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Owner’s Manual
UMC1071AAB/W
Safety ....................................................... 2
Your New Microwave oven ....................5
Checking Parts ...................................... 5
Setting Up Your Microwave Oven ......... 5
Control Panel Buttons ........................... 6
Operation ................................................. 7
Setting the Clock ................................... 7
Using the Pause/Cancel Button
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!" Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE WARNING ENERGY: To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open injury or exposure to excessive microwave energy: since open-door operation can result in harmf
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# !" Safety Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles. The Important Safety Instructions, continued containers can break. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle with care. children. Carefully remove container coverings, directing steam away from Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is hands and face. not wo
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! !" Safety WARNING WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or power cord under any circumstances. servicer if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you are not sure if the appliance is Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated properly grounded. beyond the boiling poi
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$ !" Your New Microwave oven Checking Parts Setting Up Your Microwave Oven Unpack your microwave oven and check to make sure that you have all 1 Place the oven on a flat, sturdy surface and plug the cord into a the parts shown here. If any part is missing or broken, call your dealer. grounded outlet. Once plugged in, the display on your oven will show: Make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least four inch
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% !" Your New Microwave oven Control Panel Buttons 1. One Minute+ p.8 Press once for every minute of cooking at High power. 2. Instant Cook Buttons p.7 Instant settings to cook popular foods. 3. Number buttons Sets cooking times. 4. Power Level p.9 Sets power to level other than high. 2 5. Auto Defrost p.8 Sets weight of the food to be defrosted. 6. Clock p.7 Sets current time. 1 5 7. Pause/Cancel p.7 Press to pause oven or correct a
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!" Operation Setting the Clock Using the Instant Cook Buttons 1 Press the Clock button. The display will show: 1 Press the Instant Cook button corresponding to the food you are cooking (Popcorn, for example). The display shows the first serving size: 2 Use the Number buttons to enter the current time. You must press at least three numbers to set the clock. If the current time is 5:00 enter, 5,0,0 2 Press the button repeatedly to sel
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!" Operation Note: Instant Cook Chart The cooking time of 3.0 oz. microwave-popcorn depends on the content of butter and brands. Item Weight Remarks Cooking time is adjustable for desired taste with numeric pads Popcorn 3.5 oz Use one microwave-only bag of following package instructions. popcorn. 3.0-3.5 oz Use caution when removing and opening hot bag from oven To help prevent the popcorn bag from Using the One Minute+ Button
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& !" Operation Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels Multi-stage Cooking Your microwave allows you to set up to two different stages of cooking, 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in the “One-Stage Cooking” section on the each with its own time length and power level. The power level button previous page. lets you control the heating intensity from Warm (1) to High (0). When entering more than one cooking stage, the Power Level button must be pr
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!" Cooking Instructions Not Recommended Cooking Utensils Glass jars and bottles — Regular glass is too thin to be used in a Recommended Use microwave, and can shatter. Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for heating or Paper bags — These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that cooking. are designed for microwave use. Microwave browning dish — Use to brown the exterior of small Styrofoam plates and cups —
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!" Cooking Instructions Adding Moisture Cooking Techniques Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven Stirring in moisture content should be covered or allowed to stand so that the heat disperses evenly. Add a small amount of water to dry food to help it Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute cook. heat evenly. Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats
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!" Cooking Instructions Cooking Guide GUIDE for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave GUIDE for Cooking Poultry in Your Microwave Place meat on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe Place poultry on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. dish. Start meat fat-side down. Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield Cover poultry with wax paper to prevent spattering. any bone tips or thin meat areas. Us
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# !" Cooking Instructions Guide for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave Guide for Cooking Eggs in Your Microwave Cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork. Never cook eggs in the shell, and never warm hard-cooked eggs in Place fish on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe the shell; they can explode. dish. Always pierce whole eggs to keep them from bursting. Use a tight cover to steam fish. A lighter cover of wa
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! !" Cooking Instructions Notes Auto Defrosting Guide Check foods when the oven signals. After the final stage, small sections may Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food. still be icy; let them stand to continue thawing. Do not defrost until all ice crystals have thawed. Shielding roasts and steaks with small pieces of foil prevents the edges from cooking before the center of the food has defrosted. Us
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$ !" Cooking Instructions Recipes Beef and Barley Stew Broccoli and Cheese Casserole 1½ lbs. beef stew cubes, cut into ½-inch pieces ¼ cup butter or margarine ½ cup chopped onion ¼ cup chopped onion 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour 1½ Tbs. flour 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce ½ tsp. salt 1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) beef broth ¼ tsp. dry mustard 1 2 medium carrots, cut into ½-inch slices (about 1 cup) /8 tsp. pepper ½ cup barley 1½ cups milk 1 bay leaf ¼
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% !" Cooking Instructions Warm Potato Salad Black Bean Soup 2 lbs. small red potatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces 1 cup chopped onion 4 slices bacon (uncooked), cut into ½-inch pieces 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ cup chopped onion 2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, drained 2 tsp. sugar 1 can (14-16 oz.) stewed tomatoes, chopped 1 tsp. salt 1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) chicken broth 1 tsp. flour 1 can (7-8.5 oz.) corn ½ tsp. celery seed 1 can (4 oz.) cho
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!" Appendix Note : Troubleshooting Guide If the oven is set more than 25 minutes at 80, 90 or 100 percent Before you call a repair person for your oven, check this list of possible power level, after the first 25 minutes the power level will problems and solutions. automatically adjust itself to 70 percent power to avoid overcooking. Neither the oven’s display nor the oven operate. Properly insert the plug into a grounded outlet.
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!" Appendix Specifications Oven Cavity 0.7 cu.ft Controls 10 power levels, including defrost Timer 99 minutes, 99 seconds Power Source 120 VAC, 60 Hz Power Output 700 Watts Outside Dimensions 19 1/4”(W) X 10 13/16”(H) X 13 27/32”(D) Oven Cavity 13”(W) X 7 13/64”(H) X 13”(D) Dimensions Net/Gross Weight 26.1/28.0 lbs 18
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& !" Warranty Limited One Year Warranty - Parts and Labor For one (1) year from the original retail purchase date, any part which If you need service fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge Call the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or call SM when carried into an authorized servicer. Maytag Services , Customer Assistance at 1-800-688-1120 U.S.A. and CANADA to locate an authorized servicer. B
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!" Quick Reference Feature Operation Set Clock 1. Press CLOCK. 2. Use the Number buttons to enter the current time. 3. Press CLOCK again. One Minute+ 1. Press the ONE MINUTE + button once for each Cooking minute of cooking. 2. The time will display and the oven will start. Instant Cook 1. Press button that corresponds to the food you Buttons are cooking (for example, POPCORN). 2. Press the button repeatedly to select serving size. A
