¨ USER’S GUIDE AND COOKING GUIDE Over-The-Range Microwave Oven Model MMV5100AA Read these instructions carefully before using your microwave oven. Part no.
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 or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. (c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.
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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: containers and closed glass jars may explode and therefore should not be heated in this oven. 7. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PROPER AND SAFE USE OF YOUR OVEN • The oven must be level. • The turntable and turntable roller rest must be in the oven during cooking. • Place cookware gently on the turntable and handle it carefully to avoid possible breakage. • Incorrect use of browning dish may cause the turntable to break. See page 8. • When using the Popcorn feature of this microwave oven, use only the bag sizes specified in the instruction manual.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS DANGER Electric Shock Hazard • Touching some of the internal components can cause serious personal injury or death. Do not disassemble this appliance. WARNING Electric Shock Hazard • Improper use of the grounding plug can result in electric shock. Do not plug into an outlet until appliance is properly installed and grounded. This appliance must be grounded.
INTERFERENCE NOTE • • • • clean door and seal surfaces of the oven. reorient the television or radio receiving antenna. relocate the oven with respect to the television or radio receiver. plug the oven into a different outlet so that it, and the television or radio receiver, are on different circuits. If the interference persists, you may want to consult an experienced radio/ television technician for additional suggestions.
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 overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch away from oven walls. Browning dish Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least 3/16 inch above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break. Dinnerware Microwave-safe only.
SET UP NAMES OF OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Interior light Door Safety interlock system Shuts off oven power if door is opened during operation. Control panel Door release button • Press the button to open door. • When you open the door during the cooking process, cooking will stop but the program will not be canceled. Close the door and touch START to resume cooking. Metal rack When cooking two or three dishes at the same time or larger dishes.
TURNTABLE INSTALLATION • Both turntable and roller rest must always be used during 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 position at the end of cooking operation. This is especially convenient for cups or other items with handles. At the end of cooking, “0”may remain in the display briefly to allow the turntable to return to its starting position.
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.
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES (CONT.) (1) Display Window Upper line: Counts down cooking time in minutes and/or seconds. Shows clock time when oven is not in use. The word prompt scrolls to guide you when setting the clock and at every operation stage. Lower line: Shows power level when using Timed Cooking. Shows Timer time when this feature is selected. (2) Indicators Indicators light or flash in the display window. 1/ 2/ 3: Lights to indicate current cooking stage. DEF: Lights during 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 Keypad Plug in. Press 1 to select room venting.
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 1 2 3 Procedure Keypad Press Timer. Timer Press 3, 0 and 0 to set 3 minutes. 3 One Touch Press START. The timer starts counting and oven will beep for 7 seconds when time is up. 0 0 START Note: • To clear a Timer setting, press Stop/Clear.
Example: To cook at power level P80 for 40 seconds: Step 1 2 Procedure Keypad Press Cook Time. Cook Time Enter 40 seconds by pressing 4 and 0. 4 One touch 0 Press Power Level until P80 appears in the display. 3 Press P100 (100%) P90(90%) P80(80%) P70(70%) Medium High P60(60%) P50(50%) Medium P40(40%) P30(30%) Med Low/Defrost P20(20%) P10(10%) P 0 (0%) once twice 3 times 4 times 5 times 6 times 7 times 8 times 9 times 10 times 11 times Press START.
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. These foods are listed below in the REHEAT or COOK Food categories. Press keypad to select your desired food type then press START.
AUTO SENSOR MICROWAVING TIPS REHEAT ENTREE FROZEN ENTREE • Auto Sensor Reheat is best used for 1 - 2 servings. • Very dense foods (e.g. frozen lasagna) should be allowed to stand covered after reheating. • The following foods are not recommended: Boil-in-the-bag entrees or vegetables, raw or uncooked food, food that must be reheated uncovered, foods that should be crisp in texture after reheating, frozen cheesecake, dried foods, bread or pastry, beverages. • Do not reheat in foil containers.
OPTIONAL SETTINGS The Options key allows you to customize oven feature settings as shown below.: Optional Features Press Options pad Word Prompt on/off The Word Prompt may be turned on or off*. Press number pads to select 1-ON 2-OFF once *Prompt words may be shortened. Clock on/off The clock display can be turned off and back on. Beep on/off The beep sound may be turned off and back on. Word Speed Setting The word speed can be changed to your preference.
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. QUICK DEFROST: Use to assist in the separation of frozen pieces of chicken, ground meats, or fish that need preparation prior to cooking.
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. • Beep tone sounds 5 times during the defrosting cycle to signal that food should be rearranged to improve defrosting performance. After turning or rearranging, close door and press START. The oven continues the defrosting cycle to the end if you do not open the door.
ONE TOUCH START COOKING A time-saving feature, this simplified control lets you quickly start microwave cooking without pressing START. Example: To set One Touch Start cooking for 2 minutes: Step 1 Procedure Keypad Press 2. The display shows time counting down. Press Cooking time 1-6 1 - 6 minutes 2 One Touch ONE TOUCH START REHEATING AND COOKING CHART Reheating Amount Time Special Notes Meat Chili, stews 2 cups 3 - 4 min. Hamburgers, meat loaf slices 1 serving 2 servings 1 / 2 - 1 min.
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. For Stage 1 you use 100% power for 5 minutes to bring water to a boil. You then add rice, salt and butter and for Stage 2 you use 30% power for 20 minutes to cook 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. Press Turntable setting once 2 times OFF ON Note: • Even if you change the turntable setting to off mode, your turntable will turn back ON the next time the oven is used.
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 2 times 3 times 10 minutes 20 minutes 30 minutes Note: • To check remaining time, press DELAY OFF-FAN. The remaining time appears in the display for 3 seconds. • To change the remaining time, press DELAY OFF-FAN while the display shows remaining delay off time.
COOKING GUIDE COOKING PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES Reheating: Cooked food reheats extremely well by using a low level of microwave energy. Place denser foods near the outer edge of the dish when reheating. Covering: Most foods will cook and reheat better when covered. Pierce plastic wrap to vent steam. Stirring: Stir foods to help cook/ reheat more quickly and evenly. Turning Over: To promote even cooking, turn larger solid items such as roasts or baked potatoes over halfway through the cooking time.
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. Metal Rack Installation 1. Place the metal rack in guides on the side wall of oven cavity so that the sides of the rack face downward as shown in the illustration below. 2.
AUTO SENSOR COOKING TIPS Reheating Guide Item/Amount Menu Course Special Notes Plate of food Pasta in sauce, turkey dinner, meatloaf dinner or similar types. Arrange less dense foods in the center of plate. Cover with plastic wrap. Allow to stand, covered, for a few minutes after reheating. Fully cooked, convenience foods Fully cooked, convenience foods that state they can be reheated in a microwave oven may be reheated using this program. Cover with plastic wrap.
AUTO SENSOR COOKING TIPS (CONT.) Item/Amount Pizza Slice 1-6 slices 1 slice (3 oz.) Menu Course Special Notes Pizza should not be frozen. Place precooked pizza on a paper towel or paper plate. Do not cover. Place pizza point toward the center. PIZZA SLICE CAUTION: Be careful when eating pizza heated in the microwave. The pizza surface and sauce can be very hot. Cooking Guide Item/Amount Menu Course Special Notes POPCORN Follow package directions. 1) Bag should be at room temperature.
SENSOR COOKING RECIPES BAKED POTATO RECIPE Twice-Baked Potatoes 4 1 /2 1 /2 1 /2 baking potatoes (8 oz - 230 g each) cup (125 mL) butter or margarine cup (125 mL) dairy sour cream tsp. (2 mL) salt Dash pepper Paprika 4 servings Cooking Time: About 15 - 19 minutes Pierce potatoes with a fork several times. Place in oven end-to-end in a ring on a paper towel, spacing about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. Cook on BAKED POTATO. Turn over after pause prompt scrolls across the display. Remove from oven.
SENSOR COOKING RECIPES (CONT.) FRESH VEGETABLE RECIPES Creamy Cabbage 1 1 /4 1 2 1 1 /2 /2 Cooking Time: About 12 - 15 minutes lb (450 g) cabbage, shredded cup (50 mL) water package (3 oz - 85 g) cream cheese, cut into cubes tbsp. (30 mL) milk tsp. (2 mL) celery seed tsp. (2 mL) salt Dash pepper Chopped parsley Place cabbage and water in 2 quart (2 litre) microwave-safe casserole. Cover with casserole lid. Place in oven. Cook on FRESH VEGETABLE. Stir once after pause prompt scrolls across the display.
TIMED COOKING - MEATS, POULTRY AND FISH PREPARATION • Use a microwave-safe dish. • Defrost frozen food completely. • Wash poultry and fish in cool water. • Arrange small items in a single layer in dish, avoid overlapping edges of food. • Place thick sections toward edge of the dish. • Use a rack in the dish to elevate meat out of the juices. • Use spices and seasonings as desired. • Add salt after cooking, if necessary.
Food Beef Meat loaf, 11/2 lb Power Cooking Time Standing Time P50 15 - 20 min. 5 min. Arrange in dish. Cover with wax paper. 2 min. 3 min. 3 min. Place in a shallow dish. Cover loosely with wax paper. Turn over halfway through cooking.
Food Poultry Chicken pieces, up to 2 lb 1 lb Power P100 Fish and Seafood Fish fillets, 3/4 lb P100 Fish steaks 2, 6 oz each P50 P70 Scallops 1 lb Shrimp, medium size, shelled and cleaned, P70 1 lb Whole fish, stuffed or unstuffed, P100 11/2 to 13/4 lb Cooking Time Standing Time 5 - 8 min. 5 min. 4 - 6 min. 6 - 9 min. 4 - 7 min. 3 min. 5 min. 3 min. 4 - 7 min. 3 min. 7 - 10 min. 5 min. Special Notes Arrange skin-side up in a baking dish, with meatier portions towards edge of dish.
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 Oven will not start. POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY • Electrical cord for oven is • Plug into the outlet. not plugged in. • Door is open. • Close the door and try again. • You did not press START. • A fuse in your home may be • Replace fuse or contact a blown. qualified electrician.
TROUBLE ERROR (ERROR 1, 2) message appears in the display window. POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY • ERROR 1: If door is opened • Press STOP/CLEAR and before time countdown appears in the display. restart using Timed Cooking on page 14. • ERROR 2: If the oven has • Press STOP/CLEAR and not been plugged into a power supply for more than 5 minutes when you start Sensor Cooking. • The food was not covered Why couldn’t I get good results even properly.
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. The microcomputer should then automatically reset for proper functioning. Q. Why is there noise coming from the turntable when the microwave oven is turned on? A.
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. Excessive oil spatters on the top of the interior cavity will be difficult to remove if left for many days. Wipe spatters with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon. Stubborn soils: Boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 minutes.
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. STAINLESS STEEL/BRUSHED CHROME (SELECT MODELS): • DO NOT USE ANY CLEANING PRODUCT CONTAINING CHLORINE BLEACH. • ALWAYS WIPE WITH THE GRAIN WHEN CLEANING. • TO PREVENT SCRATCHING, DO NOT USE ABRASIVE OR CAUSTIC AGENTS.
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.
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 responsibilities for warranty service.