Maytag Microwave Oven SP PN W10188938A User Manual

MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION  
USER INSTRUCTIONS  
THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. If you should experience a problem not covered in TROUBLESHOOTING,  
please visit our website at www.maytag.com for additional information. If you still need assistance, call us at 1-800-688-9900.  
You will need your model and serial number located on the front facing of the microwave oven opening, behind the door.  
Para obtener acceso a “Instrucciones para el usuario de la combinación microondas campana” en español, o para obtener  
información adicional acerca de su producto, visite: www.maytag.com  
Tenga listo su número de modelo completo. Puede encontrar su número de modelo y de serie en la etiqueta ubicada en la parte  
frontal de la abertura del horno de microondas, detrás de la puerta.  
Microwave Hood Combination Safety  
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.  
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety  
messages.  
This is the safety alert symbol.  
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.  
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”  
These words mean:  
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately  
follow instructions.  
DANGER  
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't  
instructions.  
follow  
WARNING  
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can  
happen if the instructions are not followed.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire,  
Install or locate the microwave oven only in  
accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.  
injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:  
Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.  
Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and  
sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars –  
are able to explode and should not be heated in the  
microwave oven.  
Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID  
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE  
ENERGY” found in this section.  
The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect only to  
properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS”  
found in this section and in the provided Installation Instructions.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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Electrical Requirements  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING  
For all cord connected appliances:  
The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event of  
an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of  
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric  
current. The microwave oven is equipped with a cord  
having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug  
must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed  
and grounded.  
Electrical Shock Hazard  
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.  
Do not remove ground prong.  
Do not use an adapter.  
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can  
result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified  
electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are  
not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether  
the microwave oven is properly grounded.  
Do not use an extension cord.  
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,  
fire, or electrical shock.  
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is  
too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install  
an outlet near the microwave oven.  
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.  
Required:  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp electrical supply  
with a fuse or circuit breaker.  
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.  
Recommended:  
A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker.  
A separate circuit serving only this microwave oven.  
Settings  
Clock  
Cooktop Light  
The Clock is a standard 12-hour (12:00-11:59) clock. Touch  
High, low and off. Low setting may be used as night light.  
CLOCK, enter time, then touch the Start control.  
Tones  
Kitchen Timer  
Programming tones and signals.  
Touch the Timer control, enter time, then touch the Start control.  
Control Lock  
Vent Fan  
Activate to avoid unintended start. Depending on your model, the  
padlock graphic on the control panel is next to either the Start  
control or Cancel control. Touch and hold the appropriate control  
pad until the signal sounds and the lock indicator appears in the  
display. Repeat to unlock control.  
High, low and off. Comes on automatically at the low setting when  
it senses heat from the cooktop below. When this occurs, the vent  
fan cannot be turned off. It may stay on for up to 1 hour to cool the  
microwave oven.  
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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.)  
Melamine (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)  
Paper towels, paper plates, napkins (Use non-recycled paper.)  
Gold, silver or pewter  
Non-approved meat thermometers, skewers  
Twist ties  
Plastic wraps, bags, covers, dinnerware, containers (Follow  
Foil liners, such as sandwich wrappers  
Staples  
manufacturer recommendations.)  
Pottery and clay (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)  
Silicone bakeware (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)  
Wax paper  
Objects with gold or silver trim or with metallic glaze  
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  
Preset Defrosting  
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.  
Unwrap food. Touch DEFROST, enter weight in pounds (0.1-6.0),  
and touch the Start control.  
Precise Touch Cooking  
If programming additional stages, enter the cook time and cook  
power of each before touching the Start control.  
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 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 Reheating (Rh – Reheat)  
Less and More  
Touch REHEAT, select food item (Dinner Plate, Casserole or Pasta –  
see Cooking Guide label), enter quantity if needed, then touch the  
Start control.  
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.  
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.  
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  
Replacing Filters and Light Bulbs  
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and  
the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on  
cleaning products.  
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.  
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.  
Cooktop light: The cooktop light is located on the underside of  
the microwave oven, and is replaceable.  
Grease filters: mild soap and water or dishwasher.  
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.  
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.  
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Troubleshooting  
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)  
to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.  
Microwave oven will not operate  
Check the following:  
Turntable alternates rotation directions  
This is normal and depends on motor rotation at the beginning  
of the cycle.  
Household fuse or circuit breaker  
If a household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped,  
replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem  
continues, call an electrician.  
Display shows messages  
A “: 0” means there has been a power failure. Reset the clock.  
Magnetron  
A letter followed by a number is an error indicator. Call for  
assistance.  
Try to heat 1 cup (250 mL) of cold water for 2 minutes at 100%  
cooking power. If water does not heat, try the steps below. If  
microwave oven still does not operate, call for service.  
Radio, TV or cordless phone interference  
Check the following:  
Door  
Firmly close door. On some models, if a packaging spacer is  
attached to inside of the door, remove it, then firmly close door.  
Proximity  
Move the receiver away from the microwave oven, or adjust the  
radio or TV antenna.  
If a message about the door appears in the display, the door  
has been closed for 5 minutes or more without the microwave  
oven being started. This occurs to avoid unintended starting of  
the microwave oven. Open and close the door, then start  
the cycle.  
Soil  
Make sure the microwave oven door and sealing surfaces are  
clean.  
Control  
Frequency  
Make sure control is set properly. Make sure Control Lock is off.  
Make sure Demo Mode (on some models) is off.  
Some 2.4 GHz-based cordless phones and home wireless  
networks may experience static or noise while microwave  
oven is on. Use a corded phone, a different frequency  
cordless phone or avoid using these items during microwave  
oven operation.  
Arcing in the microwave oven  
Check the following:  
Soil buildup  
Fan running during cooktop usage  
Soil buildup on cavity walls, microwave inlet cover, cooking  
rack supports, and area where the door touches the frame can  
cause arcing. See “General Cleaning” in “Microwave Oven  
Care” section.  
This is normal. The microwave oven’s cooling fan (on some  
models), which is separate from the vent fan, automatically  
comes on during microwave oven operation to cool the  
microwave oven. It may also automatically come on and cycle  
on and off to cool the microwave oven’s controls while the  
cooktop below is being used.  
Replacement Parts and Cleaning Supplies  
Following is a list of available parts and supplies which may be purchased separately. Please refer to the cover for contact and model  
identification information.  
Replacement Parts  
Cleaning Supplies  
Turntable  
Heavy Duty Degreaser  
Turntable support and rollers  
Turntable hub  
Grease filters  
Charcoal filter  
Cooktop light bulb  
Cavity light bulb  
All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner  
Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish  
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MAYTAG® MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or  
furnished with the product, Maytag brand of Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Maytag”) will pay for factory  
specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Maytag designated service  
company. This limited warranty is valid only in the United States or Canada and applies only when the major appliance is used in the  
country in which it was purchased. Outside the 50 United States and Canada, this limited warranty does not apply. Proof of original  
purchase date is required to obtain service under this limited warranty.  
ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY  
This limited warranty does not cover:  
1. Service calls to correct the installation of your major appliance, to instruct you on how to use your major appliance, to replace or repair  
house fuses, or to correct house wiring or plumbing.  
2. Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. Consumable parts are excluded from warranty  
coverage.  
3. Repairs when your major appliance is used for other than normal, single-family household use or when it is used in a manner that is  
contrary to published user or operator instructions and/or installation instructions.  
4. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in accordance  
with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of consumables or cleaning products not approved by Maytag.  
5. Cosmetic damage, including scratches, dents, chips or other damage to the finish of your major appliance, unless such damage  
results from defects in materials or workmanship and is reported to Maytag within 30 days from the date of purchase.  
6. Any food loss due to refrigerator or freezer product failures.  
7. Costs associated with the removal from your home of your major appliance for repairs. This major appliance is designed to be  
repaired in the home and only in-home service is covered by this warranty.  
8. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.  
9. Expenses for travel and transportation for product service if your major appliance is located in a remote area where service by an  
authorized Maytag servicer is not available.  
10. The removal and reinstallation of your major appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with  
published installation instructions.  
11. Major appliances with original model/serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be easily determined. This warranty is  
void if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from your major appliance.  
The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the customer.  
DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES  
CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED  
HEREIN. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,  
ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. MAYTAG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS,  
SO THESE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND  
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.  
If outside the 50 United States and Canada, contact your authorized Maytag dealer to determine if another warranty applies.  
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For additional product information or to view FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), visit www.maytag.com.  
If you do not have access to the Internet and you need assistance using your product, you may contact Maytag at the number below.  
Have your complete model number ready. You can find your model number and serial number on the label located on the upper or lower  
front facing of the microwave oven opening, behind the door.  
For assistance or service, call 1-800-688-9900.  
If you need further assistance, you can write to Maytag with any questions or concerns at:  
Maytag Brand Home Appliances  
Customer eXperience Center  
553 Benson Road  
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692  
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.  
Please keep this User Instructions and model number information for future reference.  
W10188226A  
DE68-03526A  
SP PN W10188938A  
10/08  
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