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(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 or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on 
sealing surfaces.

(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly 

important that the oven door close properly and that there is 
no damage to the 
1) Door (bent or dented), 
2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened), 
3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone 

except properly qualified service personnel.

WARNING

Always observe Safety Precautions when using your 
oven. Never try to repair the oven on your own – there 
is dangerous voltage inside. If the oven needs to be 
repaired, call 1-800-688-9900 U. S. A, 1-800-688-
2002 CANADA for the name of an authorized service 
center near you.

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When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions 
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 “IMPORTANT GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 
3 of this manual. 

• Install or place this appliance only in accordance with the installation 

instructions provided.

• Some items, like whole eggs and food in sealed containers, may 

explode if heated in this oven.

• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the 

manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. 
This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It 
is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

• As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by 

children.

• Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is 

not working properly, or if it has been damaged.

• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service 

personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for 
examination, repair, or adjustment.

• Do not cover or block any of the openings on this appliance.

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Summary of Contents for MM-C5080AA

Page 1: ...Part No 8112P251 60 Form No A 01 04 Code No DE68 02902A Microwave Oven Owner s Manual MMC5080AAS MMC5080AAB W Q MMC5080AAS MMC5080AAB W Q MMC5080AA_GB fm Page 1 Tuesday March 2 2004 9 19 AM ...

Page 2: ...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 IMPORTANT...

Page 3: ...ainer 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 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 other hea...

Page 4: ...se 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 WARNING Do not cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord under any circumstances 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 ab...

Page 5: ... stage Cooking 10 Using the More Less Buttons 10 Switching the Beeper On Off 10 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 Specifications 20 Warranty 21 ...

Page 6: ...hind above and to the sides of the oven 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 5 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 floor of the oven Control Panel Buttons MMC5080AAS START ENTER COOK TIME TIME2 Kg g ...

Page 7: ...ular foods 6 Power Level p 10 Press this pad to set a power level other than high 7 Clock p 8 Sets current time 8 Sound Button p 10 Sets sound on or off 9 Pause Cancel p 8 Press to pause oven or correct a mistake 10 Number Buttons Sets cooking times or amounts and power levels other than high 11 More Less p 10 Increase or decrease cooking time 12 Kitchen Timer p 9 Sets kitchen or convenience timer...

Page 8: ...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 Instant Cook Buttons 1 Pr...

Page 9: ...itchen Timer 1 Press the Kitchen Timer button 2 Use the Number buttons to set the length of time you want the timer to run 3 Press Start to begin Kitchen Timer 4 The display counts down and beeps when the time has elapsed Note The microwave does not turn on when the Kitchen timer is used Setting the Child Protection Lock You can lock your microwave oven so it can t be used by unsupervised chil dre...

Page 10: ...i 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 Power Level button then ...

Page 11: ...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 Glass jars and bottles Regular glas...

Page 12: ... 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 Dense foods such as pota...

Page 13: ... 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 plastic wrap Fill contai...

Page 14: ...ell Done Power Level High 0 for first 5 min then Medium 5 Place roast fat side down on roasting rack Cover with wax paper Turn over when cooking time is half up Let stand 10 min Pork Boneless or bone in Up to 4 lbs Cooking Time 11 15 min lb for 160 F Well Done Power Level High 0 for first 5 min then Medium 5 Place roast fat side down on roasting rack Cover with vented plastic wrap Turn over when c...

Page 15: ...or vented microwavable plastic wrap Whole unpeeled vegetables such as potatoes squash eggplant etc should have their skin pricked in several spots before cooking to prevent them from bursting For more even cooking stir or rearrange whole vegetables halfway through the cooking time Generally the denser the food the longer the standing time Standing time refers to the time necessary for dense large ...

Page 16: ...ops Fish 0 5 3 0 lbs After each stage rearrange the food If there are any warm or thawed portions of food shield them with narrow flat pieces of aluminum foil Remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted Let stand covered for 5 10 minutes Ground Meat 0 5 3 0 lbs After each stage remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted Let stand covered with foil for 5 10 minutes Whole Chicken 2 ...

Page 17: ...nutes Remove bay leaf before serving Makes 6 servings Broccoli and Cheese Casserole cup butter or margarine cup chopped onion 1 Tbs flour tsp salt tsp dry mustard 1 8 tsp pepper 1 cups milk 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 butter and onion at High 0 for 1 ...

Page 18: ...t 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 tomatoes chopped 1 can 13...

Page 19: ...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 spilled liquids can stick to the oven walls causing the oven to work less efficiently Wipe...

Page 20: ...X 13 27 32 D Oven Cavity Dimensions 13 W X 7 29 32 H X 13 D Net Gross Weight 26 5 28 5 lbs Model Number MMC5080AAS Oven Cavity 0 8 cu ft Controls 10 power levels including defrost Timer 99 minutes 99 seconds Power Source 120 VAC 60 Hz Power Output 800 Watts Outside Dimensions 19 1 4 W X 10 13 16 H X 15 2 25 D Oven Cavity Dimensions 13 W X 7 29 32 H X 13 D Net Gross Weight 27 2 29 4 lbs MMC5080AA_G...

Page 21: ...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 ServicesSM 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 proof of purchase to verify warranty...

Page 22: ...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 cycle Set Cooking Time and Power Levels 1 Use number buttons to set cooking time 2 To set power level at other than HIGH press POWER LEVEL and use the number buttons t...

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