Maytag MMV5186aaq touch pad doesn't recognize touches on all pressure points. I can't even set the clock.

The key pad assembly is faulty as the carbon contacts get disconnected,the only remedy is the replacement of touch key pad.

The Child Lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children. The oven can be set so that the control panel is deactivated or locked. To set, touch CLOCK, the number 1 pad and then touch the START pad and hold for 3 seconds. Should a pad be touched, will appear in the display. To cancel, touch CLOCK, the number 1 and STOP/CLEAR pads

You can set the clock to a 12 or 24 hour system.
For 12 hour - Touch clock pad once Enter the time using the number digits (1:00-12:59) Touch clock pad again
For 24 hour - Touch clock pad twice Enter the time using the number digits (0:00-23:59) Touch clock pad again

1. Touch CLOCK pad.
2. Touch CANCEL pad.
3. Use number pads to enter the correct time. You need at least three numbers to set time. (Note that the clock is a 12hr format clock)
4. Touch CLOCK pad again.

The manual for the Magic Chef MCD1311ST Microwave can be downloaded in pdf format from the following site (follow the link then click the "Manuals" tab):
http://www.mcappliance.com/mwodetailpage.aspx?ModelName=MCD1311ST

If you don't have time to download, here's what the instructions state:

SETTING THE CLOCK
When the oven is first plugged in, the display will flash ":0" and a tone will sound. If the AC power ever goes off, the display shows ":0" when the power comes back on.

1. Touch CLOCK pad.
This is a 12 hour clock system.

2. Touch CLOCK pad once more.
This is a 24hour clock system.
NOTE: This oven has multiple clock system. If you want 12 hour clock system, omit this step.

3. Enter the correct time of day by touching the numbers in sequence.

4. Touch CLOCK pad.
The display stops blinking, and the colon start blinking. If you selected 12 hour clock system, this digital clock allows you to set from 1:00 to 12:59. If you selected 24 hour clock system, this digital clock allows you to set from 0:00 to 23:59.

5. Touch STOP/CLEAR pad.

NOTE: If you attempt to enter an incorrect time, the time will not be set and a error signal tone will sound. Touch the CLOCK pad and re-enter the time.

Hi,
Ive been looking for an owners guide for you. this page link is as close as I can find. you may have to look on the machine for further model numbers as the exact model you list is not there. I am on a dialup connection so I am only able to upload the link, this may be of some help nice nuker!
jm
http://www.smegtech.com/site/smeg/myapp/libretti/index.php?lang=EN

bought a new microwave;

Touch STOP/CLEAR pad.
Touch TIMER/CLOCK pad.
Enter the correct time of day by touching the numbers above in sequence.
(for example: for 12:30, touch 1 2 3 0)
Touch TIMER/CLOCK pad again.

My microwave way manafacture May 2008. Nothing on the touch pad works.???. It just abrubtly stopped
after a few seconds.

We brought it in July or August

Debbie

I think on this one you press the CLOCK/TIMER pad, then enter the desired time using the 10 MINUTES, 1 MINUTE, AND 15 SECONDS pads then press CLOCK/TIMER again.

If that doesn;t work, press STOP / CLEAR then try the above again.

Let us know if it does not work.

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