Cookware And Dinnerware; Microwave Oven Use; Microwave Oven Care; Keep Warm - Maytag MMV4206BS User Manual

Cookware and Dinnerware

Microwave-Safe
Browning dish (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
Ceramic glass, glass
China, earthenware (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
Melamine (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
Paper towels, paper plates, napkins (Use non-recycled paper.)
Plastic wraps, bags, covers, dinnerware, containers (Follow
manufacturer recommendations.)
Pottery and clay (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
Silicone bakeware (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
Wax paper
To Test Cookware/Dinnerware: Place dish in microwave oven with 1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it. Program 1 minute of cook time at 100%. If
dish becomes hot and the water stays cool, do not use the dish in the microwave oven.

Microwave Oven Use

For 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 to 90), then touch the Start control.
If programming additional stages, enter the cook time and cook power
of each before touching 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 3 minutes.
Use microwave-safe dish with loose-fitting lid, or cover microwave-safe
dish with plastic wrap and vent. After convection cooking (on some
models) or grilling (on some models), the sensor will be disabled until
the microwave oven is cooled.
Add More Time
At the end of any cycle, "ADD MORE TIME 0:00" appears in the display.
Enter the additional time, if desired, and start the microwave oven. The
cook power and/or temperature (on models with convection) 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.

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 filters: mild soap and water or dishwasher.
Door and exterior: mild soap and water, or glass cleaner applied
to paper towel.
Control panel: sponge or soft cloth and water.
Stainless steel (on some models): mild soap and water, then rinse
with clean water and dry with soft cloth, or use stainless steel
cleaner.
Turntable: mild soap and water or dishwasher.
Cooking rack and supports: mild soap, water and washcloth.
Dishwasher cleaning is not recommended.
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MICROWAVE OVEN CARE

Do Not Use
Metal cookware and bakeware
Straw or wicker
Gold, silver or pewter
Non-approved meat thermometers, skewers
Twist ties
Foil liners, such as sandwich wrappers
Staples
Objects with gold or silver trim or with metallic glaze

Keep Warm

WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
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.
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 filter. See "Settings" section to reset filter status.
Grease filters: Grease filters are on the underside of 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 filter: The charcoal filter is behind the vent grille at the
top front of the microwave oven. The charcoal filter 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 filter. To
reinstall, place the filter into its slotted area – wire mesh side up,
replace vent grille, and secure with screws.
Cooktop light: The cooktop light bulb is located on the underside
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 grille
at the top front of the microwave oven, under the bulb cover, and
is replaceable. Remove two screws on the vent grille, tilt the grille
forward, and lift it out. Open bulb cover and replace bulb. Close
bulb cover, replace vent grille, and secure with screws.