Maytag MMC5000A Microwave Oven User Manual


 
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Care and Cleaning
Answers to Questions
About Your Microwave Oven
Cleaning the Microwave
Oven Interior
The oven interior should be cleaned after each use with
a damp cloth to keep it free from grease and soil buildup.
Stubborn soils can be removed with a plastic scrub pad.
When cleaning interior surfaces and surfaces of door
and oven that come together when the door is closed, use
only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with
a sponge or soft cloth.
Odors can be eliminated from the inside of the oven by
boiling a solution of one cup of water and several table-
spoons of lemon juice in the oven for 5-7 minutes. This
also helps loosen any dried soil in the oven. Wipe off
excess moisture after use.
Do not spray or pour liquid cleansers directly onto a sur-
face. Spray or pour cleanser onto a cloth or sponge and
then clean.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, oven cleaners, abrasive
cleaning pads or steel wool, as they can scratch or dull
oven surfaces.
Do not remove or insert knife around the stirrer cover to
clean, it may damage the cover or affect the cooking per-
formance of your oven.
Q. Can I open the door when the oven is operating?
A. The door can be opened anytime during the cooking
operation. The oven will automatically stop cooking
and the time setting will maintain until the door is
closed and the Start Pad is touched.
Q. What causes the oven interior light and display to
dim when using a Variable Power Level?
A. This is normal and indicates the oven is operating
and cycling properly.
Q. Why does steam and/or vapor escape around the
door and moisture droplets form on the inside of
the oven door?
A. This is normal occurrence – as food cooks, steam is
given off.
Oven Bottom
Wash oven bottom with hot sudsy water, rinse and dry.
Do not use excessive amounts of water when cleaning
the oven, especially around the turntable. Do not allow
water or cleaning agents to seep into turntable gears
located underneath.
Glass Tray/Turntable
Allow to cool before removing and cleaning. Wash in
soapy water or dishwasher.
Roller Guide
Clean frequently to prevent excessive noise. Wash in
soapy water or dishwasher.
Oven Light Bulb
This bulb is to be replaced by properly qualified service
personnel.
Q. What do the various beeps mean?
A. Short beep = any pad is touched.
Three short beeps = incorrect entry.
One long beep = oven plugged in.
Three long beeps = end of cooking (microwave will
turn off).
Series of three short beeps = check food to see if
turning or rearranging is needed.
Q. Can the oven be used with the glass tray or roller
guide removed?
A. No. Both the glass tray and roller guide must always
be used in the oven when cooking.