Maytag W10188226A Cookware and Dinnerware, Microwave Oven Use, Microwave Oven Care

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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 (Ac – Auto Cook)

Touch COOK, select food item (Beverage, Bacon, Frozen Dinner or Frozen Breakfast – 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.

Precise Touch Cooking

Touch control for quick access to the following programs:

POPCORN: 3.5 oz (99 g) or 3.0 oz (85 g)

BAKED POTATO: 1, 2, 3 or 4 potatoes

PIZZA: 1, 2 or 3 slices

VEGGIE: FrSh (fresh – 1, 2, 3 or 4 servings) or Fro (frozen –1, 2, 3 or 4 servings).

Preset Reheating (Rh – Reheat)

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

Soften/Melt (St – 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.

Less and More

During cooking, touch LESS to subtract cook time in 10-second increments. Each additional touch of the control subtracts

10 seconds more from the cook time. Touch MORE to add cook time in 10-second increments. Each additional touch of the control 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.

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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Contents Microwave Hood Combination Safety W10188226AImportant Safety Instructions Settings Electrical RequirementsMicrowave Oven Use Cookware and DinnerwareMicrowave Oven Care Troubleshooting Replacement Parts and Cleaning SuppliesW10188226A This limited warranty does not coverSP PN W10188938A