Maytag AMC5101AAB/W Using the Kitchen Timer, Demonstration Mode, Reheating Automatically

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Press the Kitchen Timer button.

Operation

Using the Kitchen Timer

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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.

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“Note: The microwave does not turn on when the Kitchen timer is used.

Demonstration Mode

You can use the Demonstration Mode to see how your microwave oven operates without the oven heating.

1 Hold the 0 button and then press the 1 button.

To turn demo mode off, repeat step 1 above.

Setting the Child Protection Lock

You can lock your microwave oven so it can’t be used by unsupervised children.

1 Hold the “0” button and then press the 2 button.

At this point, the microwave oven cannot be used until it is unlocked. To unlock it, repeat step 1 above.

Reheating Automatically

To reheat food, select the type of dish and the number of servings you want to reheat, and the microwave automatically sets the reheating time.

1 Press the Auto Reheat button repeatedly to select the type of dish you wish to reheat. The initial serving size for each dish is one serving.

You can select up to four servings for casseroles and pasta reheat. Only one serving is available for a plate of food.

The display shows the dish and quantity you have chosen.

2 Use the number buttons to increase the serving size. For example, for three servings, press the 3 button (Refer to the Auto Reheat Chart below for the servings). The display shows the number of servings you have selected:

3 Press the Start button. The display will show Cooking Time.

Auto Reheat Chart

Item

Weight

 

Remarks

 

 

 

 

Plate of

1 serving

Use only pre-cooked, refrigerated foods.

food

 

• Cover plate with vented plastic wrap or

 

 

 

wax paper.

 

 

Contents

 

 

 

- 3-4 oz. meat, poultry or fish

 

 

 

( up to 6 oz. with bone)

 

 

 

- ½ cup starch (potatoes, pasta, rice,

 

 

 

etc.)

 

 

 

- ½ cup vegetables (about 3-4 oz.)

 

 

 

 

Casserole

1 to 4 servings

Use only refrigerated foods.

 

(8 oz./serving)

Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

 

 

• Stir foods well before serving.

Pasta

1 to 4 servings

 

 

Reheat

(8 oz./serving)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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