MAYTAG MMMF8030PZ Microwave Hood Combination User Guide

June 1, 2024
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MAYTAG MMMF8030PZ Microwave Hood Combination

Product Specifications:

  • Model: Microwave Hood Combination
  • Features: Vent, Grill element, Cavity light, Door lock latches, Rack positions, Cooking guide label, Oven bottom/Heating plate, Fan, Steam Clean, Toast, Bake, Broil, Cook, Reheat, Defrost, Keep Warm, Melt, Soften, Settings, Light
  • Controls: START/Add 30, CANCEL, DOOR OPEN, CONFIRM/MENU, Number buttons

Product Usage Instructions

Microwave Oven Parts and Features:
Make sure to familiarize yourself with the different parts of the microwave oven for efficient usage:

  • Vent: Helps to release steam and heat during cooking.
  • Grill element: Provides additional cooking options like grilling.
  • Cavity light: Illuminates the interior of the microwave.

Buttons on Door Glass:
Understand the functions of each button on the door glass for precise control:

  • Fan: Controls the vent fan.
  • Cooking Options: Includes settings for steam clean, toast, bake, broil, cook, reheat, and more.

Electronic Oven Controls:
Learn how to use the electronic controls efficiently for optimal cooking results:

  • START/Add 30: Start any oven function or add 30 seconds during cooking.
  • CANCEL: Exit and go back to idle state.

To Use:

  1. Press Arrow buttons to toggle to your favorite choice.
  2. Press the BACK button to go back to the previous screen.
  3. Press the CONFIRM/MENU button to select.
  4. Press the CANCEL button to exit Settings.

Cleaning Instructions:
To clean the cavity of the microwave oven, follow these steps:

  1. Ensure the microwave is unplugged and cool.
  2. Use a mild detergent or microwave-safe cleaner with a soft cloth to wipe down the interior surfaces.
  3. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before using the microwave again.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

  • Q: How do I set the kitchen timer?
    A: At the idle state or running state, press the appropriate button to set the kitchen timer up to 24 hours. To dismiss or exit the timer, press the button again or wait for the timeout.

  • Q: What should I do if the food options are not displaying?
    A: If you encounter issues with food options not displaying, try restarting the microwave or checking the user manual for troubleshooting steps.

Microwave Hood Combination Control Guide FEATURE GUIDE

  • WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, located in your appliance’s Owner’s Manual, before operating this appliance.
  • This manual covers several models. Your model may have some or all of the items listed. Refer to this manual or the Product Help section of our website at www.maytag.com/owners for more detailed instructions. In Canada, refer our website www.maytag.ca/owners. For more specific details on a feature and steps to use the features listed, refer to the titled section for that feature.

WARNING

  • Food Poisoning Hazard
  • Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking.
  • Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

Microwave Oven Parts and Features

  • A. Vent
  • B. Grill element
  • C. Cavity light
  • D. Door lock latches
  • E. Rack position 2
  • F. Open door pin
  • G. Cooking guide label
  • H. Rack position 1
  • I. Oven bottom/Heating plate
  • J. Serial tag

Buttons on Door Glass

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  • A. Fan
  • B. Steam Clean
  • C. Toast
  • D. Bake
  • E. Broil
  • F. Cook
  • G. Reheat
  • H. BACK
  • I. Display
  • J. CONFIRM/MENU
  • K. Number buttons
  • L. CANCEL
  • M. START/Add 30
  • N. DOOR OPEN
  • O. Timer Set·Cancel
  • P. Right arrow
  • Q. Left arrow
  • R. Food Options
  • S. Defrost
  • T. Keep Warm
  • U. Melt
  • V. Soften
  • W. Settings
  • X. Light

Electronic Oven Controls

BUTTONS FEATURE INSTRUCTION
START/Add 30 Cooking start The START/Add 30 button begins any oven

function. During microwave cooking, when cooking is interrupted by opening the door, touching the START/Add 30 button after the door is closed again will resume the preset cycle.
START/Add 30| Quick start for 30 seconds| Pressing the START/Add 30 button once will start the microwave for 30 seconds, press repeatedly, will add the time amount of the button pressed. See START/Add 30 section for details.
CANCEL| Exit and go back to idle| Pressing the CANCEL button to exit and back to idle state. End the running cycle.

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Settings
The Settings selection button allows you access to the hidden functions within the Electronic Oven Control. These hidden functions are as below, You can use Arrow buttons to toggle to your favorite choice, use BACK button to back to previous screen, use CONFIRM/MENU button to select, and use CANCEL button to exit Settings.MAYTAG-MMMF8030PZ-Microwave-Hood-Combination-
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Standby Mode
When no functions are being used, the microwave oven will switch to standby mode and slightly dim the display brightness after about 10 minutes. Press any button or open the door, the display will return to normal lightness.
Charcoal Filter Alert Reset

  • The charcoal filter is behind the grease filter. It cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 6 months, while the display shows the filter alert “Change the Charcoal Filter and reset reminder in Settings”.
  • To remove the filter alert and reset filters duration:

After replacing the charcoal filter (see the instructions on the Quick Start Guide for how to replace the charcoal filter), to remove the filter alert on the display, retrieve another 6 months duration.

  1. Press Settings button, use Arrow buttons until Cleaning and Maintenance, press CONFIRM/MENU button to select.
  2. Use Arrow buttons to select the Reset filter submenu, press CONFIRM/MENU button to reset.
    The charcoal filter retrieves another 6 months duration now.
    NOTE: For roof venting and wall venting, the charcoal filter is not necessary, but the filter alert still will appear every 6 months. You can follow the above steps to remove the alert.

Sabbath Mode
The Sabbath Mode sets the oven to remain on in a Bake setting until turned off. The lights, displays and 12 hour shut off will be disabled during sabbath mode. When the oven door is opened or closed, the oven light will not turn on or off and the heating elements will not turn on or off immediately.
To Activate Sabbath Mode:

  1. Press the Settings button.
  2. Press the Right Arrow button until Preference, press CONFIRM/MENU button to select.
  3. Press the Right Arrow button until Sabbath Mode, press CONFIRM/MENU button to select.

To Activate Bake Using Sabbath Mode:

  1. Press the Settings button.
  2. press the Right Arrow button until Preference, press CONFIRM/MENU button to select.
  3. Press the Right Arrow button until Sabbath Mode, press CONFIRM/MENU button to select.
  4.  Press the Right Arrow button to select Sabbath Bake, press CONFIRM/MENU button to select.
    • Set temperature : Press Left/Right Arrow buttons to select baking temperature.
    • Set baking time : Press CONFIRM/MENU button to enter baking time setting, press number buttons to set baking time, press START/Add 30 button to begin.
    • NOTE : In sabbath bake, you can modify the baking temperature by pressing the Left/Right Arrows, press Left Arrow button once, the baking temperature will be -25°F, press Right Arrow button once, the baking temperature will be 25°F, but the modified temperature will not be displayed on the screen.
    • For example: If the current baking temperature is set to 350°F, you want to adjust it to 250°F, you need to press the Left Arrow button 4 times, but the screen still shows 350°F.
    • To Deactivate Sabbath Mode:
      Press and hold the CANCEL button for 3 seconds to exit Sabbath mode. Or wait for 74 hours timeout.

Language
There are three languages supported. The language setting is in the Settings- Preferences-Language and regional submenu.

  1. Press the Settings button, press the Arrow buttons select Preferences, press the CONFIRM/MENU button to confirm your setting.
  2. Press Arrow buttons to Language and regional submenu, press the CONFIRM/MENU button to confirm your setting.
  3. Press the CONFIRM/MENU button to set the Language. English/Spanish/French for your option.
  4. Press the CONFIRM/MENU button to confirm your setting.

Temperature Unit
Fahrenheit and Celsius can be converted for this unit. The temperature unit setting is in the Settings-Preferences-Language and regional submenu.

  1. Press the Settings button, press the Arrow buttons to Preferences, press the CONFIRM/MENU button to confirm your setting.
  2. Press the Arrow buttons to Language and regional submenu, press the CONFIRM/MENU button to confirm your setting.
  3. Press the Arrow buttons to the temperature unit submenu, press the CONFIRM/MENU button to confirm your setting.
  4. Press the Arrow buttons to select °F or °C.
  5.  Press the CONFIRM/MENU button to confirm your setting.

Weight Unit
There are two systems Imperial and Metric for your option, ounce and pound is in the Imperial submenu, gram and kilogram is in the Metric submenu. The weight unit setting is in the Settings-Preferences-Language and regional submenu.

  1. Press the Settings button, press Arrow buttons to Preferences, press the CONFIRM/MENU button to confirm your setting.
  2. Press the Arrow buttons to Language and regional submenu, press the CONFIRM/MENU button to confirm your setting.
  3. Press the Arrow buttons to Weight unit submenu, press the CONFIRM/MENU button to confirm your setting.
  4. Press the Arrow buttons to select Oz, Lbs (Imperial) or Grams, Kgs (Metric).
  5. Press the Arrow buttons to select your favorite weight unit.
  6. Press the CONFIRM/MENU button to confirm your setting.

Time Format
There are 12 hours or 24 hours format for your option. The time format setting is in the Settings-Preferences-Language and regional submenu.

  1. Press the Settings button, press the Arrow buttons to Preferences, press the CONFIRM/MENU button to confirm your setting.
  2. Press the Arrow buttons to Language and regional submenu, press the CONFIRM/MENU button to confirm your setting.
  3.  Press the Arrow buttons to Time Format submenu, press the CONFIRM/MENU button to confirm your setting.
  4. Press the Arrow buttons to select 12 hours or 24 hours.
  5.  Press the CONFIRM/MENU button to confirm your setting.

Restore Factory Defaults
Users may set the microwave oven back to default state.

  1. Press the Settings button, press Arrow buttons to Preferences, press the CONFIRM/MENU button to confirm your setting.
  2. Press the Arrow buttons to Restore factory defaults submenu, press the CONFIRM/MENU button to confirm your setting.
  3. Press the CONFIRM/MENU button to restore settings.

NOTE: System restarts and returns to idle. All features including all Settings and any stored value in memory will be reset.
Sounds Volume

  • Programming all sounds on/off and changing timers and alerts, buttons and effects volume.
  • All sounds: On or Off
  • Timers and alerts: Maximum, High, Medium, Low Off
  • Buttons and effects: Maximum, High, Medium, Low Off

Instruction

  1. Press the Settings button, press Arrow buttons to Preferences, press the CONFIRM/MENU button to confirm your setting.
  2. Press the Arrow buttons to Sounds volume submenu, press the CONFIRM/MENU button to confirm your setting.
  3. Press the Arrow buttons to toggle to the item you want to set.
  4. Press the CONFIRM/MENU button to confirm your setting.

Time and Date
Microwave oven will set the time and date automatically using Wi-Fi, or you can set time and date manually by the following instruction. Set Time (12 hours format is default setting):
Set the time with the below instructions, for example, setting the time to 3:30 AM:

  1. Press the Settings button, press Arrow buttons to Preferences, press the CONFIRM/MENU button to confirm your setting.
  2. Press the Arrow buttons to Time and Date submenu, press the CONFIRM/MENU button to confirm your setting.
  3. Press the CONFIRM/MENU button when you see the Set time setting.
  4. Press number 330, to set the time to 3:30.
  5. Press the Arrow buttons toggle to AM. The display showed 3:30 AM.
  6. Press the CONFIRM/MENU button to confirm your setting.
  7. Press the BACK button back to the home page.
    NOTE: If you like the 24 hours format, change the time format in the Time Format submenu.
    For a 24 hours format, if the clock is blanking on the screen, set the date with the following instructions, the problem will be solved.

Set Date: MM/DD/YY format, for example, setting the date to 01/01/24.

  1. Press the Settings button, press Arrow buttons to Preferences, press the CONFIRM/MENU button to confirm your setting.
  2. Press the Arrow buttons to Time and date submenu, press the CONFIRM/MENU button to confirm your setting.
  3. Press the Arrow buttons until Set date, press the CONFIRM/MENU button to confirm your setting.
  4. Press number 01 to set the month.
  5. Press number 01 to set the date.
  6. Press number 24 to set the year.
  7. Press the CONFIRM/MENU button to confirm your setting.
  8. Press the BACK button back to the home page.
    Time Format: 12 hours with AM/PM, or 24 hours format.

Connectivity

With your mobile device, get the Maytag app, connectivity setup instructions, terms of use, and privacy policy by scanning the QR.
IMPORTANT: Proper installation of your appliance prior to use is your responsibility. Be sure to read and follow the Installation Instructions that came with your appliance.
Connectivity requires Wi-Fi and account creation. App features and functionality subject to change. Data rates may apply. If you have any problems or questions, contact customer support.

You Will Need:

  • A home wireless router supporting Wi-Fi, preferably 2.4 Ghz with WPA2 security. If you are unsure of your router’s capabilities, refer to the router manufacturer’s instructions.
  • The router to be on and have a live internet connection.
  • The SAID code and MAC address for your appliance may be needed. The SAID code and MAC address can be found in the Settings button with below instructions, or you can find it on your appliance upper left corner of the door, see below illustration 1.
  • Mobile device with bluetooth connection capability with bluetooth turn on.
  • Latest version (recommended) of the app.

How to find the SAID code and MAC address in Setting:

  • Finding the SAID code and MAC address through Settings–>Connectivity–>SAID code and MAC address.
  • Once installed, launch the app. You will be guided through the steps to set up a user account and to connect your appliance. If you have any problems or questions, contact customer support.

Microwave Cooking General Guide

WARNING

  • Food Poisoning Hazard
  • Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

  1. Please follow the function instructions to cook the different types of foods.
  2. For better cooking performance, it is recommended to stir/turn and let the food stand 1 minute after cooking and reheat.
  3. For better cooking performance, try to use the preset button first.
  4. For auto function, Auto functions never allow any change:
    • If the unit is currently sensing when the door was opened, the cycle will be canceled and return to idle.
    • If the unit is not in a sensing state, you can start and proceed with remaining time after the door is shut and you press START/Add 30 button.
Percent/Name Number Use
100% 100 Quick heating convenience foods and foods with high water content,

such as cooking soups with raw ingredients, heating beverages, and cooking most vegetables.
90%| 90| Cooking small, tender pieces of meat, ground meat, poultry pieces, and fish fillets Heating cream soups.
80%| 80| Heating rice, pasta, or casseroles. Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high, for example, whole fish and meat loaf.
70%| 70| Reheating ready-cooked food, single or multiple dishes.
60%| 60| Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes, pudding, and custards.
50%| 50| Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such as lasagna.
40%| 40| Cooking ham, whole poultry, and pot roasts.
30%| 30| Melting chocolate and cheese.
20%| 20| Melting butter. Heating bread, rolls, and pastries.
10%| 10| Taking chill out of fruit softening butter, cheese, and ice cream. Defrosting bread, fish, meats, poultry, and precooked foods

Tips and suggestions:
For better cooking performance, it is recommended to stir/turn and let the food stand 1 minute after cooking and reheat.

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  1. In idle state.
  2. Press number buttons to enter cook time, such as set 4 minutes 30 seconds: press “4” “3” “0”. The default power level is 100%.
  3. Press the CONFIRM/MENU button to change power level to 80%.
  4. Press the left Arrow buttons twice to switch the power level 80.
  5. Press the START button to begin cooking.
  6. Cooking completed.
  7.  Press the CONFIRM/MENU button to add time if you like and repeat the steps from step 2, or press the CANCEL button back to the idle state.

Assisted Microwave Cooking
Follow the steps to cook with assisted microwave mode, below is an example to cook 2 slices bacon.

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  1. In idle state.
  2. Press the Cook button and press the right Arrow button repeatedly until Bacon.
  3. Press the CONFIRM/MENU button to set slices. There are some cooking tips shown on the display, check and follow the tips.
  4. Press the CONFIRM/MENU and the left Arrow button to choose 2 slices of bacon.
  5. Press the START button to begin cooking. The cooking time will be counted down.
  6. Cooking completed.
  7. Press the CONFIRM/MENU button to add time if you like, this step can be skipped, if you are satisfied with the doneness.
  8.  Or press the CANCEL button back to the idle state or wait timeout.

Defrost
This function allows you to quickly defrost food manually or automatically. Use this function to manually defrost, automatically defrost chicken breast, fish fillets, ground meat.

Accessories

Do Not Use

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Recipe Weight Accessories Cooking Tips
Chicken Breast 0.5-3.0 lbs/0.1 lb (226 g-1361 g/45 g) Microwave safe
container (Not provided) See below tips
Fish Fillets 0.5-3.0 lbs/0.1 lb (226 g-1361 g/45 g)
Ground Meat 0.5-3.0 lbs/0.1 lb (226 g-1361 g/45 g)
Manual Defrost /

TIPS

  • For better cooking performance, try to use the preset button first.
  • For optimal results, food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder when defrosting.
  • Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before defrosting.
  • Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks.
  • Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of the cycle for more even defrosting.
  • Foods left outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes or frozen ready-made food should not be defrosted using the Defrost feature but should be defrosted manually.
  • Use small pieces of aluminium foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings, leg tips, and fish tails. See the “Aluminium Foil and Metal” section first.
  • Times and cooking powers have been preset for defrosting a number of food types.
  • Let stand 5-20 minutes after defrosting.
  • Manual defrost: Touch Defrost button to select Manual defrost and set the suitable time, touch START/Add 30 to start.

Reheat
Times and cooking powers have been preset for reheating a number of food types. Use the following chart as a guide. Accessories:
Do Not Use

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Recipe Weight Accessories Cooking Tips

Casserole

| Small, Medium, Large (250 mL-1 L)| Microwave safe container (Not Provided)| Place in a microwave safe container. Cover with film and leave a vent. Stir and let stand for 3 minutes after reheating.

Dinner Plate

| Amount range 1 plate, about 8-16 oz (227-454 g)

Soup

| Amount range 1-4 cups (250 mL-1000 mL, 250 mL/Cup)
Coffee| 1-2 cups (236 mL/Cup)| Short and wide cup (not provided)| Use a microwave safe cup and put the cup in the center of the cavity. Do not cover.
Milk| 1-2 cups (236 mL/Cup)
Tea| 1-2 cups (236 mL/Cup)
Water| 1-2 cups (236 mL/Cup)

Manual Reheat

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| | Stir and let stand for 3 minutes after reheating.

Soften
The Soften function allows you to do manual softening, automatically soften butter, cream cheese, ice cream. Accessories:
Do Not Use

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Recipe Weight Accessories Cooking Tips

Butter

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0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 sticks

|

Use microwave safe plate

| Unwrap and place in a microwave- safe container.
Cream Cheese| 3 oz, 8 oz (85 g, 227 g)| Use a microwave safe plate.

Ice Cream

| 16, 32, 48, 64 oz (454, 907, 1360, 1813

g)

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Use a microwave safe container.

Manual Soften| /| /

Melt

The Melt function allows you to do manual melting, automatically melting butter, cheese, chocolate. Accessories:

Do Not Use

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Recipe Weight Accessories Cooking Tips

Melt Butter

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0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 sticks

|

Microwave safe container (Not provided)

| Cut into small pieces and cover with plastic wrap. And place it in a microwave safe container. Stir after melting.

Melt Cheese

|

8, 16 oz (226 g, 454 g)

| Cut into small pieces and place in a microwave safe container. Stir after melting.

Melt Chocolate

|

4, 6, 8, 10, 12 oz (113, 170, 227,

284, 341 g)

| Cut into small pieces and place in a microwave safe container. Stir after melting.
Manual Melt| /| /

Cook
The cook function is a microwave cooking function. Accessories:
Do Not Use

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Recipe Weight Accessories Cooking Tips

Popcorn

| Amount range 3.0-3.5 oz (85-100 g)|

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  • ■ Do not use regular paper bags or glassware.
  • Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using a microwave popcorn popper.
  • Listen for popping too slow to one pop every 1 or 2 seconds, and then stop the cycle. Do not re-pop unpopped kernels.
  • For best results, use fresh bags of popcorn.
  • Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content.

NOTE: Follow the instructions provided by the microwave popcorn manufacturer.

Potatoes

| Small Potatoes| 1-4 pieces, 3-5 oz (85-141 g)/each|

Microwave safe container (Not provided)

|

  • Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
  • Place on a paper towel, around ceramic plate edges, at least 1″ (2.5 cm) apart.
  • Place a single potato to the center of the ceramic plate.
  • Turn the potato when the system prompts to turn food during the cooking process.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes after cooking.

Large Potatoes| 1-4 pieces, 8-12 oz (227-341 g)/each
Vegetables|

Fresh Vegetables

| Amount range 1-4 cups (250 g/Cup)|

  • Place in a microwave-safe container and add 2-4 tbs water.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
  • Stir and let stand for 3 minutes after cooking.

Frozen Vegetables| Amount range 1-4 cups (250 g/Cup)

Oatmeal

|

1-4 servings/1 servings

|

  • Follow measurements on the package for ingredient amounts.
  • Place oatmeal and liquid in a microwave-safe dish.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
  • Stir after cooking.

Rice

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Amount range

0.5-2.0 cups (125-500 mL)

(dry, white long grain)

|

  • Follow measurements on the package for ingredient amounts.
  • Place rice and liquid in a microwave-safe dish.
  • Cover with a loose fitting lid.
  • Stir and let stand 5 minutes after cooking, or until liquid is absorbed.

Scrambled Eggs| 1-4 eggs/1 egg|

Microwave safe container (Not provided)

|

  • From room temperature.
  • Put food into a microwave safe dish, add 1 tablespoon water for one egg, and mix well.
  • Cover the film and leave a vent.
  • Stirand let stand for 3 minutes after cooking.

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Bacon| 1-6 slices/1 slice|

  • Average thickness: Follow directions on the package.
  • For best results, place bacon on a microwave-safe bacon rack.

Manual Cook| /| /

Keep Warm

WARNING

  • Food Poisoning Hazard
  • Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking.
  • Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

Accessories:
Do Not Use

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This function allows you to keep your dishes warm automatically.

  1. Put food into a microwave safe container.
  2. Touch the Keep Warm button.
  3.  Select suitable time, then touch the START/Add 30 button to start. Default time is 30 minutes. NOTE: A keep warm cycle is 15 minutes, the keep warm time range is 15-60 minutes.

Steam Clean
Accessories: Do Not Use

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This automatic cleaning cycle will help you to clean the microwave oven cavity and to remove unpleasant odors. Before starting the cycle:

  1. Remove all accessories from the cavity.
  2. Put 250 mL water into a container (see our recommendations in the below section “Tips and suggestions”).
  3. Place the container directly on the middle of the oven bottom.
  4. Close the door.

To Start The Cycle:

  1. Touch Steam Clean button.
  2. Press the START/Add 30 button to start the function.

When The Cycle Is Finished:

  1. Press the CANCEL button.
  2. Remove the container.
  3. Use a soft cloth or a paper towel with mild detergent to clean the interior surfaces.

Tips and suggestions :
For a better cleaning result, it is recommended to use a container with a diameter of 17-20 cm, and a height that is lower than 6.5 cm. It is recommended to use a container of light plastic material that is suitable for the microwave. As the container will be hot after the cleaning cycle is completed, it is recommended to use a heat resistant glove when removing the container from the microwave.
For a better cleaning effect and removal of unpleasant odors, add some lemon juice or vinegar to the water.

Oven Cooking Functions

  • Odors and smoke are normal when the microwave oven is used the first few times or when it is heavily soiled. During oven use, the heating elements will not remain on, but will cycle on and off throughout oven operation.
  • IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well ventilated room.

Accessories

  • The provided accessories can help you to achieve the best results, use different accessories depending on the recipe, see cooking tips on the display.
  • Metal oven proof bakeware can be used during air fry, toast, bake, convent bake, roast, broil and dehydrate cycles (on some models).
  • When cooking oily or juicy foods, placing an oven proof baking plate on the oven bottom to catch dripping oil or juice.
  • There are 3 levels to place the accessories, placing the appropriate accessories onto the right level will help you to achieve best results.
Accessories Level
Wire rack 0 or 1 or 2
Toast pan 0 or 1 or 2

Accessories Level

Accessories Level

  • 2. Rack position 2
  • 1. Rack position 1
  • 0. Oven bottom

Manual Oven Cooking

Follow the steps to cook by temperature, below is an example to bake a pizza in 425°F temperature.

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  1. In idle state.
  2. Press the Bake button and enter the Manual Bake function.
  3. Press the MENU/CONFIRM button, there are some cooking tips shown on the display, check and follow the tips.
  4. Press the MENU/CONFIRM and right arrow button to choose 425°F.
  5. Press the START/Add 30 button to begin preheating.
  6. When the oven meets the preheat temperature, complete sounds will be heard.
  7. Press the MENU/CONFIRM to set cook time, such as 20 minutes cooking length.
  8. Press the MENU/CONFIRM button and number buttons “2” “0”.
  9. Press the START/Add 30 Button to start baking.
  10.  Press the MENU/CONFIRM button to add more time, this step can be skipped, if you are satisfied with the doneness.
  11. Press the CANCEL button back to the idle state.

Bake
This function allows cooking food as in traditional ovens. Therefore it is useful to cook pastries, bakeries, meat, poultry, and fishes.
Accessories:

MAYTAG-MMMF8030PZ-Microwave-Hood-Combination- \(7\)

Procedure:

  1. Select the desired temperature and cooking time or select your favorite recipe.
  2.  Press the START/Add 30 button.
  3. Let the preheat occur.
  4. Open the door and insert the food to rack position 1 or oven bottom.
  5. Press the START/Add 30 button.
  6. After the cycle ends, let the product rest for at least 5 minutes.
Recipe Recommendation Procedure Accessory Level

Brownies

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One 8*8 inch pan

| Prepare the brownies mix according to the instruction, pour the batter into a 8*8 inch pan; Select the recipe of Brownies and start the cycle to preheat the oven; When the oven is ready, put the container on the oven bottom.

Then close the door and press the START/Add 30 button to start the cooking.

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8*8 Pan

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0

Frozen casserole

|

20-90 oz/ 5 oz each

(567- 2551 g/142 g)

| Put the frozen pasta into the casserole and weigh the food. Select the recipe of the Frozen casserole and follow the step to confirm the weight, start the cycle to preheat the oven; When the oven is ready, put the container on the oven bottom. Then close the door and press the START/Add 30 button to start the cooking.|

Casserole: 1-3 Quarts

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0

Cookies

|

Amount range 8 pieces

| Prepare the cookie mix according to the instructions and arrange 8 pieces on the toast pan ; Select the recipe of cookies and start the cycle to preheat the oven; When the oven is ready, put the toast pan on the oven bottom. Then close the door and press the START/Add 30 button to start the cooking.|

Toast Pan

|

0

Crescent rolls

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1 batch

| Put the crescent roll into the toast pan. Select the recipe of crescent rolls and start the cycle to preheat the oven; When the oven is ready, put the toast pan on the oven bottom. Then close the door and press the START/Add 30 button to start the cooking.|

Toast Pan

|

0

Muffins

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Amount range 12 cups

| Prepare the muffin mix according to the instructions, pour 12 serving of 28g batter into a muffin pan or 12 paper cups, then put the cups on the toast pan; Select the recipe of muffins and start the cycle to preheat the oven; When the oven is ready, put the container on the oven bottom. Then close the door and press the START/Add 30 button to start the cooking.|

Toast Pan with paper cup (not provided) or muffin pan (not provided)

|

0

Chicken pot pie

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1-6 Pie/1 Pie

| Put the chicken pot pie into the toast pan. Follow the step to select the amount of pies, start the cycle to preheat the oven; When the oven is ready, put the toast pan on the oven bottom. Then close the door and press the START/Add 30 button to start the cooking.|

Toast Pan

|

0

Manual Bake

| Pastries, Bakeries, Meat, Poultry, Fishes| Manual Bake, temperature setting range 250-450°F/25°F (121-232°C)|

Wire rack/Toast pan

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0 or 1

Toast
This function allows to cook the crispy food that need surface browning.
Accessory:

Toast pan

Procedure:

  1. Open the door and insert the food to rack position 1 or Oven bottom.
  2. Select the desired temperature and cooking time or select favorite recipe.
  3. Press the START/Add 30 button.
  4. After the cycle end, let the product rest for at least 5 minutes.
Recipe Recommendation Procedure Accessory Level
Select doneness: Arrange the bread on the toast pan (the bread should be

placed next to each other in the center part of the toast pan) and put the toast pan on the bottom.

Press the Toast function and select the recipe of sliced bread. Confirm to select the browning level and the amount of bread.

Press START/Add 30 to start the cooking cycle.

| |
| ■ Light| |
| ■ Medium light| |
Sliced bread| ■ Medium

■ Medium Dark

| Toast Pan| 0
| ■ Dark| |
| 1-6 pieces/1 pieces| |

Bagel

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1-6 slices/1 slices

| Arrange the bagel on the toast pan (the bagel should be placed next to each other in the center part of the toast pan) and put the toast pan on the bottom.

Press the Toast function and select the recipe of the Bagel. Confirm to select the amount of bagel.

Press the START/Add 30 button to start the cooking cycle.

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Toast Pan

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0

Frozen Waffles

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1-6 slices/1 slices

| Arrange the frozen waffles on the toast pan (the waffles should be placed next to each other in the center part of the toast pan) and put the toast pan on the oven bottom.

Press the Toast function and select the recipe for frozen waffles. Confirm to select the amount of waffles.

Press the START/Add 30 button to start the cooking cycle.

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Toast Pan

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0

Manual Toast

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Chicken nuggets, French fries, Frozen stick

| Arrange the food on the toast pan and put the toast pan on the Rack position

Press the Toast function and select the manual toast.

Confirm to select the temperature and cooking time.

Press the START/Add 30 button to start the cooking cycle.

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Toast Pan

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1

Broil
To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate.
Accessories:

MAYTAG-MMMF8030PZ-Microwave-Hood-Combination- \(7\)

Instruction:

  • Level 1 – LOW: This level is used to ultimate cooking of those product already cooked in the bottom, that still need to develop some browning on the top; otherwise it is useful for those products that have to cook/kept warm for long time with no risk of burning.
  • Level 2 – MEDIUM: This is used to cook some types of meat that have to be cooked evenly outside and inside. It is also suitable to toast bread slowly, to gratinate foods and to reheat them.
  • Level 3 – HIGH: This level is intended for those foods that have to rapidly develop an intense browning on the surface, or for toasting bread or to finish gratinating foods.

Procedure:

  1. Open the door and insert the food to rack position 2 or 1 or oven bottom.
  2. Select the desired temperature and cooking time.
  3.  Press the START/Add 30 button.
  4. After the cycle ends, let the product rest for at least 5 minutes.

Recipe

| Temperature setting range|

Recommendation

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Accessory

|

Level

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Manual broil

| Low: 250°F (121°C)| Add some browning on the top of the food.|

Toast Pan/Wire rack

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0 or 1 or 2

Mid: 325°F (163°C)

| Cook some types of meat that have to be cooked evenly outside and inside
High: 400°F (204°C)| Hamburger, Cheese melt, Toast

Food Options
To reach common cooking recipes by category.

Category Food Option Accessory Level

Bakery and Desserts

| Toast Bagel| Toast pan| 0
Bake Brownies| 8*8 pan| 0
Bake Cookies| Toast pan| 0
Bake Crescent Rolls| Toast pan| 0

Bake Muffins

| Toast Pan with paper cup (not provided) or muffin pan (not provided)|

0

Beverag- es

| Reheat Coffee|

Microwave safe cup (not provided)

| 0
Reheat Milk| 0
Reheat Tea| 0
Reheat Water| 0

Breakfast

|

Cook Bacon

| Microwave safe bacon rack (not provided)|

0

Toast Sliced Bread| Toast pan| 0
Toast Frozen Waffles| Toast pan| 0
Cook Oatmeal|

Microwave safe dish (not provided)

| 0

Cook Scrambled Eggs

| 0
Catego- ry|

Food Option

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Accessory

|

Level

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Meals

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Bake Casserole

| Casserole: 1-3 Quarts|

0

Reheat Casserole|

Microwave safe container (not provided)

| 0
Reheat Dinner Plate|

0

Bake Chicken Pot Pie|

Toast pan

|

0

Cook Large Potatoes|

Paper towel

|

0

Cook Rice| Microwave safe container (not provided)| 0
Reheat Soup| 0

Meats

|

Cook Bacon

| Microwave safe container (not provided)|

0

Snacks| Popcorn| /| 0

Sides

| Cook Fresh Vegetables|

Microwave safe container (not provided)

|

0

Cook Frozen Vegetables|

0

Cook Small Potatoes|

Paper towel

|

0

Cook Large Potatoes|

Paper towel

|

0

Cook Rice

| Microwave safe container (not provided)|

0

Category Food Option Accessory Level

Ingredient Prep

| Melt Butter| Microwave safe container (not provided)| 0
Soften Butter| 0
Melt Cheese| 0
Melt Chocolate| 0
Soften Cream Cheese| 0
Soften Ice Cream| 0
Reheat Water| 0

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