Maytag MMV5219DS Use & Care Guide - Page 5
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■ Charcoal filters: The charcoal filters are 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, or as prompted by filter status indicator. Remove two screws on the vent grille, tilt the grille forward, lift it out, and remove filters. To reinstall, place each filter into its slotted area - wire mesh side up, replace vent grille, and secure with screws. ■ Cooktop light: The cooktop light is located on the underside of the microwave oven, and is replaceable. Remove bulb cover screw, and open the bulb cover. Replace bulb, close bulb cover, and secure with screw. ■ 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. Open door. Remove two screws on the vent grille, tilt the grille forward, and lift it out. Remove right side charcoal filter. Open bulb cover and replace bulb. Close bulb cover, replace charcoal filter, replace vent grille, and secure with screws. ACCESSORIES 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 ■ Cooktop light bulb ■ Glide tray ■ Glide tray support ■ Cavity light bulb Cleaning Supplies ■ Cooking rack ■ Rack clip ■ Rack support ■ Grease filter ■ Charcoal filter ■ Heavy Duty Degreaser ■ affresh® Kitchen Appliance Cleaner ■ affresh® Stainless Steel Cleaner ■ affresh® Stainless Steel Wipes PROBLEM SOLVER Scan the code at left with your mobile device, or visit https://www.maytag.com/product_help for more recommendations that may help you avoid a service call. If you experience Recommended Solutions Microwave oven will not operate Check the following: ■ 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. ■ Magnetron - 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 in the bullets below. If microwave oven still does not operate, call for service. ■ Door - Firmly close door. On some models, if a packaging spacer is attached to inside of the door, remove it, then firmly close door. 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. ■ Control - Make sure control is set properly. Make sure Control Lock is off. Make sure Demo Mode (on some models) is off. Arcing in the microwave oven Check the following: ■ Soil buildup - 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. Display shows messages ■ "Enter clock" with flashing digits means there has been a power failure. Reset the clock. ■ A letter followed by a number is an error indicator. Call for assistance. Fan running during cooktop usage ■ This is normal. The microwave oven's cooling fan, 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. Radio, TV or cordless phone interference Check the following: ■ Proximity - Move the receiver away from the microwave oven, or adjust the radio or TV antenna. ■ Soil - Make sure the microwave oven door and sealing surfaces are clean. ■ Frequency - 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. 5