Over The Range Microwave Oven
Owner's Manual
Covering Model MMV5186AA
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions ................................................................2-4
Date of Purchase
Features................................................................................................5-6
Operation ............................................................................................7-17
Cooking.............................................................................................18-22
Maintenance......................................................................................23-24
Recommended Utensils.........................................................................25
Troubleshooting......................................................................................26
Questions and Answers..........................................................................27
Warranty.................................................................................................28
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prove the quality and perfor-
mance of our appliances, it
may be necessary to make
changes to the appliance with-
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce the risk of burns, electric
shock, fire, or injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy.
1. READ all instructions before using oven.
11. DO NOT heat baby bottles in oven.
2. READ AND FOLLOW the specific “PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCES-
SIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on this page.
12. DO NOT operate this oven if it has a damaged
cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
3. This oven MUST BE GROUNDED. Connect only
to properly GROUNDED outlet. See installation
instructions.
13. This oven, including power cord, must be serviced
ONLY by qualified service personnel. Special
tools are required to service oven. Contact near-
est authorized service facility for examination,
repair, or adjustment.
4. Install or locate this oven ONLY in accordance
with the installation instructions in this manual.
14. DO NOT cover or block filter or other openings on
oven.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers—for example, closed glass jars—are
able to explode and SHOULD NOT be HEATED
in this oven.
15. DO NOT store this oven outdoors. DO NOT use
this product near water – for example, near a
kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming
pool or similar locations.
6. Use this oven ONLY for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this oven. This type of oven
is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food.
It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
16. DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.
17. Keep cord AWAY from HEATED surfaces.
18. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or
counter.
7. As with any appliance, CLOSE SUPERVISION is
necessary when used by CHILDREN or INFIRM
PERSONS.
19. Clean the ventilating hood frequently.
20. Do not allow grease to accumulate on the hood or
filters.
8. See door cleaning instructions in the Care and
Cleaning section of manual on page 23.
21. Use care when cleaning the ventilating hood fil-
ters. Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based
oven cleaners may damage the filters.
9. Baby food jars shall be open when heated and
contents stirred or shaken before consumption, in
order to avoid burns.
22. When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
10. DO NOT use this oven for commercial purposes.
It is made for household use only.
23. Suitable for use above both gas and electric cook-
ing equipment 36 inches or less wide.
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 to allow soil or cleaner residue to accu-
mulate on sealing surfaces.
C. DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that oven door close properly and that
there is no damage to:
1. door (bent),
2. hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
3. door seals and sealing surfaces.
D. Oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Recognize this symbol as a SAFETY message
WARNING
CAUTION
To avoid risk of fire in the oven cavity:
To avoid personal injury or property damage,
observe the following:
a. DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend oven
when paper, plastic, or other combustible mate-
rials are placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking.
1. Do not deep fat fry in oven. Fat could overheat
and be hazardous to handle.
2. Do not cook or reheat eggs in shell or with an
unbroken yolk using microwave energy.
Pressure may build up and erupt. Pierce yolk
with fork or knife before cooking.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing bag in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven
door CLOSED, turn oven off and disconnect the
power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or cir-
cuit breaker panel.
3. Pierce skin of potatoes, tomatoes, and similar
foods before cooking with microwave energy.
When skin is pierced, steam escapes evenly.
d. DO NOT use the cavity for storage. DO NOT
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food
in the cavity when not in use.
4. Do not operate oven without load or food in
oven cavity.
5. Use only popcorn in packages designed and
labeled for microwave use. Popping time varies
depending on oven wattage. Do not continue to
heat after popping has stopped. Popcorn will
scorch or burn. Do not leave oven unattended.
WARNING
Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be
overheated beyond the boiling point without appear-
ing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid.
Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is
removed from the microwave oven is not always
present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQ-
UIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A
SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO
THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
6. Do not use regular cooking thermometers in
oven. Most cooking thermometers contain mer-
cury and may cause an electrical arc, malfunc-
tion, or damage to oven.
7. Do not use metal utensils in oven.
8. Never use paper, plastic, or other combustible
materials that are not intended for cooking.
9. When cooking with paper, plastic, or other com-
bustible materials, follow manufacturer's recom-
mendations on product use.
1. Do not overheat the liquid.
2. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it.
10. Do not use paper towels which contain nylon or
other synthetic fibers. Heated synthetics could
melt and cause paper to ignite.
3. Do not use straight-sided containers with nar-
row necks.
11. Do not heat sealed containers or plastic bags in
oven. Food or liquid could expand quickly and
cause container or bag to break. Pierce or open
container or bag before cooking.
4. After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before remov-
ing the container.
5. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the container.
12. To avoid pacemaker malfunction, consult physi-
cian or pacemaker manufacturer about effects
of microwave energy on pacemaker.
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Features
Model and Serial
Number Plate
OVEN SPECIFICATIONS
Vent Grille
Power Supply
120 VAC,
60 Hz
Door Handle
Metal Rack
Cooking Guide
Window with
Metal Shield
Input Power
1,500 W
Cooking Power
1,000 W
(IEC 60705
Standard)
Frequency
2,450 MHz
13 A
Rated Current
Outer Dimensions
(WxHxD)
2915⁄16" x 167⁄16"
x 155⁄8
"
Door Safety
Lock System
Oven Control
Panel
Grease Filter
Glass Turntable
Cooktop/Countertop Light
Cavity Volume
Net Weight
1.8 Cu. Ft.
60 lbs.
MMV5186AA
MMV5186AAS
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Features (con t’d)
FEATURES
NOTE: Styling and features vary by
model.
1. DISPLAY: The Display includes
a clock and indicators to tell you
time of day, cooking time set-
tings and cooking functions
selected.
8. CUSTOM RECIPE: Touch this
pad to recall one cooking
instruction previously pro-
grammed into memory. See
page 9 for more information.
20. STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad
to stop the oven or to clear all
entries.
21. START: Touch this pad to start a
function. If you open the door
after oven begins to cook, touch
START again.
2. POPCORN: Touch this pad
when popping popcorn in your
microwave oven. The oven’s
sensor will tell the oven how
long to cook depending on the
amount of humidity it detects
from the popcorn. See page 11
for more information.
9. ADD 30 SEC.: Touch this pad to
set and start quickly at 100%
power level. See page 8 for
more information.
22. POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad
to select a cooking power level.
10. AUTO DEFROST: Meat, poultry,
fish. Touch this pad to select
food type and defrost food by
weight. See page 13 for more
information.
23. CUSTOM PROGRAMS: Touch
this pad to set a cooking time.
24. HOLD WARM: Touch this pad to
keep hot, cooked foods warm in
your microwave oven for up to
99 minutes 99 seconds. See
page 8 for more information.
3. BAKED POTATO: Touch this
pad to cook potatoes. The
oven’s sensor will tell the oven
how long to cook depending on
the amount of humidity it detects
from the potato. See page 12 for
more information.
11. TIME DEFROST: Touch this pad
to defrost most other frozen
foods. See page 17 for more
information.
25. OPTIONS: Touch this pad to
change the oven’s default set-
tings for sound, clock, display
speed and defrost weight. See
page 7 for more information.
12. RAPID DEFROST 1lb.: This
pad provides RAPID defrost for
1.0 pound of frozen food. See
page 17 for more information.
4. PIZZA SLICE: Touch this pad to
reheat pizza without selecting
cooking times and power levels.
See page 11 for more informa-
tion.
26. TURNTABLE ON/OFF: Touch
this pad to turn off the turntable.
OFF will appear in the display.
See page 7 for more informa-
tion.
13. NUMBER: Touch number pads
to enter cooking time, power
level, quantities, or weights.
5. COOK: Touch this pad to cook
frozen entree, casserole, and
rice. The oven’s sensor will tell
the oven how long to cook
depending on the amount of
humidity coming from the food.
See page 12 for more informa-
tion.
14. KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this
pad to set the kitchen timer. See
page 7 for more information.
NOTE: This option is not available
in sensor cook and defrost
modes.
15. CLOCK: Touch this pad to enter
the time of day. See page 7 for
more information.
27. FAN HI LOW OFF: Touch this
pad to turn the fan on or off. See
page 7 for more information.
16. LIGHT TIMER: Touch this pad
to set the light timer. See page 8
for more information.
6. REHEAT: Touch this pad to
reheat casserole, dinner plate,
and soup/sauce. The oven’s
sensor will tell the oven how
long to cook depending on the
amount of humidity coming from
the food. See page 13 for more
information.
28. LIGHT HI LOW OFF: Touch this
pad to turn on the cooktop/coun-
tertop light. See page 8 for more
information.
17. MORE: Touch this pad to add
ten seconds of cooking time
each time you press it. See
page 9 for more information.
18. LESS: Touch this pad to sub-
tract ten seconds of cooking
time each time you press it. See
page 9 for more information.
7. VEGETABLE: Touch this pad to
reheat vegetables. The oven’s
sensor will tell the oven how
long to cook depending on the
amount of humidity it detects
from the vegetables. See page
12 for more information.
19. HELP: Touch this pad to learn
how to use each oven function.
See page 7 for more informa-
tion.
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Operation
LEARN ABOUT YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN
This section discusses the concepts
behind microwave cooking and intro-
duces you to the basics you need to
know to operate your microwave
oven. Please read this information
before use.
KITCHEN TIMER
You can use your microwave oven as
a timer. Use the Timer for timing up to
99 minutes, 99 seconds.
FAN HI LOW OFF
The FAN moves
steam and other
vapors from the cook-
ing surface. Touch FAN once for High
fan speed, twice for Low fan speed,
or three times to turn the fan off.
Example: To time 3 minutes
1. Touch KITCHEN
TIMER pad.
NOTE: If the temperature gets too
hot around the microwave oven, the
fan in the vent hood will automatical-
ly turn on at the LOW setting to cool
the oven. It may stay on up to an
hour. When this occurs, you can
not turn the fan off.
2. Enter the time by
using the number
key pad.
CAUTION
To avoid risk of personal
injury or property damage,
do not run oven empty.
3. Touch START
pad. When the
time is over, you
will hear seven
beeps and END
will display.
To avoid risk of personal
injury or property damage,
do not use stoneware, alu-
minum foil, metal utensils, or
metal trimmed utensils in
the oven.
TURNTABLE ON/OFF
For best cooking results,
leave the turntable on. It
can be turned off for large
dishes.
OPTIONS
You can change the default values
for beep sound, clock, display speed
and defrost weight.
Press TURNTABLE ON-OFF to turn
the turntable on or off.
HELP
NOTE:
The HELP pad displays feature infor-
mation and helpful hints. Press
HELP, then select a key pad.
•
This option is not available
in sensor cook and defrost
modes.
See following chart for more informa-
tion.
Example: To learn about
POPCORN
• Sometimes the turntable can
become hot to touch. Be careful
touching the turntable during and
after cooking.
No. Function
No.
Result
1
2
3
Beep ON/
OFF control
1
2
Sound ON
Sound OFF
1. Touch HELP pad.
Clock display
control
1
2
Clock ON
Clock OFF
• Do not run the oven empty.
2. Touch POPCORN
pad.
Display
1
2
3
Slow speed
Normal speed
Fast speed
4
Defrost weight
mode selected
1
2
Lbs.
Kg.
CLOCK
This oven includes a 24-hour clock.
Example: To set 8:00 AM
Example: To change defrost
weight mode (from Lbs. to Kg)
1. Touch CLOCK pad.
(Press once for
AM, twice for PM)
1. Touch OPTIONS
pad.
2. Enter the time by
using the number
key pad.
2. Touch number 4
pad.
3. Touch number 2
pad.
3. Touch CLOCK (or
START) pad.
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CHILD LOCK
2. Enter the time you
want the LIGHT to
turn on.
HOLD WARM
You may lock the control panel to
prevent the microwave from being
accidentally started or used by child-
ren.
You can keep cooked food warm in
your microwave oven for up to 99
minutes 99 seconds. You can use
HOLD WARM by itself or to follow a
cooking cycle automatically.
3. Touch LIGHT
TIMER pad again.
(Press once for
The Child Lock feature is also useful
when cleaning the control panel.
Child Lock prevents accidental pro-
gramming when wiping the control
panel.
AM, twice for PM.)
Example: To use the hold warm
4. Enter the time you
want the LIGHT to
turn off.
1. Touch HOLD
WARM pad.
Example: To set the child lock
5. Touch START
pad.
2. Touch START
pad.
1. Touch STOP/
CLEAR pad.
NOTE:
• To reset the time to turn on and off
the LIGHT, repeat steps 1 to 5.
NOTES:
2. Touch and hold 0
pad more than 4
seconds.
• HOLD WARM operates for up to
99 minutes 99 seconds.
• Food cooked covered should be
covered during HOLD WARM.
LOCKED will
Example: To cancel the LIGHT
TIMER
appear in the dis-
play window with
two beeps.
• Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.)
should be uncovered during HOLD
WARM.
1. Touch LIGHT
TIMER pad.
Example: To cancel the child lock
2. Touch STOP/
• Complete meals kept warm on a
dinner plate can be covered during
HOLD WARM.
1. Touch and hold 0
pad more than 4
seconds.
CLEAR pad.
NOTE:
• If you want to cancel the LIGHT
LOCKED will dis-
appear and you
hear two beeps.
Food
Type
Recommended
Quantity
TIMER in operation, you should
key.
touch
Liquid
Dry
1-2 cups
5-10 ozs.
LIGHT HI LOW OFF
ADD 30 SEC.
Touch LIGHT pad
once for bright light,
twice for night light, or
To make HOLD WARM automati-
cally follow another cycle:
A time-saving pad, this simplified
control lets you quickly set and start
microwave cooking without the need
to touch the START pad.
• While you are programming the
cooking instructions, touch HOLD
WARM before touching START.
three times to turn the light off.
Example: To set ADD 30 SEC. for 2
minutes
• When the last cooking cycle is over,
you will hear two tones and “WARM”
will appear in the oven display.
LIGHT TIMER
You can set the LIGHT to turn on and
off automatically at any time. The
light comes on at the same time
every day until reset.
1. Touch ADD 30
SEC. pad 4
times.
• You can set HOLD WARM to follow
AUTO DEFROST, or multi-cycle
cooking.
The oven begins
cooking and dis-
play shows time
counting down.
Example: Turn on 2:00 AM, turn
off 7:00 AM
1. Touch LIGHT
TIMER pad.
(Press once for
NOTE:
• If you touch ADD 30 SEC., it will
add 30 seconds up to 3 minutes.
After 3 minutes, every touch will add
1 minute up to 99 min 59 seconds.
AM, twice for PM.)
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CUSTOM RECIPE
COOKING AT HIGH
COOKING WITH
CUSTOM RECIPE lets you recall POWER LEVEL
MORE THAN ONE
Example: To cook food for 8 min- COOK CYCLE
one cooking instruction previously
placed in memory and begin cooking
quickly.
utes 30 seconds
For best results, some recipes call for
one Power Level for a certain length
of time, and another Power Level for
another length of time. Your oven can
be set to change from one to another
automatically, for up to three cycles if
the first heating cycle is defrost or the
last at 0% power.
1. Enter the cook
time.
Example: To cook for 2 minutes.
1. Touch CUSTOM
RECIPE pad.
2. Touch START pad.
When the cook
time is over, you
will hear four
2. Enter the cook
time.
beeps and END
will display.
Example: To cook food for 3 min-
utes at 100% power and then 70%
power for 7 minutes 30 seconds.
3. Touch START
pad.
COOKING AT LOWER
POWER LEVELS
Example: To recall the custom
recipe.
1. Enter the cook
time.
HIGH power cooking does not
always give you the best results with
foods that need slower cooking, such
as roasts, baked goods, or custards.
Your oven has 10 power settings in
addition to HIGH.
1. Touch CUSTOM
2. Touch CUSTOM
RECIPE pad.
PROGRAMS pad.
2. Touch START
pad. When the
cook time is over,
you will hear four
beeps and END
will display.
3. Enter the second
cook time.
4. Touch POWER
Example: To cook food for 7
minutes 30 seconds at 70% power
LEVEL pad.
5. Enter the power
level.
1. Enter the cook
time.
MORE/LESS
By using the MORE or LESS keys, all
of the pre-programmed cook and
time cook features can be adjusted to
cook food for a longer or shorter time.
2. Touch POWER
6. Touch START
pad.
LEVEL pad.
When the cook
time is over, you
will hear four
beeps and END
will display.
3. Enter the power
level.
Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds
of cooking time each time you press
it. Pressing LESS will subtract 10
seconds of cooking time each time
you press it.
4. Touch START
pad. When the
cook time is over,
you will hear four
beeps and END
will display.
See cooking guide
for Power levels,
page 10.
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COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS
The 10 power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking. Below
are listed all the power levels, examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwave power you
are using.
POWER LEVEL
MICROWAVE OUTPUT
USE
10 High
100%
• Boil water.
• Cook ground beef.
• Make candy.
• Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Cook fish and poultry.
• Preheat browning dish.
• Reheat Beverages.
9
8
7
90%
80%
70%
• Reheat meat slices quickly.
• Saute onions, celery, and green pepper.
• All reheating.
• Cook scrambled eggs.
• Cook breads and cereal products.
• Cook cheese dishes, veal.
• Cook cakes, muffins, brownies, cupcakes.
6
5
60%
50%
• Cook pasta.
• Cook meats, whole poultry.
• Cook custard.
• Cook whole chicken, turkey, spare ribs, rib roast, sirloin roast.
4
3
40%
30%
• Cook less tender cuts of meat.
• Reheat frozen convenience foods.
• Thawing meat, poultry, and seafood.
• Cooking small quantities of food.
• Finish cooking casserole, stew, and some sauces.
2
1
0
20%
10%
• Soften butter and cream cheese.
• Heating small amounts of food.
• Soften ice cream.
• Raise yeast dough.
Standing time.
•
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3. Match the amount to the size of
the container. Fill containers at
least half full for best results.
SENSOR OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
POPCORN
POPCORN lets you pop 1.75, 3.0,
and 3.5 ounce bags of commercially
packaged microwave popcorn. Pop
only one package at a time. If you are
using a microwave popcorn popper,
follow manufacturer’s instructions.To
set your microwave oven correctly,
follow this chart:
Sensor Cook allows you to cook
most of your favorite foods without
selecting cooking times and power
levels. The display will indicate
SENSING during the initial sensing
period. The oven automatically deter-
mines required cooking time for each
food item. When the internal sensor
detects a certain amount of humidity
coming from the food, it will tell the
oven how much longer to heat. The
display will show the remaining heat-
ing time. For best results for cooking
by Sensor, follow these recom-
mendations.
4. Be sure the outside of the cook-
ing container and the inside of
the microwave oven are dry
before placing food in the oven.
Beads of moisture turning into
steam can mislead the sensor.
Example: To pop popcorn
ADDING OR
SUBTRACTING
COOK TIME
If the SENSOR function is too long or
too short, you can increase or
decrease the cook time by 10% after
choosing the function. You can only
increase or decrease cook time
before cooking starts.
1. Touch POPCORN
pad.
When the cook
time is over, you
will hear four
beeps and END
will display.
1. Food cooked with the sensor
system should be at normal stor-
age temperature.
• Recommended amounts: 1.5-3.5 ozs.
Example: If you want to adjust the
Sensor Cook (casserole) cooking
time for longer time.
2. Glass Tray (TURNTABLE) and
outside of container should be
dry to assure best cooking
results.
CAUTION
DO NOT leave microwave oven
unattended while popping corn.
1. Touch COOK pad.
3. Foods should always be covered
loosely with microwavable plas-
tic wrap, waxed paper, or a lid.
2. Choose food cate-
gory.
PIZZA SLICE
4. Do not open the door or touch
the STOP/CLEAR pad during
the sensing time. When sensing
time is over, the oven beeps
twice and the remaining cooking
time will appear in the display
window. At this time you can
open the door to stir, turn, or
rearrange the food.
Reheating pizza with PIZZA SLICE
lets you reheat one or several slices
of pizza without selecting cooking
times and power levels.
3. Touch number 9
pad.
Cook Touch Pad
Example: To reheat 2 slices of
pizza
Time
Number
Less
7
8
9
1. Touch PIZZA
SLICE pad. When
the reheat time is
over, you will hear
four beeps and
Normal
More
SENSOR COOKING
GUIDE
Appropriate containers and cover-
ings help assure good Sensor cook-
ing results.
END will display.
• Recommended amounts: 1-3 slices
(about 5 ozs. per each slice)
1. Always use microwavable con-
tainers and cover them with lids
or vented plastic wrap.
2. Never use tight-sealing plastic
covers. They can prevent steam
from escaping and cause food to
overcook.
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BAKED POTATO
VEGETABLE
COOK
BAKED POTATO lets you bake one
or several potatoes without selecting
cooking times and power levels.
VEGETABLE has preset cook pow-
ers for 3 food categories: Fresh,
Frozen and Canned.
Using COOK lets you heat common
microwave-prepared foods without
needing to program times and Cook
Powers. COOK has present Cook
Power for 3 food categories: Frozen
Entree, Casserole and Rice.
NOTE:
• Before baking, pierce potato with
fork several times.
Example: To reheat Frozen
Vegetable
1. Touch
Example: To cook rice
• After baking, let stand for 5 min-
utes.
VEGETABLE pad.
1. Touch COOK pad.
2. Choose food cate-
gory.
Example: To cook 2 potatoes
2. Choose food cate-
gory.
1. Touch BAKED
POTATO pad.
When the cook
time is over, you
will hear four
Touch Pad
Category
Fresh
Number
Touch Pad
1
2
3
Category
Frozen Entree
Casserole
Rice
Number
Frozen
Canned
1
2
3
beeps and END
will display.
• Recommended amounts:
1~4 potatoes (about 9~11 ozs. each)
When the cook time is
over, you will hear four
beeps and END will dis-
play.
When the cook time is
over, you will hear four
beeps and END will dis-
play.
NOTE: Place the Canned Vegetable
in a microwavable bowl or casserole.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Let
stand 5 minutes.
• Recommended amounts:
Frozen Entree
Casserole
Rice
10-21 ozs.
1-4 cups
• Recommended amounts: 1-4 cups
• Recommend 1/4"-1/2" venting of
cover.
1/2-2 cups
NOTE: Use only long grain rice with
sensor cook program. See page 22
to cook other types of rice.
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NOTE: When you touch the START
pad. The display changes to defrost
time count down. The oven will beep
during the DEFROST cycle. At beep,
open the door and turn food over,
separate or rearrange the food.
Remove any portions that have
thawed. The oven will not STOP dur-
ing the beep unless the door is
opened.
REHEAT
REHEAT lets you heat foods without
needing to program times and Cook
Powers.
AUTO DEFROST
Your microwave oven is preset with
three defrost sequences. Using
AUTO DEFROST is the best way to
defrost frozen foods. The Auto
Defrost Sequence Table below pro-
vides some basic guidelines for using
the three defrost sequences.
REHEAT has preset Cook Powers for
3 categories: Casserole, Dinner
Plate and Soup/Sauce.
Example: To reheat Casserole
See guidelines for Auto Defrost,
page 15~16.
5. Close the door
and restart.
1. Touch REHEAT
pad.
Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs of
ground beef
When the defrost time is over, you
will hear four beeps and END will dis-
play.
2. Choose food cate-
gory.
1. Touch AUTO
DEFROST pad.
Touch Pad
Number
NOTE: If you do not open the door,
the display will resume the count-
down.
2. Choose food
category.
Category
Casserole
1
2
3
Touch Pad
Dinner Plate
Soup/Sauce
Category
Meat
Number
1
2
3
When the cook time is
over, you will hear four
beeps and END will dis-
play.
Poultry
Fish
• Recommended amounts:
3. Enter the weight.
Casserole
Dinner Plate
Soup/Sauce
1-4 cups
1-2 servings
1-4 cups
4. Touch START
pad.
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WEIGHT CONVERSION CHART
DEFROSTING TIPS
To enter food weight in AUTO DEFROST, you must specify pounds and tenths
of a pound. If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound, you
can use the following chart to convert the weight to decimals.
• When using AUTO DEFROST, the
weight to be entered is the net
weight in pounds and tenths of
pounds (the weight of the food
minus the container).
Equivalent
Ounce Weight
Tenths of a pound
• Use AUTO DEFROST only for raw
food. AUTO DEFROST gives best
results when food to be thawed is a
minimum of 0° F (taken directly
from a true freezer). If food has
been stored in a refrigerator-freez-
er that does not maintain a temper-
ature of 5° F or below, always pro-
gram a lower food weight (for a
shorter defrosting time) to prevent
cooking the food.
1.6
3.2
.10
.20
4.0
.25 One-Quarter Pound
4.8
.30
6.4
.40
8.0
.50 One-Half Pound
9.6
.60
11.2
12.0
12.8
14.4
16.0
.70
• If the food is stored outside the
freezer for up to 20 minutes, enter
a lower food weight.
.75 Three-Quarter Pound
.80
• The shape of the package alters
the defrosting time. Shallow rec-
tangular packets defrost more
quickly than a deep block.
.90
1.00 One Pound
• Separate pieces as they begin to
defrost. Separated pieces defrost
more easily.
• You can use small pieces of alu-
minum foil to shield foods like
chicken wings, leg tips, and fish
tails, but the foil must not touch the
side of the oven. Foil causes arc-
ing, which can damage the oven
lining.
• Shield areas of food with small
pieces of foil if they start to become
warm.
• For better results, a preset stand-
ing time is included in the defrost-
ing time.
• For best results, elevate food to
be defrosted on a microwave safe
roasting rack. This prevents the
possibility of warm meat juices
cooking food during defrost.
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AUTO DEFROST CHART
Meat Setting
FOOD
BEEF
SETTING
AT BEEP
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of
meat should have the narrow or fatty areas
shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost
sequence.
Ground Beef,
Bulk
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
Remove thawed portions with fork.
Turn over. Return remainder to oven.
Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb.
Freeze in doughnut shape.
Ground Beef,
Patties
Separate and rearrange.
Do not defrost less than 2 oz. patties.
Depress center when freezing.
Round Steak
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Tenderloin
Steak
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Stew Beef
Remove thawed portions with fork.
Separate remainder and return to oven.
Pot Roast,
Chuck Roast
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Rib Roast
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Rolled Rump
Roast
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
LAMB
Cubes for
Stew
MEAT
MEAT
Remove thawed portions with fork.
Return remainder to oven.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Chops
(1 inch thick)
Separate and rearrange.
PORK
Chops
(1/2 inch thick)
MEAT
Separate and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Hot Dogs
MEAT
MEAT
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Spareribs
Country-style
Ribs
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Sausage,
Links
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
Separate and rearrange.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Sausage,
Bulk
Remove thawed portions with fork.
Turn over. Return remainder to oven.
Loin Roast,
Boneless
Turn over.
Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
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AUTO DEFROST CHART (cont.)
Poultry Setting
FOOD
SETTING
AT BEEP
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
CHICKEN
Whole
(up to 6 lbs)
POULTRY Turn over (finish defrosting breast-side Place chicken breast-side up on a micro-
down). Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
wavable roast rack. Finish defrosting by
immersing in cold water. Remove giblets when
chicken is partially defrosted.
Cut-up
POULTRY Separate pieces and rearrange.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.
CORNISH
HENS
Whole
POULTRY Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.
TURKEY
Breast
(under 6 lbs)
POULTRY Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.
Fish Setting
FOOD
FISH
SETTING
AT BEEP
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Fillets
FISH
FISH
FISH
Turn over. Separate fillets when
partially thawed if possible.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Carefully separate fillets under cold water.
Steaks
Whole
Separate and rearrange.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Run cold water over to finish defrosting.
Turn over.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Cover head and tail with foil; do not let foil
touch sides of microwave. Finish defrosting
by immersing in cold water.
SHELLFISH
Crabmeat
Lobster tails
Shrimp
FISH
FISH
FISH
FISH
Break apart. Turn over.
Turn over and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Scallops
NOTE: Food to be defrosted must be not more than 6.0 lbs(4.0 Kg).
Available weight is 0.1~6.0 lbs (0.1~4.0 Kg).
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TIME DEFROST
USE OF THE TWO
This feature allows you to choose the POSITION METAL RACK
The two position metal rack gives
CAUTION
time you want to defrost.
To avoid risk of property dam-
age:
you extra space when cooking in
more than one container at the same
time. The metal rack can be turned
upside down to accomodate different
container sizes.
Example: To defrost for 2 minutes
Do not use rack to pop pop-
corn.
1. Touch TIME
DEFROST pad.
Rack must be on the four
plastic supports when used.
2. Enter the defrost-
ing time you want.
To use rack:
Use the rack only when
cooking food on two rack
positions.
1. Place rack securely in the four
plastic supports.
3. Touch START pad.
(Defrost starts)
When the defrost time is over, youwill
hear fourbeeps and ENDwill display.
• Rack MUST NOT touch metal
walls or back of microwave
oven.
Do not cook with rack on
floor of the oven.
2. Place equal amounts of food
both ABOVE and BELOW rack.
RAPID DEFROST 1lb.
The RAPID DEFROST 1lb. feature
provides a rapid defrost for 1.0 pound
frozen foods. The oven automatically
sets the defrosting time for ground
beef.
• Amount of food must be
approximately the same to
balance out cooking energy.
Example: To defrost 1lb. ground
beef
1. Touch RAPID
DEFROST pad.
2. Touch START pad.
NOTE: Use of the rack for sensor
cooking is not recommended.
NOTE : Defrost times are approximate and are intended as guidelines.
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cooking time to expose all sides
equally to microwave energy.
GETTING THE BEST
COOKING RESULTS
To get the best results from your
microwave oven, read and follow the
guidelines below.
FISH AND SHELLFISH
Cooking Fish and Shellfish:
General Directions
• Place delicate areas of foods, such
as asparagus tips, toward the cen-
ter of the dish.
• Prepare the fish for cooking.
- Completely defrost the fish or
shellfish.
• Arrange unevenly shaped foods,
such as chicken pieces or salmon
steaks, with the thicker, meatier
parts toward the outside of the
dish.
• Storage Temperature: Foods
taken from the freezer or refrigera-
tor take longer to cook than the
same foods at room temperature.
The time for recipes in this book is
based on the normal storage tem-
perature of the food.
- Arrange unevenly shaped pieces
with thicker parts toward the out-
side of the dish. Arrange shellfish
in a single layer for even cooking.
• Shield, with small pieces of alu-
minum foil, parts of food that may
cook quickly, such as wing tips and
leg ends of poultry.
- The type of cover you use
depends on how you cook.
Poached fish needs a micro-
wavable lid or vented plastic
wrap.
• Size: Small pieces of food cook
faster than large ones, pieces sim-
ilar in size and shape cook more
evenly. For even cooking, reduce
the power when cooking large
pieces of food.
• Let It Stand: After you remove the
food from the microwave, cover
food with foil or casserole lid and
let it stand to finish cooking in the
center and avoid overcooking the
outer edges. The length of stand-
ing time depends on the density
and surface area of the food.
- Baked fish, coated fish, or fish in
sauce needs to be covered light-
ly with waxed paper to keep the
coating crisp and sauce from get-
ting watery.
• Natural Moisture: Very moist
foods cook more evenly because
microwave energy is attracted to
water molecules.
- Always set the shortest cooking
time. Fish is done when it turns
opaque and the thickest part
begins to flake. Shellfish is done
when the shell turns from pink to
red and the flesh is opaque and
firm.
• Wrapping in waxed paper or
paper towel: Sandwiches and
many other foods containing pre-
baked bread should be wrapped
prior to microwaving to prevent dry-
ing out.
• Stir foods such as casseroles and
vegetables from the outside to the
center to distribute the heat evenly
and speed cooking. Constant stir-
ring is not necessary.
• Turn over foods like pork chops,
baking potatoes, roasts, or whole
cauliflower halfway through the
• The Fish and Shellfish Cooking
Table below provides specific
directions with Power Level and
Cooking Time settings for most
types of fish and shellfish.
FISH AND SHELLFISH COOKING TABLE
FISH
POWER LEVEL
COOKING TIME
DIRECTIONS
Fish fillets
HI
31⁄2-41⁄2 minutes
Arrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion
toward outside edge of 11⁄2 quart microwavable
baking dish. Brush with melted butter and season,
if desired. Cook covered with vented plastic wrap.
Let stand covered 2 minutes. If you are cooking
more than 1 lb. of fish, turn the fish halfway
through cooking.
Fish steaks
Whole fish
HI
7
41⁄2-51⁄2 minutes
41⁄2-6 minutes
Scallops
HI
HI
31⁄2-5 minutes
Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directed
above, except stir instead of turning the shellfish.
Shrimp, shelled
31⁄2-5 minutes
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• Tend the meat as it cooks.
APPETIZERS/SAUCES/
SOUPS
Cooking Appetizers: Tips and
Techniques
• Appetizers with a crisp coating or
puff pastry are best done in a con-
ventional oven with dry heat.
- Drain juices as they accumulate
to reduce splattering and keep
from overcooking the bottom of
the meat.
• Breaded products can be warmed
in the microwave oven but will not
come out crisp.
Recommended
- Shield thin or bony portions with
strips of foil to prevent overcook-
ing.
• Crisp crackers, such as melba
toast, shredded wheat, and crisp
rye crackers are best for
microwave use. Wait until party
time to add the spreads. Place a
paper towel under the crackers
while they cook in the microwave
oven to absorb extra moisture.
• Cook sauces made with cornstarch
or flour uncovered so you may stir
them 2 or 3 times during cooking
for a smooth consistency.
NOTE: Keep the foil at least 1 inch
from the oven walls, and do not cover
more than one-third of the meat with
foil at any one time.
• To adapt a conventional sauce or
gravy recipe, reduce the amount of
liquid slightly.
• Let the meat stand covered with foil
10-15 minutes after you remove it
from the oven. The internal temper-
ature of the meat may rise from 5-
10° F during standing time.
• Arrange individual appetizers in a
circle for even cooking.
• Stirring occasionally will help blend
flavors, distribute heat evenly, and
may even shorten the cooking
time.
• Stir dips to distribute heat and
shorten cooking time.
The Meat Cooking Table on the next
page provides detailed directions,
Power Level, and Cooking Time set-
tings for most cuts of meat.
Cooking Sauces: Tips and
Techniques
• When converting a conventional
soup recipe to cook in the
microwave, reduce the liquid, salt,
and strong seasonings.
• Use a microwavable casserole or
glass measuring cup that is at least
2 or 3 times the volume of the
sauce.
MEAT
• Sauces made with cornstarch
thicken more rapidly than those
made with flour.
Cooking Meat: General Directions
• Prepare the meat for cooking.
- Defrost completely.
Cooking Soups: Tips and
Techniques
- Trim off excess fat to avoid splat-
tering.
• Cook soups in a microwavable dish
which holds double the volume of
the recipe ingredients to prevent
boil-over, especially if you use
cream or milk in the soup.
- Place the meat, fat side down, on
a
a microwavable rack in
microwavable dish.
- Use oven cooking bag for less
tender cuts of meat.
• Generally, cover microwaved
soups with VENTED plastic wrap
or a microwavable lid.
- Arrange the meat so that thicker
portions are toward the outside
of the dish.
• Cover foods to retain moisture.
Uncover foods to retain crispness.
- Cover the meat with waxed
paper to prevent splattering.
• Avoid overcooking by using the
minimum suggested time. Add
more time, if necessary, only after
checking the food.
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MEAT COOKING TABLE
POWER
LEVEL
COOKING
TIME
MEAT
DIRECTIONS
BEEF
HI
Form patties with depression in center of each.
Place on microwavable roasting rack. Brush with browning
agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
Hamburgers,
Fresh or defrosted
(4 oz. each)
1 patty
2 patties
4 patties
1-11⁄2 minutes
11⁄2-2 minutes
21⁄2-31⁄2 minutes
Let stand covered 1 minute.
Sirloin tip roast
(3-4 lbs.)
5
5
8-10 minutes
per pound
RARE (135° F)
11-13 minutes
per pound
Place roast fat side down on microwavable roasting rack.
Add desired seasonings and cover with waxed paper.
Turn meat over halfway through cooking and shield if
necessary. Remove roast from microwave oven when
desired temperature is reached. Let stand covered with
MEDIUM (155° F) foil 15 minutes.(Temperature may rise about 10° F).
LAMB
Lamb roast, rolled
boneless (3-4 lbs.)
11-12 minutes
per pound
RARE (135° F)
12-13 minutes
per pound
Place roast fat side down on microwavable roasting rack.
Brush lamb with marinade or desired seasonings such as
rosemary, thyme or marjoram. Cover with waxed paper.
Turn roast over after 15 minutes, and again after 30 min-
utes. Shield if necessary.
MEDIUM (145° F) Remove roast from microwave when desired temperature
13-14 minutes
per pound
WELL (155° F)
is reached. Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes
(Temperature may rise about 10° F).
PORK
Bacon slices
2 slices
4 slices
6 slices
HI
3
Place bacon slices on microwavable roasting rack.
Cover with paper towels.
After cooking, let stand 1 minute.
11⁄2-2 minutes
21⁄2-3 minutes
31⁄2-41⁄2 minutes
Chops
(5-7 oz. each)
2 chops
Place chops in microwavable baking dish.
Add desired seasonings and cover with vented plastic wrap.
Cook until no longer pink or until internal temperature
reaches 170° F. Turn chops over halfway through cooking.
Let stand covered 5 minutes.
18-20 minutes
per pound
15-17 minutes
per pound
4 chops
(Temperature may rise about 10° F).
Loin Roast,
rolled, boneless
(31⁄2- 41⁄2 lbs.)
3
25-27 minutes
per pound
(165° F)
Place roast in cooking bag in microwavable dish.
Add seasonings and browning agent if desired. Close bag
loosely with microwavable closure or string. After cooking,
let stand in bag 15 minutes. (Temperature may rise about
10° F.) Internal temperature of pork should reach 170° F
before serving.
Sausage links,
Fresh or Frozen,
defrosted
HI
Pierce links and place on microwavable roasting rack.
Cover with waxed paper or paper towel.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
(1-2 oz. each)
2 links
4 links
6 links
10 links (8 oz. pkg.)
After cooking, let stand covered 1 minute.
45-60 seconds
1-11⁄2 minutes
11⁄2-2 minutes
13⁄4-2 minutes
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• Watch the poultry as it cooks.
POULTRY
- Drain and discard juices as they accumulate.
Cooking Poultry: General Directions
• Prepare the poultry for cooking.
- Defrost completely.
- Shield thin or bony pieces with small strips of alu-
minum foil to prevent overcooking. Keep foil at least
1 inch from the oven walls and other pieces of foil.
- Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the out-
side edge of the baking dish. When cooking legs,
arrange them like the spokes of a wheel.
• Poultry is done when it is no longer pink and the juices
run clear. When done, the temperature in the thigh
meat should be 180-185° F.
- Cover the baking dish with waxed paper to reduce
splattering.
• Let the poultry stand after cooking covered with foil for
10 minutes.
- Use a browning agent or cook with a sauce to give a
browned appearance.
The Poultry Cooking Table below provides detailed direc-
tions, Power Level, and Cooking Time settings for most
cuts and types of poultry.
POULTRY COOKING TABLE
POWER
LEVEL
COOKING
TIME
POULTRY
DIRECTIONS
Chicken pieces
(21⁄2-3 lbs).
HI
41⁄2-51⁄2 minutes
per pound
Before cooking, wash pieces and shake the water off.
Place pieces in a single layer in a microwavable baking
dish with thicker pieces to the outside. Brush with butter or
browning agent and seasonings if desired. Cover with
waxed paper. Cook until no longer pink and juices run
clear. Let stand covered 5 minutes.
Chicken whole
(3-31⁄2 lbs)
HI
12-13 minutes
per pound
Before cooking, wash and shake off water. Place breast
side down on a microwavable roasting rack. Brush with
butter, or browning agent and seasoning if desired. Cover
with waxed paper. Cook 1⁄3 of estimated time. Turn breast
side up, brush with butter, or browning agent. Replace
waxed paper. Cook 1⁄3 of estimated time again. Shield if
necessary. Cook remaining 1⁄3 of estimated time or until no
longer pink and juices run clear. Let stand covered with
foil 10 minutes. (The temperature may rise about 10° F.)
The temperature in the thigh should be 180° F-185° F
when the poultry is done.
Cornish Hens
Whole
(1-11⁄2 lbs. each)
HI
6-7 minutes
per pound
Before cooking, wash pieces and shake the water off.
Tie wings to body of hen and the legs to tail. Place hens
breast side down on microwavable rack. Cover with
waxed paper. Turn breast side up halfway through
cooking. Shield bone ends of drumsticks with foil.
Remove and discard drippings. Brush with butter or
browning agent and seasonings if desired. Cook until
no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove hens from
microwave when they reach desired temperature.
Let stand covered with foil 5 minutes. (Temperature may
rise about 10° F). Temperature in breast should be 170° F
before serving.
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Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques
PASTA AND RICE
• If you are planning to use rice or pasta in a casserole,
undercook it so it is still firm.
Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta,
rice, and cereal require about the same amount of time,
but the microwave is a more convenient method because
you can cook and serve in the same dish. There is no stir-
ring needed and leftover pasta tastes just like fresh
cooked when reheated in the microwave oven.
• Allow for standing time with rice, but not for pasta.
• The Pasta and Rice Cooking Tables below provide spe-
cific directions, with Power Level and cooking time set-
tings for most common types of pasta and rice.
PASTA COOKING TABLE
POWER
LEVEL
COOKING
TIME
PASTA
DIRECTIONS
Spaghetti
4 cups water
Add 8 oz. spaghetti
Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired.
Use a 2-quart microwavable baking dish and cover with
vented plastic wrap for spaghetti and lasagna noodles.
Use microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap for macaroni
and egg noodles.
HI
5
9-10 minutes
71⁄2-81⁄2 minutes
Macaroni
3 cups water
Add 2 cups macaroni
HI
5
6-7 minutes
51⁄2-61⁄2 minutes
Cook at Power Level HI as directed in chart or until water
boils.
Lasagna noodles
4 cups water
Add 8 oz. lasagna noodles
Stir in pasta; cook covered at Power Level 5 as directed in
chart or until tender.
Drain in a colander.
HI
5
7-8 minutes
11-121⁄2 minutes
Egg noodles
6 cups water
Add 4 cups noodles
HI
5
8-10 minutes
51⁄2-61⁄2 minutes
RICE COOKING TABLE
POWER
LEVEL
COOKING
TIME
RICE
DIRECTIONS
Long grain
Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired, in 2 quart
microwavable casserole.
Cover with microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap.
Cook as directed in chart at Power Level HI or until water boils.
Stir in rice and any seasonings.
Cook covered as directed in chart at Power Level 5 or
until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes.
21⁄4 cups water
Add 1 cup rice
HI
5
41⁄2-51⁄2 minutes
14 minutes
Brown
21⁄2 cups water
Add 1 cup rice
HI
5
41⁄2-51⁄2 minutes
28 minutes
Long grain and
wild rice mix
HI
5
4-5 minutes
24 minutes
Fluff with fork.
21⁄3 cups water
Add 6 oz. package
Quick cooking
1 cup water
Add 1 cup rice
Cook water until it boils.
HI
2-3 minutes
Stir rice into boiling water and let stand, covered 5 to 10
minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
Fluff with fork.
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3. To reinstall the filter, slide it into
the side slot, then push up and
toward oven center to lock.
CARE AND CLEANING
CLEANING THE
GREASE FILTERS
The grease filter should be removed
and cleaned often, at least once a
month.
For best performance and safety,
keep the oven clean inside and out-
side. Take special care to keep the
inner door panel and the oven front
frame free of food or grease build-up.
Never use rough powder or pads.
Wipe the microwave oven inside and
out, including the hood bottom cover,
with a soft cloth and a warm(not hot)
mild detergent solution. Then rinse
and wipe dry. Use a chrome cleaner
and polish on chrome, metal and
aluminum surfaces. Wipe spatters
immediately with a wet paper towel,
especially after cooking chicken or
bacon. Clean your oven weekly or
more often, if needed.
1. To remove grease filter, slide
filter to the side. Pull filter down-
ward and push to the other side.
The filter will drop out.
2. Wash in dishwasher or soak
grease filter in hot water and a
mild detergent. Rinse well and
shake to dry. Do not use
ammonia or place in a dish-
washer. The aluminum will
darken filter.
METAL RACK
Wash the metal rack with a mild soap
and a soft or nylon scrub brush. Dry
completely. Do not use abrasive
scrubbers or cleaners to clean rack.
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5 . Slide a new charcoal filter into
place. The filter should rest at
the angle shown.
OVEN LIGHT
REPLACEMENT
1. Unplug oven or turn off power at
the main power supply.
CAUTION
To avoid risk of personal
injury or property damage,
do not operate oven hood
without filters in place.
2. Remove the vent cover mount-
ing screws. (2 middle screws)
3. Tip the cover forward, then lift
out to remove.
CHARCOAL FILTER
REPLACEMENT
6. Slide the bottom of the grille into
place. Push the top until it snaps
into place. Replace the mount-
ing screws. Turn the power back
on at the main power supply and
set the clock.
If your oven is vented inside, the char-
coal filter should be replaced every 6
to 12 months, and more often if nec-
essary. The charcoal filter cannot be
cleaned. To order a new charcoal fil-
ter, contact the Parts Department at
your nearest Authorized Service
Center or call 1-800-688-9900 (U.S.A)
or 1-800-688-2002 (Canada).
4. Remove bulb holder.
COOKTOP/NIGHT
LIGHT REPLACEMENT
1. Unplug the oven or turn off
power at the main power supply.
Order Charcoal Filter kit # : MVHRK3.
1. Disconnect Power to oven.
2. Remove the two vent grille
mounting screws. (2 middle
screws)
5. Lift up the bulb holder.
2. Remove the bulb cover mount-
ing screws.
3. Tip the grille forward, then lift it
out.
3. Replace bulb(s) with 30 watt
appliance bulb(s).
4. Remove old filter.
6. Replace bulb with a 30 or 40
watt appliance bulb.
4. Replace bulb cover, and mount-
ing screws.
7. Replace the bulb holder.
5. Turn the power back on at the
main power supply.
8. Slide the bottom of the vent
cover into place. Push the top
until it snaps into place. Replace
the mounting screws. Turn the
power back on at the main
power supply.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury or
property damage, wear gloves
when replacing light bulb.
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MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE
USE
DO NOT USE
OVENPROOF GLASS
(treated for high intensity heat):
METAL UTENSILS:
Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven
cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers or foil trays. Metal
utensils can cause arcing, which can damage your microwave oven.
Utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie
plates, cake plates, liquid
measuring cups, casseroles and
bowls without metallic trim.
METAL DECORATION:
Metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc. The
metal trim interferes with normal cooking and may damage the oven.
CHINA:
Bowls, cups, serving plates and
platters without metallic trim.
ALUMINUM FOIL:
Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking and
may cause harmful arcing. Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs
and wings. Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the side walls
and door of the oven.
PLASTIC:
Plastic wrap (as a cover)-- lay the
plastic wrap loosely over the dish
and press it to the sides.
WOOD:
Vent plastic wrap by turning back
one edge slightly to allow excess
steam to escape. The dish should
be deep enough so that the
plastic wrap will not touch the
food.
Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack when you
use them in the microwave oven. Baskets react in the same way.
TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS:
Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered utensils.
Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items before cook-
ing. Tightly closed pouches could explode.
As the food heats it may melt the
plastic wrap wherever the wrap
touches the food.
BROWN PAPER:
Use plastic dishes, cups, semi-
rigid freezer containers and
plastic bags only for short
cooking time. Use these with
care because the plastic may
soften from the heat of the
food.
Avoid using brown paper bags.
They absorb too much heat and could burn.
FLAWED OR CHIPPED UTENSILS:
Any utensil that is cracked, flawed, or chipped may break in the oven.
METAL TWIST TIES:
PAPER:
Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags.
They become hot and could cause a fire.
Paper towels, waxed paper,
paper napkins, and paper plates
with no metallic trim or design.
Look for the manufacturer's label
for use in the microwave oven.
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Troublesh ootin g
Before Calling for Service
Check the following list to be sure a service call is necessary. Reviewing additional information on items to check may
prevent an unneeded service call.
Problem
Possible Causes
If nothing on the oven operates
• check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker.
• check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit in house.
• check that controls are set properly.
If the oven interior light
does not work
• the light bulb is loose or defective.
If oven will not cook
• check that control panel was programmed correctly.
• check that door is firmly closed.
• check that Start Pad was touched.
• check that timer wasn’t started instead of a cook function.
If oven takes longer than
normal to cook or cooks
too rapidly
• be sure the Power Level is programmed properly.
If the time of day clock does
not always keep correct time
• check that the power cord is fully inserted into the outlet receptacle.
• be sure the oven is the only appliance on the electrical circuit.
If food cooks unevenly
• be sure food is evenly shaped.
• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.
• check placement of aluminum foil strips used to prevent overcooking.
If food is undercooked
• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time, and power levels) were
correctly followed.
• be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit.
• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.
If food is overcooked
• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, power level, time, size of dish)
were followed.
If arcing (sparks) occur
• be sure microwavable dishes were used.
• be sure wire twist ties were not used.
• be sure oven wasn’t operated when empty.
• make sure metal rack (if used) is properly installed on 4 supports.
If the Display shows a time
counting down but the oven is
not cooking
• check that door is firmly closed.
• check that timer was not started instead of a cooking function.
Vent fan starts automatically
• If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the fan in the vent
hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to cool the oven. It may stay
on up to an hour to cool the oven.
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Questions and Answers
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, do not remove outer case at any time,
only an authorized servicer should remove outer case.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Question
Answer
Can I use a rack in my microwave
oven so that I may reheat or cook
in two levels at a time?
Only use the rack that is supplied with your microwave oven.
Use of any other rack can result in poor cooking performance and/or arcing
and may damage your oven.
Can I use either metal or aluminum
pans in my microwave oven?
Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding (use small, flat pieces).
Never allow metal to touch walls or door.
Sometimes the door of my
microwave oven appears wavy.
Is this normal?
This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven.
What are the humming noises
I hear when my microwave
oven is operating?
This is the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on and
off.
Why does the dish become hot
when I microwave food in it?
As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish.
Use hot pads to remove food after cooking.
Dish may not be microwave safe.
What does standing time mean?
Standing time means that food should be taken out of the oven and covered
for additional time after cooking. This process allows the cooking to finish,
saves energy, and frees the oven for other purposes.
Can I pop popcorn in my
microwave oven?
How do I get the best results?
Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer’s guidelines or
use the preprogrammed Popcorn pad.
Do not use regular paper bags. Use the listening test by stopping the oven as
soon as the popping slows to a pop every one or two seconds. Do not try to
repop unpopped kernels. You can also use special microwave poppers. When
using a popper, be sure to follow manufacturer’s directions. Do not pop
popcorn in glass utensils.
Why does steam come out of the
air exhaust vent?
Steam is normally produced during cooking.
The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the top vent.
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Warran ty
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 the United States or Canada: (1) touch pad and micro-
processor, (2) Magnetron tube.
Limited Parts Warranty Outside the United States and Canada
For one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase, any part which fails 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 appli-
ance is located outside the United States or Canada.
Canadian Residents
This warranty covers only those appliances installed in Canada that have been listed with Canadian Standards
Association unless the appliances are brought into Canada due to transfer or residence from the United States to
Canada.
What is not covered by these
warranties
• Replacement of household fuses, resetting of circuit breakers,
or correction to household wiring or plumbing.
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 to locate an authorized servicer.
• Normal product maintenance and cleaning, including light
bulbs.
❚ Be sure to retain proof of purchase to verify warranty status.
Refer to WARRANTY for further information on owner’s re-
sponsibilities for warranty service.
• Products with original serial numbers removed, altered, or not
readily determined.
❚ If the dealer or service company cannot resolve the problem,
write to Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Attn: CAIR®
Center, P.O. Box 2370, Cleveland, TN 37320-2370, or call
1-800-688-9900 USAand 1-800-688-2002 Canada.
• Products purchased for commercial, industrial, rental, or
leased use.
• Products located outside of the United States or Canada.
• Premium service charges, if the servicer is requested to per-
form service in addition to normal service or outside normal
service hours or area.
U.S. customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or
speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.
• Adjustments after the first year.
NOTE: When writing or calling about a service problem,
please include the following information:
• Repairs resulting from the following:
-
Improper installation, exhaust system, or maintenance.
a. Your name, address and telephone number;
b. Model number and serial number;
- Any modification, alteration, or adjustment not authorized
by Maytag.
c. Name and address of your dealer or servicer;
d. Aclear description of the problem you are having;
e. Proof of purchase (sales receipt).
- Accident, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, or acts of nature.
- Connections to improper electrical current, voltage supply,
or gas supply.
❚ User’s guides, service manuals and parts information are
available from Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag
Customer Assistance.
- Use of improper pans, containers, or accessories that
cause damage to the product.
• Travel.
IN NO EVENT SHALL MAYTAG BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have others which vary from state to state. For example, some states do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to you.
A/03/02
©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Co.
Part No.8112P196-60
Printed in Korea 03/02
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