Magic Chef KOT-153UB User's Manual
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1. DINNER PLATE The programmed time 2 40 will show in the Display Place meat and dense vegetables to the outside of the plate Place delicate foods in the center of the plate Cover the plate with wax paper to hold steam around most foods except rare meats or vegetables with crisp exteriors Frozen Pizza Basic Instructions 1 Touch the FROZEN PIZZA Pad The Display will show PIZZA The programmed time 3 00 will show in the Display Time set is for a 6 0 7 5 oz pizza Cook only one pizza at a time Follow manufacturer s directions Use only frozen pizza labeled microwaveable If cheese pizza does not melt sufficiently cook a few seconds longer Beverage Basic Instructions 1 Touch the BEVERAGE Pad once for 1 cup 7 0z mug The Display will show 1CUP 2 Touch the BEVERAGE Pad twice for 2 cups 14 0z mugs The Display will show 2CUPS 3 Touch the BEVERAGE Pad three times for 3 cups 21 oz mugs The Display will show 3CUPS Baked Potato Basic Instructions 1 Touch the BAKED POTATO Pad once for 1 medium potato 7 oz twice for 2 medium potatoes 14 oz three times for 3 medium potatoes 21 oz four times for 4 medium potatoes 28 oz The Display will show 1 EA POTATO 2 EA POTATO 3 EA POTATO or 4 EA POTATO 13 Basic Instructions 1 Touch the WARM Pad The Display2. For these reasons 1 Use microwave safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer s recommendations 2 Do not subject empty cookware to microwaving 3 Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision 33 Do not store anythig directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the oven is in operation 34 TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3 4 deep remove top foil cover and return tray to box When using metal in microwave oven keep metal at least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven 35 Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles 36 Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food Potholders may be needed to handle the cookware 37 Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it 38 Never use sharp edged utensils in or near the oven 39 Hot foods and steam can cause burns Be careful when opening containers of hot food including popcorn bags cooking pouches and boxes To prevent possible injury direct steam away from hands and face 40 Clean the vent hood often Do not allow grease to build up on the hood or the filter 41 Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners may damage the filter 42 When flaming foods are under the hood turn the
3. Touch the AUTO DEFROST Pad once for meat MEAT DEFROST ENTER FOOD WEIGHT IN LBS Will be displayed Touch the AUTO DEFROST Pad twice for poultry POULTRY DEFROST ENTER FOOD WEIGHT IN LBS will be displayed Touch the AUTO DEFROST Pad three times for fish FISH DEFROST ENTER FOOD WEIGHT IN LBS will be displayed 2 Touch number pads to enter the weight The defrosting time and power levels are automa tically calculated 3 Touch the START Pad DEFROST TIME and time appear in the Display Enter the weight in pounds and tenths of a pound See Conversion Chart below During defrosting the oven will beep a series of short beeps to signal that the food needs to be turned or rearranged TURN FOOD OVER will be displayed Oven will continue operation if food is not turned or rearranged Three beeps signal the end of defrosting END DEFROST appears in the Display During defrosting meat and fish the food needs to be turned or rearranged twice During defrosting poultry the food needs to be turned or rearranged once 10 Conversion Chart If weight is in then weight is converted ounces to tenths of a pound 1 to 2 0z 0 1 3 to 4 0z 0 2 5 0z 0 3 6 to 7 0z 0 4 8 oz 0 5 9 to 10 0z 0 6 11 to 12 oz 0 7 13 0z 0 8 14 to 15 oz 0 9 Defrost by Time Basic Instructions 1 Touch the TIME Pad ENTER COOKING TIME Will be
4. Cook Basic Instructions 1 Touch the AUTO COOK Pad until the desired food is displayed 2 Touch the number pad indicated on the Cooking Guide for the cooking weight desired 3 Touch the START Pad See the following chart or the Cooking Guide Label on the front of the oven cavity Auto Cook has preset times and power levels for four food categories Soup Fresh Vegetables Muffins and Fish Fillets The DISPLAY counts down the cooking time Auto Cook Guide TOUCH AUTO COOK PAD Muffins Cooking Tips and Techniques For best results cover container with plastic wrap and turn back one edge of the wrap to form a 1 2 inch slot where steam can escape After cooking fresh vegetables allow 3 5 minutes of stand time before serving This will allow the food to finish cooking without overcooking When preparing fresh vegetables add 1 2 cup of water per 1 2 pound of fresh vegetables p HDUS T 153U W UB amp T 1 H2U9A 2003 8 26 6 16 PM aH 15 Special Features Auto Start The AUTO START feature allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day up to a delay of 11 hours and 59 minutes You can program two sequential operations using two different power levels Basic Instructions 1 Touch COOK TIME Pad 2 Enter the cooking time 3 Touch the POWER Pad 4 Enter the Power level 5 Touch COOK TIME Pad 6 Enter the cooking time 7 Tou
5. and Clock Display Touch FAVORITE CHOICE Pad four times PROG 4 SELECT TYPE ENTER 1 6 will be displayed To Change Signal Sound Touch number pad 1 BUZZER ON will be displayed Touch CANCEL OFF Pad Touch number pad 2 BUZZER OFF and MUTE will be displayed MUTE will remain in the Display until the buzzer is turned on Touch CANCEL OFF Pad To Change Scroll Speed Touch number pad 3 FAST SCROLL SPEED will be displayed Touch CANCEL OFF Pad Touch number pad 4 NORMAL SCROLL SPEED will be displayed Touch CANCEL OFF Pad Touch number pad 5 SLOW SCROLL SPEED will be displayed Touch the CANCEL OFF Pad To Turn Clock Display On Off Touch number pad 6 Signal will sound and the Display will go blank To recall the time of day touch the START Pad and the current time of day will be displayed for 10 seconds Frozen Vegetable Basic Instructions 1 Touch the FROZEN VEGETABLE Pad once for 8 oz frozen vegetable The Display will show 8 OZ FROZEN VEGETABLE 2 Touch the FROZEN VEGETABLE Pad twice for 10 oz frozen vegetable The Display will show 10 OZ FROZEN VEGETABLE 3 Touch the FROZEN VEGETABLE Pad three times for 16 oz frozen vegetable The Display will show 16 OZ FROZEN VEGETABLE 4 Touch the FROZEN VEGETABLE Pad four times for 20 oz frozen vegetable The Display will show 20 OZ FROZEN VEGETABLE 14 Auto
6. displayed 2 Enter defrosting time desired 3 Touch the POWER Pad POWER LEVEL IS HI 10 will be displayed 4 Touch NUMBER 3 Pad PL 30 PRESS START will be displayed 5 Touch the START Pad Note Three short beeps indicate an incorrect entry See page 11 for additional defrosting tips for both Auto and Time Defrost HDUS T 153U W UB amp T 1 H2U9A 2003 8 26 6 16 PM aH 11 Operating Basics Defrost by Time Guide Power Level 3 Items and Weight Defrosting Time i Time Beef Ground Beef 1 1b Ground Beef 2 lbs Beef Roast boneless 3 Ibs Steaks 1 thick Standing Procedures and Techniques Break apart and remove thawed portions with fork Break apart and remove thawed portions with fork Tum over part way Shield ends or thinner areas with foil Separate and rearrange once Pork Pork Roast boneless 3 lbs Pork Chops 1 Ib Ground Pork 1 Ib Spareribs 1 1 2 Lbs Turn over part way shield ends or thinner areas with foil Separate and rearrange once Break apart and remove thawed portions with fork Turn meat over and rearrange separate once Poultry Whole Chicken 3 Ibs Chicken Breasts boneless 1 1b Chicken Thighs 2 Ibs Tum chicken over shield wing tips leg ends and breast areas with foil Breast side down Separate and rearrange once Separate and rearrange once Fish Fish Fillets 1 Ib General Defrostin
7. fan off The fan if operating may spread the flame SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 p HDUS T 153U W UB amp T 1 H2U9A 2003 8 26 6 16 PM a8 4 Installation Recommendations Remove all packing materials both outside and inside the oven before using the oven The oven requires free movement of air for proper operation Do NOT block air vents located by the top air grill and underneath the oven Grounding Instructions This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into a 120v 15amp outlet that is properly installed and grounded Ay WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded Where standard two prong wall receptacle is encountered it is your personal reponsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three prong wall receptacle Do not under any circumstance cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance See pages 1 and 2 of the Installation Manual for acceptable exte
8. will show WARM PRESS START 2 Touch the START Pad The microwave oven will safety keep cooked foods warm for up to 30 minutes Opening the door or touching the CANCEL OFF Pad cancels the WARM setting Foods that were covered during cooking should be covered during warming Complete meals on a dinner plate should be covered Favorite Choice To Program Favorite choice Setting 1 Touch the COOK TIME Pad Enter cooking time 2 Touch the Power Pad 3 Enter power level Example 5 for 50 power level 4 Touch the FAVORITE CHOICE Pad 5 Touch the CANCEL OFF Pad to place in memory When a program has been entered MEMO will appear in the Display to let you know that the program has been entered NOTE Repeat steps 1 5 for FAVORITE CHOICE Programs 2 and 3 To Change Favorite Choice Setting Touch and hold FAVORITE CHOICE Pad for 3 seconds or until a beep sounds Display shows PROG 1 Previously set information will be erased Follow previous steps 1 5 to program new settings To Use Favorite Choice 1 Put food in oven and close door 2 Touch FAVORITE CHOICE Pad PROG 1 will appear in the Display To select program 2 or 3 press FAVORITE CHOICE Pad until desired program number appears in the Display 3 Touch the START Pad p HDUS T 153U W UB amp T 1 H2U9A 2003 8 26 6 16 PM i 14 To Program Favorite Choice Signal Sound Scroll Speed
9. HDUS T 153U W UB T 1 H2U9A 2003 8 26 6 16 PM if 2 Microwave Oven Use and Care Manual KOT 153UW KOF153UB Table of Contents Introduction oe eeeeeeeeeeseneeeeseeseeeeesees 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION Precautions to Avoid Possible Never operate the oven when it is empty or Exposure to Excessire Microwave without the glass turntable Enero y ieee Sie OE EE 1 Important Safety Instructions 2 3 Installation Recommendations 4 Control Panel jctcncscccteeyvennent 5 6 Oven Features at a Glance 0 eee 7 Operating Basics 0 8 12 Special Features 12 17 Care and Cleaning ccccccee 18 20 Questions and Answers ccceeeeee 21 Before You Call 22 Wattanty icnvcetesiveinadaet 23 HDUS T 153U W UB amp T 1 H2U9A 2003 8 26 6 16 PM aH 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of an over the range microwave oven For best results we suggest reading this guide carefully You will find instructions on the proper operation and maintenance of your microwave 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 resid
10. START Pad POWER LEVEL IS HI 10 TOUCH 1 9 FOR NEW POWER LEVEL PRESS START will be displayed Enter the power level desired by touching the appropriate number pad The selected power level and PRESS START will be displayed See Cooking Guide on page 9 HDUS T 153U W UB amp T 1 H2U9A 2003 8 26 6 16 PM a8 9 Operating Basics Power Level Cooking Guide The power levels on your microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range High power level 10 or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100 power Each power level gives you microwave energy for a certain percent of time for example power level 7 is microwave energy 70 of the time Most of your cooking will be done on High Power Level 10 a lower setting will cook more evenly and with less attention given to stirring or rotating the food Some foods may have better flavor texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used You may wish to use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over such as scalloped potatoes Cooking times will increase as power level decreases Power Level Best Uses High 10 Fish bacon vegetables boiling liquids Medium 7 Gentle cooking of meat and Poultry baking casseroles and reheating Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and less tender cuts of meat Low 3 Defrosting simmering delicate sauces Wa
11. ad and safely keep food warm for up to 30 minutes Page 13 TIMER This feature uses no microwave energy It functions as a kitchen timer as a holding period after defrost or as a delay timer before time cooking Page 9 TURNTABLE Touch this pad to turn the turntable on and off Page 16 CANCEL OFF When touched once it pauses the oven operation When touched twice it shuts off the oven and erases all settings except time of day CLOCK Touch this pad to enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving Page 8 START After all selections are made touch this pad to start the oven or timer VENT FAN Touch this pad if you want to know the feature of key pad on the control panel Page 17 LIGHT Touch this pad to turn on or off the surface light and night light Page 17 HDUS T 153U W UB T 1 H2USA 2003 8 26 6 16 PM i 6 lt KOT 153UW KOT 153UB gt oN POPCORN BEVERAGE FAVORITE CHOICE BAKED DINNER FROZEN FROZEN POTATO PLATE PIZZA VEGETABLE AUTO COOK AUTO ADD cook TIME DEFROST MINUTE 1 4 2 7 TURN TABLE 5 8 0 LEVEL VENT FAN Off 3 WARM TIMER a LIGHT Each time a pad is touched a BEEP will sound When CANCEL OFF Pad is touched during oven operation the oven will stop however all programmed information is retained To clear all information touch the CANCEL OF F Pad again NOTE Styling and features may differ slight
12. ch the POWER Pad 8 Enter the power level 9 Touch CLOCK Pad 10 Enter the clock time you want the oven to start 11 Touch the START Pad Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast when using AUTO START They will not rise properly Warning Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start such as dishes with milk or eggs cream soups and cooked meats or fish Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before it is put in the oven Unfrozen foods should never stand more than two hours before cooking starts Do not allow food to remain in the oven for more than two hours after end of cooking cycle 15 Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast when using AUTO START They will not rise properly Warning Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start such as dishes with milk or eggs cream soups and cooked meats or fish Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before it is put in the oven Unfrozen foods should never stand more than two hours before cooking starts Do not allow food to remain in the oven for more than two hours after end of cooking cycle To Check Auto start Time Touch the CLOCK Pad The programmed AUTO START time and AUTO START COOKING TIME will appear in the Display Tips on setting Auto Start Before setting check that the correct time of day i
13. correctly followed the initial temperature of food may have been higher than normal If arcing sparks occur be sure microwave safe dishes were used be sure wire twist ties were not used be sure oven was not operated when empty If the display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking check that door is firmly closed HDUS T 153U W UB amp T 1 H2U9A 2003 8 26 6 16 PM aH 23 Microwave Oven Warranty DAEWOO ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC warrants each new microwave oven manufactured by it to be free from defective material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect or to furnish a new part at the Company s option in exchange for any part of any unit of its manufacture which under normal installation use and service To establish and receive warranty service from us or authorized service facilities proof of purchase dated sales invoice is required Return authorization must be obtained before any merchandise is returned to the factory This warranty does not extend to any of our microwave ovens which have been subjected to misuse neglect accident incorrect wiring not our own improper installation unauthorized modification or to use in violation of instructions furnished by us nor units which have been repaired or altered outside of our factory nor to cases where the serial number thereof has been removed defaced or changed This warranty is in lieu of all warranties e
14. eatures Using the Vent Fan You can control the 2 speed fan by touching the VENT FAN Pad Using the Cooktop Light You can control the cooktop light by touching the LIGHT Pad Basic Instructions 1 Touch the VENT FAN Pad once for HIGH speed The Display will scroll HIGH VENT FAN 2 Touch the VENT FAN Pad twice for LOW speed The Display will scroll LOW VENT FAN 3 Touch the VENT FAN Pad three times for turning vent fan off The Display will scroll OFF VENT Basic Instructions 1 Touch the LIGHT Pad once for turning the cooktop light on The Display will scroll ON LIGHT 2 Touch the LIGHT Pad twice for turning the night light on The Display will scroll NIGHT LIGHT 3 Touch the LIGHT Pad three times for turning the cooktop light or night light off The Display will scroll OFF LIGHT FAN To Set Fan to Run for a Specific Time 1 Start fan by touching the VENT FAN Pad 2 Program run time Touch the TIMER Pad and hold for 3 seconds Display will show FAN 3 Enter desired time 4 Touch the START Pad To Cancel Timer Touch CANCEL OFF Pad twice To Set Light to be on for a Specific Time 1 Turn on light by touching the LIGHT Pad 2 Program ON time Touch the TIMER Pad and hold for 3 seconds Display will show LIGHT 3 Enter desired time 4 Touch the START Pad To Cancel Timer Touch CANCEL OFF Pad t
15. ecall three cooking instructions placed in memory and to program sound level of signals scroll speed and disable clock display Page 13 BAKED POTATO Touch this pad to cook 1 4 potatoes The oven will start automatically Page 13 DINNER PLATE Touch this pad to reheat a dinner plate full of chilled leftovers Page 13 FROZEN PIZZA Touch this pad to heat frozen pizza The oven will start automatically Page 13 FROZEN VEGETABLE Touch this pad to cook frozen vegetables The oven will start automatically Page 14 AUTO COOK Will automatically compute the microwave power and cook time Refer to Auto Cook Guide Page 14 COOK TIME Microwave for a selected amount of time Power Level 10 High is automatic but lower heat levels may be programmed Page 8 AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad and enter food weight then START The oven auto matically sets power levels and defrosting time Page 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ADD MINUTE Touch this pad for 1 minute of cook time to add 1 minute of cook time as the timer is counting down or for an instant on for 1 minute Page 9 POWER LEVEL Touch this pad if you want to change from antomatic Power Level 10 High for cooking Page 8 9 NUMBER PADS Touch these pads to enter cooking time defrosting time time of day power level or food weights for Auto Defrost WARM Touch this p
16. el and NEW POWER LEVEL PRESS START PRESS START will be displayed will be displayed 8 Touch the number pad for the power level you desire The selected power level and PRESS START will be displayed 9 Touch the START Pad Three beeps signal the end of cooking END COOK appears in the Display The audible beep between stages can serve as a reminder to add foods or ingredients Skip steps 3 and 4 or 7 and 8 if full power is desired Special Features Popcorn Listen as the popcorn pops and stop the microwave when the popping slows down to 3 seconds apart Basic Instructions 1 Touch the POPCORN Pad once for 3 5 oz package The Display will show 3 50 OZ BAG OF POPCORN or e not try to repop unpopped kernels or reuse 2 Touch the POPCORN Pad twice for 1 75 eee oz package The Display will show 1 75 Pop only one package at a time OZ BAG OF POPCORN CAUTION If prepackaged popcorn is a The POPCORN Pad has been automatically different weight than the recommended set for the correct cook time for a 3 5 oz or weight do not use the POPCORN Pad 1 75 oz bag of popcorn Inadequate popping or a fire may occur Follow manufacturer s instructions 12 p HDUS T 153U W UB amp T 1 H2U9A 2003 8 26 6 16 PM aH 13 Special Features Dinner Plate Warm Basic Instructions 1 Touch the DINNER PLATE Pad The Display will show
17. er slide the filter in the frame slot on the back of the opening Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into place HDUS T 153U W UB amp T 1 H2U9A 2003 8 26 6 16 PM aH 20 Light Bulb Replacement Cooktop Light To replace the combination cooktop light night light 1 Disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker or pull plug 2 Remove screw on left side of light compart ment cover and lower cover until it stops See Figures 1 and 2 3 Gently unscrew the bulb s Be sure bulb s to be replaced are cool before removing 4 Replace with 30 watt incandescent bulb s available from your authorized dealer High intensity 30 watt bulb s which are available in supermarkets and hardware stores may also be used for replacements 5 Raise light compartment cover and replace screw 6 Connect electrical power to microwave oven E j p FIGURE 1 Tm azz FIGURE 2 20 Oven Light To replace oven light 1 Disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker or pull plug 2 Remove the top grill by taking out the 2 screws that hold it in place See Figures 3 Remove charcoal filter Pull out the Lamp cover See Figure 4 Replace the light bulb with a 30 watt bulb Replace light housing to original position Replace charcoal fil
18. f the microwave oven often with warm water and detergent Control Panel Wipe with a damp cloth Dry Do not spray cleaners directly on panel Spray cleaners on cloth and then wipe HDUS T 153U W UB amp T 1 H2US9A 2003 8 26 6 16 PM aH 19 Care and Cleaning The Exhaust Feature The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with two metal filters which collect grease When the fan is operationg air is drawn up through the filters and is then discharged through the venting to the outside or through the charcoal filters if not vented to the outside METAL FILTER COOKTOP LIGHT METAL FILTER Reusable Grease Filters The reusable grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month Never operate the microwave without the filters in place In situations where flaming might occur on surfaces below the hood filters will stop the entry of flames into the unit 19 To Remove Grease Filter To remove grease filter grasp the finger hold on the filter and slide to the rear Then pull filter downward and to the front The filter will drop out To clean Grease Filter To clean grease filters soak and then agitate filter in solution of hot water and detergent Do not use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt Rinse shake and remove moisture before replacing To Replace Grease Filter To replace grease filt
19. g Tips 1 Do not defrost covered meat Covering might allow cooking to take place Always remove outer wrap and tray Place food on a microwave safe rack in a dish Begin defrosting whole poultry breast side down Begin defrosting roasts fat side down The shape of the package alters the defrosting time Shallow rectangular shapes defrost more quickly than a deep block Auto Defrost is programmed for specific weights Defrost results will be affected if you enter an incorrect weight Auto Defrost is programmed for frozen food at 0 F If food is stored at a higher temperature expect shorter defrost times After 1 3 of the defrost time has elapsed check the food You may wish to turn over break apart rearrange or remove thawed portions of the food 11 Separate and rearrange once Shield as needed 7 During Auto Defrost the oven will prompt you to turn the food over At this point open oven door and check the food Follow the techniques listed below for optimum defrost results Then close oven door touch the START Pad to complete defrosting Turn Over Roast ribs whole poultry turkey breasts hot dogs sausages steaks or chops Rearrange Break apart or separate steaks chops hamburger patties ground meat chicken or seafood pieces chunks of meat such as stew beef Shield Use small strips of aluminum foil to protect thin areas or edges of unevenly shaped foods such as chicken wings T
20. gs on the appliance 15 Do not use or store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool or similar locations 16 Do not immerse cord or plug in water 17 Keep cord away from heated surfaces 18 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter 19 When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door use only mild non abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth 20 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 Avoid using recycled paper products Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven Such products sometimes contain impurities which could ignite b Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing them in oven 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 oven for storage Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use e Do not pop popcorn except in a microwave approved popcorn popper or in a commercial package recommended especially for microwave ovens f Do not overcook potatoes They may dehydrate and catch fire g Do not
21. k following the directions above The time of day clock is a 12 hour clock If set the time of day will always be displayed when no other cooking function is being used The time of day returns to the current time when the oven turns off Basic Instructions 1 Touch the COOK TIME Pad ENTER COOKING TIME Will be displayed 2 Enter the cooking time by using the number pads For example for 5 minutes touch number 5 0 0 The selected time and PRESS START will be displayed 3 Touch the START Pad again COOK TIME and selected time will be dis played The cooking time will appear in the Display window The oven will start cooking and time countdown will begin The oven will stop automatically when the time is done and beep three times When the cook time ends END COOK appears in the Display Start with the shortest recommended time and add more time as needed Check the food as it cooks The oven door can be opened any time during operation It will automatically stop and maintain the time setting until the door is closed and the START Pad is touched again Ifthe START Pad is touched and the oven does not operate check the area between the door and door seal for obstructions The oven will not start until the door is completely closed Note Full power is automatic If you wish to use a different power level touch the POWER Pad before touching
22. ly depending on model DOOR HANDLE Pull to open door Door must be securely latched for oven to operate DOOR LATCHES WINDOW with METAL SHIELD Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in oven TOUCH CONTROL PANEL and DIGI TAL DISPLAY For detailed information on each feature see Touch Control Panel section page5 HDUS T 153U W UB amp T 1 H2U9A 2003 8 26 6 16 PM a8 7 Oven Features at a Glance HOOD CONTROLS Vent Fan Press High Low or Off Light Press On Night or Off GREASE FILTERS 7 COOKTOP LIGHT TURNTABLE Composed of glass tray and roller guide The roller guide is placed first in the bottom of the microwave and supports the glass tray Both parts must be in place when using the microwave oven DATA PLATE Located on the inside wall of the microwave oven HDUS T 153U W UB amp T 1 H2U9A 2003 8 26 6 16 PM aH 8 Operating Basics Time of Day Clock Cook Time Power Level Basic Instructions 1 Touch the CLOCK Pad CLOCK ENTER TIME Will be displayed 2 Set the time of day by touching the appropriate numbers The selected time appears and PRESS CLOCK AGAIN will be displayed 3 Touch the CLOCK Pad again The colon will flash Afer plugging in the oven or after a power outage the Display will scroll TOUCH CLOCK PAD TO ENTER TIME OF DAY Touch the CANCEL OFF Pad and set the cloc
23. microwave oven is suitable for microwaving Most glass cooking dishes measuring cups custard cups pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with metallic sheen can be used If you are not sure if a dish is microwave safe use this test Place in the oven the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with one cup of water Set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish Microwave 1 minute at high If the dish heats it should not be used for microwaving If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats then the dish is microwave safe Paper towels waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape p HDUS T 153U W UB amp T 1 H2U9A 2003 8 26 6 16 PM aH 5 Touch Control Panel The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger It s designed to be easy to use and understand 1 10 11 DISPLAY Displays time of day time or temperature during cooking functions power level being used cooking mode and instructions POPCORN Touch this pad to cook prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1 75 or 3 5 ounces The oven will start automatically Page 12 BEVERAGE Touch this pad to reheat a beverage The oven will start automatically Page 13 FAVORITE CHOICE Touch this pad to r
24. nsion cord specifications Interference Note Microwave ovens generate radio frequency energy during operation and if not installed properly may cause interference to radio and television reception You can determine if this unit is causing interference by turning it on and off while the interference is occurring If interference occurs it may be corrected by one or more of the following measures clean door and seal surfaces of the oven reorient the television or radio receiving antenna the oven with respect to the television or radio receiver and or Plug the oven into a different oulet so that it and the television or radio receiver are on different circuits If the interference persists you may want to consult an experienced radio television technician for additional Automatic Fan Protection feature Cooking appliances installed under the microwave oven may under some heavy usage conditions cause temperatures high enough to overheat some internal parts of the microwave oven To prevent overheating from taking place the exhaust fan is designed to automatically turn on at a low speed if excessive temperatures occur Should this happen the fan cannot be manually turned off but it will automatically turn off when the internal parts have cooled The fan may stay on for up to an hour after the range and microwave oven controls have been turned off Microwaving Tips Make sure all cookware used in your
25. o prevent arching do not allow foil to come within 1 inch of oven walls or door Remove To prevent cooking thawed protions should be removed from the oven at this point This may shorten defrost time for foods weighing less than 3 lbs After defrosting allow food to stand 5 to 10 minutes if there are any icy areas If large solid roasts such as sirloin tip or rump roasts are not completely thawed after standing return roast to oven and program Auto Defrost for 1 1b p HDUS T 153U W UB amp T 1 H2U9A 2003 8 26 6 16 PM aH 12 Two Stage Cooking This feature lets you program two sequential using two different power levels It automatically operations such as defrosting and cooking or cooking changes power settings and cooking time Basic Instructions 1 Touch the COOK TIME Pad ENTER 5 Touch the COOK TIME Pad again COOKING TIME will be displayed ENTER SECOND COOKING TIME 2 Touch the appropriate number pads to enter will be displayed the cooking time The selected time and 6 Touch the appropriate number pads to enter PRESS START will be displayed the cooking time for the second stage of 3 Touch the POWER Pad POWER cooking The selected time and PRESS LEVEL IS HI 10 TOUCH 1 9 FOR START will be displayed NEW POWER LEVEL PRESS START 7 Touch the POWER Pad POWER 4 Touch the number pad for the power level LEVEL IS HI 10 TOUCH 1 9 FOR you desire The selected power lev
26. of circuit breaker 7 Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed jars are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven In rare instances poached eggs have been known to explode Cover poached eggs and allow standing time of one minute before cutting into them 8 Foods with unbroken outer skin such as potatoes sausages tomatoes apples chicken livers and other giblets and egg yolks see previous caution should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking Boilable cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit pierced or vented 9 Do not heat store or use flammable materials in or near the oven Fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion 10 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 defrost food It is not designed for industrial laboratory or commercial use it is intended for home use only 11 As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children 12 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 13 This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment 14 Do not cover or block any openin
27. or and seal for obstructions If oven takes longer than normal to cook or cooks too rapidly be sure the Power Level is programmed properly check instructions on food density etc verify that voltage to the microwave oven is not low If the time of day clock does not always keep correct time check that the power cord is fully inserted into the outlet receptacle check that the oven is properly grounded try plugging the oven into an outlet on a separate electrical circuit If oven floor or glas tray are hot this is normal The floor is absorbing heat from the food 22 If the interior of oven collects moisture this is normal Food gives off moisture when cooking and the steam collects on the door and the oven surface Wipe off excess moisture from oven after each use If food cooks unevenly refer to your recipe for proper cooking procedures be sure food is evenly shaped be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking check placement of aluminum strips used to prevent overcooking If food is undercooked check recipe to be sure all directions amount time and power levels were correctly followed check household voltage try plugging the oven into an outlet on a separate electrical circuit be sure food was completely defrosted before cooking If food is overcooked check recipe to be sure all directions amount time and power levels were
28. rm 1 Keeping food warm without overcooking softening butter Add Minute The ADD MINUTE Pad provides a convenient way to heat foods at full power with one touch of a pad or add an extra minute to your cooking cycle while in progress The microwave starts automatically after the pad is touched Basic Instructions 1 Touch the ADD MINUTE Pad The Display will show PRESS AGAIN TO ADD MIN ADD MINUTE cannot be used with ONE TOUCH COOKING FUNCTIONS SENSOR COOK AUTO DEFROST TIMER FAVO RITE CHOICE or WARM Each time the pad is touched the oven will add 1 minute to the time up to 99 minutes Timer Basic Instructions 1 Touch the TIMER Pad The Display will show ENTER TIME 2 Enter desired time The Display will show the selected time and PRESS START 3 Touch the START Pad The Display will show TIMER and selected time The timer can be programmed up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds Three beeps signal the end of the timing operation To stop the timer once it has started touch the CANCEL OFF Pad twice Display will return to the time of day or cooking program The timer cannot be set while cooking The door must be shut for the timer to operate HDUS T 153U W UB amp T 1 H2U9A 2003 8 26 6 16 PM aH 10 Auto Defrost Use the defrost setting for defrosting meats poultry and fish from 0 5 pounds to 6 5 pounds Basic Instructions 1
29. s especially baby food Above all this is a cooking appliance designed to prepare food 26 Use only cooking utensils and accessories made for use in the microwave and specifically described in this manual 27 Microwave oven manufacturers do not recommend deep fat frying or frying in a microwave oven Hot oil can damage oven parts and utensils and even result in skin burns 28 Plastic wrap Use only those types designed for microwave oven use and avoid forming an air tight seal Fold back a small corner or cut a small slit to allow steam to escape 29 Stay near the appliance while it is in use and check cooking progress frequently Leaving the appliance unattended may reslut in overcooked food and possibly a fire in your oven 30 Foods cooked in liquids such as pasta may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture Should this occur refer to the Care and Cleaning section for insturctions on how to clean the inside of the oven 31 Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven 32 Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful but should be used carefully Even microwave safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking In longer exposures to overcooking the food and cookware could ignite
30. s displayed If you hear the fan start when you touch the START Pad you have not set the oven properly Touch the CANCEL OFF Pad and start over More or Less Time Adjustment You may increase or decrease any of the pre set settings for the ONE TOUCH COOKING FEATURES except the SNACK feature if you prefer more or less cooking time To Adjust the Pre set Settings 1 Touch the POWER Pad once to increase the time by 20 seconds or twice to decrease the time by 20 seconds 2 Touch the desired ONE TOUCH COOKING Pad HDUS T 153U W UB amp T 1 H2U9A 2003 8 26 6 16 PM aH 16 Turntable On Off For best cooking results leave the turntable on When using larger dishes it can be turned off Press TURNTABLE Pad to turn the turntable on or off Display will show the T T OFF indicator light TURNTABLE cannot be turned off with the following options POPCORN BEVERAGE BAKED POTATO DINNER PLATE FROZEN PIZZA FROZEN VEGETABLE SNACK SENSOR COOK Control Lockout The oven operation can be locked to prevent the microwave from accidentally being turned on All oven functions can be locked To Set Touch and hold the CANCEL OFF Pad for three seconds The Display shows LOCKED and the oven beeps To Cancel Touch and hold the CANCEL OFF Pad for three seconds LOCKED disappears from the Display and the oven beeps 16 HDUS T 153U W UB amp T 1 H2U9A 2003 8 26 6 16 PM aH 17 Special F
31. ter Replace top grill and secure with screws CANN MN BS U Connect electrical power Never operate the oven without foods on the metal shelf to avoid danger of arching or fire Remove always the metal shelf when not using it D Tr E 7 je m URERN FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 HDUS T 153U W UB amp T 1 H2U9A 2003 8 26 6 16 PM aH 24 Common Questions and Answers Q amp A Q Can I open the door when the oven is Q What do the various beeps mean operating A Short beep any pad is touched A The door can be opened anytime during the cooking operation The oven will automatically stop cooking and the time Three short beeps incorrect entry One long beep oven plugged in setting will maintain until the door is Three long beeps end of cooking closed and the START Pad is touched microwave will turn off Q What causes the oven interior light and Series of three short beeps check food to display to dim when using a Variable see if turning or rearranging is needed Power Level Q Can the oven be used with the glass tray A This is normal and indicates the oven is or roller guide removed operating and cycling properly A No Both the glass tray and roller guide Q Why does steam and or vapor escape must al
32. ue 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 HDUS T 153U W UB amp T 1 H2U9A 2003 8 26 6 16 PM aH 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following A WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy 1 Read all instructions before using the appliance 2 Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 1 3 This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS on page 4 4 Install or locate this appliance in accordance with the provided installation instructions Do not mount over a sink 5 This over the range oven was designed for use over ranges no wider than 30 inches It may be installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment 6 For best operation plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights blowing of fuse or tripping
33. use for drying clothes linens newspaper or similar non food type items 21 Do not operate the oven when empty or with an empty utensil to avoid damage to the oven and danger of fire 22 Do not lean on the oven door The door is designed to close tightly and seal properly for safe operation Leaning on the door may warp or break the hinges more HDUS T 153U W UB amp T 1 H2U9A 2003 8 26 6 16 PM a 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont 23 To avoid exposure to dangerous high voltage DO NOT REMOVE THE SPLATTER SHIELD inside the oven cavity 24 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 g Do not overheat the liquid Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it 3 Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks 4 After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container 5 Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container 25 Read and follow specific microwave oven preparation instructions on food packages or container
34. use only mild non abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth Odors can be eliminated from the inside of the oven by boiling a solution of one cup of water and several tablespoons of lemon juice in the oven for 5 7 minutes This also helps loosen any dried soil in the oven Wipe off excess moisture after use Note Do not spray or pour liquid cleansers directly onto a surface Spray or pour cleanser onto a cloth or sponge and then clean Do not use abrasive cleaners oven cleaners abrasive cleaning pads or steel wool as they can scratch or dull oven surfaces Do not remove or insert knife around the stirrer cover to clean it may damage the cover or affect the cooking performance of your oven Oven Bottom Wash oven bottom with hot sudsy water rinse and dry Do not use excessive amounts of water when cleaning the oven especially around the turntable Do not allow water or cleaning agents to seep into turntable gears located underneath 18 Glass Tray Turntable Allow to cool before removing and cleaning Wash in soapy water or dishwasher Roller Guide Clean frequently to prevent excessive noise Wash in soapy water or dishwasher Oven Exterior Wipe the outside of your oven with a soapy cloth rinse and dry Do not use abrasive cleaners They may scratch the surface Light Compartment Clean off the grease and dust on the light compartment cover on the bottom side o
35. ways be used in the oven when around the door and moisture droplets cooking form on the inside of the oven door A This in normal occurrence as food cooks steam is given off All these things are normal with your microwave oven Steam or vapor escaping from around the door Light reflection around the door or outer case Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high Dull thumping sound while oven is operating Charcoal Filter Kit There is a recirculating charcoal filter kit included for models that are not vented to the outside See installation guide for details 21 Before You Call HDUS T 153U W UB amp T 1 H2U9A 2003 8 26 6 16 PM aH 22 Check the following to be sure a service call is necessary If noting on the oven operates check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit in house check that controls are set properly check that the cooking time is set If the oven interior light does not work The light bulb may be loose or defective See page 20 or call a qualified servicer If oven will not cook check that control panel was programmed correctly check that door is firmly closed check that START Pad was touched Auto Start may have been set the Control Lockout may have been set check the area between the do
36. wice Note If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven the exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on the Low setting to protect the oven It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven When this occurs the Fan Off Pad will not turn the fan off If both the fan and light are operating and the TIMER Pad is touched and held both the fan and light will be controlled by the timer The Display will alternate between FAN and LIGHT one time Canceling the timer will cause the timer to shut off however canceling the timer will not cancel the fan The fan will continue to Note If both the fan and light are operating and the TIMER Pad is touched and held both the fan and light will be controlled by the timer The Display will alternate between FAN and LIGHT one time Canceling the timer will cause the timer to shut off however canceling the timer will not cancel the light The light will continue to operate until turned off operate until turned off p HDUS T 153U W UB T 1 H2U9A 2003 8 26 6 16 PM aH 18 Care and Cleaning Microwave Oven Interior The oven interior should be cleaned after each use with a damp cloth to keep it free from grease and soil buildup Stubborn soils can be removed with a plastic scrub pad When cleaning interior surfaces and surfaces of door and oven that come together when the door is closed
37. xpressed or implied and no representative or person is authorized to assume for us any other liability in connection with the sale of our microwave ovens Model Parts Labor Magnetron KOT 153UW KOT 153UB 1 year 1 year labor in home service 8 years For Service or Assistance please call 800 553 4355 or visit website www magicchef ewave com
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