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OPERATION

7

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.

CLOCK

This oven includes a 12-hour clock.

Example: To set 8:00 AM.

1. Touch CLOCK

pad. 

2. Enter the time by

using the number
key pad.

3. Touch ENTER/

START pad. (Press
number 1 for AM,
number 2 for PM.)

4. Touch ENTER/

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 ENTER/

START pad. When
the time is over, you
will hear beep and
END will display.

CONTROL SETUP

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

See following chart for more informa-
tion.

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

1. Touch CONTROL

SETUP pad. 

2. Touch number 4

pad.

3. Touch number 2

pad.

VENT FAN

The  fan  moves  steam  and  other
vapors from the cooking surface.

Example for Level 4:

1. Touch ON/OFF pad.

This shows the last
level until you select
the fan speed level.

2. Touch this pad until

appears level in
the display.

Touch  ON/OFF pad  to  turn  off  fan
when desired.

NOTE: If  the  temperature  from  the
range  or  cooktop  below  the  oven
gets  too  hot,  the  exhaust  fan  in  the
vent  hood  will  automatically  turn  on
at the LEVEL 4 setting to protect the
oven.

It  may  stay  on  up  to  an  hour  to  cool
the  oven.  When  this  occurs,  the
VENT button will not turn the fan off.

AUTO TIME SET

Example: To turn off fan after
30 minutes for level 4.

1. Touch ON/OFF

pad. 

2. Touch this pad until

level appears in
the display.

3. Touch this pad five

times.

TURNTABLE STOP

For  best  cooking  results,  leave  the

turntable  on.  It  can  be
turned off for large dishes.

Touch  TURNTABLE  STOP  to  turn
the turntable on or off.

NOTE:

• This  option  is  not  available  in  sen-

sor cook and defrost modes.

• Sometimes  the  turntable  can

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

• Do not run the oven empty.

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, aluminum foil, metal
utensils,  or  metal  trimmed
utensils in the oven.

No.

1

2

3

4

Function

Sound ON/
OFF control

Clock ON/
OFF control

Scroll speed

Weight mode
selected

No.

1
2

1
2

1
2
3

1
2

Result

Sound ON
Sound OFF

Clock ON
Clock OFF

Slow speed
Normal speed
Fast speed

Lbs.
Kg.

Summary of Contents for MV-1773MAB

Page 1: ...02 Canada 1 800 688 2080 U S A TTY for hearing or speech impaired Mon Fri 8 am 8 pm Eastern Time Internet http www maytag com Combination Oven Keep instructions for future reference Be sure manual sta...

Page 2: ...NTERFERENCE STATEMENT U S A ONLY This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cau...

Page 3: ...cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use 7 As with any appliance CLOSE SUPERVISION is necessary when used by CHILDREN or INFIRM PERSONS 8 See door cleaning instructions in...

Page 4: ...ell or with an unbroken yolk using microwave energy Pressure may build up and erupt Pierce yolk with fork or knife before cooking 3 Pierce skin of potatoes tomatoes and similar foods before cooking wi...

Page 5: ...anel Cooktop Countertop Light Grease Filter Door Safety Lock System Model and Serial Number Plate Cooking Guide Vent Grille Glass Turntable FEATURES 5 OVEN SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply Input Power Cook...

Page 6: ...this pad when setting weight combination cooking 13 AUTO BROIL Touch this pad when setting weight broil cooking 14 SOFTEN Touch this pad to soften Butter Ice Cream Cream Cheese or Frozen Juice 15 MEL...

Page 7: ...elect the fan speed level 2 Touch this pad until appears level 4 in the display Touch ON OFF pad to turn off fan when desired NOTE If the temperature from the range or cooktop below the oven gets too...

Page 8: ...Press number 1 for AM number 2 for PM 7 Touch ENTER START pad again NOTE To reset the time to turn on and off the LIGHT repeat steps 1 to 7 Example To cancel the LIGHT TIMER 1 Touch LIGHT TIMER pad 2...

Page 9: ...hen 70 power for 7 minutes 30 seconds 1 Enter the cook time 2 Touch MICRO pad 3 Enter the second cook time 4 Touch POWER pad 5 Enter the power level 6 Touch ENTER START pad When the cook time is over...

Page 10: ...eat browning dish Reheat beverages Bacon slices Reheat meat slices quickly Saute onions celery and green pepper All reheating Cook scrambled eggs Cook breads and cereal products Cook cheese dishes vea...

Page 11: ...microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor ADDING OR SUBTRACTING COOK TIME If the SENSOR function is too long or too short you c...

Page 12: ...efrost cycle The oven will not stop during the BEEP unless the door is opened RAPID DEFROST 1lb The RAPID DEFROST 1lb feature provides a rapid defrost for 1 0 pound frozen food The oven automatically...

Page 13: ...The baking time may vary according to the food condition or individual preference Check doneness at the minimum time and then adjust time by touching pad CONVECTION RACK Use the convection rack for co...

Page 14: ...preference Check doneness at the minimum time and then adjust time by touching the More or Less pad Breads FOOD OVEN TEMP TIME MIN COMMENTS Biscuits Corn Bread Muffins Popovers Nut Bread or Fruit Brea...

Page 15: ...minutes before cutting Pierce pastry with fork to prevent shrinkage Casseroles Meat chicken seafood combinations Pasta Potatoes scalloped Vegetable 350 F 350 F 350 F 350 F 20 to 40 25 to 45 55 to 60 2...

Page 16: ...9 29 to 33 80 to 85 Ham Canned 3 lb fully cooked Butt 5 lb fully cooked Shank 5 lb fully cooked 325 F 325 F 325 F 20 to 25 20 to 25 17 to 20 Lamb Bone in 2 to 4 lbs Medium Well Boneless 2 to 4 lbs Med...

Page 17: ...s a discharge of electricity that occurs when microwaves come in contact with metal 3 If arcing occurs place a heatproof dish between the pan and the metal rack 4 If arcing occurs with other baking co...

Page 18: ...F 300 F 300 F 15 to 18 15 to 18 15 to 18 Lamb Bone in 2 to 4 lbs Medium Well Boneless 2 to 4 lbs Medium Well Turn over after half of cooking time 300 F 300 F 300 F 300 F 13 to 18 18 to 23 14 to 19 19...

Page 19: ...cooking time 300 F 300 F 350 F 350 F 350 F 23 to 26 25 to 28 10 to 13 13 to 16 16 to 19 Poultry Whole Chicken 21 2 to 6 lbs Chicken Pieces 21 2 to 6 lbs Cornish Hens Unstuffed Stuffed Duckling Turkey...

Page 20: ...food on the broiling rack BROIL COOKING Example To set Broil Cooking for 20 minutes 1 Touch STOP CLEAR pad 2 Touch BROIL pad 3 Touch numbers for cooking time You can enter a time up to 99 minutes 99...

Page 21: ...lfway 4 cups 5 8 minutes through cooking Baked beans COOK covered in microwavable casserole Stir once halfway 1 cup 11 2 3 minutes through cooking Ravioli or pasta in sauce 1 cup 21 2 4 minutes COOK c...

Page 22: ...Corn Fresh 2 ears 5 9 Husk Add 2 tbsp water in 11 2 qt baking dish 2 3 minutes Cover Mushrooms 1 2 Ib 2 31 2 Place mushrooms in 11 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Fresh Sliced Stir halfway through...

Page 23: ...EN TURNTABLE ROTATING RING The turntable and rotating ring are removable They should be hand washed in warm not hot water and a mild detergent Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth DO NOT use cleaning powd...

Page 24: ...Turn the power back on at the main power supply and set the clock COOKTOP NIGHT LIGHT REPLACEMENT 1 Unplug the oven or turn off power at the main power supply 2 Remove the bulb cover mounting screws...

Page 25: ...lds 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...

Page 26: ...be sure the oven is the only appliance on the electrical circuit be sure food is evenly shaped be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking check placement of aluminum foil strips used to prev...

Page 27: ...g use small flat pieces Never allow metal to touch walls or door This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven This is the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube c...

Page 28: ...charges if the servicer is requested to perform service in addition to normal service or outside normal service hours or area Adjustments after the second year Repairs resulting from the following Imp...

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