I have a problem with the timer. It will "lock" into "12:00". I've tried pressing cancel/delay cook and def comes up but it goes back to 12:00. In twelve hrs it clears itself. It's not always 12:00/could be 17:00. I think I press the timer too quickly and that is what causes it but can you tell me how to clear it out? I would be most appreciative.

Sounds Like child lock activated check owner manual or send us a model # glad to help more

Strangely in all of this, u don't tell the oven when to start - it works it out itself!
First u need to set the length of cooking time, eg 2hrs.
Press the cooktime button(2nd one along), THEN use the +/- buttons to set the display to 2.00.
THEN press the readytime button (3rd one), and use the +/- buttons to set the end time.eg 1730hrs
The display should then revert to the present time.
THEN turn the oven control to the required temperature.
The oven will switch on at 1530 hrs.
If u were to press the cooktime button ONCE WHILST the oven was on - it will display the cooktime remaining.
AT 1730, the oven will switch off and the alarm will sound
To switch off the alarm, press the minuteminder button - first one - looks like a bell, THEN
REMEMBER to cancel the programme by pressing buttons 2 and 3 TOGETHER, otherwise it will do it again tomorrow!
HOPE THIS HELPS
I would suggest first.trying it when you're at home all the time the oven is on.

Instructions Things You'll Need:

• Power supply

1. Press the "Clock" button, then the correct number buttons to set the desired time. Press "Clock" again to confirm.
   
2. Press "Timer" to set the timer function. Choose the desired countdown time by pressing the number pads, then the "Start/Stop" button. Press "Timer," then "Reset" to cancel the timer.
   
3. Press the number pads to select a cooking time. Press "Power" to use a power less than 100 percent using the number "9" for 90 percent of full power, "8" for 80 percent, "7" for 70 percent, and so forth. Press "Start" to begin cooking.
   
4. Press "Defrost by Weight" to defrost a food item by the weight of the item. Enter the weight of the item, then touch "Start" to begin. Enter the food weight by pounds and ounces, using a "0" for a decimal. For instance, if the food weighs 1 pound, 2 ounces, enter "1," "0," "2," then "Start".
   
5. Select "Speed Defrost" to defrost food quickly. Enter the desired cooking time and press "Start."
   

that is not a problem. I copied the instructions straight from the manual which you can also review by clicking here.
Using the clock and timer.
To Set the Clock The clock must be set to the correct time of day for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be changed during a timed baking or self-cleaning cycle. Press the CLOCK pad. Press the HOUR and MIN + or – pads to set the time of day. Press the START pad. Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. To Set the Timer Press the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad. Press the HOUR and MIN + or – pads until the amount of time you want shows in the display. The maximum time you can enter in minutes is 59. Cooking times more than 59 minutes should be changed to hours and minutes. For example, enter 90 minutes as 1 hour, 30 minutes. If you make a mistake, press KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF and begin again. Press the START pad. After pressing the START pad, SET disappears; this tells you the time is counting down, although the display does not change until one minute has passed. Seconds will not be shown in the display until the last minute is counting down. When the timer reaches :00, the control will beep 3 times followed by one beep every 6 seconds until the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad is pressed. The 6-second tone can be canceled by following the steps in the Special features of your oven control section under Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle. The timer is a minute timer only. The timer does not control oven operations. The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours and 59 minutes. To Reset the Timer If the display is still showing the time remaining, you may change it by pressing the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad, then press the HOUR and MIN + or – pads until the time you want appears in the display. If the remaining time is not in the display (clock, delay start or cooking time are in the display), recall the remaining time by pressing the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad and then pressing the HOUR and MIN + or – pads to enter the new time you want. To Cancel the Timer Press KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad twice.

If you need further assistance follow up with a comment and please let me know and i will be glad to assist you further. Thanks, Midwest-tek

Try pressing the stop/cancel button, this should clear the error, if this does not work unplug for 5 minutes and then plug back up , this should clear the display and the oven should work.

Here's the link where you can get the owner's manual with instruction's,
http://www.maytag.com/support/manuals_literature.jsp

i had the same prob..... manual operation, to set the programmer to manual (cancelling any auto setting),press the cook time and ready time buttons simultaneously.


To set time of day, press the cook time and ready time buttons simultaneously and keep the buttons depressed. Use the plus and miuns buttons to the the time. A(auto symbol goes out cookpot symbol comes on.

You can find the manual at www.managemyhome.com, and the instruction is on page 11.
You make sure the time is set correctly.
You press Bake, and set the temperature you want to bake.
You press Cook Time and enter the amount of time you want the oven to cook.
You press Delayed Start, and enter the clock time that you want the oven to start.

There are 5 buttons next to the clock. From left to right they are:-
Minute Minder, Cook Time, Ready Time, Plus and Minus.
It sounds like the timer needs setting back to manual, so to cancel the automatic setting and return to manual operation, press the Cook Time and Ready Time buttons simultaneously.

To cancel any remaining cooking time left on the clock before the alarm sounds, press the Cook Time and Ready Time buttons simultaneously.

If you are interested, to set the time of day, press the Cook Time button and the Ready Time button simultaneously. Then use the Plus and Minus buttons to set the required time.

To set the Minute Minder, press the Minute Minder button, then use the Plus button to set the required time. You can cancel the minute minder at any time by pressing the Minute Minder button and the Minus button until the display returns to 0.00.

To select an alarm tone, press the Minus button to listen to the first tone. Release the Minus button and press it again to listen to the second tone etc. Releasing the Minus button after the tone has sounded will automatically select that tone.

Hope this helps.

Check that the oven is not stuck in AUTO or TIMED mode. Also set the clock to the correct time if you can.