Maytag MMC5080AAB, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Microwave Oven Owner s Manual MMC5080AAS MMC5080AAB W Q MMC5080AAB W Q MMC5080AAS Part No 8112P251 60 Form No A 01 04 Code No DE68 02902A ...

Page 2: ...ns should be followed including the following WARNING To reduce risk of burns electric shock fire personal injury or exposure to excessive microwave energy Read all safety instructions before using the appliance Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY on this page This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlets See...

Page 3: ...iner coverings directing steam away from hands and face Remove lids from baby food before heating After heating baby food stir well and test temperature by tasting before serving SAVE THESE A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used with caution Do not operate any...

Page 4: ...use an extension cord the interior light may flicker and the blower may vary when the microwave oven is on Cooking times may be longer too Note Connect the oven to a 20A circuit When connecting the oven to a 15A circuit make sure that circuit breaker is operable Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling Visible bubbling o...

Page 5: ...ne stage Cooking 1g Multi stage Cooking 1g Using the More Less Buttons lg Switching the Beeper On Off 1g Cooking Instructions 11 Cooking Utensils 11 Testing Utensils 11 Cooking Techniques 12 General Tips 12 Auto Sensor Cook 13 Utensils Cover For Sensor Cooking 13 Cooking Guide 14 Auto Defrosting Guide 16 Recipes 17 18 Appendix 19 Troubleshooting Guide 19 Care and Cleaning 19 Error Message 19 Speci...

Page 6: ...ate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least four inches of space behind above and to the sides of the oven MMC5080AAS 2 Open the oven door 3 Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp cloth 4 Place the pre assembled ring in the indentation in the center of the oven Place the glass tray on top of the ring so that the three glass tabs in the center of the tray fit securely into the tabs on the fl...

Page 7: ...sted Sensor Cook Buttons p 9 Instant Cook Buttons p 8 Instant settings to cook popular foods Power Level p 10 Press this pad to set a power level other than high Clock p 8 Sets current time Sound Button p 10 Sets sound on or off Pause Cancel p 8 Press to pause oven or correct a mistake Number Buttons Sets cooking times or amounts and power levels other than high More Less p 10 Increase or decrease...

Page 8: ...nute Button This button offers a convenient way to heat food in one minute increments at the High power level 1 Press the One Minute button once for each minute you wish to cook the food For example press it twice for two minutes The time will display and the oven starts automatically Add minutes to a program in progress by pressing the One Minute button for each minute you want to add Using the I...

Page 9: ...sing again Use only one microwave only bag of popcorn at a time Use caution when removing and opening hot bag from oven Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again To help prevent the popcorn bag from getting stuck in the oven fold each end of the bag up one inch _ before placing the bag in the center of the oven Defrosting Automatically To thaw frozen food set the weight of the food a...

Page 10: ...with your microwave Multi stage Cooking 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in the One Stage Cooking section on the previous page When entering more than one cooking stage the Power Level button must be pressed before the second cooking stage can be entered To set the power level at High for a stage of cooking press the Power Level button twice 2 Use the number buttons to set a second cooking time 3 Press the ...

Page 11: ...Using too much foil can damage your oven so be careful Ceramic porcelain and stoneware Use these if they are labeled Microwave Safe If they are not labeled test them to make sure they can be used safely Never use dishes with metallic trim Plastic Use only if labeled Microwave Safe Other plastics can melt Straw wicker and wood Use only for short term heating as they can be flammable Not Recommended...

Page 12: ...or stirred when cooking is complete Let liquids stand a moment before serving When heat ing baby food stir well and test the temperature before serving Adding Moisture Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules Food that is uneven in moisture content should be covered or allowed to stand so that the heat dis perses evenly Add a small amount of water to dry food to help it cook General Tips D...

Page 13: ...ith this function follow the directions for selecting appropriate containers and covers in the charts in this book Always use microwave safe containers and cover them with their lids or with plastic wrap When using plastic wrap turn back one corner to allow steam to escape at the proper rate Always cover with the lid intended for the utensil being used If the utensil does not have its own lid use ...

Page 14: ...fat side down on roasting rack Cover wltl vented plastic wrap Turn over when cooking t_me is half up Let stand 10 min Guide for Cooking Poultry in Your Microwave Place poultry on a microwave safe roasting rack in a microwave safe dish Cover poultry with wax paper to prevent spattering Use aluminum foil to shield bone tips thin meat areas or areas that start to overcook Check the temperature in sev...

Page 15: ... they can explode Always pierce whole eggs to keep them from bursting Cook eggs just until set they become tough if overcooked Guide for Cooking Vegetables in Your Microwave Vegetables should be washed just before cooking Often no extra water is needed If dense vegetables such as potatoes carrots and green beans are being cooked add about t cup water Small vegetables sliced carrots peas lima beans...

Page 16: ... 0 Ibs Remove giblets before freezing poultry Start Chicken defrosting with the breast side down After the first stage turn the chicken over and shield any warm portions with narrow stnps of aluminum foil After the second stage again shield any warm portions wtth narrow strips of aluminum foil Let stand covered for 30 60 minutes in the refrigera or Chicken 0 5 3 0 Ibs After each stage rearrange or...

Page 17: ... stand for 10 minutes Remove bay leaf before serving Makes 6 servings Broccoli and Cheese Casserole t 4 cup butter or margarine t 4 cup chopped onion 1 Tbs flour tsp salt t 4 tsp dry mustard 1 8tsp pepper 1 cups milk t 4 cup chopped red pepper 8 oz 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded 1 pkg 9 10 oz frozen chopped broccoli thawed 4 cups cooked spiral shaped pasta 8 oz dry 1 In a 2 quart casserole cook bu...

Page 18: ... once 4 Stir in sugar salt flour celery seed and pepper Cook at High 0 until mixture boils 30 40 sec Stir in vinegar and cup water Cook at High 0 until liquid boils and thickens slightly 1 2 min stir once Add bacon to dressing Pour dressing over potatoes Stir well Makes 6 servings Black Bean Soup 1 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic minced 2 cans 15 oz each black beans drained 1 can 14 16 oz stewed ...

Page 19: ... or radio Note If the oven is set more than 25 minutes at 80 90 or 100 percent power level after the first 25 minutes the power level will automatically adjust itself to 70 percent power to avoid overcooking Care and Cleaning Follow these instructions to clean and care for your oven Keep the inside of the oven clean Food particles and spiJled liquids can stick to the oven walls causing the oven to...

Page 20: ...s 120 VAC 60 Hz 800 Watts 9 4 W X 10 13116 H X 13 27 32 D 13 W X 7 29 32 H X 13 D Net Gross Weight 26 5 28 5 Ibs Model Number MMCSO80AAS Oven Cavity 0 8 cu ft Controls 0 power levels including defrost Timer 99 minutes 99 seconds Power Source 120 VAC 60 Hz Power Output 800 Watts Outside Dimensions 19 4 W X 10 13 16 H X 15 2 251 D Oven Cavity Dimensions t3 W X 7 29 32 H X 13 D Net Gross Weight 27 2 ...

Page 21: ...s of nature Connections to improper electrical current voltage supply or gas supply Use of improper pans containers or accessories that cause damage to the product Travel If you need service Call the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or call Maytag Services sM Maytag Customer Assistance at 1 800 688 9900 U S A and 1 800 688 2002 CANADA to locate an authorized servicer Be sure to retain...

Page 22: ...peatedly to select serving size Auto Defrost 1 Press AUTO DEFROST 2 Enter weight of food by pressing AUTO DEFROST button repeatedly or using the number buttons 3 When the oven beeps press PAUSE CANCEL button and turn food over Press START to resume defrosting cycte Set Cooking 1 Use number buttons to set cooking time Time and Power 2 To set power level at other than HIGH press Levels POWER LEVEL a...