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WARNING

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Question	Answer
Can I use a rack in my microwave	Only use the rack that is supplied with your microwave oven.
oven so that I may reheat or cook	Use of any other rack can result in poor cooking performance and/or arcing
in two levels at a time?	and may damage your oven.
Can I use either metal or aluminum	Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding (use small, flat pieces).
pans in my microwave oven?	Never allow metal to touch walls or door.
Sometimes the door of my	This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven.
microwave oven appears wavy.
Is this normal?
What are the humming noises	This is the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on and
I hear when my microwave	off.
oven is operating?
Why does the dish become hot	As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish.
when I microwave food in it?	Use hot pads to remove food after cooking.
	Dish may not be microwave safe.
What does standing time mean?	Standing time means that food should be taken out of the oven and covered
	for additional time after cooking. This process allows the cooking to finish,
	saves energy, and frees the oven for other purposes.
Can I pop popcorn in my	Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer’s guidelines or
microwave oven?	use the preprogrammed Popcorn pad.
How do I get the best results?	Do not use regular paper bags. Use the listening test by stopping the oven as
	soon as the popping slows to a pop every one or two seconds. Do not try to
	repop unpopped kernels. You can also use special microwave poppers. When
	using a popper, be sure to follow manufacturer’s directions. Do not pop
	popcorn in glass utensils.
Why does steam come out of the	Steam is normally produced during cooking.
air exhaust vent?	The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the top vent.

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Maytag MMV5186AA owner manual Questions and Answers, Question Answer

Contents

Over The Range Microwave Oven Contents Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Recognize this symbol as a Safety message MMV5186AA Oven Specifications Features Features cont’d FeaturesCustom Programs Touch this pad to set a cooking time Clock Kitchen TimerLearn about Your Microwave Oven Help ADD 30 SEC Light TimerChild Lock Light HI LOW OFF MORE/LESS Cooking AT High Power LevelCooking AT Lower Power Levels Custom Recipe Power Level Microwave Output USE Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels Popcorn Sensor Operating InstructionsSensor Cooking Guide Adding or Subtracting Cook Time Entree, Casserole and Rice Example To cook rice Baked PotatoVegetable Cook Defrost pad ReheatAuto Defrost Example To defrost 1.2 lbs of ground beef Weight Conversion Chart Equivalent Ounce Weight Tenths of a poundDefrosting Tips Lamb Auto Defrost ChartMeat Setting Food Setting AT Beep Special Instructions Beef Operation cont’d Auto Defrost Chart Example To defrost 1lb. ground beef Time DefrostExample To defrost for 2 minutes Defrost pad Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table Fish Power Level Cooking Time DirectionsCooking Fish and Shellfish Meat Power Cooking Meat Level Time Directions Beef Cooking cont’dMeat Cooking Table Cooking Poultry General Directions Power Cooking Poultry Level Time DirectionsPoultry Poultry Cooking Table Pasta Cooking Table Power Cooking Pasta Level Time DirectionsPower Cooking Rice Level Time Directions Pasta and Rice Metal Rack MaintenanceCare and Cleaning Cleaning Grease Filters Oven Light Replacement Charcoal Filter Replacement Microwave Utensil Guide Recommended Utensils Troubleshooting Before Calling for ServiceProblem Possible Causes Questions and Answers Questions and AnswersQuestion Answer Limited Parts Warranty Limited Parts Warranty Outside the United States and CanadaCanadian Residents