Maytag W10188941A, W10188231A Cookware and Dinnerware, Microwave Oven Use, Microwave Oven Care

Cookware and Dinnerware

Microwave-Safe		Do Not Use
■ Browning dish (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)		■ Metal cookware and bakeware
■	Ceramic glass, glass	■	Straw or wicker
■ China, earthenware (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)		■ Gold, silver or pewter
■ Melamine (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)		■ Non-approved meat thermometers, skewers
■ Paper towels, paper plates, napkins (Use non-recycled paper.)		■	Twist ties
■ Plastic wraps, bags, covers, dinnerware, containers (Follow		■ Foil liners, such as sandwich wrappers
	manufacturer recommendations.)	■	Staples
■ Pottery and clay (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)		■ Objects with gold or silver trim or with metallic glaze
■ Silicone bakeware (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
■	Wax paper

To Test Cookware/Dinnerware: Place dish on turntable with 1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it. Program 1 minute of cook time at 100%. If dish becomes hot and the water stays cool, do not use the dish in the microwave oven.

Microwave Oven Use

For list of preset programs, see the Cooking Guide label on the front facing of the microwave oven opening, behind the door.

Manual Cooking/Stage Cooking

Touch number pads to enter time, touch COOK POWER (if not 100%), touch number pads to enter power level (10-90), then touch the Start control.

If programming additional stages, enter the cook time and cook power of each before touching the Start control.

Preset Cooking

Touch COOK, select food item (Bacon, Frozen Dinner, Frozen Breakfast or Beverage – see Cooking Guide label), enter quantity if needed, then touch the Start control.

Preset Reheating

Touch REHEAT, select food item (Dinner Plate, Casserole or Pasta – see Cooking Guide label), enter quantity if needed, then touch the Start control.

Preset Defrosting

Unwrap food. Touch DEFROST, enter weight in pounds (0.1-6.0), and touch the Start control.

Soften/Melt

Touch SOFTEN/MELT, select food item (Melt Chocolate, Soften Cream Cheese or Melt Butter – see Cooking Guide label), enter quantity if needed, then touch the Start control.

Snack Menu

Touch SNACK MENU, select food item (Nachos, Chicken Wings, Potato Skins or Cheese Sticks – see Cooking Guide label), enter quantity if needed, then touch the Start control.

Kids Menu

Touch KIDS MENU, select food item (Chicken Nuggets, Hot Dogs, French Fries or Frozen Sandwich – see Cooking Guide label), enter quantity if needed, then touch the Start control.

Precise Touch Cooking

Touch control for quick access to the following programs:

■POPCORN: 1 for butter 3.5 oz (99 g) or 2 for light 3.0-3.5 oz (85-99 g)

■BAKED POTATO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 potatoes

■PIZZA: 1, 2, 3 or 4 slices

■VEGGIE: 1 for Fresh (1, 2, 3 or 4 servings) or 2 for Frozen (1, 2, 3 or 4 servings).

Less and More

During cooking, touch number pad “1” to subtract cook time in 10-second increments. Each additional touch of the number pad “1” subtracts 10 seconds more from the cook time. Touch number pad “6” to add cook time in 10-second increments. Each additional touch of the number pad “6” adds 10 seconds more to the cook time.

Add 30 Seconds

Touch ADD 30 SEC. to start the microwave oven at 100% power for 30 seconds, or to add time in 30-second increments to any manual cooking cycle.

Microwave Oven Care

General Cleaning

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products.

To avoid damage to the microwave oven caused by arcing due to soil buildup, keep cavity, microwave inlet cover, cooking rack supports, and area where the door touches the frame clean.

Clean with mild soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge, or as indicated below.

■Grease filters: mild soap and water or dishwasher.

■Door and exterior: mild soap and water, or glass cleaner applied to paper towel.

■Control panel: sponge or soft cloth and water.

■Stainless steel (on some models): mild soap and water, then rinse with clean water and dry with soft cloth, or use stainless steel cleaner.

■Turntable: mild soap and water or dishwasher.

■Cooking rack and supports (on some models): mild soap, water and washcloth. Dishwasher cleaning is not recommended.

Replacing Filters and Light Bulbs

■Grease filters: Remove grease filters from underside of microwave oven, and clean monthly.

■Charcoal filter: The charcoal odor filter is behind the vent grille at the top front of the microwave oven. The charcoal filters cannot be cleaned, and should be replaced about every

6 months.

■Cooktop light: The cooktop light is located on the underside of the microwave oven, and is replaceable.

■Cavity light: The cavity light bulb is located behind the vent grille at the top front of the microwave oven, under the bulb cover, and is replaceable.

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