Magic Chef MCM770W/B User's Manual
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1. magic Chef SO RIGHT AT HOME 0 7 cu ft Microwave Oven Instruction Manual Before operating this oven please read these instructions completely PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks b Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY 1 IMPORTANT SAFET YINSTRUC TIONS sana aa Edi 3 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ui a aco 4 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS aetates nla hlantanleelan dana Grbtr o o cds 4 INSTALLATION dde E a 5 SPECIFICATION S rnai a a a a a a R R 6 PARTSAND FEATURE S ccicciccicciccicelortaisarsosdusiariosiorgeahesburaupaneaussaehuaunderheesestes tes aaa E 7 Uan ls MA PP E rere ee eet ee EEE E E ae Neer tere rere 7 MICROWAV2. 454 g 1 Place in microwave safe container 2 Cover with plastic wrap and vent 3 Stir and let stand 2 3minutes after cooking To Use SOUP 1 Place container on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch SOUP to select amount see chart 3 Touch START 30SEC The display will count down the cook time When the cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound and the display will return to the time of day 4 Touch STOP CLEAR atany time during the countdown to pauseor cancel cooking 13 PAD TOUCH DISPLAY SERVING SIZE DINNER Once 9 0 9 0 oz 255 g PLATE 2times 120 12 00z 340 g 3 times 180 18 00z 510 9 1 Place food on plate s coverwith plasticwrap and vent To Use DINNER PLATE 1 Place dinner plate onthe turntable and close the door 2 Touch DINNER PLATE to select size see chart 3 Touch START 30SEC The display will count down the cooktime Whenthe cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound and the display will return to the time of day 4 Touch STOP CLEAR at any time during the countdown to pause or cancel heating PAD TOUCH DISPLAY SERVING SIZE FRESH Once 4 0 4 00z 1139 VEGETABLE 2times 80 8 0 0z 227 g 3 times 160 16 00z 454 g FROZEN Once 4 0 4 00z 1139 VEGETABLE 2times 8 0 8 0 0z 227 g 3 times 160 16 00z 454 g 1 Remove frozen vegetables from package 2 Place inmicrowave safe container 3 Add water 2 tos 30mL to 4 0 0z 113g vegetables 4 tbs 60 mL to 8 0 0z 227 g vegetab
3. after the initial one year warranty expires If in the event the unit requires replacement or refund under the terms of this warranty the consumer is responsible for all transportation expenses to return the unit to our factory prior to receiving a replacement unit or refund A copy of the dated sales receipt invoice is required to receive warranty service replacement or refund This warranty covers appliances in use within the continental United States Puerto Rico and Hawaii The warranty does not cover the following e Damages due to shipping damage or improper installation e Damages due to misuse or abuse e Content losses due to failure of the unit e Repairs performed by unauthorized service agents e Service calls that do not involve defects in material and workmanship such as instruction on proper use of the product or improper installation e Replacement or resetting of house fuses or circuit breakers e Failure of this product if used for other then its intended purpose e Disposal costs of failed units not returned to our factory e Any delivery installation costs incurred as the result of a unit that fails to perform as specified This warranty is in lieu of all warranties expressed or implied and no representative or person is authorized to assume for us any other liability in connection with the sale of this product Under no circumstances is the consumer permitted to return this unit to the factory without prior wr
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5. more evenly For best cooking results do notoperate the microwave oven without having the turntable in place See Assistance or Service to reorder any ofthe parts To Install 1 Install the hub into the hole in the center of the microwave oven cavity bottom 2 Place the support on the microwave oven cavity bottom 3 Place the turntable on the support Fit the raised curved mounds in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub D Microwave inlet cover B Metal shielded window E Microwave oven light MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL POPCORN POTATO PIZZA BEVERAGE soup DINNER FRESH FROZEN PLATE VEGETABLE VEGETABLE POWER DEFROST MEMORY 2 EXPRESS COOK KITCHEN TIMER START 30SEC When power is first Supplied to the microwave oven 0 00 will appear in the display Ifthe 0 00 appears inthe display atany other time a power failure has occurred R eset the clock ifneeded See Clock section When the microwave oven is in use the display shows cook time remaining When the microwave oven is not in use the display shows the time of day if the clock is set or Timer countdown The START control START 30SEC pad begins any function If cooking is interrupted by touching STOP CLEAR or by opening the door touching START 30SEC will resume the cycle The 30SEC control START 30SEC automatically starts the microwave oven at 100 power for 30 seconds and adds 30 sec
6. the cooking time is set the interior walls 4 Check for a blown circuit fuse or tripped main an lf there is still a problem contact the service station circuit breaker in your house A list of these stations is included in the oven CARE AND CLEANING Although your oven is provided with safety features it is important to observe the following 1 It is important not to defeat or tamper with safety 1 Door bent interlocks it Hinges and Hookes broken or loosened 2 Do not place any object between the oven front 1 Door seals and sealing surfaces face and the door or allow residue to accumulate on 4 The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by sealing surfaces Wipe the sealing area frequently anyone except a properly competent service with a mild detergent rinse and dry Never use technician abrasive powders or pads A The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food 3 When opened the door must not be subjected to deposits removed strain for example a child hanging on an opened door or any load could cause the oven to fall forward to cause injury and also damage to the door Do not operate the oven if it is damaged until it has been repaired by a competent service technician It is particularly important that the oven closes properly and that there is no damage to the Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the app
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8. MICROWAVE OVEN USE A magnetron in the microwave oven produces micro waves which reflect off the metal floor walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable and appropriate cookware to the food Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat sugar and water molecules in the food causing them to move producing friction and heat which cooks the food 1 To avoid damage to the microwave oven do not lean on or allow children to swing on the microwave oven door 2 To avoid damage to the microwave oven do not operate when it is empty 3 Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in microwave oven 4 Clothes flowers fruit herbs wood gourds paper including brown paper bags and newspaper should not be dried in microwave oven 5 Paraffin wax will not melt in the microwave oven because it does not absorb microwaves 6 Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing con tainers from microwave oven 7 Do not overcook potatoes At the end of the reco mmended cook time potatoes should be slightly firm Let potatoes stand for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing 8 Do not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst requiring significant cleanup of microwave oven cavity Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time When microwave cooking the amount size and shape starting temperature composition and density of the food affect cooking res
9. Yes The turntable rotates clockwise or counterclockwise depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins Can pop popcorn in my microwave oven How do get the best results Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacture s guidelines Do not use regular paper bags Use the listening test by stopping the oven as soon as the popping Slows to a pop every 1 or 2 seconds Do not repop unpopped kernels Do not pop popcorn in glass cookware USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY General Use Do not attempt to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks Do not place any object between the oven front frame and the door or allow residue to build up on sealing surfaces Wipe with a mild detergent rinse and dry Never use abrasive powders or pads Do not subject the oven door to strain or weight such as a child hanging on an open door This could cause the oven to fall forward resulting in injury to you and damage to the oven Food Never use your microwave oven for home canning The oven is not designed for proper home canning Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume Always use the minimum recipe cooking time It is better to undercook rather than overcook foods Undercooked foods can be returned to the oven for more cooking If food is overcooked nothing can be done Heat small quantities of food or foods with low moisture carefully These can quickly dry out b
10. able to explode and should not be heated in this oven Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Do not store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement near a swimming pool or similar locations Do not immerse cord or plug in water Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door use only mild non abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity a Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance when paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking b Remove wire twist ties from p
11. ams The Auto Menu functions cannot be programmed as a memory function To Set Memory 1 Touch MEMORY control 1 will appear in the display for the first memory program 2 Setthe program following the instructions in Manual Cooking or Cooking in Stages 3 Touch MEMORY A valid entry tone will sound indicating that the program has been accepted to memory or Touch START 30SEC The program will immediately start and it will be saved to memory To Set Second and Third Memory Programs Touch MEMORY twice or three times then follow steps 2 and 3 above To Use Memory 1 Place food on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch MEMORY repeatedly until the desired program number is displayed 3 Touch START 30SEC The display will count down the program cook time When the cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound and the display will return to the time of day 4 Touch STOP CLEAR at any time during the countdown to pause or cancel cooking PAD TOUCH DISPLAY SERVING SIZE POPCORN Once 1 75 1 75 oz 50 g 2times 3 0 3 0 oz 85 g 3times 3 5 3 5 oz 99 g NOTE During Popcorn function as with all microwave cooking functions the microwave oven should be attended at all times Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds then stop the cycle 1 To avoid damage to the microwave oven do not use regular paper bags or glassware 2 Pop only one package of popcorn at a time 3 F
12. aper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven 20 21 c If materials inside the oven ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel d Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID To reduce the risk of injury to persons a Do not overheat the liquid b Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it c Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks d After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container e Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container Do not use this microwave oven to heat corrosive chemicals for example sulfides and chlorides Vapors from such corrosive chemicals may interact with the contact and springs of the safety interlock switches thereby rendering them inoperable Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times Wipe the ov
13. b stew and chops defrosting Pork chops ribs roasts Do not defrost less than 1 4 lb sausage 113 g or two 4 oz 113 g patties Place all meats in microwave safe baking dish Do not cover POULTRY Place in microwave safe baking dish chicken breast side up Do not cover Chicken whole and cut up Cornish hens Turkey breast FISH Fillets Steaks Whole Shellfish Place in microwave safe baking dish Do not cover To Defrost by Weight 1 Place food uncovered on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch DEFROST dEF1 will appear in the display 3 Enter the weight in ounces from 4 to 100 If an invalid value is entered the microwave oven will not start 4 Touch START 30SEC The display will count down the defrost time When the cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound and the display will return to the time of day 5 Touch STOP CLEAR at any time during the countdown to pause or cancel cooking To Defrost by Time 1 Place food uncovered on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch DEFROST twice dEF2 will appear in the display 3 Enter the desired time for defrosting 4 Touch START 30SEC The display will count down the defrost time When the cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound and the display will return to the time of day 5 Touch STOP CLEAR at any time during the coun tdown to pause or cancel cooking The Memory feature can store up to 3 unique cooking progr
14. cord under any circumstances INSTALLATION 1 Examine the oven after unpacking Check for damage such as a misaligned door broken door or dent in the cavity If any damage is visible DO NOT INSTALL and notify your dealer immediately 2 Level flat location Install the microwave oven on a level flat surface 3 Ventilation Do not block air vents lf they are blocked during operation the oven may overheat and eventually cause a failure For proper ventilation allow 4 inches 10 16 cm of space between oven top sides rear and adjacent surfaces 4 Away from radio and TV sets Poor television reception and radio interference may result if the oven is located close to a TV radio antenna feeder etc Place the oven as far from them as possible 5 Away from heating appliances and water taps Keep the oven away from heat steam or splashing liquids These things can adversely affect oven wiring and contacts 6 Power supply e Check your local power source This microwave oven requires a current of approximately 12 amperes 120Volts 60Hz grounded outlet 1 A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord 2 Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use 3 If a long cord or extension cord is used e The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the
15. electrical rating of the appliance e The extension cord must be a grounding type 3 wire cord e The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally 7 The minimum height of free space necessary above the top surface of the oven is about 4 inches 10 16 cm When use 3 pronged plug When use grounding adaptor make sure the receptacle box is fully grounded 3 prong Receptacle Receptacle Box Cover Receptacle Grounding L Box cover ead 3 prong plug Grounding Receptacle Adaptor THE CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE DOES NOT ALLOW THE USE OF THE GROUNDING ADAPTOR SPECIFICATIONS POWER SUPPLY POWER LEVELS Specifications are subject to change without notice 120V AC 60Hz SINGLE PHASE WITH GROUNDING 1050 W 700 W 2 450MHz 440x258 5x355 mm 17 3x10 2x14 0 in 306x307 1x208 2 mm 12 0x12 1x8 2 in 0 7 cu ft APPROX 21 6 lbs 99 min 99 sec 10 Levels PARTS AND FEATURES This manual may cover several different models The model you have purchased may have some or all of the features shown here The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustrations in this manual A Door lock system F Display G Control panel C Glass turntable B A Turntable B Hub C Roller Guide The turntable can rotate in either direction to help cook food
16. en interior with a soft damp cloth after each use lf you leave grease or fat anywhere in the cavity it may overheat smoke or even catch fire when next using the oven Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as you cannot control the temperature and doing so may lead to overheating and fire Do not operate the oven without the glass tray in place Be sure it is properly sitting on the rotating base SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT WARNING This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with limits for an ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the followings e Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television e Relocate the Microwave oven with respect to the receiver e Move the microwave oven away from the receiver e Plug the microwave o
17. g several items of the same size and shape place them in a ring pattern leaving the center of the ring empty Piercing Before heating use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods that have a skin or membrane such as potatoes egg yolks chicken livers hot dogs and sausage Prick in several places to allow steam to vent Shielding Use small flat pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces of irregularly shaped foods bones and foods such as chicken wings leg tips and fish tail See Aluminum Foil and Metal first Standing Time Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat even after the microwave cooking cycle ends The length of standing time depends on the volume and density of the food Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may become hot from heat transf erred from the food Do not use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim Use the following chart as a guide then test before using MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Aluminum Foil See Aluminum Foil and Metal section Metal Browning Dish Bottom must be at least 3 16 5 mm above the turntable Follow manufacturer s recommendations Ceramic Glass Glass Acceptable for use MATERIAL RECOMMZS China Follow manufacturers recommendations Earthenware Melamine Follow manufacturers recommendations Paper Towels Use nonrecycled and tho
18. h mild detergent water or window cleaner and dry 3 The outside oven surface should be cleaned with soap and water rinsed and dried with a soft cloth To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings 4 If the Control Panel becomes wet clean with a soft dry cloth Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives on Control Panel 5 If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door wipe with a soft cloth This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in ROLLER GUIDE 1 The ROLLER GUIDE and oven floor should be elas Ney AOIPra eS cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise 2 The ROLLER GUIDE MUST ALWAYS be used for cooking together with the Glass Tray GLASS TRAY DO NOT operate the oven without the Glass Tray in place DO NOT use any other Glass Tray with this oven lf Glass Tray is hot ALLOW TO COOL before cleaning or placing it in water DO NOT cook directly on the Glass Tray 14 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Refer to following checklist you may prevent an unnecessary service call The oven doesn t work Sparking in the cavity 1 Check that the power cord is securely plugged 1 Check utensils Metal containers or dishes with in metal trim should not be used 2 Check that the door is firmly closed 2 Check that metal skewers or foil does not touch 3 Check that
19. itten consent from MC Appliance corp Model Parts Labor Magnetron Part Only Type of Service MCM770W B One Year One Year Eight Years Carry In For Service or Assistance please call 888 775 0202 Or visit us on the web at www mcappliance com 18
20. les 1 3 cup 80mL to 16 0 oz 454 g vegetables 4 Cover with plastic wrap and vent 5 Stir and let stand 2 3 minutes after cooking To Use FRESH VEGETABLE FROZEN VEGETABLE 1 Placefood on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch FRESH VEGETABLE or FROZEN VEGETABLE to sele ct amount see chart 3 Touch START 30SEC The display will count down the cooktime Whenthe cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound and the display will return to the time of day 4 Touch STOP CLEAR at any time during the countdown to pause or cancel cooking CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation 1 Unplug the power cord before cleaning any no way indicates malfunction of the unit part of this oven 6 It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass 2 Keep the inside of the oven clean When food tray for cleaning Wash the tray in warm sudsy spatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls water or in a dishwasher wipe with a damp cloth Mild detergent may be l l used if the oven gets very dirty 7 The roller guide and oven cavity floor should be The use of harsh detergent or abrasives is not cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise _ recommended Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven wit
21. liance and possibly result in a hazardous situation o gt 15 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q A Q Can the oven be used with the glass tray or roller guide removed No Both the glass tray and roller guide must always be used in the oven before cooking Can open the door when the oven is operating The door can be opened anytime during the cooking operation Then microwave energy will be instantly switched off and the time setting will maintain until the door is closed Why do have moisture in my microwave oven after cooking The moisture on the side of your microwave oven is normal lt is caused by steam from cooking food hitting the cool oven surface Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door No The metal screen bounces back the energy to the oven cavity The holes are made to allow light to pass through They do not let microwave energy pass through Why do eggs sometimes pop When baking or poaching eggs the yolk may pop due to steam build up inside the yolk membrane To prevent this simply pierce the yolk with a toothpick before cooking Never cook eggs without piercing their shells Why this standing time recommended after the cooking operation has been completed Standing time is very important With microwave cooking the heat is in the food not in the oven Many foods build up enough internal heat to allow the cooking process t
22. ng the cycling stage When the cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound and the display will return to the time of day 7 Touch STOP CLEAR at any time during the countdown to pause or cancel cooking Cook time may be added in 30 second increments during the cycling stage by touching START 30SEC control To Use Defrost As First Stage Touch Defrost once dEF1 appears in the display Enter the number of ounces between 4 and 100 ounces see Defrost section then follow steps 4 7 above for second stage programming The Defrost feature has two functions dEF1 which is an automatic defrost by weight and dEF2 which is a manual defrost by time The default power level is 30 and cannot be adjusted 1 Unwrap foods and remove lids for example from fruit juice containers before defrosting 2 Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks 11 3 Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of the cycle for more even defrosting 4 Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings leg tips and fish tails See Aluminum Foil and Metal first The Defrost feature should not be used for food that has been left outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes or for frozen ready made food Use the following chart as a guide MEAT Beef ground steaks The narrow or fatty areas of roast stew irregular shaped cuts should be shielded with foil before Lam
23. o avoid overheating and cracking the oven tray Do not exceed the Microwave Popcorn manufacturers suggested popping time Longer popping does not yield more popcorn but it can result in buring the popcorn or risk of fire Remember the Popcorn bag and tray can be too hot to handle Remove with caution and use pot holders If you see arcing touch the STOP CLEAR pad and correct the problem Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Arcing is caused by e Metal or foil touching the side of the oven e Foil not molded to food upturned edges act like antennas e Metal such as twist ties poultry pins or gold rimmed dishes in the microwave e Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave 17 Smasic Chef SO RIGHT AT HOME Microwave Oven Warranty MC Appliance corp warrants each new Microwave Oven to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect or to furnish a new part s at the company s option for any part s of the unit that has failed during the warranty period Parts and labor expenses are covered on this unit for a period of one year after the date of purchase In addition MC Appliance corp warrants the Magnetron parts only to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 8 years The consumer is responsible for all labor and transportation expenses related to the diagnosis and replacement of the Magnetron
24. o continue even after the food is removed from the oven Standing time for joints of meat large vegetables and cakes is to allow the inside to cook completely without overcooking the outside 16 What does standing time mean Standing time means that food should be removed from the oven and covered for additional time to allow it to finish cooking This frees the oven for other cooking Why does my oven not always cook as fast as the microwave cooking guide says Check your cooking guide again to make sure you ve followed directions exactly and to see what might cause variations in cooking time Cooking guide times and heat settings are suggestions to help prevent over cooking the most common problem in getting used to a microwave oven Variations in the size shape and weights and dimensions could require longer cooking time Use your own judgement along with the cooking guide suggestions to check whether the food has been properly cooked just as you would do with a conventional cooker Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates while empty Yes Never run it empty Can operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a large dish No If you remove or turn over the turntable you will get poor cooking results Dishes used in your oven must fit on the turntable Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction
25. ollow manufacturer s instructions when using a microwave popcorn popper 4 For best cooking results do not try to pop unpopped kernels on Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results 6 Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content For bag sizes not listed in this section follow directions on the package To Use POPCORN 1 Place popcorn bag on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch POPCORN to select size see chart 3 Touch START 30SEC The display will count down the popping time When the cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound andthe display will return to the time of day 4 Touch STOP CLEAR at any time during the countdown to pause or cancel popping PAD TOUCH DISPLAY SERVING SIZE POTATO Once 1 1 8 0z 227g potato 2times 2 2 8 0z 227g potatoes 3times 3 3 8 oz 227g potatoes 1 Pierce each potato several times with a fork be fore baking 2 Place a single potato on the turntable off to the side not centered Place 2 or 3 potatoes on the turntable around the edges at least 1 2 5 cm apart 3 Let potato es stand for 5 minutes after baking To Use POTATO 1 Place potato es on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch POTATO to select number of potatoes see chart 3 Touch START 30SEC The display will count down the cook time When the cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound and the display will return to the time of day 4 Touch STOP CLEAR at any time du
26. onds of cook time with each additional touch of the control Time may be added to any cooking cycle in 30 second increments by touching START 30SEC during cooking Each of the EXPRESS COOK controls number pads 1 6 automatically starts the microwave oven at 100 power for 1 minute 2 minutes 3 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes or 6 minutes depending on which pad is touched The STOP CLEAR control clears any incorrect command and pauses and or cancels any program during cooking It will not erase the time of day A cooking program may be paused by touching STOP CLEAR once or by opening the door The cycle may be resumed by touching START 30SEC A cooking program may be canceled by touching STOP CLEAR twice or by opening the door and then touching STOP CLEAR The STOP CLEAR control is also used to lock and unlock the control panel See Control Lock section This is a standard 12 hour clock 12 00 11 59 If the clock is not set 0 00 will remain in the display When the clock is set the will flash During cooking the clock may be seen for 3 seconds by touching CLOCK To Set The microwave oven must be in standby mode no functions operating 1 Touch CLOCK control number pad 0 00 00 will appear in the display with the first 0 flashing 2 Enter current time filling all four digits from left to right The first digit can be only 1 or 0 3 Touch START 30SEC Tones are a
27. oor 2 Touch POWER PL10 will appear briefly in the display lf cooking with a power other than 100 touch POWER repeatedly to scroll through the power levels from highest to lowest See Microwave Cooking Power chart 3 Enter length of time to cook 4 Touch START 30SEC The display will count down the set cook time When the cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound and the display will return to the time of day 5 Touch STOP CLEAR at any time during the countdown to pause or cancel cooking The microwave oven can be set to cook at different cooking powers for various lengths of time up to 2 stages One of the stages may be an automatic Defrost by weight function see Defrost section which will be the first stage To Cook in Stages 1 Place food on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch POWER PL10 will appear briefly in the display If cooking with a power other than 100 touch POWER repeatedly to scroll through the power levels from highest to lowest See Microwave Cooking Power chart 3 Enter length of time to cook for first stage 4 Touch POWER repeatedly until the desired power level for the second stage is displayed 5 Enter length of time to cook for second stage 6 Touch START 30SEC The display will count down the set cook time for each stage and a short tone will sound at the end of the first stage The power level may be seen for 3 seconds by touching POWER duri
28. ring the countdown to pause or cancel cooking PAD TOUCH DISPLAY SERVING SIZE PIZZA Once 1 1 3 0z 85 g slice 2 times 2 2 3 0z 85 g slices 3 times 3 3 3 0z 85 g slices 1 Place pizza slice s on a paper towel or paper plate To Use PIZZA 1 Place pizza on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch PIZZA to select number of slic es See chart 3 Touch START 30SEC The display will count down the reheat time When the cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound and the display will return to the time of day 4 Touch STOP CLEAR at any time during the countdown to pause or cancel heating PAD BEVERAGE Once 2 times 3 times 1 Do not cover J 2 3 TOUCH DISPLAY SERVING SIZE 1 8 oz 250 mL cup 2 8 oz 250 mL cups 3 8 oz 250 mL cups 2 The diameter of the cup s opening will affect how the liquid heats Beverages in cups with smaller openings may heat faster To Use BEVERAGE Place cup s on the turntable and close the door Touch BEVERAGE to select amount see chart 1 2 3 Touch START 30SEC The display will count down the heat time When the cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound and the display will return to the time of day to pause or cancel heating PAD TOUCH SOUP Once 2 times 3 times 4 times Touch STOP CLEAR at any time during the countdown DISPLAY SERVING SIZE 4 0 8 0 12 0 16 0 4 0 oz 113 9 8 0 oz 227 g 12 0 02 340 g 16 0 02
29. se approved by Dinnerware the manufacturer for microwave oven use Napkins Plastic Wraps Use those approved by the manufacturer Bags Covers for microwave oven use Dinnerware Containers Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer s recommendations Silicone Follow manufacturer s recommendations Bakeware Straw Wicker Do not use in microwave oven Wooden Containers Wax Paper Acceptable for use To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use 1 Place cookware or dinnerware in microwave oven with 1 cup 250 mL of water beside it 2 Cook at 100 cooking power for 1 minute Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the water stays cool Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from the microwave oven Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave oven If not used properly arcing a blue flash of light can occur and cause damage to the microwave oven OK for Use Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven on some models aluminum foil for shielding and approved meat thermometers may be used with the following guidelines 1 To avoid damage to the microwave oven do not allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls ceiling or floor 2 Always use the turntable 3 To avoid damage to the microwave oven do not allow contact with another metal object during microwave cooking Do Not Use Metal cookware and bakeware gold silver pe
30. udible signals that indicate the following One tone 1 Valid entry short tone 2 End of stage in multistage cooking 3 Control lock activated or deactivated long tone Five tones 1 End ofcycle 2 End of Kitchen Timer countdown The Kitchen Timer can be set in minutes and seconds up to 99 minutes 99 seconds and counts down the set time The Kitchen Timer may not be used while any other function is operating NOTE The Kitchen Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven To Set 1 Touch KITCHEN TIMER control number 9 pad 00 00 will appear in the display with the first O flashing 2 Enter desired time in minutes and seconds filling all four digits from left to right Example 1 0 0 0 for 10 minutes or 0 5 0 0 for 5 minutes 3 Touch START 30SEC When the set time ends end of timer tones will sound and the display will return to the time of day 4 Touch STOP CLEAR at any time during the countdown to cancel the Kitchen Timer The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to avoid unintended use of the microwave oven To Lock Unlock Control The microwave oven must be in standby mode Touch and hold STOP CLEAR for 3 seconds until one long tone sounds and the display clears to show an outline of the display area Repeat to unlock control and return the display to the time of day If any pad is touched while the control is locked there will be no response from the microwave oven
31. ults Amount of Food The more food heated at once the longer the cook time needed Check for doneness and add small increments of time if necessary Size and Shape Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly shaped food Starting Temperature Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods Composition and Density Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temper ature and will heat faster than other foods Heavy dense foods such as meat and potatoes require a longer cook time than the same size of a light porous food such as cake Covering Covering food helps retain moisture shorten cook time and reduce spattering Use the lid supplied with cookware If a lid is not available wax paper paper towels or plastic wrap approved for microwave ovens may be used Plastic wrap should be turned back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam Condensation on the door and cavity surfaces is normal during heavy cooking Stirring and Turning Stirring and turning redistribute heat evenly to avoid over cooking the outer edges of food Stir from outside to center If possible turn food over from bottom to top Arranging If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods arrange the thinner parts and smaller sized items toward the center If cookin
32. urn or catch on fire Do not heat eggs in the shell Pressure may build up and eggs can explode Potatoes apples egg yolks and sausages are examples of food with non porous skins These must be pierced before cooking to prevent bursting Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven Always allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched off to allow the ARCING Do not operate the oven if door seals or sealing surfaces are damaged or if door is bent or if hinges are loose or broken Do not operate the oven empty This will damage the oven Do not attempt to dry clothes newspapers or other materials in the oven They may catch on fire Do not use recycled paper products as they may contain impurities which may cause sparks or fires Do not hit or strike the control panel with hard objects This can damage the oven temperature to even out stir during heating if necessary and ALWAYS stir after heating To prevent eruptive boiling and possible scalding you should put a spoon or glass stick into the beverages and stir before during and after heating Do not leave the oven unattended while popping corn Do not pop corn in a paper bag unless it is the commercially prepared Microwave Popcorn product The kernels can overheat and ignite a brown paper bag Do not put packaged Microwave Popcorn bags directly on the oven tray Place the package on a microwave safe glass or ceramic plate t
33. ven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits THE MANUFACTURER is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION to this microwave oven It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit the grounding plug reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for electric current This appliance 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 WARNING Improper use of the grounding 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 appliance is properly grounded and either 1 If it is necessary to use an extension cord use only a 3 wire extension cord that has a 3 blade grounding plug and a 3 slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance or 2 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 appliance WARNING Do not cut or remove the third ground prong from the power
34. wter non approved meat thermometers skewers twist ties foil liners such as sandwich wrappers staples and objects with gold or silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the microwave oven 10 Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent name or number For example 70 7 Medium High Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods PERCENT NAME NUMBER USE 100 High 10 Quick heating convenience default setting foods and foods with high water content such as soups beverages and most vegetables 90 9 Cooking small tender pieces of meat ground meat poultry pieces and fish fillets Heating cream soups 80 8 Heating rice pasta or stirrable casseroles Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high For example whole fish and meat loaf 10 7 Reheating a single serving of Medium High food 60 6 Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards Cooking non stirrable casseroles such as lasagna 50 Medium 5 Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts Simmering stews 40 4 Melting chocolate Heating bread rolls and pastries 30 Medium 3 Defrosting bread fish meats Low Defrost poultry and precooked foods 20 2 Softening butter cheese and ice cream 10 Low 1 Taking chill out of fruit To Use 1 Place food on the turntable and close the d
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