User Manual Maytag MMV4205DB 2.0 cu. ft. Over-the-Range Microwave

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• Owner's manual - (English)

Table of contents

• OPERATING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
• MICROWAVE OVEN CARE
• TROUBLESHOOTING

Owners' Guide Microwaves

OPERATING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Settings

Clock

The Clock is a 12-hour (12:00-11:59) or 24-hour (0:00-23:59) clock. Touch CLOCK/OPTIONS to reach Clock submenu, and follow the prompts to set the clock. Clock format (12 hours with AM and PM or 24 hours) may also be set in the Clock submenu.

Kitchen Timer

With the microwave oven in standby mode, touch the Kitchen Timer control, enter time, then touch the Kitchen Timer control or the Start control. Cook functions may be entered while the Kitchen Timer is counting down. To cancel timer, touch Kitchen Timer control while the timer countdown is active in the display.

Control Lock

Activate to avoid unintended start. Touch and hold the Cancel control for about 3 seconds until 2 tones sound and padlock icon appears in the display. Repeat to unlock control.

Clock/Options

Ten options/settings may be adjusted: 1-Clock and Energy Save; 2-Scrolling Speed; 3-Sound; 4-Language (English or French); 5-Filter Reset; 6-Fan Timer; 7-Light Timer; 8-Calibrate Temp; 9-Demo Mode; 10-Factory Reset.

Energy Save

To conserve energy, the Clock will automatically turn off when the microwave oven goes into standby mode. Touch CLOCK/ OPTIONS to reach the Clock and Energy Save submenu, and follow the prompts to turn on Clock.

Scroll Speed

Scroll speed of the text may be adjusted. Touch CLOCK/ OPTIONS to reach the Scrolling Speed submenu, and follow the prompts to set speed.

Sound (Tones)

Programming tones and signals. Key beep tones may be turned off, or all tones (including end-of-function signals) may be turned off. Touch CLOCK/OPTIONS to reach the Sound submenu, then follow the prompts to turn off or on the programming tones or all tones.

Language (on some models)

Language of the display text may be changed. Touch CLOCK/ OPTIONS to reach the Language submenu, and follow the prompts to set language to English or French.

Filter

Reset Reset the filter status after replacing and/or cleaning the filters. Touch CLOCK/OPTIONS to reach the Filter Reset submenu, and activate reset.

Vent Fan

Various speeds, ranging from high to low, and off. Comes on automatically as cooling fan during any cook function.

Fan Timer: Set vent fan to run for exactly 30 minutes, or to run for only 30 minutes more (off after 30 minutes). The vent fan may be turned off at any time using the Vent Fan control. Touch CLOCK/OPTIONS to reach the Fan Timer submenu, and select the setting.

Light Timer

Set the cooktop light to turn on and off at certain times. Touch CLOCK/OPTIONS to reach the Light Timer submenu, and follow the prompts to set the light on time and light off time in hours and minutes, or to cancel Light Timer.

NOTE: Light Timer uses 12-hour clock only

Demo Mode

Activate to practice using the control without actually turning on the magnetron. Touch CLOCK/OPTIONS to reach the Demo Mode submenu, the follow the prompts to activate. The DEMO icon will light up in the display. Repeat to deactivate.

Standby Mode

When no functions are working (12-hour clock is displayed or if the clock has not been set), oven will switch to standby power mode and dim the LCD brightness after 5 minutes. Press any button or open/close the door, display will return to the normal brightness.

Features

Cooking Rack

Use the rectangular cooking rack only for 2-level cooking. To avoid damage to the microwave oven, always remove rack after 2-level cooking. To avoid damage to the microwave oven due to soil buildup, clean rack supports often.

Turntable

Turntable may be turned off for manual cooking only. This is helpful when cooking with plates that are bigger than the turntable, or when cooking with plates that are side by side. Turntable cannot be turned off during preset or sensor (on some models) functions.

Cookware and Dinnerware

Microwave-Safe

• Browning dish (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
• Ceramic glass, glass
• China, earthenware (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
• Melamine (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
• Paper towels, paper plates, napkins (Use non-recycled paper.)
• Plastic wraps, bags, covers, dinnerware, containers (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
• Pottery and clay (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
• Silicone bakeware (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
• Wax paper

Do Not Use

• Metal cookware and bakeware
• Straw or wicker
• Gold, silver or pewter
• Non-approved meat thermometers, skewers
• Twist ties
• Foil liners, such as sandwich wrappers
• Staples
• Objects with gold or silver trim or with metallic glaze

To Test Cookware/Dinnerware: Place dish in microwave oven with 1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it. Program 1 minute of cook time at 100%. If dish becomes hot and the water stays cool, do not use the dish in the microwave oven.

Microwave Oven Use

For list of preset programs, see the Quick Reference Guide provided with your model.

Manual Cooking/Stage Cooking

Touch COOK TIME, touch number pads to enter time, touch COOK POWER (if not 100%), touch number pads to enter power level (10-90), then touch the Start control. If programming additional stages (up to three), touch OPTIONS/ CLOCK to enter programming for the next stage, then enter the cook time and cook power of each, and then touch the Start control.

Sensor Cooking

A sensor in the microwave oven detects moisture released from food as it heats, and adjusts the cooking time accordingly. Make sure microwave oven has been plugged in for at least 1 minute. Use microwave-safe dish with loose-fitting lid, or cover microwave-safe dish with plastic wrap and vent. For optimal performance, wait at least 30 minutes after convection cooking or grilling (on some models) before sensor cooking.

Add More Time

At the end of any cycle using less than 100% cook power, “PRESS 0 TO ADD MORE TIME” scrolls in the display. Enter the additional time, if desired, and start the microwave oven. The cook power for all non-sensor cycles will be the same as in the finished cycle, but may be changed. If Add More Time is used after a sensor cycle, the cook power will be 100%, but may be changed.

Doneness

Adjust doneness for automatic cooking functions by touching COOK TIME repeatedly to scroll through “NORMAL,” “MORE DONE” or “LESS DONE” within the first 20 seconds of starting the cook cycle. Doneness cannot be adjusted for Defrost functions.

MICROWAVE OVEN CARE

General Cleaning

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products.

To avoid damage to the microwave oven caused by arcing due to soil buildup, keep cavity, microwave inlet cover, cooking rack supports, and area where the door touches the frame clean. Clean with mild soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge, or as indicated below.

• Grease filter: mild soap and water or dishwasher.
• Door and exterior: mild soap and water, or glass cleaner applied to paper towel.
• Control panel: sponge or soft cloth and water.
• Stainless steel (on some models): mild soap and water, then rinse with clean water and dry with soft cloth, or use stainless steel cleaner.
• Turntable: mild soap and water or dishwasher.
• Rack(s): mild soap, water and washcloth. Dishwasher cleaning is not recommended.

Installing/Replacing Filters and Light Bulbs

NOTE: A filter status indicator (on some models) appears in the display when it is time to replace the charcoal filter, and clean or replace the grease filters. See “Settings” section to reset filter status.

• Grease filters: Grease filters are on the underside of microwave oven. Clean monthly, or as prompted by filter status indicator. Slide the filter away from the tab area, and drop out the filter. To reinstall, place end of the filter into the opening opposite the tab area, swing up the other end, and slide it toward the tab area.
• Charcoal filters: The charcoal filters are behind the vent grille at the top front of the microwave oven. The charcoal filters cannot be cleaned, and should be replaced about every 6 months, or as prompted by filter status indicator. Remove two screws on the vent grille, tilt the grille forward, lift it out, and remove filters. To reinstall, place each filter into its slotted area – wire mesh side up, replace vent grille, and secure with screws.
• Cooktop light: The cooktop light is located on the underside of the microwave oven, and is replaceable. Remove bulb cover screw, and open the bulb cover. Replace bulb, close bulb cover, and secure with screw.
• Cavity light: The cavity light bulb is located behind the vent grille at the top front of the microwave oven, under the bulb cover, and is replaceable. Open door. Remove two screws on the vent grille, tilt the grille forward, and lift it out. Remove right side charcoal filter. Open bulb cover and replace bulb. Close bulb cover, replace charcoal filter, replace vent grille, and secure with screws.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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