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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.

To avoid risk of personal
injury or property damage,
do not run oven empty.

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.

CAUTION

HELP

The HELP pad displays feature infor-
mation and helpful hints. Press
HELP, then select a key pad.

Example: To learn about 
POPCORN

1. Touch HELP pad.

2. Touch POPCORN

pad.

CLOCK

This oven includes a 24-hour clock.

Example: To set 8:00 AM

1. Touch CLOCK pad.

(Press once for
AM, twice for PM)

2. Enter the time by

using the number
key pad.

3. Touch CLOCK (or

START) pad.

KITCHEN TIMER

You can use your microwave oven as
a timer. Use the Timer for timing up to
99 minutes, 99 seconds.

Example: To time 3 minutes

1. Touch KITCHEN

TIMER pad.

2. Enter the time by

using the number
key pad.

3. Touch START

pad. When the
time is over, you
will hear seven
beeps and END
will display.

CONTROL SET-UP

You can change the default values
for beep sound, clock, display speed
and defrost weight.

See following chart for more informa-
tion.

No.

Function

No.

Result

1

Beep ON/

1 Sound ON

OFF control

2 Sound OFF

2

Clock display

1 Clock ON

control

2 Clock OFF

3

Display

1 Slow speed
2 Normal speed
3 Fast speed

4

Defrost weight

1 Lbs.

mode selected

2 Kg.

Example: To change defrost
weight mode (from Lbs. to Kg)

1. Touch CONTROL

 SET-UP pad.

2. Touch number 4

pad.

3. Touch number 2

pad.

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.

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

TURNTABLE ON/OFF

For best cooking results,
leave the turntable on. It
can be turned off for large
dishes.

Press TURNTABLE ON/OFF to turn
the turntable on or off.

NOTE:

• Sometimes the turntable can

become hot to touch. Be careful
touching the turntable during and
after cooking.

• Do not run the oven empty.

hour. When this occurs, you can 
not turn the fan off. 

• This option is not available 

in sensor cook and defrost 
modes.

Operation

Summary of Contents for JMV8196AA

Page 1: ...and phone number or call In our continuing effort to im prove the quality and perfor mance of our appliances it may be necessary to make changes to the appliance with out revising this guide Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Covering Model JMV8196AA Maytag Appliances Sales Company Attn CAIR Center P O Box 2370 Cleveland TN 37320 2370 1 800 688 1100 U S A and Canada Mon Fri 8 am 8 pm East...

Page 2: ...e with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installati...

Page 3: ...N or INFIRM PERSONS 8 See door cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section of manual on page 23 9 Baby food jars shall be open when heated and contents stirred or shaken before consumption in order to avoid burns 10 DO NOT use this oven for commercial purposes It is made for household use only 11 DO NOT heat baby bottles in oven 12 DO NOT operate this oven if it has a damaged cord or pl...

Page 4: ...ed 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 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...

Page 5: ...uter Dimensions 2915 16 x 167 16 WxHxD x 155 8 Cavity Volume 1 9 Cu Ft Net Weight 60 lbs 14 Door Handle Window with Metal Shield Oven Control Panel Cooktop Countertop Light Grease Filter Door Safety Lock System Model and Serial Number Plate Cooking Guide Vent Grille Metal Rack Glass Turntable 11 2 5 8 10 4 7 9 12 6 3 1 17 20 18 22 25 27 15 16 19 21 23 24 28 26 13 Features ...

Page 6: ...en 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 information FEATURES 1 DISPLAY The Display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day cooking time set tings and cooking functions selected 2 POPCORN Touch this pad when popping popcorn in your microwave oven The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to coo...

Page 7: ...ps and END will display CONTROL SET UP You can change the default values for beep sound clock display speed and defrost weight See following chart for more informa tion No Function No Result 1 Beep ON 1 Sound ON OFF control 2 Sound OFF 2 Clock display 1 Clock ON control 2 Clock OFF 3 Display 1 Slow speed 2 Normal speed 3 Fast speed 4 Defrost weight 1 Lbs mode selected 2 Kg Example To change defros...

Page 8: ...ied control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch the START pad Example To set 30 SEC for 2 minutes HOLD WARM 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 Example To use the hold warm 1 Touch HOLD WARM pad 2 Touch START pad NOTES HOLD WARM operates...

Page 9: ...cook time is over you will hear four beeps and END will display COOKING AT LOWER POWER LEVELS 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 Example To cook food for 7 minutes 30 seconds at 70 power COOKING AT HIGH POWER LEVEL Example To cook food for 8 min u...

Page 10: ... beverages 9 90 Reheat meat slices quickly Saute onions celery and green pepper 8 80 All reheating Cook scrambled eggs 7 70 Cook breads and cereal products Cook cheese dishes veal Cook cakes muffins brownies cupcakes 6 60 Cook pasta 5 50 Cook meats whole poultry Cook custard Cook whole chicken turkey spare ribs rib roast sirloin roast 4 40 Cook less tender cuts of meat Reheat frozen convenience fo...

Page 11: ...rowavable plas tic wrap waxed paper or a lid 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 SENSOR COOKING GUIDE Appropriate containers and cover ings help assure good Sensor cook ing result...

Page 12: ...k 2 potatoes 1 Touch POTATO pad When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and END will display SENSOR VEGETABLE SENSOR VEGETABLE has preset cook powers for 3 food categories Fresh Frozen and Canned Example To reheat Frozen Vegetable 1 Touch SENSOR VEGETABLE pad 2 Choose food cate gory Touch Pad Category Number Fresh 1 Frozen 2 Canned 3 When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps ...

Page 13: ...ozen foods The Auto Defrost Sequence Table below pro vides some basic guidelines for using Example To defrost 1 2 lbs of ground beef 1 Touch AUTO DEFROST pad 2 Choose food category 3 Enter the weight 4 Touch START pad 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 rear...

Page 14: ...igerator 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 If the food is stored outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes enter a lower food weight The shape of the package alters the defrosting time Shallow rec tangular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block Separate pieces as they b...

Page 15: ...parate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Separate and rearrange Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil 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...

Page 16: ...e on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Fish Setting FOOD FISH Fillets Steaks Whole SHELLFISH Crabmeat Lobster tails Shrimp Scallops SETTING FISH FISH FISH FISH FISH FISH FISH AT BEEP Turn over Separate fillets when partially thawed if possible Separate and rearrange Turn over Break apart Turn over Turn over and rearrange Separate and rearrange Separate and r...

Page 17: ... Touch START pad To avoid risk of property dam age Do not use rack to pop pop corn Rack must be on the four plastic supports when used Use the rack only when Do not cook with rack on NOTE Use of the rack for sensor cooking is not recommended floor of the oven CAUTION USE OF THE TWO POSITION METAL RACK The two position metal rack gives you extra space when cooking in more than one container at the ...

Page 18: ...the density and surface area of the food 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 FISH AND SHELLFISH Cooking Fish and Shellfish General Directions Prepare the fish for cooking Completely defrost the fish or shellfish Arrange unevenly shaped pieces with thicker parts toward the out...

Page 19: ... but will not come out crisp Cook sauces made with cornstarch or flour uncovered so you may stir them 2 or 3 times during cooking for a smooth consistency To adapt a conventional sauce or gravy recipe reduce the amount of liquid slightly Stirring occasionally will help blend flavors distribute heat evenly and may even shorten the cooking time When converting a conventional soup recipe to cook in t...

Page 20: ...alfway through cooking and shield if necessary Remove roast from microwave oven when desired temperature is reached Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F 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 ...

Page 21: ...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 ...

Page 22: ...the microwave oven Cooking Pasta and Rice Tips and Techniques If you are planning to use rice or pasta in a casserole undercook it so it is still firm 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 RICE Long grain 21 4 cup...

Page 23: ... cooking chicken or bacon Clean your oven weekly or more often if needed 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 3 To reinstall the filter slide it into the side slot then push up and toward oven center to lock CLEANING THE GREASE FILTERS The grease filter should be removed and cleaned of...

Page 24: ...ury or property damage wear gloves when replacing light bulb CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage do not operate oven hood without filters in place CAUTION CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT 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 con...

Page 25: ...elds 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 METAL DECORATION Metal trimmed or metal banded dinnerware casserole dishes etc The metal trim interferes with normal cooking and may damage the oven ALUMINUM FOIL Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hin...

Page 26: ...cal 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 ...

Page 27: ...s the dish become hot As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish when I microwave food in it 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 o...

Page 28: ...riginal serial numbers removed altered or not readily determined 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 Adjustments after the first year Repairs resulting from the following ...

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