Maytag Microwave oven User Manual

About Your Maytag Contents
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Congratulations on your choice PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
of a Maytag microwave oven! As a_o_l Number POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
you use your new microwave oven EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
we know that you will appreciate ENERGY ..................................... 3
the many features that provide SerialNumber Safety Instructions ................... 3-5
excellent performance, ease of
cleaning, convenience and Microwaving Tips ........................ 5
dependability. PurchaseInstallationDate Automatic Fan Feature ................. 6
Before you begin cooking with Touch Control Panel ................ 6, 7
your new microwave oven, please Servi_ Company&phone Number Features ....................................... 8
take a few minutes to read and Homeowner: Keep this booklet Minute/Second Timer .................. 9
become familiar with the and the installation instructions
instructions in this book. On the which are included in the literature Cooking by Time ................. 10, 11
following pages you will find a package. Express Cook Feature ................ 10
wealth of information regarding all
aspects of using your microwave Installer: Leave this booklet with +30 Seconds .............................. 11
oven. By following the instructions the appliance for future reference. Auto Start/Reminder .................. 11
carefully, you will be able to fully Auto Defrost ........................ 12, 13
enjoy and properly maintain your Registration
Maytag microwave oven and Defrosting by Time ................... 14
achieve excellent results with the Federal law requires registration of Cooking by Temperature ........... 15
food you prepare, all microwave ovens. To comply
with the law, please fill out the Automatic Roasting ............. 16, 17
Should you have any questions CUSTOMER REGISTRATION Complete Meal Cooking ........... 18
about using your Maytag CARD packaged in the oven.
microwave oven, write to us. Be Reheat Feature ........................... 19
sure to provide the model number 1. Check the model and serial Popcorn ...................................... 20
of your microwave oven. numbers on the card to see that
they match the numbers on the Care and Cleaning ..................... 21
Consumer Education Department rating label. Rating label is located The Vent Hood .......................... 22
Maytag Company on the inside of the oven cavity. If Light Replacement .................... 23
One Dependability Square the numbers on the card are not the
Newton, Iowa 50208 same as those on the rating label Grounding Instructions .............. 24
515-791-8911
cross out the numbers on the card Installation ................................. 24
(Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.C.S.T.) and write in the numbers as they Before You Call for Service ......25
appear on the rating label.
Model Identification 2. Mail the card. The return Warranty .................................... 27
If you have a question, or need address is included on the reverse
service, have this information side of card. Optional Accessory
ready: If you move or are not the original A Charcoal Filter Kit for non-vented
1. Complete model and serial owner of this oven, you must, by installation is available at extra
numbers from the rating plate law, renew the registration. Send cost from your Maytag dealer.
which is located inside the oven. the renewal registration Ask for part 05200037.
information to:
2. Purchase or installation date
from your sales slip. Maytag Company
P.O. Box 2790
Copy this information in these Cleveland, Tennessee 37311
spaces. Keep this book, your
warranty, and the sales slip Renewal Registration information
together in a handy place, must provide: a) Your name and
address and b) the microwave
oven's model and serial numbers.
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Maytag Microwave oven Specifications

General

Brand	Maytag
Model	Microwave oven
Category	Microwave Oven
Language	English

Summary

Model Identification

Important Safety Instructions

Microwave Energy Exposure Precautions

Critical steps to prevent exposure to excessive microwave energy.

General Safety Guidelines

Fundamental safety rules for operating electrical appliances.

Important Safety Instructions (Continued)

Specific Safety Warnings

Detailed safety advice covering various operational scenarios and materials.

The Exhaust Hood

Exhaust Hood Installation and Use

Proper installation and operational guidelines for the vent hood.

Oven Shelf Accessory

Shelf Accessory Usage and Care

Instructions on how to use and care for the oven shelf accessory.

Microwaving Tips

Cookware, Covering, and Stirring

Guidance on cookware selection, covering dishes, stirring, and piercing foods.

Your Touch Control Panel

Display Panel and Control Functions

Explanation of the display panel and detailed description of each control button.

Automatic Fan Feature

How the automatic fan feature protects the oven from heat.

Features of Your Microwave Oven

Cooking Complete Reminder and Oven Components

Notification system for completed cooking and identification of oven parts.

Hood Controls and Other Features

Operation of hood controls, lights, and auto defrost guide.

Minute/Second Timer Usage

Timer Functions and Delayed Cooking

Explains timer functions, holding time, and programming delayed cooking.

Defrost, Hold, and Time Cook Example

A step-by-step example of combining defrost, hold, and cook functions.

Cooking by Time

Time Cook 1 and Time Cook 2

Instructions for cooking food using Time Cook 1 and Time Cook 2 features.

Express Cook Feature

Quickly setting cooking times from 1 to 5 minutes.

+30 Seconds Feature

Auto Start Function

Programming Delayed Start

Setting the oven to begin cooking at a future preset time.

Reminder Function

Auto Defrost

Setting Auto Defrost and Conversion Guide

Guide to using automatic defrost by weight and converting ounces to pounds.

Stand Time After Defrost

Recommended standing times for food after defrosting.

Auto Defrost Guide

Defrosting Recommendations by Food Type

Specific instructions and stand times for various food types.

Defrosting by Time

Time Defrost Operation and Power Level

Using manual time settings for defrosting and adjusting power level.

Defrosting Tips and Q&A

Tips for successful defrosting and answers to common questions.

Cooking by Temperature

Temp Cook/Hold Function and Probe Usage

Using the probe to cook food to a specific internal temperature.

Temperature Cooking Tips and Probe Q&A

Recommendations for temperature cooking and answers to probe questions.

Automatic Roasting

Auto Roast Overview and Preparation

How Auto Roast works and how to prepare roasts for it.

Roasting Beef Example

Step-by-step guide for roasting beef to a medium doneness.

Auto Roast Guide

Roasting Codes and Times

Guide to codes, minimum end temps, and approximate times for roasting.

Automatic Simmer Guide

Simmering Foods (Auto Roast Code 4)

Using Auto Roast Code 4 for simmering various foods.

Complete Meal Cooking

Using the Oven Shelf for Multi-Level Cooking

Guidelines for cooking multiple items using the oven shelf.

Reheating Multiple Foods Together

Tips for reheating different food types simultaneously.

Reheat Function

Using the Reheat Feature

Short-term program for automatically reheating beverages or cooked food.

Reheat Guide and Multiple Servings

Reheat codes, times, recommended foods, and reheating multiple servings.

Popcorn Feature

Popcorn Operation and Cook Time Adjustments

Instructions for popcorn feature and adjusting cook time for under/overcooking.

Light Microwave Popcorn

Specific steps for cooking light microwave popcorn.

Care and Cleaning

General Care and Oven Cleaning

Essential rules for protecting and cleaning the oven interior and exterior.

Power Cord Care

How to clean the power cord.

The Vent Hood

Vent Hood Components and Filter Cleaning

Description of vent hood parts and how to clean grease filters.

Replacing Grease Filters

Steps for removing and reinstalling the grease filters.

Light Replacement

Cooktop/Night Light Replacement

How to replace the cooktop and night lights.

Oven Light Replacement

Steps for replacing the internal oven light bulb.

Grounding and Installation

Grounding Instructions

Explanation of grounding importance and proper procedures.

Installation Guidelines and Accessories

Approved installation types and optional accessory information.

Before You Call for Service

Troubleshooting Common Problems

List of common issues and causes to prevent unnecessary service calls.

Normal Oven Characteristics

Description of normal sounds and operational characteristics of the oven.

Maytag Microwave Oven Warranty

Full Two-Year Warranty

Coverage details for the first two years of ownership.

Limited Warranty and Service

Details of limited warranty coverage and how to obtain service.

Contacting MACAP

Information on contacting the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel.