Maytag MMV5100AA manual Utensils Remarks, Ing. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls

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Materials you can use in microwave oven

Utensils

Remarks

Aluminum foil

Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to

 

cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcook-

 

ing. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The

 

foil should be at least 1 inch away from oven walls.

Browning dish

Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of

 

browning dish must be at least 3/16 inch above the turnta-

 

ble. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.

Dinnerware

Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instruc-

 

tions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.

Glass jars

Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just

 

warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may

 

break.

Glassware

Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is

 

no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.

Oven cooking bags

Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with

 

metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.

Paper plates and

Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave

cups

oven unattended while cooking.

Paper towels

Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use

 

with supervision for short-term cooking/warming only.

Parchment paper

Use as a cover to prevent spattering or a wrap for

 

steaming.

Plastic

Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's

 

instructions. Should be labeled “Microwave Safe.”

 

Some plastic containers soften as the food inside gets

 

hot. If this happens, discard the food. “Boiling bags”

 

and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or

 

vented as directed by package.

Plastic wrap

Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking

 

to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch

 

food.

Thermometers

Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).

Wax paper

Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain

 

moisture.

Materials to be avoided in microwave oven

Utensils

Remarks

Aluminum tray

May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe

 

dish.

Food carton with

May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe

metal handle

dish.

Metal or metal-

Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal

trimmed utensils

trim may cause arcing.

Metal twist ties

May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.

Paper bags

May cause a fire in the oven.

Plastic foam cups

Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside

 

when exposed to high temperature.

Wood

Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven

 

and may split or crack.

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Contents USER’S Guide Cooking Guide Specifications MMV5100AATable of Contents Safety SET UP Operation CookingGuide Maintenance Safety If a fire should startProper and Safe USE of Your Oven Properly polarized and grounded outlet Grounding InstructionsElectric Shock Hazard Do not exceed 1 minute testing time Interference NoteUtensils Personal Injury HazardUtensils Remarks Ing. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls.SET UP Names of Oven Parts and AccessoriesGrease Filter Installation Turntable InstallationCharcoal Filter Installation Control Panel and Features OperationEration Child LOCK-OUT Setting ClockSelecting Ventilation Direction Timer Timed Cooking and Power LevelDelay Start Cooking Multi-stage CookingPower Level Setting Guide Press Cook TimeIf an Error Message appears ErrorAuto Sensor Microwaving Press Pizza SliceAuto Sensor Microwaving Tips General Sensor Cooking/ReheatingReheat Entree Frozen Entree SOUP/BEVERAGEOptional Settings Defrosting Techniques Conversion ChartAuto Defrost Defrosting Chart ADD 30 SecondsDuring Defrosting Press Add 30 sec. onceONE Touch Start Reheating and Cooking Chart ONE Touch Start CookingReheating Amount Time Special Notes Cooking Amount Time Special NotesCustom Programs Turntable Setting FAN Speed ControlLight Automatic FanDelay OFF-FAN Press Delay off timeCooking Guide Cooking Principles and TechniquesCooking with Metal Rack Metal Rack InstallationTips for food placement Auto Sensor Cooking Tips Item/Amount Menu Special NotesPizza Slice Item/AmountCook on Fresh Vegetable Sensor Cooking Recipes Baked Potato RecipeFresh Vegetable Recipes Cook on Frozen Vegetable Sensor Cooking Recipes Fresh Vegetable RecipesFrozen Vegetable Recipes Food Power Cooking Standing Special Notes Time Timed Cooking MEATS, Poultry and FishFish and Seafood Should be opaque in color and flake easily BeefPork LambFish and Seafood Trouble Possible Cause Possible Remedy MaintenanceTroubleshooting Press STOP/CLEAR STOP/CLEAR was pressedQuestions and Answers Care and Cleaning Removable PartsCooktop Light replacement Special CareMicrowave Oven Warranty Full Two Year WarrantyLimited Parts Warranty Limited Parts Warranty Outside the United States or CanadaMicrowave Oven Warrantycont If You Need Service
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MMV5100AA specifications

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