MAYTAG
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Microwave Hood Combination Model MMV6190 Quick Reference Guide
POPCORN (sensor)
Senses 3.0-3.5 oz (85-99 g) size bags:
Place bag on turntable. Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every
1 or 2 seconds, then stop the cycle.
BAKED POTATO (sensor)
Senses 1-4 potatoes, 10-13 oz (283-369 g) each, similar in size:
Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Place on paper
towel, around turntable edges, at least 1" (2.5 cm) apart. Place
single potato to the side of the turntable. Let stand 5 minutes after
cooking.
MENU PROGRAMS:
Touch the Menu control repeatedly to scroll through program options. Follow display prompts to select submenu
items and/or amounts, and then start the program.
VEGGIE
1 Fresh Vegetable
– Senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):
Place in microwave-safe container. Add 2-4 tbs (30-60 mL)
water. Cover with plastic wrap, and vent. Stir and let stand
2-3 minutes after cooking.
2 Frozen Vegetable
– Senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):
Remove from package. Place in microwave-safe container.
Add 2-4 tbs (30-60 mL) water. Cover with plastic wrap, and
vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.
3 Canned Vegetable
– 1, 2, 3 or 4 cups (250, 500, 750 mL or
1 L): Place in microwave-safe container. Cover with plastic
wrap, and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.
REHEAT
1 Beverage
– 1 or 2 cups, 8 oz (250 mL) each:
Do not cover. The diameter of the cup’s opening will affect
how the liquid heats. Beverages in cups with smaller openings
may heat faster.
2 Casserole
– 1, 2, 3 or 4 cups (250, 500, 750 mL or 1 L):
Place in microwave-safe container and cover with plastic
wrap. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating.
3 Soup
– Senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):
Place in microwave-safe container and cover with plastic
wrap. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating.
4 Dinner Plate
– Senses 1 plate, about 8-16 oz (227-454 g):
Place food on microwave-safe plate, cover with plastic wrap,
and vent.
5 Pizza
– 1, 2 or 3 slices, 4 oz (113 g) each:
Place on paper towel-lined paper plate.
6 Sauce
– Senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):
Place in microwave-safe container and cover with plastic
wrap. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating.
7 Baked Goods
– 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each:
Place on paper towel. Two small rolls may be counted as
1 piece.
DEFROST
1 Meat
– 0.2 to 6.6 lbs (90 g to 3 kg):
Remove wrap and place in microwave-safe dish. Do not cover.
2 Poultry
– 0.2 to 6.6 lbs (90 g to 3 kg):
Remove wrap and place breast side up in microwave-safe
dish. Do not cover.
3 Fish
– 0.2 to 4.4 lbs (90 g to 2 kg):
Remove wrap and place in microwave-safe dish. Do not cover.
4 Quick Defrost (auto)
– 1.0 lb (454 g) only:
Remove wrap and place in microwave-safe dish. Do not
cover. Turn over food at signal.
SOFTEN/MELT
1 Soften Butter
– 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 sticks:
Unwrap and place in microwave-safe dish.
2 Melt Butter
– 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 sticks:
Unwrap and place in microwave-safe dish.
3 Soften Ice Cream
– 16, 32 or 64 oz (473, 946 or 1893 mL):
Place ice cream container on turntable.
4 Soften Cream Cheese
– 3 or 8 oz (85 or 227 g):
Unwrap and place in microwave-safe dish.
5 Soften Frozen Juice
– 12 oz (340 g):
Remove lid from container.
6 Melt Chocolate
– 4, 6, 8 or 12 oz (113, 170, 227
or 340 g):
Place in microwave-safe dish.
7 Melt Cheese
– 8 or 16 oz (227 or 454 g):
Place in microwave-safe dish. Stir at signal.
8 Melt Marshmallows
– 5 or 10 oz (142 or 283 g):
Place in microwave-safe dish.
AUTO COOK
1 Frozen Entrée
– 10 or 20 oz (283 or 567 g) (sensor), 40 or
60 oz (1134 or 1701 g) (non-sensor): Remove from package.
Loosen cover on 3 sides. If entrée is not in microwave-safe
container, place on plate, cover with plastic wrap, and vent.
2 Bacon
– 1, 2, 3 or 4 slices, average thickness: Follow
directions on package.
3 French Toast
– 1, 2, 3 or 4 pieces: Follow directions on
package.
4 Cereal
– 1, 2, 3 or 4 servings: Follow directions on package.
Use microwave-safe bowl with high sides.
5 Rice
– Senses 0.5-2.0 cups (125-500 mL) dry, white long
grain: Follow measurements on package for ingredient
amounts. Use microwave-safe dish with loose-fitting lid. Let
stand 5 minutes after cooking, or until liquid is absorbed. Stir.
KIDS MENU
1 Canned Pasta
– 1-4 servings: Follow directions on package.
2 Frozen Pizza
– 1 pizza, about 6 oz (170 g): Follow directions
on package.
3 Frozen Meal
– 8, 9 or 10 oz (227, 255 or 283 g): Follow
directions on package.
4 Oatmeal
– 1 or 2 servings: Follow directions on package.
Use microwave-safe bowl with high sides.
5 Chicken Nuggets
– 1 or 2 servings (about 5-6 pieces each):
Place in single layer on paper towel-lined microwave-safe
plate.
6 Hot Dog
– 1-4 hot dogs (pieces): Pierce with fork. Place on
microwave-safe plate.
SNACK MENU
1 Nachos
– 1 serving:
Place tortilla chips in single layer on microwave-safe plate,
then sprinkle with cheese.
2 Chicken Wings (precooked, refrigerated)
– 5-8 oz
(142-227 g) (about 5-8 wings)
Place wings on microwave-safe plate in spoke formation.
Cover with wax paper.
3 Potato Skins (prebaked)
– 1 or 2 potatoes:
Quarter each potato, and scoop out the centers of the
wedges, leaving about
1
/
4
" (6 mm) skin. Place wedges
on microwave-safe plate, then sprinkle with toppings.
4 Frozen Sandwich
– 1 or 2 sandwiches (pieces):
Follow directions on package.
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