Microwave Oven Care - Maytag MMV6190DS User Manual

Microwave Oven Use
For a list of preset programs, see the Quick Reference Guide provided with your model.
Manual Cooking/Stage Cooking
Touch COOK TIME, touch number pads to enter time, touch
COOK POWER (if not 100%), touch number pads to enter power
level (10-90), then touch the Start control.
If programming additional stages (up to three), touch OPTIONS/
CLOCK to enter programming for the next stage, then enter the
cook time and cook power of each, and then touch the Start
control.
Sensor Cooking
A sensor in the microwave oven detects moisture released from
food as it heats, and adjusts the cooking time accordingly.
Make sure microwave oven has been plugged in for at least
1 minute. Use microwave-safe dish with loose-fitting lid, or
cover microwave-safe dish with plastic wrap and vent. For
optimal performance, wait at least 30 minutes after convection
cooking or grilling (on some models) before sensor cooking.
Doneness
Adjust doneness for automatic cooking functions by touching
COOK TIME repeatedly to scroll through "NORMAL," "MORE
DONE" or "LESS DONE" within the first 20 seconds of starting
the cook cycle. Doneness cannot be adjusted for Defrost
functions.
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on
cleaning products.
To avoid damage to the microwave oven caused by arcing due
to soil buildup, keep cavity, microwave inlet cover, cooking rack
supports, and area where the door touches the frame clean.
Clean with mild soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge, or as
indicated below.
Grease filter: mild soap and water or dishwasher.
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Door and exterior: mild soap and water, or glass cleaner
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applied to paper towel.
Control panel: sponge or soft cloth and water.
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Stainless steel (on some models): mild soap and water, then
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rinse with clean water and dry with soft cloth, or use stainless
steel cleaner.
Turntable: mild soap and water or dishwasher.
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Rack(s): mild soap, water and washcloth. Dishwasher
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cleaning is not recommended.
Add More Time
At the end of any cycle using less than 100% cook power,
"PRESS 0 TO ADD MORE TIME" scrolls in the display. Enter
the additional time, if desired, and start the microwave oven.
The cook power for all non-sensor cycles will be the same as
in the finished cycle, but may be changed. If Add More Time
is used after a sensor cycle, the cook power will be 100%, but
may be changed.
Keep Warm
Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before
or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven. The
Keep Warm function uses 10% cook power. Keep Warm can be
used by itself or can be programmed to follow a cooking cycle.
Opening the door during Keep Warm will cancel the function.

MICROWAVE OVEN CARE

Installing/Replacing Filters and Light Bulbs
NOTE: A filter status indicator (on some models) appears in the
display when it is time to replace the charcoal filter, and clean
or replace the grease filters. See "Settings" section to reset filter
status.
Grease filters: Grease filters are on the underside of
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microwave oven. Clean monthly, or as prompted by filter
status indicator. Slide the filter away from the tab area, and
drop out the filter. To reinstall, place end of the filter into the
opening opposite the tab area, swing up the other end, and
slide it toward the tab area.
Charcoal filters: The charcoal filters are behind the vent grille
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at the top front of the microwave oven. The charcoal filters
cannot be cleaned, and should be replaced about every 6
months, or as prompted by filter status indicator. Remove
two screws on the vent grille, tilt the grille forward, lift it out,
and remove filters. To reinstall, place each filter into its slotted
area – wire mesh side up, replace vent grille, and secure with
screws.
Cooktop light: The cooktop light is located on the underside
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of the microwave oven, and is replaceable. Remove bulb
cover screw, and open the bulb cover. Replace bulb, close
bulb cover, and secure with screw.
Cavity light: The cavity light bulb is located behind the vent
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grille at the top front of the microwave oven, under the bulb
cover, and is replaceable. Open door. Remove two screws
on the vent grille, tilt the grille forward, and lift it out. Remove
right side charcoal filter. Open bulb cover and replace bulb.
Close bulb cover, replace charcoal filter, replace vent grille,
and secure with screws.
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WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard