Magic Chef MCD990SC User's Manual
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1. product to locate the model number Serial number 5 Name of store where purchased 6 Price paid excluding sales tax 7 What factors features most influenced your decision to purchase this product 1 LI Magic Chef reputation 2 LI Previous experience with Magic Chef products 3 LI Price 4 LI Style Appearance 8 Which of the following items do you A check all that apply TV CD Player Microwave Oven 0e eee DVD Player Digital TV 9 Your date of birth 10 Marita status 1 Married 5 Oo No 00 Size Salesperson s Recommendation Friend s Relative s Recommendation Other B Currently Plan to Purchase Within Own the Next 6 Months PAPI Oly PD NS 2 Single 11 Not including yourself what is the GENDER and AGE in years of children and other adults living in your household 1 LI No one else in household Male Female Age 1 2 yrs 1 2 yrs 2 L Child under 1 year Male Female Age 1 2 yrs dt 2 yrs Apt No ZIP Code you ll want in the future We ll also enter you in the 100 000 Give Away III for a chance to win 5 000 25 000 or even 50 000 Thank you for your time and thanks for EHG2. 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 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 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 burn or catch on fire Do not heat eggs in the shell Pressure may build up and eggs can explo
3. 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 oven 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 SSS ee ee el 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 DETI an he gat Oe E ae fd ag RY E en GAL Rye ace me dT ge rs a 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 plu
4. 12 02 pork gravy 1 Peel onion and cut in half Slice it thinly In a 2 quart glass casserole combine onion apples and margarine 2 Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Cook on P HI for 5 minutes or until onions and apples are tender Stir in sausage sweet potato and gravy 3 Continue cooking on P HI for 7 to 9 minutes or until heated thoroughly 4 servings SWEET N SOUR PORK w ENN NNN R pound boneless pork cubes cup apricot preserves tablespoons mustard tablespoons apple cider vinegar tablespoons light soy sauce can 8 oz sliced water chestnuts drained can 8 oz pineapple chunks drained can 11 oz mandarin orange segments drained pounds frozen pea pods cooked and drained cups cooked rice cup sliced almonds 1 In a 2 quart glass casserole place pork cubes Cover with wax paper Cook on P HI for 7 minutes stir once during cooking to rearrange cooked cubes Drain pork Stir in apricot preserves mustard vinegar soy sauce water chestnuts pineapple oranges and pea pods Cook uncovered on P HI for 3 minutes or until heated thoroughly Serve over cooked rice and top with sliced almonds 4 servings BEEF PEPPERS AND PASTA 1 2 1 5 cups chopped cooked beef 1 1 cups bell pepper chunks red yellow and green cup onion sliced tablespoons margarine or butter 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni drained can 14 5 oz seasoned diced tomatoes undraine
5. Fillets or P HI 5 7 minutes per pound 2 minutes Fish Steaks Inip te P HI 3 4 minutes per pound 2 minutes Scallops Lobster Tail P HI 6 8 minutes per pound 2 minutes 22 MCD990SC 864H7A0202 5 223 11PM 23 POULTRY Juicy and moist describes poultry cooked by microwave energy It is a superior method for cooking chicken to be used in casseroles salads or to have for sandwiches See Poached Chicken recipe Arrangement is very important with poultry and its uneven shapes Try to arrange pieces in a circular pattern wherever possible for the most even defrosting or cooking The rounded part of the drumstick should go at the outer edge for example while the thinner end goes to the middle of the dish Continue with other pieces until the overall layer is fairly even Cover with wax paper to prevent spattering Poultry defrosts well with our AUTO DEFROST feature a see page 15 Be sure that all poultry is completely defrosted before cooking Check for doneness after stand time is over Remember that more cooking will take place during standing time Poultry must be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 F for boneless pieces to 170 F for bone in pieces and to 185 F for whole birds Poultry is done when the meat is no longer pink and the juices are the colour of chicken broth with no traces of pink Be sure to check for these signs by cutting into the inner thigh You may also check for the internal tempe
6. Top with toasted almonds WINE POACHED FISH 1 4 1 4 1 8 1 2 cup dry white wine teaspoon rosemary leaves crushed teaspoon salt teaspoon white pepper pound fresh or defrosted fish fillets lemon thinly sliced 1 In an 8 inch square glass baking dish combine wine rosemary salt and pepper Add fish thick edges to the outside Top with lemon slices 2 Cover with vented plastic wrap Cook on P HI for 5 to 7 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork 4 servings COOKING FISH AND SEAFOOD 1 Arrange fish and seafood on a microwave rack fillets steaks lobster or in an appropriate glass casserole scallops 2 Cover with wax paper and set on glass turntable in a microwave 3 Calculate cooking time by multiplying weight of the fish or seafood by the time recommended per pound 4 The microwave will cook on P HI unless another power level is entered at the time of cooking To choose another power level and begin cooking press Power continuously to program the recommended power level Press the number pad to program the calculated time Press START 5 Check progress about halfway through the cooking time turn over rearrange or shield as needed 6 Within several minutes before the end of cooking check fish or seafood to determine if time needs adjusting Wait until the stand time before making the final decision ITEM POWER COOK STAND TIME Fish
7. prepackaged room temperature microwave popcorn l 2 Place bag in oven according to manufacturer s directions l l l 3 Pop only one bag at a time l l 4 After popping open bag carefully popcorn and steam are extremely hot l l 5 Do not reheat unpopped kernels or reuse bag l l 6 Do not leave oven unattended while popping popcorn l l CAUTION If prepackaged popcorn is of a different weight than the recommended weight do not use I the popcorn pad Follow the manufacturer instruction l ES SS eS eee ee ee E EL FROZEN 1 Touch FROZEN PIZZA pad When you touch FROZEN PIZZA pad once PIZZA once for 7 oz pizza or 7 is displayed twice for 14 oz pizza After 1 5 seconds the display is changed into the cooking time and the oven starts cooking FROZEN PIZZA 70z Touch FROZEN PIZZA once 140z Touch FROZEN PIZZA twice within 1 5 seconds 4 NOTE 1 Use only one frozen pizza at a time l 2 Use only frozen pizza made for microwave ovens l 3 If the cheese of frozen pizza does not melt sufficiently cook a few seconds longer I 4 Some brands of frozen pizza may require more or less cooking time I aS ee eee eee ee ee ee a ae ee ee ee 13 s MCD990SC 864H7A0202 5 223 11PM 14 a ONE TOUCH COOKING continued 1 Touch BEVERAGE pad once When you touch BEVERAGE pad once 1 is BEVERAGE for 1 cup twice for 2 cups or displayed three times for 3 cups After 1 5 se
8. require the frozen foods to be defrosted fully before cooking This oven can be programmed to automatically defrost foods before cooking 1 Touch DEFROST pad The DEF indicator lights and O is displayed DEFROST 2 Touch number pads for the defrosting time you want The display will show what you touched 3 Touch POWER pad The M W indicator lights and P HI is displayed POWER X6 __ Select the desired power level The display will show what you touched This example shows power level 5 4 Touch number pads for the desired cooking time The display will show what you touched 5 Touch START pad When you touch START pad the DEF and M W indicators come on to confirm the power levels selected The DEF indicator starts blinking to show you that the oven is in DEFROST mode The display counts down the time remaining in DEFROST mode When the oven beeps turn over break apart and or redistribute the food At the end of DEFROST mode the oven will beep and start M W cook The DEF indicator goes off and the M W indicator starts blinking The display counts down the time remaining in M W mode When M W cook ends you will hear 3 beeps 11 MCD990SC 864H7A0202 5 223 11PM 12 a KITCHEN TIMER MODE Timer operates as a minute timer can be set to delay cooking and used to set a holding time after cooking However delay cooking can not be programmed for defrost Timer operates without microwave
9. set the cooking time 15 Power Used to set power level and the present time 16 Defrost Used to defrost foods for time 10 Display Cooking time power level indicators and present time are displayed 17 Kitchen Timer Used as a minute timer to delay the start of cooking or to set a holding 11 One touch Used to cook or reheat specific time after cooking quantities of food 18 Clock Used to set clock 12 More Used to add time to cooking 19 Stop Clear Used to stop the oven operation 13 Less Used to remove time from cooking or to delete the cooking data 14 Auto Defrost Used to defrost foods for 20 Start Speedy cook Used to start the oven weight and also used to set a reheat time 7 MCD990SC 864H7A0202 5 223 11PM 8 a OPERATION PROCEDURE This section includes useful information about oven operation 1 Plug power supply cord into a standard 3 pronged 15 Amp 120V AC 60Hz power outlet 2 After placing the food in a suitable container open the oven door and put it on the glass tray The glass tray and roller guide must always be in place during cooking 3 Shut the door Make sure that it is firmly closed 1 The oven light is on only when the microwave oven is operating 2 The oven door can be opened at any time during operation by touching the door release button on the control panel The oven will automatically shut off Each time a pad is touched a BEEP will sound to acknowledge the touc
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11. 1 5 Ib 4 times 2 5 lb 3 0 Ib 2 0 Ib The defrosting time is automatically determined by the weight selected When you touch START pad the Ib indicator goes off and the DEF indicator blinks and the defrosting time counts down in the display window The oven beeps during the defrosting cycle to signal that the food needs to be turned or rearranged When the defrosting time ends you will hear 3 beeps 10 j MCD990SC 864H7A0202 5 223 11PM 11 3 COOKING IN ONE STAGE 1 Touch POWER pad The M W indicator lights POWER xX6 Select the desired power The display will show what you touched level This example shows power level 5 eae re ae ae oe ae RS Note If steps 1 and 2 are omitted I I the oven will cook at full power l a MO E 2 Touch number pads for the cooking time The display will show what you touched Teen nae eo Note Your oven can be programmed for I 59 minutes 99 seconds 59 99 SS ro 3 Touch START pad When you touch START pad the M W indicator starts blinking to show the oven is cooking The display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left When the cooking time ends you will hear 3 beeps a a a m m me m m me e m me me m m me me m NOTE Using lower power levels increases the cooking time which is recommended for foods such as cheese milk and slow cooking of meats l 3 YEE ee NG ee ee LLL COOKING IN TWO STAGES All recipes
12. 14 MCD990SC 864H7A0202 5 223 11PM 15 LESS MORE To alter one touch cooking or cooking time whilst oven is in operation use LESS or MORE except for defrosting Press LESS MORE to decrease increase the one touch cooking time in multiples of 10 seconds The overall one touch cooking time can be increased to a maximum of 59 minutes 50 seconds Press LESS MORE to decrease increase the cooking time in multiples of 1 minute The overall cooking time can be increased to a maximum of 59 minutes CHILD SAFETY LOCK The safety lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children To set press and hold STOP CLEAR for 3 seconds a beep sounds and LOCK indicator lights To cancel press and hold STOP CLEAR for 3 seconds a beep sounds and LOCK indicator goes off TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING 1 Press STOP CLEAR pad e You can restart the oven by touching START pad e Touch STOP CLEAR once more to erase all instructions e You must enter in new instructions 2 Open the door e You can restart the oven by closing the door and touching START 4 NOTE Oven stops operating when door is opened Lo sue Gma hn ha inon io im a O O O AA md 15 MCD990SC 864H7A0202 5 223 11PM 16 3 Dishes that do not absorb microwave energy are best for microwave cooking Lock on the label to verify that particular cups glasses plates are indeed suitable especially paper goods If you are not sure try thi
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14. annannan 28 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS sansausnnonaanannnnanasnnsassanaasaannaanannansananssansasnannannannnasnnnassonaasansaannannannana 28 1 MCD990SC 864H7A0202 5 223 11PM 2 a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following 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 found on page 3 4 Install or locate this appliance only in accor dance with the provided installation instructions 5 Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars may explode and should not be heated in this oven 6 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 7 As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children 8 Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it h
15. as been damaged or dropped 9 This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment 10 Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance 11 Do not 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 and the like 12 Do not immerse cord or plug in water 13 Keep cord away from heated surfaces 14 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter 15 Either a 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 or b When separate cleaning instructions are provided See door surface cleaning instructions on specific page or section to be included 16 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity a Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper plastic or other com bustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking b Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven c If materials inside the oven should 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
16. auce stirring 1 package 6 oz frozen pea pods to mix cover Continue cooking on P HI for 2 1 cup fresh bean sprouts minutes Stir in mushrooms Continue cooking on 2 tablespoons soy sauce P HI for 3 minutes stir once Let stand covered for 1 cup sliced mushrooms 3 minutes 4 servings WILTED SPINACH SALAD 6 slices bacon 1 Arrange bacon on microwave rack Cover with 1 4 cup bacon drippings or oil microwave paper towel Cook on P HI for 4 to 5 1 2 pound fresh spinach leaves minutes or until bacon is crisp rearrange once 2 tablespoons sugar during cooking Pour 1 4 cup bacon drippings into a 2 tablespoons vinegar 2 cup glass measure discard any remaining 19 drippings Drain and crumble bacon Wash spinach leaves pat dry and put in a serving bowl Add sugar and vinegar to reserved drippings stir to mix well Cook uncovered on P HI for 1 minute or until boiling Carefully stir then pour over fresh spinach Serve immediately 4 servings j MCD990SC 864H7A0202 5 223 11PM 20 VEGETARIAN CHILI 1 2 cup celery chopped 1 In a 2 quart glass casserole combine celery onion 1 small onion chopped about 1 2 cup and green pepper 1 2 medium green bell pepper chopped 1 4 cup 2 Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Cook on P HI 1 tablespoon chili powder for 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender 1 teaspoon salt Add chili powder salt red pepper and black pepper 1 4 teaspoon crushe
17. cabbage 1 2 1 4 1 2 1 4 cup shredded carrots cup medium green bell pepper cut into 1 inch long thin strips cup sliced cherry tomatoes cup sliced green onion 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro 1 4 3 1 cup Monterey Jack jalapeno cheese cut into 1 inch cubes oz cream cheese softened tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 wo N IK In a quart glass casserole combine cabbage carrots bell pepper tomatoes green onion and cilantro Set aside In a 4 cup glass measure combine cheese cubes creamed cheese and vinegar blend well Press P 3 Cook uncovered for 4 minutes stir twice during cooking Continue cooking on P HI for 1 minute stir Let stand for 2 minutes stir until smooth Pour cheese over vegetable mixture toss gently to mix Cover with vented plastic wrap Cook on P HI for about 3 minutes or until mixture is heated thoroughly stir once during cooking Let stand for 2 minutes 4 servings CHINESE STIR FRY 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 In a 2 quart glass casserole combine oil garlic 1 clove garlic minced ginger and onion Cook uncovered on P HI for 1 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minute Add carrots and green pepper 1 4 cup sliced green onion 2 Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Continue 4 medium or 12 small carrots peeled and sliced cooking on P HI for 3 minutes 1 2 cup green bell pepper cut into strips 3 Add pea pods bean sprouts and soy s
18. conds the display is changed into cooking time and the oven starts cooking BEVERAGE 200ml cup e 1 cup mug Touch BEVERAGE once e 2 cups mugs Touch BEVERAGE twice within 1 5 seconds e 3 cups mugs Touch BEVERAGE three times within 1 5 seconds DINNER 1 Touch DINNER PLATE pad When you touch DINNER PLATE pad once PLATE once for 12 oz of dinner plate 12 is displayed or twice for 15 oz of dinner After 1 5 seconds the display is changed into plate cooking time and the oven starts cooking DINNER PLATE 12 oz Touch DINNER PLATE once 15 oz Touch DINNER PLATE twice within 1 5 seconds FRESH 1 Touch FRESH VEGETABLE When you touch FRESH VEGETABLE pad VEGETABLE pad once for 7 oz of fresh once 7 is displayed vegetable or twice for 14 oz of After 1 5 seconds the display is changed into fresh vegetable cooking time and the oven starts cooking FRESH VEGETABLE 70z Touch FRESH VEGETABLE once 140z Touch FRESH VEGETABLE twice within 1 5 seconds FROZEN 1 Touch FROZEN VEGETABLE When you touch FROZEN VEGETABLE pad VEGETABLE pad once for 7 oz of frozen once 7 is displayed vegetable or twice for 14 oz of After 1 5 seconds the display is changed into frozen vegetable cooking time and the oven starts cooking FROZEN VEGETABLE 70z Touch FROZEN VEGETABLE once 140z Touch FROZEN VEGETABLE twice within 1 5 seconds
19. d jar 14 02 traditional style pasta sauce 1 In a 2 quart glass casserole combine bell peppers onions and margarine Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Cook on P HI for 6 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender 2 Stir in beef macaroni tomatoes and pasta sauce Continue cooking on P HI for 6 to 7 minutes or until heated thoroughly 4 servings LAMB SHEPHERD CASSEROLE lt a P O NDP PO cups sliced celery cup sliced carrots tablespoons margarine or butter cups cubed cooked potatoes cups cubed cooked lamb can 15 1 4 oz whole kernel corn drained can 10 3 4 oz cream of celery soup undiluted jar 12 oz onion gravy 25 1 In a 2 quart glass casserole combine celery carrots and margarine Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Cook on P HI for 6 minutes or until vegetables are tender 2 Stir in potatoes lamb corn soup and gravy Continue cooking on P HI for 8 to 10 minutes or until heated thoroughly 4 servings MCD990SC 864H7A0202 5 223 11PM 26 oo CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 1 Turn the oven off before cleaning It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or 2 Keep the inside of the oven clean When food in a dishwasher spatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls wipe with a damp cloth Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty The use of harsh detergent or abrasiv
20. d red pepper flakes to vegetables mix well Stir in chili beans with 1 8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper sauce Great Northern beans chick peas and 1 can 15 1 5 oz mild chili beans in sauce undrained tomatoes 1 can 15 oz Great Northern beans drained 3 Continue cooking on P HI for 18 to 20 minutes or 1 can 15 oz chick peas garbanzo beans drained until heated thoroughly stir once during cooking 2 cans about 15 oz each diced tomatoes undrained Stir before serving 4 servings GLAZED BABY CARROTS 1 pound peeled baby carrots 1 In a 1 1 2 quart glass casserole combine carrots 2 tablespoons butter butter brown sugar cinnamon and cloves 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Cook on P HI 1 2 teaspoon cinnamon for 9 to 10 minutes or until carrots are tender stir Dash ground cloves every 2 minutes during cooking Let stand for 3 minutes 4 servings CANDIED SWEET POTATOES 2 medium sweet potatoes about 1 1 4 1bs 1 Wash and peel sweet potatoes and apples slice in 2 medium tart baking apples 1 4 inch slices Layer slices in a 1 1 2 quart glass 1 4 cup apple cider or juice casserole 1 4 cup firmly packed brown sugar Pour juice over the top In a small bowl combine 1 teaspoon cinnamon brown sugar and cinnamon sprinkle on top cut 2 tablespoon margarine or butter margarine into small pieces place evenly on top 1 4 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts Sprink
21. 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 electronic products 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 expressed or implied and no representative or person is authorized to assume for us any other liability in connection with the sale of our electronic products Over the counter exchange for units that are initially defective Initially defective is described as when the dealer opens the unit and finds that it is inoperative or a customer opens a new unit and finds that it is inoperable This unit may be returned to the factory by the dealer for exchange Under no circumstances will the customer be permitted to return the defective unit directly to the factory Exchange must be directly with the dealer Model Parts Labor Magnetron MCD990SC 1 year 1 year 8 years For Service or Assistance please call 1 800 553 4355 or visit website www e daewoo com
22. de 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 stir liquids before heating Heated liquids can erupt if not mixed with air 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 to 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 scorch burn of fire Remember the Popcorn bag and tray can be too hot to handle Remove with caution and use pot holders 27 MCD990SC z 864H7A0202 5 223 11PM 28 f BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Refer to the following checklist you may prevent an unnecessary service call The oven doesn t work 1 Check that the power cord is securely plugged in 2 Check that the door is firmly closed 3 Check that the cooking time is set 4 Check for a blown circuit fuse or tripped main circuit breaker in your house Sparking in the cavity 1 Check utensils Metal containers or dishes with metal trim should not be u
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25. e with reserved sauce 4 servings MEXICAN CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cutinto 1 Season chicken with cumin and salt In a 11 quart strips casserole heat margarine on P HI for 50 to 60 1 2 teaspoon cumin seconds or until melted stir in chicken and garlic 1 4 teaspoon salt 2 Cook uncovered on P HI for 6 to 8 minutes or until 1 tablespoon margarine or butter chicken is no longer pink stir three times during 1 clove garlic minced cooking Stir in salsa chicken broth and rice 1 cup mild or medium salsa 3 Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Cook on P 1 cup chicken broth HI for 4 to 5 minutes or until boiling Let stand 3 4 cup quick cooking rice covered until liquid is absorbed about 4 1 cup corn chips crushed to 1 2 cup minutes Stir sprinkle with crushed corn chips 1 2 cup 2 oz shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar and cheese cheese 23 4 Cook uncovered on P HI for 1 to 1 1 2 minutes or until cheese is melted 4 servings MCD990SC 864H7A0202 5 223 11PM 24 MEATS Tender cuts of meat do well in the microwave especially when cooked at lower power levels Be sure meat is fully defrosted before cooking Consult the meat cooking charts pages 30 32 for details The exact time to cook each piece of meat will depend on the shape of the meat the weight the starting temperature of the meat and the desired doneness Our timings assume the meat is ta
26. energy HOW TO USE AS A MINUTE TIMER 1 Touch KITCHEN TIMER The TIMER indicator lights and 0 is KITCHEN pad displayed j TIMER 2 Press the amount of time you want to count down The display will show what you touched 3 Touch START pad The TIMER indicator starts blinking and the display counts down the time remaining in KITCHEN TIMER mode When KITCHEN TIMER mode ends you will hear 3 beeps HOW TO USE TO DELAY THE START OF COOKING 1 Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad The TIMER indi ligh 707i KITCHEN ouc C pad Ta indicator lights and 0 is TIMER i 2 Press the amount of time you want to delay The display will show what you touched 3 Program the desired power level and cooking time The M W indicator lights and the selected for food to be cooked power level amp cooking time are displayed 4 Touch START pad When you touch START pad the TIMER indicator starts blinking and the display counts down the time remaining in KITCHEN TIMER mode When KITCHEN TIMER mode ends the oven will beep The TIMER indicator goes off and M W indicator starts blinking The display counts down the time remaining in M W mode When M W cook ends you will hear 3 beeps HOW TO USE TO SET A HOLDING TIME 1 Program the desired cooking time The M W indicator lights and the selected time is displayed KITCHEN 2 Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad The TIMER indicator lights and 0 is displayed 3 Press the amou
27. er layer at the edges Microwave energy cooks from the outside in so the outer edges will melt faster than the center For cheese melt sandwiches heat filling where possible before adding it to the bread Top each sandwich with a slice of cheese and cook on P HI for about 15 to 20 seconds for one sandwich about 30 seconds for two sandwiches and about 1 minute for four sandwiches or until cheese is melted HARD COOKED EGGS 4 eggs 1 In a 4 cup glass measure break eggs Pierce each yolk twice with a fork 2 Cover with wax paper Press P 5 Cook for 2 minutes stir to move cooked eggs from outer edges to the center do not mix whites and yolks Press P 5 Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes or until yolks are set stir once during cooking Let stand 3 minutes 4 servings CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE cup 4 oz uncooked macaroni quart hot water 1 2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons margarine or butter 1 4 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons flour 1 2 teaspoon dry mustard 1 4 teaspoon salt 1 8 teaspoon pepper 11 4 cups milk 11 2 cups 6 oz shredded cheddar cheese 1 In a 2 quart glass casserole combine macaroni water and salt Cook uncovered on P HI for 7 minutes stir once during cooking Continue cooking on P HI for 8 to 10 minutes or until macaroni is tender Drain rinse macaroni in a colander with hot water Heat margarine in same casserole for 30 to 40 seconds or until melted Add onion C
28. es is not recommended 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 7 The roller guide and oven cavity floor should be 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 no way indicates malfunction of the unit cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent water or window cleaner and dry The roller guide may be washed in mild sudsy water ROLLER GUIDE be cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise 2 The ROLLER GUIDE MUST ALWAYS be GLASS TRAY Tray in place oven cleaning or placing it in water 4 DO NOT cook directly on the Glass Tray The ROLLER GUIDE and oven floor should used for cooking together with the Glass Tray 1 DO NOT operate the oven without the Glass DO NOT use any other Glass Tray with this 3 If Glass Tray is hot ALLOW TO COOL before Glass Tray Roller Guide 26 MCD990SC 864H7A0202 5 223 11PM 27 USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY General Use
29. g 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 SSS a AA NA AA AA MCD990SC 864H7A0202 5 223 11PM 4 3 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 If they are blocked during operation the oven may overheat and eventually cause a failure For proper ventilation allow 3 inches 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 This microwave oven requires a power supply of approximately 12 Amperes 120 Volts 60Hz and a grounded outlet A short power cord is provided t
30. h The oven automatically cooks on full power unless set to a lower power level The display will show O when the oven is plugged in 6 Time clock returns to the present time when the l cooking time ends WATTAGE OUTPUT CHART 7 When the STOP CLEAR pad is touched during the oven operation the oven stops cooking and all information retained To erase all information except the present time touch the STOP CLEAR pad once more If the oven door is opened during the oven operation all information is retained If the START pad is touched and the oven does not operate check the area between the door and door seal for obstructions and make sure the door is closed securely The oven will not start cooking until the door is completely closed or the program has been reset Make sure the oven is properly installed and plugged into the electrical outlet l NEE ENE SNN e The power level is set by pressing the POWER pad The chart shows the display the power level and the percentage of power Touch POWER pad Power level Display Approximate Percentage of Power once P HI 100 twice P 90 90 3 times P 80 80 4 times P 70 70 5 times P 60 60 6 times P 50 50 7 times P 40 40 8 times P 30 30 9 times P 20 20 10 times P 10 10 11 times P 00 0 8 mg MCD990SC 864H7A0202 5 223 11PM 9 3 CONTROLS SETTING THE CLOCK When the oven is fi
31. he DEF indicator starts blinking to show the oven is in the DEFROST mode The display counts down the time to show you how much defrosting time is left in the DEFROST mode The oven beeps during the defrosting cycle to signal that the food needs to be turned or rearranged When the defrosting time ends you will hear 3 beeps MCD990SC 864H7A0202 5 223 11PM 10 WEIGHT DEFROSTING AUTO DEFROST lets you easily defrost food by eliminating guesswork in determining defrosting time Follow the steps below for easy defrosting 1 Touch MEAT pad The lb indicator light and 1 0 is displayed MEAT 2 Select the desired defrosting weight The display will show what you touched Refer to the weight defrost chart below 3 Touch START pad MEAT DEFROSTING begins 1 Touch POULTRY pad The lb indicator light and 1 5 is displayed POULTRY 2 Select the desired defrosting weight The display will show what you touched Refer to the weight defrost chart below 3 Touch START pad POULTRY DEFROSTING begins 1 Touch FISH pad The lb indicator light and 0 5 is displayed FISH 2 Select the desired defrosting weight The display will show what you touched Refer to the weight defrost chart below 3 Touch START pad FISH DEFROSTING begins WEIGHT DEFROST CHART Touch pad MEAT POULTRY FISH once 1 0 Ib 1 5 lb 0 5 Ib twice 1 5 Ib 2 0 Ib 1 0 Ib 3 times 2 0 Ib 2 5 lb
32. ken from the proper storage refrigerated The lower number in the time a range reflects time suggested for medium meat the higher number for well done It is always possible to add time if needed so it is best to start with the lower number for calculating the time Stand time after cooking is an important aspect of microwave cooking since more cooking will take place then The residual heat in the food will equalize and finish the cooking process Always check for doneness after the stand time MEATBALLS 1 egg beaten 1 In a small bowl combine egg milk oats and 3 cup milk bread crumbs let stand 2 minutes In mixing 1 4 cup quick cooking oats uncooked bowl combine ground meat onion parsley salt 1 4 cup dry bread crumbs pound lean ground meat combination of beef and pork or turkey and pepper Add egg mixture mix well Form meat mixture into 24 meatballs In a 2 quart casserole place meatballs in a 1 medium onion chopped single layer Cover with wax paper Cook on P 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes HI for 10 to 12 minutes or until meat is no longer 1 teaspoon salt pink tum meatballs twice during cooking Drain 1 4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper meatballs let stand for 3 minutes before serving 4 servings PEPPER STEAK 1 pound beef steak 1 Slice beef across the grain into strips In a 2 flank round or sirloin quart glass casserole combine vinegar water 2 tablespoons white
33. le with nuts 2 Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Cook on P HI for 12 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender 3 Let stand for 3 minutes 4 servings GREEN BEANS IN CREAM SAUCE 1 package 10 oz frozen French style green beans 1 In a 2 quart glass casserole place green beans 1 can 10 3 4 oz condensed cream of celery soup Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Cook on P HI undiluted for 4 to 5 minutes or until heated Let stand 1 2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms covered for 5 minutes drain Stir in mushrooms 1 4 cup milk soup milk and soy sauce 1 2 teaspoon soy sauce 2 Continue cooking on P HI for 5 minutes or until 1 can 2 8 oz French fried onions heated thoroughly Add half onions stir Continue cooking on P HI for 5 minutes Sprinkle with remaining onions Cook uncovered for 1 minute Let stand uncovered for 2 minutes before serving 4 servings 20 MCD990SC 864H7A0202 5 223 11PM 21 FISH AND SEAFOOD Delicate tender fish is the result when cooked in the microwave Because it is moist cooking the finished fish and seafood if cooked for the appropriate time will be opaque and flake with a fork with no signs of dryness Because fish is unevenly shaped the arrangement is critical to success To arrange several fillets in a deep glass pie plate put thicker edges to the outside and thinner edges to the inside Try to create a circle for best results even overlap thin e
34. ly among potatoes Arrange stuffed potatoes in a circle on a serving platter Sprinkle with paprika 4 servings 2 ao SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP tablespoons chopped onion medium red bell pepper chopped about 1 cup clove garlic minced package 10 oz frozen chopped spinach defrosted can 14 oz artichoke hearts drained and chopped package 8 oz cream cheese softened tablespoon lemon juice teaspoon seasoned salt 1 4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce _ St st st tt PD 18 1 In a 2 quart casserole combine onion bell pepper and garlic 2 Cook uncovered on P HI for 3 minutes or until red pepper is crisp tender drain spinach and squeeze dry Add spinach artichokes hearts cream cheese lemon juice salt and hot pepper sauce to red pepper mixture stir to mix well Serve warm 3 cups MCD990SC 864H7A0202 5 223 11PM 19 a BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD 1 cup broccoli florets 1 cup cauliflower florets 1 2 cup mayonnaise 1 to 2 teaspoons prepared mustard 1 2 teaspoon dried basil crushed 1 4 teaspoon salt 1 2 3 In a 2 quart glass casserole combine broccoli and cauliflower Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Cook on P HI for 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender crisp cool In a small bowl combine mayonnaise mustard basil and salt Pour over vegetables toss gently to mix 4 servings HOT JALAPENO SALAD 11 2 cups shredded
35. n juice 1 4 cup soft cream cheese 4 fresh fish fillets 1 2 inch thick about 3 4 Ib 1 2 teaspoon paprika N 1 Open spinach package Place package on a paper towel Cook on P HI for 7 minutes Drain spinach and place in a mixing bowl Stir in onion and lemon juice 2 Spread cream cheese evenly on fish fillets Divide spinach evenly spread over cream cheese Roll up fish secure with wooden picks Place fish in a deep glass pie plate sprinkle with paprika 3 Cover with vented plastic wrap Cook on P HI for 5 to 7 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork Remove wooden picks 4 servings MCD990SC 864H7A0202 5 223 11PM 22 a FISH FILLET AMANDINE 1 4 1 2 cup margarine or butter divided cup slivered almonds teaspoon almond liqueur optional pound fresh or thawed frozen fish fillets tablespoon lemon juice N 1 3 4 servings In a 2 cup glass measure heat 2 tablespoons margarine on P HI for 1 minute or until melted Add almonds Cook uncovered on P HI for 2 minutes or until almonds are lightly toasted stir twice during cooking Stir in liqueur if desired In an 8 inch square glass baking dish heat 2 tablespoons margarine on P HI for 1 minute Place fish in baking dish turning to coast both sides in margarine Sprinkle with lemon juice Cover with vented plastic wrap Cook on P HI for 5 to 6 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork
36. nansansansnssnaansnanaanaanennsnanassassasansannaannansanonsosansaasaasnannannannnasnanan 4 SPECIFICATIONS ssasaasaannnnnannansnnaassnnannsanannaannanannaansnnsassanannaanaanaannannansannanansaanannannaansnsnasnasnssassasnaanaanannnnn 5 FEATURES DIAGRAM ssasansananaanansananssnnnssnanasnansannsnnnassanassnnaasansnaanannansananssnnsaasanaanansansaannansanessesaasensnnnnan 6 OPERATION PROCEDURE snannannnnnnasansassanansaanannnannansansassaasasannannannaansannasnanassnasasnaanaanannnnasnanssnnsassasnannan 8 CONTROLS ssanaannansnnaasnanaasannananannansanensananasnanaanansannuannansanesssnaassaannanaanonsnnanasssaassassasaaasnansanansonsnssasaassansanan 9 SETTING THE CLOCK ssonanssannasnannanannaansanaassanaasaanannnansansansassansasaanannannaansanaasnanassaanasnaanannaannnsonansnanaa 9 TIME DEFROSTING ccnaecacnccnccnnenneucauuaccaccccuccensccnccnacnccuccuceuseccccnccuacuaccacsseunecseusacuaccccuccuccssccsacsucnacuseuse 9 WEIGHT DEFROSTING ENGNNAN NAN BNGNNGNNGNAG NA ANN GANON NG NAG ANAN NGA NN GNANNAGNAGANGNNONNGNNG NAG ANAN NAN NN NNNN NAG NAG NAGNAGA NGA NG NNANNO 1 0 COOKING IN ONE STAGE ENANNAN NAN NNGN NON AG NAG ANANNAN NG BNABNASNAS NAB NNGN NEN NG ANG NNANNAG NA ONABNAONANNNGNNGN NAN NGGNGGNNG NAG NNANNO 11 COOKING IN TWO STAGES UNGKN NON NO ENAENAN NAN NNGNNGN AGANG ABAKA AN NA NAONAONANNNBNNGN NAG NG GNGGNNGNAG NAGANANNANNASNNGNASKAGNNGNAG 11 KITCHEN TIMER MODE NAGANO ENGENANNAN NAN NNGN NEN NO NNGANANNAN NA NNABNNANNONN0NNAG NAG NNANN NA NA ANANNANNAN NAG
37. nds where necessary to achieve overall even thickness Single items may do better if the thin ends are shielded with a foil Some rules apply to the use of foil Never a cover more than one third of any item do not let the foil pieces touch each other or the sides of the microwave oven and be sure that all ends are tucked under and lie flat to the food Cover with wax paper to prevent spattering Seafood cooks very quickly in the microwave about 3 to 4 minutes per pound Wait for stand time then proceed carefully with extra time to finish cooking without overcooking Cooked seafood will be opaque and firm but not tough Frozen fish and seafood are convenient to keep on hand See the FISH AUTO DEFROSTING chart on page 11 of this cookbook for defrosting details CRUMB COATED BAKED FISH cup seasoned bread crumbs teaspoon dried parsley teaspoon lemon pepper 1 2 cup plain yogurt pound fresh or thawed frozen fish fillets san a 1 In a deep glass pie plate combine bread crumbs parsley and lemon pepper Coat fish with yogurt then coat with crumb mixture Arrange fish in an 8 inch square glass baking dish with thick edges to the outside Cover with a wax paper with the vented corner Cook on P HI for 7 to 9 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork 4 servings N FISH ROLL UPS package 10 oz frozen chopped spinach teaspoon instant minced onion teaspoons lemo
38. nt of time you want the oven to hold The display will show what you touched 4 Touch START pad The M indicator starts blinking and the display counts down the time remaining in M W mode When the M W cook ends the oven will beep The M W indicator goes off and TIMER indicator starts blinking The display counts down the time remaining in KITCHEN TIMER mode When the KITCHEN TIMER mode ends you will hear 3 beeps a a me 1 Note Your oven can be programmed for 59 minutes 99 seconds 59 99 I E 12 j MCD990SC 864H7A0202 5 223 11PM 13 3 SPEEDY COOK SPEEDY COCK allows you to reheat for 30 seconds at 10096 full power by simply touching the SPEEDY COCK pad By repeatedly touching the SPEEDY COCK pad you can also extend reheating time to 5 minutes by 30 second increments SPEEDY 1 Touch SPEEDY COCK pad When you touch SPEEDY COOK 30 is COOK displayed After 1 5 seconds the oven starts reheating ONE TOUCH COOKING One touch cook allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by touching just one pad To increase quantity touch the chosen pad until number in display is same as the desired quantity to cook except for POPCORN 1 Touch POPCORN pad once When you touch POPCORN pad once POPCORN for 3 5 oz bag 3 5 is displayed After 1 5 seconds the display is changed into cooking time and the oven starts cooking PAA RAP ep aN AA SA NOTE 1 Use
39. o reduce the risk of the user becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised If an extension cord is used the marked electrical rating of the cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the oven The Extension cord must be a grounding type 3 wire cord 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 100mm 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 Box cover Lead 3 prong plug Grounding Receptacle Adaptor THE CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE DOES NOT ALLOW THE USE OF THE GROUNDING ADAPTOR 4 j MCD990SC 864H7A0202 5 223 11PM 5 SPECIFICATIONS POWER SUPPLY 120V AC 60 Hz SINGLE PHASE WITH GROUNDING POWER CONSUMPTION 1350W MICROWAVE OUTPUT POWER 900 W FREQUENCY 2450 MHz OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS W X H X D 495 X 294 X 410 mm 19 5 X 11 6 X 16 7 in CAVITY DIMENSIONS W X H X D 320 X 228 X 338 mm 12 6 x 9 0 x 13 3 in NET WEIGHT APPROX 15 KG 33 1 Ibs TIMER 59 min 99 sec POWER LEVELS 10 LEVELS Specification
40. oe pA Chef 0 9 cu ft Stainless Steel Microwave Oven Instruc ton Manual and Cooking Guide mg MCD990SC 864H7A0202 5 223 11PM 1 p 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 AA AA AA 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OU NONNGANO NAAN NAN NN GNNGNAGNAGANANNGN NON NG ANNANAN NAN NN GNNGN AGANG NNANNNA NAA NAONAONASNN0NNGNNG 2 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT U S A ONLY eu necnecnacnacnacnacccecnecceccauuaucaucaccacnacusccaacaeesecuccusesaccccanauae 3 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS sansaannaanannnnsonannsnnsassannaanannnananaansananssannannannaannnanasnnaassasnasaaanaannnnnasnnansnanan 3 INSTALLATION ssanaasansnnanannanaanansansnasnanaasannann
41. ook uncovered on P HI for 1 minute or until onion is tender Add flour mustard salt and pepper Gradually stir in milk Cook uncovered on P HI for 7 to 8 minutes or until sauce boils and thickens stir after each minute Stir in cheese Continue cooking on P HI for 1 minute Add macaroni to cheese sauce mix well Cook uncovered on P HI for 4 minutes or until heated thoroughly stir once during cooking Let stand 1 minute 4 servings ev CHEESE SPREAD 1 package 8 oz cream cheese 1 2 cup green onions 1 cup shredded carrots 2 teaspoons lime juice 1 cup 4 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese 4 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds 17 1 In a 2 quart glass casserole put cream cheese onions carrots and lime juice 2 Cook uncovered on P HI for 3 to 4 minutes or until cream cheese is softened Add Monterey Jack cheese stir until well blended 3 Spread on bread or crackers and top with almonds 4 servings MCD990SC 864H7A0202 5 223 11PM 18 VEGETABLES Vegetables are favorite foods when cooked in the microwave Because they cook for a shorter time and require less water than conventional cooking vegetables cooked by microwave energy retain more vitamins than when cooked by other methods To cook better in the microwave vegetables should be cut into evenly sized pieces Baked potatoes squash or vegetables with skins can be pierced with a fork and arranged in a ci
42. pe Plastic cooking bags should be slit before cooking so excess steam can escape Do not use wire twist ties to close the bag Wire twist ties can cause arcing which can damage the oven Paper Paper cups wax paper napkins paper towels and plates may be used for short cooking Prolonged time in the oven can cause paper to burn Do not use recycled paper products such as brown paper bags They contain impurities which may cause arcing and damage the oven Metal Metal utensils should not be used in the oven Metal reflects microwave energy so foods will not cook evenly Metal can cause arcing and damage the oven 16 j MCD990SC 864H7A0202 5 223 11PM 17 COOKING GUIDE EGGS AND CHEESE Eggs and cheese are delicate foods requiring care in microwave cooking Piercing the yolks of eggs helps to release steam during cooking Stirring egg mixtures frequently helps distribute the heat evenly Because the microwave energy cooks so quickly always check to see if the eggs are done to your satisfaction after the standing time At this time stir rearrange or turn over If needed add additional time gradually To cook only one egg try a lower Power setting until you get satisfactory results Shredded soft cheeses and grated hard cheeses melt well a if stirred into a hot mixture Cheese may not look melted so always stir before determining if cheese is melted enough Sprinkle cheese over a hot casserole in a thick
43. rature with an instant read thermometer Occasionally the bones will show red spots but this does not affect the doneness POACHED CHICKEN 2 bone in chicken breast halves about 1 Ib 1 In a 2 quart casserole place chicken breast halves 1 celery stalk cut up Add celery carrot onion and chicken broth 1 medium carrot cut up 2 Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Cook on P 1 small onion chopped about 1 2 cup HI for 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer 1 cup chicken broth pink and juices run clear turn chicken over halfway through cooking Let stand 5 minutes 4 servings BBQ CHICKEN 1 broiler fryer chicken cut in serving pieces 1 Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towels On a 21 2 to 3 Ibs microwave rack arrange chicken pieces skin side 1 2 cup catsup down in a single layer with thickest parts to outside 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 In a 2 cup glass measure combine catsup 2 tablespoons vinegar brown sugar vinegar Worcestershire mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce salt and pepper Reserve 1 2 cup of sauce 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 3 Brush half of remaining barbecue sauce over 1 2 teaspoon salt chicken Cover with wax paper Cook on P HI for 1 4 teaspoon pepper 10 minutes Rearrange and turn over chicken brush with remaining sauce Continue cooking on P HI for 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear Let stand 3 minutes Serv
44. rcle for the best cooking results Uneven vegetables such as asparagus or broccoli can be arranged in the dish alternating thick and thin ends Stirring rearranging turning over and rotating are effective techniques to maximize the way microwave a energy cooks vegetables Consult the COOKING FRESH VEGETABLES chart on page 20 of this cookbook for preparation and stand time suggestions and for directions to use the automatic FRESH VEGETABLE pad See this chart for suggested times for 4 ounce single serving of vegetables Use care in removing lid to prevent steam burn Standing time is an important element in successful cooking because additional cooking will take place then Make a decision about desired doneness after the standing time then add more time if needed LIGHT BAKED POTATOES 4 baking potatoes about 8 oz each salt and pepper 2 cups low fat cottage cheese 1 2 cup sliced green onions 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Paprika 1 Scrub potatoes and pierce several times with a fork Arrange in a circle on a microwave rack Cook uncovered on P HI for 8 minutes Turn each potato over Continue cooking on P HI for 6 to 8 minutes or until potatoes are soft if squeezed lightly Let stand for 5 minutes Cut slit on top of potato and press ends to make opening for stuffing Salt and pepper to taste Meanwhile in a small bowl combine cottage cheese green onions and parsley Divide mixture even
45. rst plugged in the display will flash 0 and a tone will sound If the AC power ever goes off the display shows 0 when the power comes back on 1 Touch CLOCK pad CLOCK This is a 12 hour clock system 2 Touch CLOCK pad once more p 1 l systems If you want 12 hour l L clock system omit this step J 3 Enter the correct time of day by touching the numbers OO in sequence 4 Touch CLOCK pad The display stops blinking and the colon starts blinking If you selected 12 hour clock system this digital clock allows you to set from 1 00 to CLOCK 12 59 If you selected 24 hour clock system this digital clock allows you to set from 0 00 to 23 59 AA AA ee em Rt pean Re AA ee ea a ee ae ad NOTE If you attempt to enter an incorrect time the time will not be set and a error signal tone will l I sound Touch the CLOCK pad and re enter the time l ERE ee ee ee ee PAISA aar eia Eea l TIME DEFROSTING When DEFROST is selected the automatic cycle divides the defrosting time into periods of alternating defrost and stand times by cycling on and off 1 Touch DEFROST pad The DEF indicator lights and 0 is displayed DEFROST The display will show what you touched 2 Touch number pads for the desired defrosting time p e 4 Note Your oven can be programmed for I 59 minutes 99 seconds 59 99 SaaS Sa GA l 3 Touch START pad When you touch START pad t
46. s are subject to change without notice 495 z 410 A SF MCD990SC 864H7A0202 5 223 11PM 6 a FEATURES DIAGRAM 1 Door latch When the door is closed it will 6 Glass cooking tray Made of special heat automatically shut off If the door is opened resistant glass The tray must always be while the oven is operating the magnetron in proper position before operating will automatically shut off Do not cook food directly on the tray 2 Door seal The door seal maintains the 7 Roller guide Supports the glass cooking microwave within the oven cavity and tray prevents microwave leakage 8 Door screen Allows viewing of food 3 Oven cavity The screen is designed so that light can pass through but not the microwaves 4 Spatter shield Protects the microwave outlet from splashes of cooking foods 5 Safety interlock system Prevents the oven from operating while the door is opened MCD990SC 864H7A0202 5 223 11PM 7 3 FEATURES DIAGRAM continued MMW Def Timer Lock Ib 900W MCD990SC Beverage ore Popcorn Fresh Frozen Vegetable Pizza Frozen LESS Dinner Vegetable Plate AUTO DEFROST Meat Poultry Fish OS DEFROST Kitchen Timer 2 5 8 0 START STOPICLEAR EDY LOOK OS S 9 Time set pad Used to
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48. s utensil test to check UTENSIL TEST Put the empty utensil in the microwave oven e Put one cup of water in a glass measure next to the empty utensil e Heat on HI for 1 minute e After 1 minute the water should be warm but the utensil should not If the utensil is warm it is not suitable for microwave cooking MICROWAVE UTENSILS Glass Ceramic and China Ovenproof glass or ceramic baking dishes are the most used microwave utensils Many of these items are readily available in most homes glass measures custard cups mixing bowls covered casseroles pie plates and round or square cake dishes Ovenproof dinnerware is usually safe to use in the microwave Do not heat or cook in glass jars or bottles Do not use dishes with silver gold platinum or other metal trim Arcing may occur and or the dish may break Do not use delicate or stemmed glassware Although the glass may be transparent to microwave energy heat from the food may cause the glassware to crack Plastics Plastic dishes cups mugs and bowls may be used in the oven for short periods of time None of these should be used in the oven for prolonged periods because distortion and melting may occur Check manufacturer s recommendations concerning microwave safety Plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in most recipes if the dish is deep enough to avoid plastic wrap touching the food Always vent the wrap by folding back one corner to allow excess steam to esca
49. sed 2 Check that metal skewers or foil does not touch the interior walls If there is still a problem contact the service station A list of these stations is included in the oven aelantanlentantentantantentententantentantontastententantententantantantententantentententantentantenten Ipo NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE OVEN YOURSELF I SS ee ee ee ee ee el QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS accidentally ran my microwave oven without any food in it Is it damaged Running the oven empty for a short time will not damage the oven However it is not recommended 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 and START is touched Why do have moisture in my microwave oven after cooking The moisture on the side of your microwave oven is normal It is caused by steam from cooking food hitting the cool oven surface Dose 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 28 MCD990SC 864H7A0202 5 223 11PM 29 Please
50. the cavity when not in use 17 Do not use this microwave oven to heat corrosive chemicals for example sulfides and chlorides Vapours from such corrosive chemicals may interact with the contact and springs of the safety interlock switches thereby rendering them inoperable 18 Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times Wipe the oven interior with a soft damp cloth after each use If you leave grease or fat anywhere in the cavity it may overheat smoke or even catch fire when next using the oven 19 Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as you cannot control the temperature and doing so may lead to overheating and fire SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS j MCD990SC 864H7A0202 5 223 11PM 3 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT U S A ONLY AA a aR AT RE GR a READE EY 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
51. wine vinegar soy sauce garlic salt sugar and ground ginger 1 tablespoon water Add meat to mixture coat each piece Cover 1 4 cup soy sauce with lid or plastic wrap and marinate in 1 teaspoon garlic salt refrigerator for 30 minutes 1 2 teaspoon sugar 2 Remove bowl from refrigerator Stir in green bell 1 4 teaspoon ground ginger pepper and onion cover Press Power pad large green bell pepper cut into strips medium onion sliced medium tomatoes peeled and quartered cup fresh mushrooms sliced cup brown gravy Hot cooked rice sa continuously by P 8 Cook uncovered for 5 minutes Stir in tomatoes and mushrooms Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Press Power pad by P 9 Continue cooking for 10 minutes or until meat is tender stir once during cooking Add brown gravy to meat mixture stir Continue cooking on P HI for 4 to 5 minutes or until meat mixture is thoroughly heated Let stand for 3 minutes 4 servings A TIP Thin pieces of meat are no longer pink when fully cooked Take meat from the microwave while slightly pink to prevent overcooking during standing time 24 MCD990SC 864H7A0202 5 223 11PM 25 a PORK SAUSAGE CASSEROLE POW medium red onion green apples seeded and cubed tablespoons margarine or butter package 12 oz bulk pork sausage cooked drained and crumbled sweet potato about 8 oz cooked peeled and cubed jar
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