turn the fan off.  
2. Enter the time by  
using the number  
key pad.  
CAUTION  
To avoid risk of personal  
injury or property damage,  
do not run oven empty.  
3. Touch START  
pad. When the  
time is over, you  
will hear seven  
beeps and END  
will display.  
To avoid risk of personal  
injury or property damage,  
do not use stoneware, alu-  
minum foil, metal utensils, or  
metal trimmed utensils in  
the oven.  
TURNTABLE ON/OFF  
For best cooking results,  
leave the turntable on. It  
can be turned off for large  
dishes.  
OPTIONS  
You can change the default values  
for beep sound, clock, display speed  
and defrost weight.  
Press TURNTABLE ON-OFF to turn  
the turntable on or off.  
HELP  
NOTE:  
The HELP pad displays feature infor-  
mation and helpful hints. Press  
HELP, then select a key pad.  
This option is not available  
in sensor cook and defrost  
modes.  
See following chart for more informa-  
tion.  
Example: To learn about  
POPCORN  
Sometimes the turntable can  
become hot to touch. Be careful  
touching the turntable during and  
after cooking.  
No. Function  
No.  
Result  
1
2
3
Beep ON/  
OFF control  
1
2
Sound ON  
Sound OFF  
1. Touch HELP pad.  
Clock display  
control  
1
2
Clock ON  
Clock OFF  
Do not run the oven empty.  
2. Touch POPCORN  
pad.  
Display  
1
2
3
Slow speed  
Normal speed  
Fast speed  
4
Defrost weight  
mode selected  
1
2
Lbs.  
Kg.  
CLOCK  
This oven includes a 24-hour clock.  
Example: To set 8:00 AM  
Example: To change defrost  
weight mode (from Lbs. to Kg)  
1. Touch CLOCK pad.  
(Press once for  
AM, twice for PM)  
1. Touch OPTIONS  
pad.  
2. Enter the time by  
using the number  
key pad.  
2. Touch number 4  
pad.  
3. Touch number 2  
pad.  
3. Touch CLOCK (or  
START) pad.  
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CHILD LOCK  
2. Enter the time you  
want the LIGHT to  
turn on.  
HOLD WARM  
You may lock the control panel to  
prevent the microwave from being  
accidentally started or used by child-  
ren.  
You can keep cooked food warm in  
your microwave oven for up to 99  
minutes 99 seconds. You can use  
HOLD WARM by itself or to follow a  
cooking cycle automatically.  
3. Touch LIGHT  
TIMER pad again.  
(Press once for  
The Child Lock feature is also useful  
when cleaning the control panel.  
Child Lock prevents accidental pro-  
gramming when wiping the control  
panel.  
AM, twice for PM.)  
Example: To use the hold warm  
4. Enter the time you  
want the LIGHT to  
turn off.  
1. Touch HOLD  
WARM pad.  
Example: To set the child lock  
5. Touch START  
pad.  
2. Touch START  
pad.  
1. Touch STOP/  
CLEAR pad.  
NOTE:  
To reset the time to turn on and off  
the LIGHT, repeat steps 1 to 5.  
NOTES:  
2. Touch and hold 0  
pad more than 4  
seconds.  
HOLD WARM operates for up to  
99 minutes 99 seconds.  
Food cooked covered should be  
covered during HOLD WARM.  
LOCKED will  
Example: To cancel the LIGHT  
TIMER  
appear in the dis-  
play window with  
two beeps.  
Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.)  
should be uncovered during HOLD  
WARM.  
1. Touch LIGHT  
TIMER pad.  
Example: To cancel the child lock  
2. Touch STOP/  
Complete meals kept warm on a  
dinner plate can be covered during  
HOLD WARM.  
1. Touch and hold 0  
pad more than 4  
seconds.  
CLEAR pad.  
NOTE:  
• If you want to cancel the LIGHT  
LOCKED will dis-  
appear and you  
hear two beeps.  
Food  
Type  
Recommended  
Quantity  
TIMER in operation, you should  
key.  
touch  
Liquid  
Dry  
1-2 cups  
5-10 ozs.  
LIGHT HI LOW OFF  
ADD 30 SEC.  
Touch LIGHT pad  
once for bright light,  
twice for night light, or  
To make HOLD WARM automati-  
cally follow another cycle:  
A time-saving pad, this simplified  
control lets you quickly set and start  
microwave cooking without the need  
to touch the START pad.  
• While you are programming the  
cooking instructions, touch HOLD  
WARM before touching START.  
three times to turn the light off.  
Example: To set ADD 30 SEC. for 2  
minutes  
• When the last cooking cycle is over,  
you will hear two tones and “WARM”  
will appear in the oven display.  
LIGHT TIMER  
You can set the LIGHT to turn on and  
off automatically at any time. The  
light comes on at the same time  
every day until reset.  
1. Touch ADD 30  
SEC. pad 4  
times.  
You can set HOLD WARM to follow  
AUTO DEFROST, or multi-cycle  
cooking.  
The oven begins  
cooking and dis-  
play shows time  
counting down.  
Example: Turn on 2:00 AM, turn  
off 7:00 AM  
1. Touch LIGHT  
TIMER pad.  
(Press once for  
NOTE:  
• If you touch ADD 30 SEC., it will  
add 30 seconds up to 3 minutes.  
After 3 minutes, every touch will add  
1 minute up to 99 min 59 seconds.  
AM, twice for PM.)  
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CUSTOM RECIPE  
COOKING AT HIGH  
COOKING WITH  
CUSTOM RECIPE lets you recall POWER LEVEL  
MORE THAN ONE  
Example: To cook food for 8 min- COOK CYCLE  
one cooking instruction previously  
placed in memory and begin cooking  
quickly.  
utes 30 seconds  
For best results, some recipes call for  
one Power Level for a certain length  
of time, and another Power Level for  
another length of time. Your oven can  
be set to change from one to another  
automatically, for up to three cycles if  
the first heating cycle is defrost or the  
last at 0% power.  
1. Enter the cook  
time.  
Example: To cook for 2 minutes.  
1. Touch CUSTOM  
RECIPE pad.  
2. Touch START pad.  
When the cook  
time is over, you  
will hear four  
2. Enter the cook  
time.  
beeps and END  
will display.  
Example: To cook food for 3 min-  
utes at 100% power and then 70%  
power for 7 minutes 30 seconds.  
3. Touch START  
pad.  
COOKING AT LOWER  
POWER LEVELS  
Example: To recall the custom  
recipe.  
1. Enter the cook  
time.  
HIGH power cooking does not  
always give you the best results with  
foods that need slower cooking, such  
as roasts, baked goods, or custards.  
Your oven has 10 power settings in  
addition to HIGH.  
1. Touch CUSTOM  
2. Touch CUSTOM  
RECIPE pad.  
PROGRAMS pad.  
2. Touch START  
pad. When the  
cook time is over,  
you will hear four  
beeps and END  
will display.  
3. Enter the second  
cook time.  
4. Touch POWER  
Example: To cook food for 7  
minutes 30 seconds at 70% power  
LEVEL pad.  
5. Enter the power  
level.  
1. Enter the cook  
time.  
MORE/LESS  
By using the MORE or LESS keys, all  
of the pre-programmed cook and  
time cook features can be adjusted to  
cook food for a longer or shorter time.  
2. Touch POWER  
6. Touch START  
pad.  
LEVEL pad.  
When the cook  
time is over, you  
will hear four  
beeps and END  
will display.  
3. Enter the power  
level.  
Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds  
of cooking time each time you press  
it. Pressing LESS will subtract 10  
seconds of cooking time each time  
you press it.  
4. Touch START  
pad. When the  
cook time is over,  
you will hear four  
beeps and END  
will display.  
See cooking guide  
for Power levels,  
page 10.  
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COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS  
The 10 power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking. Below  
are listed all the power levels, examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwave power you  
are using.  
POWER LEVEL  
MICROWAVE OUTPUT  
USE  
10 High  
100%  
• Boil water.  
• Cook ground beef.  
• Make candy.  
• Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.  
• Cook fish and poultry.  
• Preheat browning dish.  
• Reheat Beverages.  
9
8
7
90%  
80%  
70%  
• Reheat meat slices quickly.  
• Saute onions, celery, and green pepper.  
• All reheating.  
• Cook scrambled eggs.  
• Cook breads and cereal products.  
• Cook cheese dishes, veal.  
• Cook cakes, muffins, brownies, cupcakes.  
6
5
60%  
50%  
• Cook pasta.  
• Cook meats, whole poultry.  
• Cook custard.  
• Cook whole chicken, turkey, spare ribs, rib roast, sirloin roast.  
4
3
40%  
30%  
• Cook less tender cuts of meat.  
• Reheat frozen convenience foods.  
• Thawing meat, poultry, and seafood.  
• Cooking small quantities of food.  
• Finish cooking casserole, stew, and some sauces.  
2
1
0
20%  
10%  
• Soften butter and cream cheese.  
• Heating small amounts of food.  
• Soften ice cream.  
• Raise yeast dough.  
Standing time.  
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3. Match the amount to the size of  
the container. Fill containers at  
least half full for best results.  
SENSOR OPERATING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
POPCORN  
POPCORN lets you pop 1.75, 3.0,  
and 3.5 ounce bags of commercially  
packaged microwave popcorn. Pop  
only one package at a time. If you are  
using a microwave popcorn popper,  
follow manufacturer’s instructions.To  
set your microwave oven correctly,  
follow this chart:  
Sensor Cook allows you to cook  
most of your favorite foods without  
selecting cooking times and power  
levels. The display will indicate  
SENSING during the initial sensing  
period. The oven automatically deter-  
mines required cooking time for each  
food item. When the internal sensor  
detects a certain amount of humidity  
coming from the food, it will tell the  
oven how much longer to heat. The  
display will show the remaining heat-  
ing time. For best results for cooking  
by Sensor, follow these recom-  
mendations.  
4. Be sure the outside of the cook-  
ing container and the inside of  
the microwave oven are dry  
before placing food in the oven.  
Beads of moisture turning into  
steam can mislead the sensor.  
Example: To pop popcorn  
ADDING OR  
SUBTRACTING  
COOK TIME  
If the SENSOR function is too long or  
too short, you can increase or  
decrease the cook time by 10% after  
choosing the function. You can only  
increase or decrease cook time  
before cooking starts.  
1. Touch POPCORN  
pad.  
When the cook  
time is over, you  
will hear four  
beeps and END  
will display.  
1. Food cooked with the sensor  
system should be at normal stor-  
age temperature.  
• Recommended amounts: 1.5-3.5 ozs.  
Example: If you want to adjust the  
Sensor Cook (casserole) cooking  
time for longer time.  
2. Glass Tray (TURNTABLE) and  
outside of container should be  
dry to assure best cooking  
results.  
CAUTION  
DO NOT leave microwave oven  
unattended while popping corn.  
1. Touch COOK pad.  
3. Foods should always be covered  
loosely with microwavable plas-  
tic wrap, waxed paper, or a lid.  
2. Choose food cate-  
gory.  
PIZZA SLICE  
4. Do not open the door or touch  
the STOP/CLEAR pad during  
the sensing time. When sensing  
time is over, the oven beeps  
twice and the remaining cooking  
time will appear in the display  
window. At this time you can  
open the door to stir, turn, or  
rearrange the food.  
Reheating pizza with PIZZA SLICE  
lets you reheat one or several slices  
of pizza without selecting cooking  
times and power levels.  
3. Touch number 9  
pad.  
Cook Touch Pad  
Example: To reheat 2 slices of  
pizza  
Time  
Number  
Less  
7
8
9
1. Touch PIZZA  
SLICE pad. When  
the reheat time is  
over, you will hear  
four beeps and  
Normal  
More  
SENSOR COOKING  
GUIDE  
Appropriate containers and cover-  
ings help assure good Sensor cook-  
ing results.  
END will display.  
• Recommended amounts: 1-3 slices  
(about 5 ozs. per each slice)  
1. Always use microwavable con-  
tainers and cover them with lids  
or vented plastic wrap.  
2. Never use tight-sealing plastic  
covers. They can prevent steam  
from escaping and cause food to  
overcook.  
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BAKED POTATO  
VEGETABLE  
COOK  
BAKED POTATO lets you bake one  
or several potatoes without selecting  
cooking times and power levels.  
VEGETABLE has preset cook pow-  
ers for 3 food categories: Fresh,  
Frozen and Canned.  
Using COOK lets you heat common  
microwave-prepared foods without  
needing to program times and Cook  
Powers. COOK has present Cook  
Power for 3 food categories: Frozen  
Entree, Casserole and Rice.  
NOTE:  
• Before baking, pierce potato with  
fork several times.  
Example: To reheat Frozen  
Vegetable  
1. Touch  
Example: To cook rice  
• After baking, let stand for 5 min-  
utes.  
VEGETABLE pad.  
1. Touch COOK pad.  
2. Choose food cate-  
gory.  
Example: To cook 2 potatoes  
2. Choose food cate-  
gory.  
1. Touch BAKED  
POTATO pad.  
When the cook  
time is over, you  
will hear four  
Touch Pad  
Category  
Fresh  
Number  
Touch Pad  
1
2
3
Category  
Frozen Entree  
Casserole  
Rice  
Number  
Frozen  
Canned  
1
2
3
beeps and END  
will display.  
• Recommended amounts:  
1~4 potatoes (about 9~11 ozs. each)  
When the cook time is  
over, you will hear four  
beeps and END will dis-  
play.  
When the cook time is  
over, you will hear four  
beeps and END will dis-  
play.  
NOTE: Place the Canned Vegetable  
in a microwavable bowl or casserole.  
Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Let  
stand 5 minutes.  
• Recommended amounts:  
Frozen Entree  
Casserole  
Rice  
10-21 ozs.  
1-4 cups  
• Recommended amounts: 1-4 cups  
• Recommend 1/4"-1/2" venting of  
cover.  
1/2-2 cups  
NOTE: Use only long grain rice with  
sensor cook program. See page 22  
to cook other types of rice.  
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NOTE: When you touch the START  
pad. The display changes to defrost  
time count down. The oven will beep  
during the DEFROST cycle. At beep,  
open the door and turn food over,  
separate or rearrange the food.  
Remove any portions that have  
thawed. The oven will not STOP dur-  
ing the beep unless the door is  
opened.  
REHEAT  
REHEAT lets you heat foods without  
needing to program times and Cook  
Powers.  
AUTO DEFROST  
Your microwave oven is preset with  
three defrost sequences. Using  
AUTO DEFROST is the best way to  
defrost frozen foods. The Auto  
Defrost Sequence Table below pro-  
vides some basic guidelines for using  
the three defrost sequences.  
REHEAT has preset Cook Powers for  
3 categories: Casserole, Dinner  
Plate and Soup/Sauce.  
Example: To reheat Casserole  
See guidelines for Auto Defrost,  
page 15~16.  
5. Close the door  
and restart.  
1. Touch REHEAT  
pad.  
Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs of  
ground beef  
When the defrost time is over, you  
will hear four beeps and END will dis-  
play.  
2. Choose food cate-  
gory.  
1. Touch AUTO  
DEFROST pad.  
Touch Pad  
Number  
NOTE: If you do not open the door,  
the display will resume the count-  
down.  
2. Choose food  
category.  
Category  
Casserole  
1
2
3
Touch Pad  
Dinner Plate  
Soup/Sauce  
Category  
Meat  
Number  
1
2
3
When the cook time is  
over, you will hear four  
beeps and END will dis-  
play.  
Poultry  
Fish  
• Recommended amounts:  
3. Enter the weight.  
Casserole  
Dinner Plate  
Soup/Sauce  
1-4 cups  
1-2 servings  
1-4 cups  
4. Touch START  
pad.  
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WEIGHT CONVERSION CHART  
DEFROSTING TIPS  
To enter food weight in AUTO DEFROST, you must specify pounds and tenths  
of a pound. If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound, you  
can use the following chart to convert the weight to decimals.  
• When using AUTO DEFROST, the  
weight to be entered is the net  
weight in pounds and tenths of  
pounds (the weight of the food  
minus the container).  
Equivalent  
Ounce Weight  
Tenths of a pound  
• Use AUTO DEFROST only for raw  
food. AUTO DEFROST gives best  
results when food to be thawed is a  
minimum of 0° F (taken directly  
from a true freezer). If food has  
been stored in a refrigerator-freez-  
er that does not maintain a temper-  
ature of 5° F or below, always pro-  
gram a lower food weight (for a  
shorter defrosting time) to prevent  
cooking the food.  
1.6  
3.2  
.10  
.20  
4.0  
.25 One-Quarter Pound  
4.8  
.30  
6.4  
.40  
8.0  
.50 One-Half Pound  
9.6  
.60  
11.2  
12.0  
12.8  
14.4  
16.0  
.70  
• If the food is stored outside the  
freezer for up to 20 minutes, enter  
a lower food weight.  
.75 Three-Quarter Pound  
.80  
• The shape of the package alters  
the defrosting time. Shallow rec-  
tangular packets defrost more  
quickly than a deep block.  
.90  
1.00 One Pound  
• Separate pieces as they begin to  
defrost. Separated pieces defrost  
more easily.  
You can use small pieces of alu-  
minum foil to shield foods like  
chicken wings, leg tips, and fish  
tails, but the foil must not touch the  
side of the oven. Foil causes arc-  
ing, which can damage the oven  
lining.  
• Shield areas of food with small  
pieces of foil if they start to become  
warm.  
• For better results, a preset stand-  
ing time is included in the defrost-  
ing time.  
• For best results, elevate food to  
be defrosted on a microwave safe  
roasting rack. This prevents the  
possibility of warm meat juices  
cooking food during defrost.  
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AUTO DEFROST CHART  
Meat Setting  
FOOD  
BEEF  
SETTING  
AT BEEP  
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS  
Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of  
meat should have the narrow or fatty areas  
shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost  
sequence.  
Ground Beef,  
Bulk  
MEAT  
MEAT  
MEAT  
MEAT  
MEAT  
MEAT  
MEAT  
MEAT  
Remove thawed portions with fork.  
Turn over. Return remainder to oven.  
Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb.  
Freeze in doughnut shape.  
Ground Beef,  
Patties  
Separate and rearrange.  
Do not defrost less than 2 oz. patties.  
Depress center when freezing.  
Round Steak  
Turn over. Cover warm areas with  
aluminum foil.  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Place in a microwavable baking dish.  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Tenderloin  
Steak  
Turn over. Cover warm areas with  
aluminum foil.  
Stew Beef  
Remove thawed portions with fork.  
Separate remainder and return to oven.  
Pot Roast,  
Chuck Roast  
Turn over. Cover warm areas with  
aluminum foil.  
Rib Roast  
Turn over. Cover warm areas with  
aluminum foil.  
Rolled Rump  
Roast  
Turn over. Cover warm areas with  
aluminum foil.  
LAMB  
Cubes for  
Stew  
MEAT  
MEAT  
Remove thawed portions with fork.  
Return remainder to oven.  
Place in a microwavable baking dish.  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Chops  
(1 inch thick)  
Separate and rearrange.  
PORK  
Chops  
(1/2 inch thick)  
MEAT  
Separate and rearrange.  
Separate and rearrange.  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Hot Dogs  
MEAT  
MEAT  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Spareribs  
Country-style  
Ribs  
Turn over. Cover warm areas with  
aluminum foil.  
Sausage,  
Links  
MEAT  
MEAT  
MEAT  
Separate and rearrange.  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Place in a microwavable baking dish.  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Sausage,  
Bulk  
Remove thawed portions with fork.  
Turn over. Return remainder to oven.  
Loin Roast,  
Boneless  
Turn over.  
Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.  
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AUTO DEFROST CHART (cont.)  
Poultry Setting  
FOOD  
SETTING  
AT BEEP  
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS  
CHICKEN  
Whole  
(up to 6 lbs)  
POULTRY Turn over (finish defrosting breast-side Place chicken breast-side up on a micro-  
down). Cover warm areas with  
aluminum foil.  
wavable roast rack. Finish defrosting by  
immersing in cold water. Remove giblets when  
chicken is partially defrosted.  
Cut-up  
POULTRY Separate pieces and rearrange.  
Turn over. Cover warm areas with  
aluminum foil.  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.  
CORNISH  
HENS  
Whole  
POULTRY Turn over. Cover warm areas with  
aluminum foil.  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.  
TURKEY  
Breast  
(under 6 lbs)  
POULTRY Turn over. Cover warm areas with  
aluminum foil.  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.  
Fish Setting  
FOOD  
FISH  
SETTING  
AT BEEP  
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS  
Fillets  
FISH  
FISH  
FISH  
Turn over. Separate fillets when  
partially thawed if possible.  
Place in a microwavable baking dish.  
Carefully separate fillets under cold water.  
Steaks  
Whole  
Separate and rearrange.  
Place in a microwavable baking dish.  
Run cold water over to finish defrosting.  
Turn over.  
Place in a microwavable baking dish.  
Cover head and tail with foil; do not let foil  
touch sides of microwave. Finish defrosting  
by immersing in cold water.  
SHELLFISH  
Crabmeat  
Lobster tails  
Shrimp  
FISH  
FISH  
FISH  
FISH  
Break apart. Turn over.  
Turn over and rearrange.  
Separate and rearrange.  
Separate and rearrange.  
Place in a microwavable baking dish.  
Place in a microwavable baking dish.  
Place in a microwavable baking dish.  
Place in a microwavable baking dish.  
Scallops  
NOTE: Food to be defrosted must be not more than 6.0 lbs(4.0 Kg).  
Available weight is 0.1~6.0 lbs (0.1~4.0 Kg).  
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TIME DEFROST  
USE OF THE TWO  
This feature allows you to choose the POSITION METAL RACK  
The two position metal rack gives  
CAUTION  
time you want to defrost.  
To avoid risk of property dam-  
age:  
you extra space when cooking in  
more than one container at the same  
time. The metal rack can be turned  
upside down to accomodate different  
container sizes.  
Example: To defrost for 2 minutes  
Do not use rack to pop pop-  
corn.  
1. Touch TIME  
DEFROST pad.  
Rack must be on the four  
plastic supports when used.  
2. Enter the defrost-  
ing time you want.  
To use rack:  
Use the rack only when  
cooking food on two rack  
positions.  
1. Place rack securely in the four  
plastic supports.  
3. Touch START pad.  
(Defrost starts)  
When the defrost time is over, youwill  
hear fourbeeps and ENDwill display.  
• Rack MUST NOT touch metal  
walls or back of microwave  
oven.  
Do not cook with rack on  
floor of the oven.  
2. Place equal amounts of food  
both ABOVE and BELOW rack.  
RAPID DEFROST 1lb.  
The RAPID DEFROST 1lb. feature  
provides a rapid defrost for 1.0 pound  
frozen foods. The oven automatically  
sets the defrosting time for ground  
beef.  
• Amount of food must be  
approximately the same to  
balance out cooking energy.  
Example: To defrost 1lb. ground  
beef  
1. Touch RAPID  
DEFROST pad.  
2. Touch START pad.  
NOTE: Use of the rack for sensor  
cooking is not recommended.  
NOTE : Defrost times are approximate and are intended as guidelines.  
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cooking time to expose all sides  
equally to microwave energy.  
GETTING THE BEST  
COOKING RESULTS  
To get the best results from your  
microwave oven, read and follow the  
guidelines below.  
FISH AND SHELLFISH  
Cooking Fish and Shellfish:  
General Directions  
Place delicate areas of foods, such  
as asparagus tips, toward the cen-  
ter of the dish.  
• Prepare the fish for cooking.  
- Completely defrost the fish or  
shellfish.  
Arrange unevenly shaped foods,  
such as chicken pieces or salmon  
steaks, with the thicker, meatier  
parts toward the outside of the  
dish.  
Storage Temperature: Foods  
taken from the freezer or refrigera-  
tor take longer to cook than the  
same foods at room temperature.  
The time for recipes in this book is  
based on the normal storage tem-  
perature of the food.  
- Arrange unevenly shaped pieces  
with thicker parts toward the out-  
side of the dish. Arrange shellfish  
in a single layer for even cooking.  
Shield, with small pieces of alu-  
minum foil, parts of food that may  
cook quickly, such as wing tips and  
leg ends of poultry.  
- The type of cover you use  
depends on how you cook.  
Poached fish needs a micro-  
wavable lid or vented plastic  
wrap.  
Size: Small pieces of food cook  
faster than large ones, pieces sim-  
ilar in size and shape cook more  
evenly. For even cooking, reduce  
the power when cooking large  
pieces of food.  
Let It Stand: After you remove the  
food from the microwave, cover  
food with foil or casserole lid and  
let it stand to finish cooking in the  
center and avoid overcooking the  
outer edges. The length of stand-  
ing time depends on the density  
and surface area of the food.  
- Baked fish, coated fish, or fish in  
sauce needs to be covered light-  
ly with waxed paper to keep the  
coating crisp and sauce from get-  
ting watery.  
Natural Moisture: Very moist  
foods cook more evenly because  
microwave energy is attracted to  
water molecules.  
- Always set the shortest cooking  
time. Fish is done when it turns  
opaque and the thickest part  
begins to flake. Shellfish is done  
when the shell turns from pink to  
red and the flesh is opaque and  
firm.  
Wrapping in waxed paper or  
paper towel: Sandwiches and  
many other foods containing pre-  
baked bread should be wrapped  
prior to microwaving to prevent dry-  
ing out.  
Stir foods such as casseroles and  
vegetables from the outside to the  
center to distribute the heat evenly  
and speed cooking. Constant stir-  
ring is not necessary.  
Turn over foods like pork chops,  
baking potatoes, roasts, or whole  
cauliflower halfway through the  
• The Fish and Shellfish Cooking  
Table below provides specific  
directions with Power Level and  
Cooking Time settings for most  
types of fish and shellfish.  
FISH AND SHELLFISH COOKING TABLE  
FISH  
POWER LEVEL  
COOKING TIME  
DIRECTIONS  
Fish fillets  
HI  
312-412 minutes  
Arrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion  
toward outside edge of 112 quart microwavable  
baking dish. Brush with melted butter and season,  
if desired. Cook covered with vented plastic wrap.  
Let stand covered 2 minutes. If you are cooking  
more than 1 lb. of fish, turn the fish halfway  
through cooking.  
Fish steaks  
Whole fish  
HI  
7
412-512 minutes  
412-6 minutes  
Scallops  
HI  
HI  
312-5 minutes  
Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directed  
above, except stir instead of turning the shellfish.  
Shrimp, shelled  
312-5 minutes  
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Not Recommended  
Tend the meat as it cooks.  
APPETIZERS/SAUCES/  
SOUPS  
Cooking Appetizers: Tips and  
Techniques  
• Appetizers with a crisp coating or  
puff pastry are best done in a con-  
ventional oven with dry heat.  
- Drain juices as they accumulate  
to reduce splattering and keep  
from overcooking the bottom of  
the meat.  
• Breaded products can be warmed  
in the microwave oven but will not  
come out crisp.  
Recommended  
- Shield thin or bony portions with  
strips of foil to prevent overcook-  
ing.  
• Crisp crackers, such as melba  
toast, shredded wheat, and crisp  
rye crackers are best for  
microwave use. Wait until party  
time to add the spreads. Place a  
paper towel under the crackers  
while they cook in the microwave  
oven to absorb extra moisture.  
• Cook sauces made with cornstarch  
or flour uncovered so you may stir  
them 2 or 3 times during cooking  
for a smooth consistency.  
NOTE: Keep the foil at least 1 inch  
from the oven walls, and do not cover  
more than one-third of the meat with  
foil at any one time.  
To adapt a conventional sauce or  
gravy recipe, reduce the amount of  
liquid slightly.  
• Let the meat stand covered with foil  
10-15 minutes after you remove it  
from the oven. The internal temper-  
ature of the meat may rise from 5-  
10° F during standing time.  
• Arrange individual appetizers in a  
circle for even cooking.  
• Stirring occasionally will help blend  
flavors, distribute heat evenly, and  
may even shorten the cooking  
time.  
• Stir dips to distribute heat and  
shorten cooking time.  
The Meat Cooking Table on the next  
page provides detailed directions,  
Power Level, and Cooking Time set-  
tings for most cuts of meat.  
Cooking Sauces: Tips and  
Techniques  
• When converting a conventional  
soup recipe to cook in the  
microwave, reduce the liquid, salt,  
and strong seasonings.  
• Use a microwavable casserole or  
glass measuring cup that is at least  
2 or 3 times the volume of the  
sauce.  
MEAT  
• Sauces made with cornstarch  
thicken more rapidly than those  
made with flour.  
Cooking Meat: General Directions  
• Prepare the meat for cooking.  
- Defrost completely.  
Cooking Soups: Tips and  
Techniques  
- Trim off excess fat to avoid splat-  
tering.  
• Cook soups in a microwavable dish  
which holds double the volume of  
the recipe ingredients to prevent  
boil-over, especially if you use  
cream or milk in the soup.  
- Place the meat, fat side down, on  
a
a microwavable rack in  
microwavable dish.  
- Use oven cooking bag for less  
tender cuts of meat.  
• Generally, cover microwaved  
soups with VENTED plastic wrap  
or a microwavable lid.  
- Arrange the meat so that thicker  
portions are toward the outside  
of the dish.  
• Cover foods to retain moisture.  
Uncover foods to retain crispness.  
- Cover the meat with waxed  
paper to prevent splattering.  
• Avoid overcooking by using the  
minimum suggested time. Add  
more time, if necessary, only after  
checking the food.  
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MEAT COOKING TABLE  
POWER  
LEVEL  
COOKING  
TIME  
MEAT  
DIRECTIONS  
BEEF  
HI  
Form patties with depression in center of each.  
Place on microwavable roasting rack. Brush with browning  
agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper.  
Turn over halfway through cooking.  
Hamburgers,  
Fresh or defrosted  
(4 oz. each)  
1 patty  
2 patties  
4 patties  
1-112 minutes  
112-2 minutes  
212-312 minutes  
Let stand covered 1 minute.  
Sirloin tip roast  
(3-4 lbs.)  
5
5
8-10 minutes  
per pound  
RARE (135° F)  
11-13 minutes  
per pound  
Place roast fat side down on microwavable roasting rack.  
Add desired seasonings and cover with waxed paper.  
Turn meat over halfway through cooking and shield if  
necessary. Remove roast from microwave oven when  
desired temperature is reached. Let stand covered with  
MEDIUM (155° F) foil 15 minutes.(Temperature may rise about 10° F).  
LAMB  
Lamb roast, rolled  
boneless (3-4 lbs.)  
11-12 minutes  
per pound  
RARE (135° F)  
12-13 minutes  
per pound  
Place roast fat side down on microwavable roasting rack.  
Brush lamb with marinade or desired seasonings such as  
rosemary, thyme or marjoram. Cover with waxed paper.  
Turn roast over after 15 minutes, and again after 30 min-  
utes. Shield if necessary.  
MEDIUM (145° F) Remove roast from microwave when desired temperature  
13-14 minutes  
per pound  
WELL (155° F)  
is reached. Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes  
(Temperature may rise about 10° F).  
PORK  
Bacon slices  
2 slices  
4 slices  
6 slices  
HI  
3
Place bacon slices on microwavable roasting rack.  
Cover with paper towels.  
After cooking, let stand 1 minute.  
112-2 minutes  
212-3 minutes  
312-412 minutes  
Chops  
(5-7 oz. each)  
2 chops  
Place chops in microwavable baking dish.  
Add desired seasonings and cover with vented plastic wrap.  
Cook until no longer pink or until internal temperature  
reaches 170° F. Turn chops over halfway through cooking.  
Let stand covered 5 minutes.  
18-20 minutes  
per pound  
15-17 minutes  
per pound  
4 chops  
(Temperature may rise about 10° F).  
Loin Roast,  
rolled, boneless  
(312- 412 lbs.)  
3
25-27 minutes  
per pound  
(165° F)  
Place roast in cooking bag in microwavable dish.  
Add seasonings and browning agent if desired. Close bag  
loosely with microwavable closure or string. After cooking,  
let stand in bag 15 minutes. (Temperature may rise about  
10° F.) Internal temperature of pork should reach 170° F  
before serving.  
Sausage links,  
Fresh or Frozen,  
defrosted  
HI  
Pierce links and place on microwavable roasting rack.  
Cover with waxed paper or paper towel.  
Turn over halfway through cooking.  
(1-2 oz. each)  
2 links  
4 links  
6 links  
10 links (8 oz. pkg.)  
After cooking, let stand covered 1 minute.  
45-60 seconds  
1-112 minutes  
112-2 minutes  
134-2 minutes  
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• Watch the poultry as it cooks.  
POULTRY  
- Drain and discard juices as they accumulate.  
Cooking Poultry: General Directions  
• Prepare the poultry for cooking.  
- Defrost completely.  
- Shield thin or bony pieces with small strips of alu-  
minum foil to prevent overcooking. Keep foil at least  
1 inch from the oven walls and other pieces of foil.  
- Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the out-  
side edge of the baking dish. When cooking legs,  
arrange them like the spokes of a wheel.  
• Poultry is done when it is no longer pink and the juices  
run clear. When done, the temperature in the thigh  
meat should be 180-185° F.  
- Cover the baking dish with waxed paper to reduce  
splattering.  
• Let the poultry stand after cooking covered with foil for  
10 minutes.  
- Use a browning agent or cook with a sauce to give a  
browned appearance.  
The Poultry Cooking Table below provides detailed direc-  
tions, Power Level, and Cooking Time settings for most  
cuts and types of poultry.  
POULTRY COOKING TABLE  
POWER  
LEVEL  
COOKING  
TIME  
POULTRY  
DIRECTIONS  
Chicken pieces  
(212-3 lbs).  
HI  
412-512 minutes  
per pound  
Before cooking, wash pieces and shake the water off.  
Place pieces in a single layer in a microwavable baking  
dish with thicker pieces to the outside. Brush with butter or  
browning agent and seasonings if desired. Cover with  
waxed paper. Cook until no longer pink and juices run  
clear. Let stand covered 5 minutes.  
Chicken whole  
(3-312 lbs)  
HI  
12-13 minutes  
per pound  
Before cooking, wash and shake off water. Place breast  
side down on a microwavable roasting rack. Brush with  
butter, or browning agent and seasoning if desired. Cover  
with waxed paper. Cook 13 of estimated time. Turn breast  
side up, brush with butter, or browning agent. Replace  
waxed paper. Cook 13 of estimated time again. Shield if  
necessary. Cook remaining 13 of estimated time or until no  
longer pink and juices run clear. Let stand covered with  
foil 10 minutes. (The temperature may rise about 10° F.)  
The temperature in the thigh should be 180° F-185° F  
when the poultry is done.  
Cornish Hens  
Whole  
(1-112 lbs. each)  
HI  
6-7 minutes  
per pound  
Before cooking, wash pieces and shake the water off.  
Tie wings to body of hen and the legs to tail. Place hens  
breast side down on microwavable rack. Cover with  
waxed paper. Turn breast side up halfway through  
cooking. Shield bone ends of drumsticks with foil.  
Remove and discard drippings. Brush with butter or  
browning agent and seasonings if desired. Cook until  
no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove hens from  
microwave when they reach desired temperature.  
Let stand covered with foil 5 minutes. (Temperature may  
rise about 10° F). Temperature in breast should be 170° F  
before serving.  
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Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques  
PASTA AND RICE  
• If you are planning to use rice or pasta in a casserole,  
undercook it so it is still firm.  
Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta,  
rice, and cereal require about the same amount of time,  
but the microwave is a more convenient method because  
you can cook and serve in the same dish. There is no stir-  
ring needed and leftover pasta tastes just like fresh  
cooked when reheated in the microwave oven.  
• Allow for standing time with rice, but not for pasta.  
• The Pasta and Rice Cooking Tables below provide spe-  
cific directions, with Power Level and cooking time set-  
tings for most common types of pasta and rice.  
PASTA COOKING TABLE  
POWER  
LEVEL  
COOKING  
TIME  
PASTA  
DIRECTIONS  
Spaghetti  
4 cups water  
Add 8 oz. spaghetti  
Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired.  
Use a 2-quart microwavable baking dish and cover with  
vented plastic wrap for spaghetti and lasagna noodles.  
Use microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap for macaroni  
and egg noodles.  
HI  
5
9-10 minutes  
712-812 minutes  
Macaroni  
3 cups water  
Add 2 cups macaroni  
HI  
5
6-7 minutes  
512-612 minutes  
Cook at Power Level HI as directed in chart or until water  
boils.  
Lasagna noodles  
4 cups water  
Add 8 oz. lasagna noodles  
Stir in pasta; cook covered at Power Level 5 as directed in  
chart or until tender.  
Drain in a colander.  
HI  
5
7-8 minutes  
11-1212 minutes  
Egg noodles  
6 cups water  
Add 4 cups noodles  
HI  
5
8-10 minutes  
512-612 minutes  
RICE COOKING TABLE  
POWER  
LEVEL  
COOKING  
TIME  
RICE  
DIRECTIONS  
Long grain  
Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired, in 2 quart  
microwavable casserole.  
Cover with microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap.  
Cook as directed in chart at Power Level HI or until water boils.  
Stir in rice and any seasonings.  
Cook covered as directed in chart at Power Level 5 or  
until water is absorbed and rice is tender.  
Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes.  
214 cups water  
Add 1 cup rice  
HI  
5
412-512 minutes  
14 minutes  
Brown  
212 cups water  
Add 1 cup rice  
HI  
5
412-512 minutes  
28 minutes  
Long grain and  
wild rice mix  
HI  
5
4-5 minutes  
24 minutes  
Fluff with fork.  
213 cups water  
Add 6 oz. package  
Quick cooking  
1 cup water  
Add 1 cup rice  
Cook water until it boils.  
HI  
2-3 minutes  
Stir rice into boiling water and let stand, covered 5 to 10  
minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.  
Fluff with fork.  
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Main ten an ce  
3. To reinstall the filter, slide it into  
the side slot, then push up and  
toward oven center to lock.  
CARE AND CLEANING  
CLEANING THE  
GREASE FILTERS  
The grease filter should be removed  
and cleaned often, at least once a  
month.  
For best performance and safety,  
keep the oven clean inside and out-  
side. Take special care to keep the  
inner door panel and the oven front  
frame free of food or grease build-up.  
Never use rough powder or pads.  
Wipe the microwave oven inside and  
out, including the hood bottom cover,  
with a soft cloth and a warm(not hot)  
mild detergent solution. Then rinse  
and wipe dry. Use a chrome cleaner  
and polish on chrome, metal and  
aluminum surfaces. Wipe spatters  
immediately with a wet paper towel,  
especially after cooking chicken or  
bacon. Clean your oven weekly or  
more often, if needed.  
1. To remove grease filter, slide  
filter to the side. Pull filter down-  
ward and push to the other side.  
The filter will drop out.  
2. Wash in dishwasher or soak  
grease filter in hot water and a  
mild detergent. Rinse well and  
shake to dry. Do not use  
ammonia or place in a dish-  
washer. The aluminum will  
darken filter.  
METAL RACK  
Wash the metal rack with a mild soap  
and a soft or nylon scrub brush. Dry  
completely. Do not use abrasive  
scrubbers or cleaners to clean rack.  
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5 . Slide a new charcoal filter into  
place. The filter should rest at  
the angle shown.  
OVEN LIGHT  
REPLACEMENT  
1. Unplug oven or turn off power at  
the main power supply.  
CAUTION  
To avoid risk of personal  
injury or property damage,  
do not operate oven hood  
without filters in place.  
2. Remove the vent cover mount-  
ing screws. (2 middle screws)  
3. Tip the cover forward, then lift  
out to remove.  
CHARCOAL FILTER  
REPLACEMENT  
6. Slide the bottom of the grille into  
place. Push the top until it snaps  
into place. Replace the mount-  
ing screws. Turn the power back  
on at the main power supply and  
set the clock.  
If your oven is vented inside, the char-  
coal filter should be replaced every 6  
to 12 months, and more often if nec-  
essary. The charcoal filter cannot be  
cleaned. To order a new charcoal fil-  
ter, contact the Parts Department at  
your nearest Authorized Service  
Center or call 1-800-688-9900 (U.S.A)  
or 1-800-688-2002 (Canada).  
4. Remove bulb holder.  
COOKTOP/NIGHT  
LIGHT REPLACEMENT  
1. Unplug the oven or turn off  
power at the main power supply.  
Order Charcoal Filter kit # : MVHRK3.  
1. Disconnect Power to oven.  
2. Remove the two vent grille  
mounting screws. (2 middle  
screws)  
5. Lift up the bulb holder.  
2. Remove the bulb cover mount-  
ing screws.  
3. Tip the grille forward, then lift it  
out.  
3. Replace bulb(s) with 30 watt  
appliance bulb(s).  
4. Remove old filter.  
6. Replace bulb with a 30 or 40  
watt appliance bulb.  
4. Replace bulb cover, and mount-  
ing screws.  
7. Replace the bulb holder.  
5. Turn the power back on at the  
main power supply.  
8. Slide the bottom of the vent  
cover into place. Push the top  
until it snaps into place. Replace  
the mounting screws. Turn the  
power back on at the main  
power supply.  
CAUTION  
To avoid personal injury or  
property damage, wear gloves  
when replacing light bulb.  
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MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE  
USE  
DO NOT USE  
OVENPROOF GLASS  
(treated for high intensity heat):  
METAL UTENSILS:  
Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven  
cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers or foil trays. Metal  
utensils can cause arcing, which can damage your microwave oven.  
Utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie  
plates, cake plates, liquid  
measuring cups, casseroles and  
bowls without metallic trim.  
METAL DECORATION:  
Metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc. The  
metal trim interferes with normal cooking and may damage the oven.  
CHINA:  
Bowls, cups, serving plates and  
platters without metallic trim.  
ALUMINUM FOIL:  
Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking and  
may cause harmful arcing. Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs  
and wings. Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the side walls  
and door of the oven.  
PLASTIC:  
Plastic wrap (as a cover)-- lay the  
plastic wrap loosely over the dish  
and press it to the sides.  
WOOD:  
Vent plastic wrap by turning back  
one edge slightly to allow excess  
steam to escape. The dish should  
be deep enough so that the  
plastic wrap will not touch the  
food.  
Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack when you  
use them in the microwave oven. Baskets react in the same way.  
TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS:  
Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered utensils.  
Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items before cook-  
ing. Tightly closed pouches could explode.  
As the food heats it may melt the  
plastic wrap wherever the wrap  
touches the food.  
BROWN PAPER:  
Use plastic dishes, cups, semi-  
rigid freezer containers and  
plastic bags only for short  
cooking time. Use these with  
care because the plastic may  
soften from the heat of the  
food.  
Avoid using brown paper bags.  
They absorb too much heat and could burn.  
FLAWED OR CHIPPED UTENSILS:  
Any utensil that is cracked, flawed, or chipped may break in the oven.  
METAL TWIST TIES:  
PAPER:  
Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags.  
They become hot and could cause a fire.  
Paper towels, waxed paper,  
paper napkins, and paper plates  
with no metallic trim or design.  
Look for the manufacturer's label  
for use in the microwave oven.  
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Before Calling for Service  
Check the following list to be sure a service call is necessary. Reviewing additional information on items to check may  
prevent an unneeded service call.  
Problem  
Possible Causes  
If nothing on the oven operates  
• check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker.  
• check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit in house.  
• check that controls are set properly.  
If the oven interior light  
does not work  
• the light bulb is loose or defective.  
If oven will not cook  
• check that control panel was programmed correctly.  
• check that door is firmly closed.  
• check that Start Pad was touched.  
• check that timer wasn’t started instead of a cook function.  
If oven takes longer than  
normal to cook or cooks  
too rapidly  
• be sure the Power Level is programmed properly.  
If the time of day clock does  
not always keep correct time  
• check that the power cord is fully inserted into the outlet receptacle.  
• be sure the oven is the only appliance on the electrical circuit.  
If food cooks unevenly  
• be sure food is evenly shaped.  
• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.  
• check placement of aluminum foil strips used to prevent overcooking.  
If food is undercooked  
• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time, and power levels) were  
correctly followed.  
• be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit.  
• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.  
If food is overcooked  
• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, power level, time, size of dish)  
were followed.  
If arcing (sparks) occur  
• be sure microwavable dishes were used.  
• be sure wire twist ties were not used.  
• be sure oven wasn’t operated when empty.  
• make sure metal rack (if used) is properly installed on 4 supports.  
If the Display shows a time  
counting down but the oven is  
not cooking  
• check that door is firmly closed.  
• check that timer was not started instead of a cooking function.  
Vent fan starts automatically  
• If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the fan in the vent  
hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to cool the oven. It may stay  
on up to an hour to cool the oven.  
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Questions and Answers  
WARNING  
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, do not remove outer case at any time,  
only an authorized servicer should remove outer case.  
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  
Question  
Answer  
Can I use a rack in my microwave  
oven so that I may reheat or cook  
in two levels at a time?  
Only use the rack that is supplied with your microwave oven.  
Use of any other rack can result in poor cooking performance and/or arcing  
and may damage your oven.  
Can I use either metal or aluminum  
pans in my microwave oven?  
Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding (use small, flat pieces).  
Never allow metal to touch walls or door.  
Sometimes the door of my  
microwave oven appears wavy.  
Is this normal?  
This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven.  
What are the humming noises  
I hear when my microwave  
oven is operating?  
This is the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on and  
off.  
Why does the dish become hot  
when I microwave food in it?  
As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish.  
Use hot pads to remove food after cooking.  
Dish may not be microwave safe.  
What does standing time mean?  
Standing time means that food should be taken out of the oven and covered  
for additional time after cooking. This process allows the cooking to finish,  
saves energy, and frees the oven for other purposes.  
Can I pop popcorn in my  
microwave oven?  
How do I get the best results?  
Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer’s guidelines or  
use the preprogrammed Popcorn pad.  
Do not use regular paper bags. Use the listening test by stopping the oven as  
soon as the popping slows to a pop every one or two seconds. Do not try to  
repop unpopped kernels. You can also use special microwave poppers. When  
using a popper, be sure to follow manufacturer’s directions. Do not pop  
popcorn in glass utensils.  
Why does steam come out of the  
air exhaust vent?  
Steam is normally produced during cooking.  
The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the top vent.  
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Warran ty  
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 micro-  
processor, (2) Magnetron tube.  
Limited Parts Warranty Outside the United States and 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 appli-  
ance 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 or residence from the United States to  
Canada.  
What is not covered by these  
warranties  
• Replacement of household fuses, resetting of circuit breakers,  
or correction to household wiring or plumbing.  
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 and 1-800-688-2002  
Canada to locate an authorized servicer.  
• Normal product maintenance and cleaning, including light  
bulbs.  
Be sure to retain proof of purchase to verify warranty status.  
Refer to WARRANTY for further information on owner’s re-  
sponsibilities for warranty service.  
• Products with original serial numbers removed, altered, or not  
readily determined.  
If the dealer or service company cannot resolve the problem,  
write to Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Attn: CAIR®  
Center, P.O. Box 2370, Cleveland, TN 37320-2370, or call  
1-800-688-9900 USAand 1-800-688-2002 Canada.  
• Products purchased for commercial, industrial, rental, or  
leased use.  
• Products located outside of the United States or Canada.  
• Premium service charges, if the servicer is requested to per-  
form service in addition to normal service or outside normal  
service hours or area.  
U.S. customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or  
speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.  
• Adjustments after the first year.  
NOTE: When writing or calling about a service problem,  
please include the following information:  
• Repairs resulting from the following:  
-
Improper installation, exhaust system, or maintenance.  
a. Your name, address and telephone number;  
b. Model number and serial number;  
- Any modification, alteration, or adjustment not authorized  
by Maytag.  
c. Name and address of your dealer or servicer;  
d. Aclear description of the problem you are having;  
e. Proof of purchase (sales receipt).  
- Accident, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, or acts of nature.  
- Connections to improper electrical current, voltage supply,  
or gas supply.  
User’s guides, service manuals and parts information are  
available from Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag  
Customer Assistance.  
- Use of improper pans, containers, or accessories that  
cause damage to the product.  
• Travel.  
IN NO EVENT SHALL MAYTAG BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have others which vary from state to state. For example, some states do  
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to you.  
A/03/02  
©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Co.  
Part No.8112P196-60  
Printed in Korea 03/02  
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