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¨ USER’S GUIDE AND COOKING GUIDE Over-The-Range Microwave Oven Model MMV5100AA Read these instructions carefully before using your microwave oven. Part no.8112p171-60 MCS p/n 74005587 A/08/00 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
(2) HINGES AND LATCHES (broken or loosened) (3) DOOR SEALS AND SEALING SURFACES The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. SPECIFICATIONS Model: MMV5100AA AC 110-120V, 60 Hz Power Source: Power Consumption: 1500W 1000W* Maximum Output: Oven Capacity: 1.7 cu.
For additional questions, please contact us: REGISTRATION CARD packed with the oven. Maytag Appliance Sales Company ® 1. Check the model and serial Atten: CAIR Center numbers on the card to see that P .O.Box 2370 they match the numbers on the Cleveland, TN 37320-2370 data plate.
SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1. Read all instructions before using containers and closed glass jars may explode and therefore the appliance.
22. When flaming foods under the 19. This oven is suitable for use above both gas and electric hood, turn the fan on. cooking equipment. 23. Use care when cleaning the vent- 20. This oven is intended to be used hood filter.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces DANGER the risk of electric shock by providing an escape Electric Shock Hazard wire for the electric current. This appliance is • Touching some of the equipped with a cord that has a grounding wire internal components with a grounding plug.
INTERFERENCE NOTE Microwave ovens generate radio frequency energy during operation and if not installed properly may cause interference to radio and television reception. You can determine if this unit is causing interference by turning it on and off while the interference is occurring. If interference occurs, it may be corrected by one or more of the following measures: •...
Materials you can use in microwave oven Utensils Remarks Aluminum foil Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcook- ing. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls. foil should be at least 1 inch away from oven walls.
SET UP NAMES OF OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Remove the oven and all materials from the carton. Your oven comes with the following materials and accessories: Turntable Grease filter Turntable roller rest Charcoal filter Instruction Manual Damper assembly Installation Instructions Hardware package Upper cabinet template Metal rack...
TURNTABLE INSTALLATION • Both turntable and roller rest must always be used during Turntable cooking. • All food and containers of food must always be placed on the turntable for cooking. • Turntable memory allows the turntable to return to its starting Roller rest Hub (underside) position at the end of cooking...
OPERATION CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES Remember: After connecting supply cord, follow word prompts for setting proper ventilation direction. The oven will not operate until ventilation direction is selected.
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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES (CONT.) (1) Display Window (6) Auto Defrost (Page 19) Upper line: Counts down cooking Provides two options. Press once to time in minutes and/or seconds. set Quick Defrost, twice to set Shows clock time when oven is not Defrost.
SELECTING VENTILATION DIRECTION After connecting power supply cord, you must select proper ventilation direction. If your microwave oven has been installed for room venting, press number 1. If your oven has been installed for roof or wall venting, press number 2. This is to be sure that exhaust air is vented correctly. Example: To set for room ventilation: Step Procedure...
TIMER You can set and use the Timer function independently, or while a cooking program is in progress. The Timer will be displayed on the lower line of the display. Timer can be set from 0 to 99 minutes 99 seconds. Example: To set timer for 3 minutes: Step...
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Example: To cook at power level P80 for 40 seconds: Step Procedure Keypad Press Cook Time. Cook Time Enter 40 seconds by pressing 4 and 0. One touch Press Power Level until P80 appears in the display. Power level Press P100 (100%) once P90(90%)
AUTO SENSOR MICROWAVING The Auto Sensor feature uses a built-in humidity sensor that measures the amount of steam/humidity in the oven to accurately determine correct cooking time and power level for the food placed in the oven. A variety of popular foods have been preprogrammed.
AUTO SENSOR MICROWAVING TIPS General Sensor Cooking/Reheating: • The following foods are not • For foods not listed in the Sensor recommended: Boil-in-the-bag Reheating/Cooking Guide (pages entrees or vegetables, raw or 27 - 28), use Timed Cooking. uncooked food, food that must be •...
OPTIONAL SETTINGS The Options key allows you to customize oven feature settings as shown below.: Optional Features Press Press number pads to Options pad select Word Prompt on/off 1-ON The Word Prompt may be 2-OFF once turned on or off*. *Prompt words may be shortened.
AUTO DEFROST Auto Defrost allows you to easily defrost food two ways. Power levels and times are automatically determined when the food weight is entered. Press Auto Defrost once for QUICK DEFROST. Press Auto Defrost twice for DEFROST. DEFROST: Use for more thorough defrosting of larger, dense frozen foods. Ideal for items such as roasts, whole chicken and steak.
Note: • Maximum weight for defrosting is 5.9 lbs. If weight is entered at more than 5.9 lbs, a beep sounds to alert you to enter correct weight. If START is pressed without entering a weight, the control will • default to 1.0 lb.
ONE TOUCH START COOKING A time-saving feature, this simplified control lets you quickly start microwave cooking without pressing START To set One Touch Start cooking for 2 minutes: Example: Step Procedure Keypad Press 2. The display shows time counting One Touch down.
CUSTOM PROGRAMS For food or recipes prepared most often, you can easily customize a program using your own sequences or cooking stages (power levels/ cooking times). You can set 3 different custom programs (No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3). Each program may have 1 - 3 cooking stages. For example, you frequently cook 1 cup long-grain rice.
TURNTABLE SETTING The turntable plays an important part in even heat distribution in your microwave oven. The turntable, however, may be turned off to accommodate large dishes. Press Turntable On/Off once to turn turntable off and twice to turn turntable back on. It is better to keep the turntable on for optimum results.
DELAY OFF-FAN Delay off allows you to turn the fan off automatically at a selected time up to 30 minutes. After you have selected the time, delay off time disappears from the display. Press Delay off time once 10 minutes 2 times 20 minutes 3 times...
COOKING GUIDE COOKING PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES The advantages of microwave Reheating: Cooked food reheats cooking are speed and efficiency. extremely well by using a low level For warming, heating, and of microwave energy. Place denser defrosting, nothing compares. Here foods near the outer edge of the are a few tips that will make dish when reheating.
COOKING WITH METAL RACK The metal rack gives you extra space when cooking more than one dish at the same time. Set the metal rack on the hooks located on the inside walls of the oven. NOTE: The Turntable may be turned off to accommodate large dishes, See Turntable setting on page 23.
AUTO SENSOR COOKING TIPS Reheating Guide Menu Item/Amount Special Notes Course Plate of food Arrange less dense foods in the center of plate. Pasta in sauce, Cover with plastic wrap. turkey dinner, Allow to stand, covered, for a few minutes after meatloaf dinner reheating.
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AUTO SENSOR COOKING TIPS (CONT.) Menu Item/Amount Special Notes Course Pizza Slice Pizza should not be frozen. Place precooked 1-6 slices pizza on a paper towel or paper plate. Do not 1 slice (3 oz.) cover. Place pizza point toward the center. PIZZA SLICE CAUTION: Be careful when eating pizza heated in the microwave.
SENSOR COOKING RECIPES BAKED POTATO RECIPE Twice-Baked Potatoes Cooking Time: About 15 - 19 minutes baking potatoes (8 oz - 230 g each) Pierce potatoes with a fork several times. Place in oven end-to-end in a ring cup (125 mL) butter or margarine on a paper towel, spacing about 1 inch cup (125 mL) dairy sour cream (2.5 cm) apart.
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SENSOR COOKING RECIPES (CONT.) FRESH VEGETABLE RECIPES Creamy Cabbage Cooking Time: About 12 - 15 minutes lb (450 g) cabbage, shredded Place cabbage and water in 2 quart (2 litre) microwave-safe casserole. cup (50 mL) water Cover with casserole lid. package (3 oz - 85 g) cream cheese, Place in oven.
TIMED COOKING - MEATS, POULTRY AND FISH PREPARATION CHECKING DONENESS Use a microwave-safe dish. See page 25 for internal • temperatures for desired doneness. Defrost frozen food completely. • The color of the meat, on the Beef: Wash poultry and fish in cool •...
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Cooking Standing Food Power Special Notes Time Time Arrange in dish. Cover Beef with wax paper. Meat loaf, 1 15 - 20 min. 5 min. Place in a shallow dish. Pork Cover loosely with wax Chops, loin inch paper. thick, 7 oz each 1 P100 3 - 5 min.
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Cooking Standing Food Power Special Notes Time Time Poultry Arrange skin-side up Chicken pieces, in a baking dish, with up to 2 lb meatier portions 1 lb P100 5 - 8 min. 5 min. towards edge of dish. Turn over and rearrange halfway through cooking.
MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Check your problem by using the chart below and try the solutions for each problem. If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest authorized service center. TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY • • Oven will not start. Electrical cord for oven is Plug into the outlet.
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TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY ERROR (ERROR 1, 2) • ERROR 1: If door is opened • Press STOP/CLEAR and message appears in before time countdown restart using Timed the display window. appears in the display. Cooking on page 14. •...
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q. When the microwave oven is plugged into a wall outlet for the first time, it does not work properly. What is wrong? A. The microcomputer used in the microwave oven control may temporarily become scrambled and fail to function as programmed. Unplug the oven from the wall outlet and then plug it back in again.
CARE AND CLEANING Wipe the microwave oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and a mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. This should be done on a weekly basis, more often if needed. Never use cleaning powders or rough pads.
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SPECIAL CARE For best performance and safety, the inner door panel and the oven front frame should be free of food or grease buildup. Clean them often with a mild detergent. Then rinse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning powders or abrasive pads.
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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. 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...
MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY(CONT.) 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 or 1-423-472-3333 to locate an authorized servicer. • Be sure to retain proof of purchase to verify warranty status. Refer to WARRANTY (above) for further information on owner’s...
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