Maytag UMC1071AAB/W manual

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    Part No. : 8112P249-60 Form No. : A/04/04 Code No. : DE68-02952A Owner ’ s Manual UMC1071AAB/W Safety .................... ................................... 2 Your New Microwave oven .................... 5 Checking Parts ...... ................................ 5 Setting Up Your Microwave Oven ......... 5 Control Panel Buttons ..................[...]

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    2 S AV E T HESE I NSTRUCTIONS Safety P RECAUTIONS TO A VOID P OSSIBLE E XPOSURE TO E XCESSIVE M ICROWAVE E NERGY : (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 import ant not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. (b) Do not place any object b[...]

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    3 S AV E T HESE I NSTRUCTIONS Safety Important Safety Instructions, continued • As with any appliance, close superv ision is necessary when used by children. • Do not operate this appliance if it ha s a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged. • This appliance should be servic ed only by qualified servic[...]

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    4 S AV E T HESE I NSTRUCTIONS Safety WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or servicer if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you are not sure if the appliance is properly grounded. Use of Extension Cords A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce t[...]

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    5 Y our Ne w Micr owa ve o ven Checking Parts Unpack your microwave oven and che ck to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. If any part is missing or broken, call your dealer. Setting Up Your Microwave Oven 1 Place the oven on a flat, sturdy surface and plug the cord into a grounded outlet. Once plugged in, the displa y on your oven wi[...]

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    6 Y our Ne w Micr owa ve o ven Control Panel Buttons 1. One Minute+ p.8 Press once for every minute of cooking at High power. 2. Instant Cook Buttons p.7 Instant settings to co ok popular foods. 3. Number buttons Sets cooking times. 4. Power Level p.9 Sets power to leve l other than high. 5. Auto Defrost p.8 Sets weight of the fo od to be defrosted[...]

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    7 Operation Setting the Clock 1 Press the Clock button. The display will show: 2 Use the Number buttons to enter the curre nt time. You must press at least three numbers to set the cl ock. If the current time is 5:00 enter, 5,0,0 3 Press Clock again. A colon will blink, in dicating that the time is set. If there is a power interruption, you will ne[...]

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    8 Operation Instant Cook Chart Note: The cooking time of 3.0 oz. micro wave-popcorn depends on the content of butter and brands. Cooking time is adjustable f or desired taste with numeric pads follo wing packa ge instructions. Using the One Minute+ Button This button offers a convenient way to heat food in one-minute increments at the High power le[...]

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    9 Operation Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels Your microwave allows you to set up to two different stages of cooking, each with its own time le ngth and power level. The power level button lets you control the he ating intensity from Wa rm (1) to High (0). One-stage Cooking For simple one-stage cooking, you on ly need to set a cooking time. [...]

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    10 Cooking Instructions Cooking Utensils Recommended Use • Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for heating or cooking. • Microwave browning dish — Use to brown the exterior of small items such as steaks, chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions provided with your browning dish. • Microwavable plastic wrap — Use to retain ste[...]

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    11 Cooking Instructions Cooking Techniques Stirring Stir foods such as casseroles and vege tables while cooking to distribute heat evenly. Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats more quickly, so st ir from the outside to the center. The oven will turn off when you open the door to stir your food. Arrangement Arrange unevenly [...]

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    12 Cooking Instructions Cooking Guide GUIDE for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave • Place meat on a microwave-safe ro asting rack in a microwave-safe dish. • Start meat fat-side down. Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or thin meat areas. • Check the temperature in several places before letting the meat stand the recommen[...]

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    13 Cooking Instructions Guide for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave • Cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork. • Place fish on a microwave-safe ro asting rack in a microwave-safe dish. • Use a tight cover to steam fish. A lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel provides less steaming. • Do not overcook fish; check it at minimum cooki[...]

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    14 Cooking Instructions Auto Defrosting Guide • Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food. Notes Check foods when the oven signals. Afte r the final stage, small sections may still be icy; let them stand to continue thawing. Do not defrost until all ice crystals have thawed. Shielding roasts and steaks with small piece[...]

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    15 Cooking Instructions Recipes Beef and Barley Ste w 1½ lbs. beef stew cubes, cut into ½-inch pieces ½ cup chopped onion 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce 1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) beef broth 2 medium carrots, cut into ½-inch slices (about 1 cup) ½ cup barley 1 bay leaf ¼ tsp. pepper 1 pkg. (9-10 oz.) frozen peas, thawed 1. I[...]

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    16 Cooking Instructions W arm P otato Salad 2 lbs. small red potatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces 4 slices bacon (uncooked) , cut into ½-inch pieces ¼ cup chopped onion 2 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. flour ½ tsp. celery seed 1 / 8 tsp. pepper 2½ Tbs. apple cider vinegar 1. In a 2-quart casserole, combine po tatoes and ¼ cup water. Cover with lid[...]

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    17 Appendix Troubleshooting Guide Before you call a repair person for y our oven, check this list of possible problems and solutions. Neither the oven’ s display nor the o ven operate . • Properly insert the plug into a grounded outlet. • If the outlet is controll ed by a wall switch, make sure the wall switch is turned on. • Remove the plu[...]

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    18 Appendix Specifications Oven Cavity 0.7 cu.ft Controls 10 power levels, including defrost Timer 99 minutes, 99 seconds Power Source 120 VAC, 60 Hz Power Output 700 Watts Outside Dimensions 19 1/4”(W) X 10 13/16”(H) X 13 27/32”(D) Oven Cavity Dimensions 13”(W) X 7 13/64”(H) X 13”(D) Net/Gross Weight 26.1/28.0 lbs |tjXW^Xhhi~?[...]

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    19 W arranty Limited One Y ear Warranty - P arts and Labor For one (1) year from the original re tail purchase date, any part which fails in normal home use will be repa ired or replaced free of charge when carried into an authorized servicer. Limited W arranties - Parts Only Second through Fifth Year - From the original purchase date, parts listed[...]

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    Quic k Reference Feature Operation Set Clock 1. Press CLOCK. 2. Use the Number buttons to enter the current time. 3. Press CLOCK again. One Minute+ Cooking 1. Press the ONE MINUTE + button once for each minute of cooking. 2. The time will display and the oven will start. Instant Cook Buttons 1. Press button that corresp onds to the food you are coo[...]