Maytag Understanding Microwave Defrost Settings and Microwave Conversion Chart

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Note: • Maximum weight for defrosting is 5.9 lbs. If weight is entered at more than 5.9 lbs, a beep sounds to alert you to enter correct weight.

•If START is pressed without entering a weight, the control will default to 1.0 lb.

•Beep tone sounds 5 times during the defrosting cycle to signal that food should be rearranged to improve defrosting performance. After turning or rearranging, close door and press START. The oven continues the defrosting cycle to the end if you do not open the door.

•Food should be removed from styrofoam packages before defrosting.

DEFROSTING CHART

Item	During Defrosting

Ground Meat (Beef, Poultry)	Turn over. Remove defrosted portions.

Steaks/Chops/Ribs/Roasts/Whole	Turn over and rearrange. Shield warm or
Chicken/Meat Pieces such as	defrosted portions with small pieces of
Chicken Pieces, Liver, Stew	aluminum foil. Break apart pieces and remove
Meat, Bacon, Fish or Seafood	any meat, poultry, or fish that is almost
	thawed.
	Some ice crystals should remain. Rinse
	chicken pieces, Cornish hens and fish fillets in
	cold water to separate after defrosting.

ADD 30 SECONDS

This feature provides 2 functions:

•Allows you to cook for only 30 seconds on P100 (maximum power).

•Allows you to extend a cooking time by 30 seconds without pressing START. You can repeat this option up to 3 times during Timed Cooking.

Example: To set 30-second cooking:

Step	Procedure	Keypad
1	Press Add 30 sec. once.
1

2	Press START.
2	The display shows time countdown.

Note: This feature cannot be used during Auto Sensor Microwaving or Defrost by weight.

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