Magic Chef MCD990ARW User's Manual
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1. The door can be opened anytime during the cooking operation Then microwave energy will be instantly switched off and the time setting will maintain until the door is closed Why do have moisture in my microwave oven after cooking The moisture on the side of your microwave oven is normal It is caused by steam from cooking food hitting the cool oven surface Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door No The metal screen bounces back the energy to the oven cavity The holes are made to allow light to pass through They do not let microwave energy pass through Why do eggs sometimes pop When baking or poaching eggs the yolk may pop due to steam build up inside the yolk membrane To prevent this simply pierce the yolk with a toothpick before cooking Never cook eggs without piercing their shells Why this standing time recommended after the cooking operation has been completed Standing time is very important With microwave cooking the heat is in the food not in the oven Many foods build up enough internal heat to allow the cooking process to continue even after the food is removed from the oven Standing time for joints of meat large vegetables and cakes is to allow the inside to cook completely without overcooking the outside 20 Q A What does standing time mean Standing time means that food should be removed from the oven and c2. soft cloth To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity a Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance when paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking 18 20 21 b Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag 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 cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID To reduce the risk of injury to persons a Do not overheat the liquid b Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it c Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks d After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container e Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container Do not use this microwave oven to heat corrosive c
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4. POPCORN oz bag 3 5 is displayed After 1 5 seconds the display is changed into cooking time and the oven starts cooking NOTE 1 Use prepackaged room temperature microwave popcorn 2 Place bag in oven according to manufacturer s directions 3 Pop only one bag at a time 4 After popping open bag carefully popcorn and steam are extremely hot 5 Do not reheat unpopped kernels or reuse bag 6 Do not leave oven unattended while popping popcorn CAUTION If prepackaged popcorn is of a different weight than the recommended weight do not use the popcorn pad Follow the manufacturer instruction FROZEN 1 Touch FROZEN PIZZA pad once When you touch FROZEN PIZZA pad once PIZZA for 7 oz pizza or twice for 14 oz 7 is displayed pizza After 1 5 seconds the display is changed into the cooking time and the oven starts cooking FROZEN PIZZA 70z Touch FROZEN PIZZA pad once e 140z Touch FROZEN PIZZA pad twice within 1 5 seconds NOTE 1 Use only one frozen pizza at a time 2 Use only frozen pizza made for microwave ovens 3 If the cheese of frozen pizza does not melt sufficiently cook a few seconds longer 4 Some brands of frozen pizza may require more or less cooking time 15 ONE TOUCH COOKING continued 1 Touch DINNER PLATE pad once When you touch DINNER PLATE pad once 12 for 12 oz of dinner plate or twice for is displayed 15 oz of dinner plate After 1 5 seconds the display is chang
5. as a minute timer to delay the start of cooking or to set a holding time after cooking Clock Used to set clock Stop Clear Used to stop the oven operation or to delete the cooking data Start Speedy cook Used to start the oven and also used to set a reheat time 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 f When the STOP CLEAR pad is touched during the oven is operating oven operation the oven stops cooking and all information retained To erase all 2 The oven door can be opened at any time during information except the present time touch the operation by pushing the door release button on STOP CLEAR pad once more If the oven door is the control panel The oven will automatically opened during the oven operation all information shut off is retained Each time a pad is touched a BEEP willsound lf the START pad is touched and the oven does to acknowledge the touch 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 d
6. at this point This may shorten defrost time for food weighing less than 3 lbs 1350g Special Techniques Break apart and remove thawed portions with fork Stew Meat 1 1 2 lbs 675g Patties 4 40z 110g 9 11 min 25 30 min 15 20 min Separate and rearrange once Turn over after half the time PORK Spareribs 1 Ib 450g Chops 4 50z 125g 25 30 min 25 30 min Separate and rearrange once Separate and turn over once Minced pork 1 Ib 450g POULTRY Whole Chicken 2 1 2 bs 1125g 20 22 min 15 20 min 45 90 min Break apart and remove thawed portions with fork Break side down Turn over after half the time Shield as needed Chicken Breasts 1 lbs 450g Fryer Chicken cut up 2 Ibs 900g 9 10 min 12 14 min 15 30 min 25 30 min Separate and rearrange once Separate and rearrange once Chicken Thights 1 1 2 Ibs 675g ey 15 30 min Separate and rearrange once FISH amp SEAFOOD Whole Fish 1 Ib 450g 6 7 min 15 20 min Turn over after half the time Shield as needed Fish Fillets 1 1 2 lb 675g Shrimp 1 2 Ib 225g 7 8 min 15 20 min 15 20 min Separate and turn over once Separate and rearrange once The times are approximate because freezer temperatures vary COOKING amp REHEATING CHART Cooking chart Power Level Cooking Time Per Ib 450g Special Instruction MEAT Beef j
7. below 3 Touch START pad MEAT DEFROSTING begins 1 Touch POULTRY pad The Ib indicator light and 1 5 is displayed POULTRY 2 Select the desired defrosting The display will show what you touched weight Refer to the weight defrost chart below 3 Touch START pad POULTRY DEFROSTING begins 1 Touch FISH pad The Ib indicator light and 0 5 is displayed FISH 2 Select the desired defrosting The display will show what you touched weight Refer to the weight defrost chart below 3 Touch START pad FISH DEFROSTING begins WEIGHT DEFROST CHART Touch pad MEAT POULTRY FISH 1 0 Ib 1 5 Ib 0 5 Ib 1 5 Ib 2 0 Ib 1 0 Ib 3 times 2 0 b 2 5 b 1 5 Ib 2 5 b 3 0 Ib 2 0 b 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 12 COOKING IN ONE STAGE 1 Touch POWER pad The MMW indicator lights POWER Select the desired power level The display will show what you touched Note If steps 1 and 2 are omitted the oven will cook at full power 2 Touch the time set pads for the The display will show what you touched cooking time Note Your oven can be programmed for 59 minutes 99 seco
8. inside or outside of the oven after cooking to allow heat to finish conducting to cook the center completely Wrap meat joints and jacket potatoes in aluminium foil while standing Meat joints need approx 10 15 minutes jacket potatoes 5 minutes Other foods such as plated meal vegetables fish etc require 2 5 minutes standing After defrosting food standing time should also be allowed If food is not cooked after standing time return to the oven and cook for additional time MOISTURE CONTENT Many fresh foods e g vegetables and fruit vary in their moisture content throughout the season particularly jacket potatoes For this reason cooking times may have to be adjusted Dry ingredients e g rice pasta can dry out during storage so cooking times may differ DENSITY Porous airy foods heat more quickly than dense heavy foods CLING FILM Cling film helps keep the food moist and the trapped steam assists in speeding up cooking times Pierce before cooking to allow excess steam to escape Always take care when removing cling film from a dish as the build up of steam will be very hot SHAPE Even shapes cook evenly Food cooks better by microwave when in a round container rather than square SPACING Foods cook more quickly and evenly if spaced apart NEVER pile foods on top of each other 24 STARTING TEMPERATURE The colder the food the longer it takes to heat up Food from a fridge takes longer to reheat than f
9. putting a note on them so that other members of the household will remember too e Remember metal ties and transfer food from foil containers before reheating e Chilled refrigerated food takes longer to reheat than food at room temperature such as just cooled food or food from the store cupboard All foods should be reheated using full microwave power Item Cooking time Special Instructions Baby food 20 sec Empty into a small serving bowl 128g jar Stir well once or twice during heating Before serving check the temperature carefully Baby milk Stir or shake well and pour into a sterilized bottle 100ml 4fl oz 20 30 sec Before serving shake well and check the temperature 225ml 8fl oz 40 50 sec carefully Sandwich roll or bun 1 roll 20 30 sec Wrap in paper towel and place on glass microwaveable rack Note Do not use recycled paper towels Lasagna 1 serving Place lasagna on microwaveable plate 10 1 2 oz 300g Cover with plastic wrap and vent Casserole 1 cup Cook covered in microwaveable casserole 4 cups Stir once halfway through cooking Mashed potatoes 1 cup Cook covered in microwaveable casserole 4 cups Stir once halfway through cooking Baked beans 1 cup Cook covered in microwaveable casserole Stir once halfway through cooking Ravioli or pasta in sauce 1 cup Cook covered in microwaveable casserole 4 cups Stir once halfway through cooking 2i VEGETABLE CHART U
10. small onion diced 1 clove garlic crushed 1 tsp 5ml oil 7 0z 200g can chopped tomatoes 1 tosp 15ml tomato puree 1 tsp 5ml mixed herbs 8 0z 225g minced beef salt and pepper 31 1 Melt the butter in a bowl on P HI for 1 minute 2 Add the eggs milk and seasoning and mix well 3 Cook on P HI for 2 minutes stirring every 30 seconds 1 Place onion garlic and oil in casserole and cook on P HI for 2 minutes or until soft 2 Place all other ingredients in casserole Stir well 3 Cover and cook on P HI for 4 minutes then P 50 for 7 10 minutes or until the meat is cooked Smasic Chef Microwave Oven Warranty MC Appliance Corporation warrants each new Microwave Oven to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect or to furnish a new part s at the company s option for any part s of the unit that has failed during the warranty period Parts and labor expenses are covered on this unit for a period of one year after the date of purchase In addition MC Appliance Corporation warrants the Magnetron parts only to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 8 years The consumer is responsible for all labor and transportation expenses related to the diagnosis and replacement of the Magnetron after the initial one year warranty expires If in the event the unit requires replacement or refund under the terms of this warranty the consumer is responsible for a
11. the oven CARE AND CLEANING Although your oven is provided with safety features it is important to observe the following 1 It is important not to defeat or tamper with safety 3 When opened the door must not be subjected interlocks to strain for example a child hanging on an opened door or any load could cause the oven 2 Do not place any object between the oven front to fall forward to cause injury and also damage face and the door or allow residue to to the door Do not operate the oven if it is accumulate on sealing surfaces Wipe the damaged until it has been repaired by a trained sealing area frequently with a mild detergent service technician rinse and dry Never use abrasive powders or It is particularly important that the oven closes pads properly and that there is no damage to the i Door bent li Hinges and Hookes broken or loosened iii Door seals and sealing surfaces 4 The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except a properly trained service technician 19 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q A 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
12. 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 Touch 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 pad NOTE Oven stops operating when door is opened 17 CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 1 Turn the oven off before cleaning 6 P Keep the inside of the oven clean When food 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 abrasives is not recommended 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 If the Control Panel becomes wet clean with a soft dry cloth Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives on Control Panel i 7 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 ma
13. G INSTRUCTIONS found on page 3 Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Do not store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement near a swimming pool or similar locations Do not immerse cord or plug in water Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter 15 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
14. HASE WITH GROUNDING 1350 W 900 W 2450 MHz 495 X 294 X 388 mm 19 5 X 11 6 X 15 3 in 320 X 228 X 338 mm 12 6 x 9 0 x 13 3 in 0 9 cu ft APPROX 13KG 28 7 Ibs 59 min 99 sec 10 LEVELS TRIM KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 Turn a set upside down Adhere three urethane foams 1 2 and tighten four screws 4 through the holes of four feet 3 to base plate IMPORTANT Adherence a long urethane form 1 to the back side of Base Plate Adherence two short urethane form 2 to the side of Base Plate make sure that two short forms adhere near with out a gab with a long from 1 2 Remove three screws 1 on cabinet back 3 Install the trim kit 2 and mounting brackets 3 4 Tighten three screws 1 through the holes of mounting brackets 3 Wooden Box IMPORTANT Dimensions are based on plywood thickness of 11 mm Use of a different plywood thickness requires the box dimensions to be adjusted accordingly to maintain the required clearances on the sides and top for proper operation of the unit FEATURES DIAGRAM Door latch When the door is closed it will automatically shut off If the door is opened while the oven is operating the magnetron will automatically shut off Door seal The door seal maintains the microwave within the oven cavity and prevents microwave leakage Oven cavity Spatter shield Protec
15. Smagie Chef SO RIGHT AT HOME 0 9 cu ft Microwave Oven MCD990ARB MCD990ARW Instruction Manual and Cooking Guide So Rightat Home Never operate the oven when it is empty or without the glass turntable Before operating this oven please read these instructions completely PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks b Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel TABLE OF CONTENTS e PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY 0 eee 1 eIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 00 oe etree eee na aAA 2 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY ee es STATEMENT eee ener ee ee eee ee ee ee ee 3 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS sige sce ciccceyeccs sccceeecensetcueseaeasoecedengessnssazecuadicbsueeacssGecrccncensteccuelineeceentee 3
16. Use the listening test by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a pop every 1 or 2 seconds Do not repop unpopped kernels Do not pop popcorn in glass cookware COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Utensil Guide Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens To cook food in the microwave oven the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used Care must therefore be taken choosing the utensil If the utensil is marked microwave safe you do not need to worry The following table lists various of utensil and indicates whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven Utensil Comments Aluminium foil Can be used in small quantities to protect areas against overcooking Arcing can occur if the foil is too close to the oven wall or if too much foil is used Crust plate China and earthenware Do not preheat for more than 8minutes Porcelain pottery glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable unless deco rated with a metal trim Disposable polyester cardboard dishes Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes Fast food packaging e Polystyrene cups containers e Paper bags or newspaper e Recycled paper or metal trims Can be used to warm food Overheating may cause the polystyrene to melt May catch fire May cause arcing Glassware e Oven to table ware Fine glassware e Glass jars Metal e D
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18. eansprouts 4 0z 100g mange tout 1 red pepper seeded and thinly sliced 4 spring onions chopped 4 0z 100g canned water chestnuts sliced 1 4 head of chinese leaves thinly sliced HONEYED CHICKEN 4 boneless chicken breasts 2 tosp 380ml clear honey 1 tosp 15ml whole grain mustard 1 2 tsp 2 5ml dried tarragon 1 tosp 15ml tomato puree 1 4 pint 150ml chicken stock ee a Melt the in a large bowl on P HI for 1 minute Add the onion carrot and potato and cook on P HI for 6 minutes stir halfway through cooking 3 Add the tomatoes orange juice orange rind and stock Mix thoroughly Season with salt and pepper to taste Cover the bowl and cook on P HI for 12 minutes stir 2 3 times during cooking until the vegetables are tender 4 Blend and serve immediately N h Place the onion and oil a bowl mix well and cook on P HI for 2 minutes 2 Stir in the flour to make a paste and gradually add stack Season and add the parsley Cover the bowl and cook on P 80 for 12 minutes Pour the soup into serving bowls submerge bread and sprinkle generously with cheese 5 Cook on P 80 for 2 minutes until the cheese has melted a D 1 Place the oil soy sauce sherry ginger garlic and carrots in a large bowl mix thoroughly 2 Cover and cook on P HI for 2 3 minutes stirring once 3 Add the button mushrooms beansprouts mange tout red pepper spring onions water chestnuts and ch
19. ed into cooking time and the oven starts cooking DINNER PLATE DINNER PLATE 120z Touch DINNER PLATE pad once e 15 oz Touch DINNER PLATE pad twice within 1 5 seconds AUTO COOK AUTO COOK allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by repeatedly touching auto cook pad 1 Touch AUTO COOK pad When you touch AUTO COOK pad once AUTO AC 1 is displayed By repeatedly touching COOK this pad you can select other food category as shown in the chart below CATEGORY FOOD WEIGHT TOUCH PAD AC 1 BREAD 4 slices 1 5 2 oz each Touch AUTO COOK once acz SOUP Touch AUTO COOK Wis AC 3 BAKED POTATO 3 potatoes 7 8 oz each Touch AUTO COOK three times AC 4 FRESH VEGETABLE Touch AUTO COOK four times AC 5 FROZEN VEGETABLE 7 Oz package Touch AUTO COOK five times 2 Touch START pad When you touch START pad the display is changed into cooking time and the oven starts cooking 16 LESS MORE To alter one touch cooking or cooking time while oven is in operation use LESS or MORE except for defrosting Touch LESS MORE pad 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 Touch LESS MORE pad 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
20. ely affect oven wiring and contacts 6 Power supply This microwave oven requires a power supply of approximately 15 Amperes 120 Volts 60Hz and a grounded outlet A short power cord is provided to 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 in their use 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 F 4 Receptacle Grounding j Lead 2 Box cover 3 prong plug Grounding Receptacle Adaptor THE CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE DOES NOT ALLOW THE USE OF THE GROUNDING ADAPTOR SPECIFICATIONS POWER SUPPLY POWER CONSUMPTION MICROWAVE OUTPUT POWER FREQUENCY OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS W X H X D CAVITY DIMENSIONS W X H X D CAVITY VOLUME NET WEIGHT TIMER POWER LEVELS Specifications are subject to change without notice 120V AC 60 Hz SINGLE P
21. halves Add only 15ml 1tosp water 1 2 b 250g 3 5min Cut pepper into small slices Potatoes 1 2 b 250g 4 6 min Weigh the peeled potatoes and cut them into 1 Ib 500g 6 8 min similar sized halves or quarters Turnip cabbage 1 2 lb 250g 5 7 min Cut turnip cabbage into small cubes Cooking Guide for frozen vegetables Vegetables Weight Time instructions broccoli 1 2 Ib 250g9 5 6 min Add 30ml 2 tbsp cold water Green beans 1 2 Ib 250g 5 6 min Add 30ml 2t tbsp cold water Mixed vegetables 1 2 b 250g Add 15ml 1ttbsp cold water carrots peas corn Mixed vegetables 1 2 b 250g Add 15ml 1 tbsp cold water Chinese style 28 RECIPES TOMATO amp ORANGE SOUP 1 0z 25g butter 1 medium onion chopped 1 large carrot amp 1 large potato chopped 13 4lb 800g canned chopped tomatoes juice and grated rind of 1 small orange 11 2pints 900ml hot vegetable stock salt and pepper to taste FRENCH ONION SOUP 1 large onions sliced 1 tbsp 15ml corn oil 2 0Z 50g plain flour 2 pints 1 2 liters hot meat or vegetable stock salt and pepper to taste 2 tbsp 30ml parsley chopped 4 thick slices French bread 2 0z 50g cheese grated STIR FRIED VEGETABLES 1 tosp 15ml sunflower oil 2 tbsp 30ml soy sauce 1 tosp 15ml sherry 1 2 5cm root ginger peeled and finely grated 2 medium carrots cut into fine strips 4 0z 100g button mushrooms chopped 2 0z 50g b
22. he 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 explode Potatoes apples egg yolks and sausages are examples of food with non porous skins These must be pierced before cooking to prevent bursting Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven Always allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched off to ARCING Do not operate the oven if door seals or sealing surfaces are damaged or if door is bent or if hinges are loose or broken Do not operate the oven empty This will damage the oven Do not attempt to dry clothes newspapers or other materials in the oven They may catch on fire Do not use recycled paper products as they may contain impurities which may cause sparks or fires Do not hit or strike the control panel with hard objects This can damage the oven allow the temperature to even out stir during heating if necessary and ALWAYS stir after heating To p
23. hemicals for example sulfides and chlorides Vapors from such corrosive chemicals may interact with the contact and springs of the safety interlock switches thereby rendering them inoperable Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times Wipe the 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 Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as you cannot control the temperature and doing so may lead to overheating and fire Do not operate the oven without the glass tray in place Be sure it is properly sitting on the rotating base Comme pour tous appareils menagers son utilisation par des enfants doit tre surveillee de pres Au cas ou les mati res plac es dans le four s enflammeraient ne pas ouvrir la porte teindre le four et d brancher le fil lectrique ou couper l alimentation au tableau lectrique fusibles ou disjoncteurs SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT WARNING This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with limits for an ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable pro
24. iability in connection with the sale of this product Under no circumstances is the consumer permitted to return this unit to the factory without prior written consent from MC Appliance Corporation Model Parts Labor Magnetron Part Only Type of Service MCB990ARW MCB990ARB One Year One Year Eight Years Carry In For Service or Assistance please call 888 775 0202 Or visit us on the web at www mcappliance com
25. inese leaves Mix thoroughly 4 Cook on P HI for 4 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender Stir 2 3 times during cooking Stir fried vegetables are ideally served with meat or fish 1 Place the chicken breasts in a casserole dish 2 Mix all remaining ingredients together and pour over the chicken Salt and pepper to taste 3 Cook on P HI for 11 12 minutes Rearrange and coat the chicken with the sauce twice during cooking BLUE CHEESE amp CHIVE JACKETS 2 baking potatoes approx 9 0z 250g each 2 0z 50g butter 4 0z 100g blue cheese chopped 1 tosp 15ml fresh chives chopped 2 0z 50g mushrooms sliced salt and pepper to taste WHITE SAUCE 1 0z 25g butter 1 0z 25g plain flour 1 2 pint 300ml milk salt and pepper to taste STRAWBERRY JAM 11 2 lb 675g strawberries hulled 3 tbsp 45ml lemon juice 11 2 lb 675g caster sugar PLAIN MICROWAVE CAKE 4 0z 100g margarine 4 0z 100g sugar 1 eggs 4 0z 100g self raising flour sifted 2 3 tosp 30 45ml milk OMELETTS 1 2 0z 15g butter 4 eggs 6 tosp 90ml milk salt amp pepper _ Prick each potato in several places Cook on P HI for 10 11 minutes Halve and scoop the flesh into a bowl add the butter cheese chives mushrooms salt and pepper mix thoroughly 2 Pile mixture into the potato skins and place ina flan dish on the rack 3 Cook on P 50 for 10 minutes Place the butter in a bowl and cook on P HI for 1 m
26. inute until melted 2 Stir in the flour and whisk in the milk Cook on P HI for 3 4 minutes stirring every 2 minutes until thick and smooth Season with salt and pepper to taste _ _ Place strawberries and lemon juice in a very large bowl heat on P HI for 5 minutes or until the fruit has softened Add sugar mix well 2 Cook on P 70 for 20 25 minutes until setting point is reached stir every 4 5 minutes 3 Pour into hot clean jars Cover seal and label setting point To determine setting point place 1 tso 5mi jam onto chilled saucer Allow to stand for 1 minute Move surface of jam gently with your finger if the surface wrinkles setting point has been reached 1 line the base of 8 20 4cm cake dish with grease proof paper 2 Cream the margarine and sugar together until light and fluffy Beat in the eggs and fold in the sifted flour alternately with the milk 3 Pour into prepared container Cook on P HI for 3 4 minutes until a skewer comes out cleanly 4 Leave the cake to stand for 5 minutes before turning out 1 Whisk together eggs and milk 2 Place butter in 10 26cm flan dish Cook on P HI for 1 minute until melted Coat the dish with the melted butter 3 Pour omelette mixture into flan dish Cook on P HI for 2 minutes whisk mixture and cook again on P HI for 1 minutes SCRAMBLED EGG 1 2 0z 15g butter 2 eggs 2 tbsp 30ml milk salt amp pepper SAVORY MINCE 1
27. ishes e Freezer bag twist ties Paper e Plates cups napkins and Kitchen paper e Recycled paper Can be used unless decorated with a metal trim Can be used to warm foods or liquids Delicate glass may break or crack if heated suddenly Must remove the lid Suitable for warming only May cause arcing or fire For short cooking times and warming Also to absorb excess moisture May cause arcing Plastic e Containers e Cling film e Freezer bags Wax or grease proof paper Recommended use A Limited Use xX Not Recommended Particularly if heat resistant thermoplastic Some other plastics may warp or discolour at high temperatures Do not use Melamine plastic Can be used to retain moisture Should not touch the food Take care when removing the film as hot steam will escape Only if boilable or oven proof Should not be airtight Prick with a fork if necessary Can be used to retain moisture and prevent spattering 21 USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY General Use Do not attempt to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks Do not place any object between the oven front frame and the door or allow residue to build up on sealing surfaces Wipe with a mild detergent rinse and dry Never use abrasive powders or pads Do not subject the oven door to strain or weight such as a child hanging on an open door This could cause the oven to fall forward resulting in injury to you and damage to t
28. lfunction of the unit 5 ROLLER GUIDE 1 The ROLLER GUIDE and oven floor should be cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise 2 The ROLLER GUIDE MUST ALWAYS be used for cooking together with the Glass Tray GLASS TRAY 1 DO NOT operate the oven without the Glass Tray in place P DO NOT use any other Glass Tray with this oven If Glass Tray is hot ALLOW TO COOL before cleaning or placing it in water 3 4 DO NOT cook directly on the Glass Tray Except for popcorm 18 It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher The roller guide and oven cavity floor should be 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 Glass Tray Roller Guide BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE The oven doesn t work e Sparking in the cavity 1 Check that the power cord is securely plugged 1 Check utensils Metal containers or dishes with in metal trim should not be used 2 Check that the door is firmly closed 2 Check that metal skewers or foil does not 3 Check that the cooking time is set touch the interior walls 4 Check for a blown circuit fuse or tripped main we If there is still a problem contact the service circuit breaker in your house station A list of these stations is included in
29. ll hear 3 beeps HOW TO USE TO SET A HOLDING TIME KITCHEN 1 Program the desired cooking time H He icles lights and the selected TIMER ime is displayed 2 Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad The TIMER indicator lights and 0 is displayed 3 Enter the amount of time you want The display will show what you touched the oven to hold 4 Touch START pad The M W 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 Note Your oven can be programmed for 59 minutes 99 seconds 59 99 14 SPEEDY COOK SPEEDY COOK allows you to reheat for 30 seconds at full power by simply touching the SPEEDY COOK pad By repeatedly touching the SPEEDY COOK pad you can also extend reheating time to 5 minutes by 30 second increments 1 Touch SPEEDY COOK pad When you touch SPEEDY COOK pad 30 is START displayed SPEEDY COOK 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 for 3 5 When you touch POPCORN pad once
30. ll transportation expenses to return the unit to our factory prior to receiving a replacement unit or refund A copy of the dated sales receipt invoice is required to receive warranty service This warranty covers appliances in use within the continental United States Puerto Rico and Hawaii The warranty does not cover the following e Damages due to shipping damage or improper installation e Damages due to misuse or abuse e Content losses due to failure of the unit e Repairs performed by unauthorized service agents e Service calls that do not involve defects in material and workmanship such as instruction on proper use of the product or improper installation e Replacement or resetting of house fuses or circuit breakers e Failure of this product if used for other then its intended purpose e Disposal costs of failed units not returned to our factory e Any delivery installation costs incurred as the result of a unit that fails to perform as specified e Expenses for travel and transportation for product service if your appliance is located in a remote area where service by an authorized service technician is not available e The removal and reinstallation of your appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions This warranty is in lieu of all warranties expressed or implied and no representative or person is authorized to assume for us any other l
31. nds 59 99 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 NOTE Using lower power levels increases the cooking time which is recommended for foods such as cheese milk and slow cooking of meats COOKING IN TWO STAGES All recipes 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 0 is displayed DEFROST 2 Touch the time set pads for the The display will show what you touched defrosting time you want 3 Touch POWER pad The MMW indicator lights and P HI is displayed POWER Select the desired power level The display will show what you touched 4 Touch the time set pads for the The display will show what you touched desired cooking time 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 star
32. oint Rare Medium well done Pork Joint Bacon joint POULTRY Whole chicken Portions chicken Breast boned FISH Fish Fillets Whole Mackerel Cleaned and prepared Whole Trout Cleaned amp Prepared Salmon steaks P 80 P 80 P 80 P HI P HI P HI P 80 P 80 P HI P HI P HI P HI 9 11 min 10 12 min 12 14 min 13 16 min 5 8 min 8 10 min 6 8 min 7 9 min 4 6 min 4 6 min 5 7 min 5 7 min Chilled meat and poultry should be removed from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before cooking Always let the meat and poultry stand covered after cooking Brush a little oil or melted butter over the fish or add 15 30ml 1 2 tbsp lemon juice wine stock milk or water Always let the fish stand covered after cooking NOTE The above times should be regarded only as a guide Allow for difference in individual tastes and preferences The times may vary due to the shape cut and composition of the food Frozen meat poultry and fish must be thoroughly thawed before cooking 26 Reheating chart e Baby food particularly needs to be checked carefully before serving to prevent burns e When heating pre packaged ready cooked foods always follow the pack instructions carefully If you freeze foods which were bought from the fresh or chilled counters remember that they should be thoroughly thawed before following the heating instructions on the packed It s worth
33. ood at room temperature LIQUIDS All liquids must be stirred before and during heating Water especially must be stirred before and during heating to avoid eruption Do not heat liquids that have previously been boiled DO NOT OVERHEAT TURNING amp STIRRING Some foods require stirring during cooking Meat and poultry should be turned after half the cooking time ARRANGING Individual foods e g chicken portions or chops should be placed on a dish so that the thicker parts are towards the outside QUANTITY Small quantities cook faster than large quantities also small meals will reheat more quickly than large portions PIERCING The skin or membrane on some foods will cause steam to build up during cooking These foods must be pierced or a strip of skin should be peeled off before cooking to allow the steam to escape Eggs potatoes apples sausages etc will all need to be pierced before cooking DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BOIL EGGS IN THEIR SHELLS COVERING Cover foods with microwave cling film or a lid Cover fish vegetables casseroles soups Do not cover cakes sauces jacket potatoes or pastry items DEFROSTING GUIDE gt Do not defrost covered meat Covering might allow cooking to take place Always remove outer wrap and tray Use only containers that are microwave safe gt Begin defrosting whole poultry breast side down Begin defrosting roasts fat side down gt The shape of the package alters the defros
34. oor is completely closed or the program has been reset The oven automatically cooks on full power unless set to a lower power level 5 The display will show 0 when the oven is plugged in Make sure the oven is properly installed and plugged into the electrical outlet Time clock returns to the present time when the cooking time ends WATTAGE OUTPUT CHART e The power level is set by touching 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 10 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 10 CONTROLS SETTING THE CLOCK When the oven is first plugged in the display will flash 0 and a tone will sound If the AC power ever goes off the display shows 0 when the power comes back on 1 Touch CLOCK pad CLOCK This is a 12 hour clock system 2 Touch CLOCK pad once more This is a 24 hour clock system NOTE This oven has multiple clock systems If you want 12 hour clock system omit this step 3 Enter the correct time of day by touching the time set pads 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 allo
35. oth naturally and manmade sources Manmade sources include radar radio television telecommunication links and car phones HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD ven Say Magnetron IN a Microwave oven gt TRANSMISSION electricity is converted Then they pass through the into microwave by the cooking containers to be MAGNETRON absorbed by the water molecules in the food all foods contain water to a more or lesser extent Turntable gt ABSORPTION The microwaves bounce off the metal A S walls and the metal INA Microwave Water Molecule Absorption Vibration The microwaves cause the water molecules to vibrate which causes FRICTION i e HEAT This heat then cooks the food Microwaves are also attracted to fat and sugar particles and foods high in these will cook more quickly Microwaves can only penetrate to a depth of 1 12 2 inches 4 5cm and as heat spreads through the food by conduction just as in a traditional oven the food cooks from the outside inwards CONVERSION CHARTS WEIGHT MEASURES 1 fl oz 3 fl oz 5 fl oz 1 4 pt 10 fl oz 1 2 pt 20 fl oz 1pt FLUID MEASUREMENTS 8 fl oz 240 ml 16 fl oz UK 20 fl oz 480 ml UK 560 ml 1 Quart 32 fl oz UK 40 fl oz 960 ml UK 1120 ml 1 Gallon 128 fl oz UK 160 fl oz 3840 ml UK 4500 ml 23 COOKING TECHNIQUES STANDING TIME Dense foods e g meat jacket potatoes and cakes require standing time
36. overed for additional time to allow it to finish cooking This frees the oven for other cooking Why does my oven not always cook as fast as the microwave cooking guide says Check your cooking guide again to make sure you ve followed directions exactly and to see what might cause variations in cooking time Cooking guide times and heat settings are suggestions to help prevent over cooking the most common problem in getting used to a microwave oven Variations in the size shape and weights and dimensions could require longer cooking time Use your own judgement along with the cooking guide suggestions to check whether the food has been properly cooked just as you would do with a conventional cooker Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates while empty Yes Never run it empty Can operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a large dish No If you remove or turn over the turntable you will get poor cooking results Dishes used in your oven must fit on the turntable Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction Yes The turntable rotates clockwise or counterclockwise depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins Can pop popcorn in my microwave oven How do get the best results Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacture s guidelines Do not use regular paper bags
37. revent eruptive boiling and possible scalding you should put a spoon or glass stick into the beverages and stir before during and after heating Do not leave the oven unattended while popping corn Do not pop corn in a paper bag unless it is the commercially prepared Microwave Popcorn product The kernels can overheat and ignite a brown paper bag Do not put packaged Microwave Popcorn bags directly on the oven tray Place the package ona 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 If you see arcing touch STOP CLEAR pad or push the door open button and correct the problem Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Arcing is caused by e Metal or foil touching the side of the oven Foil not molded to food upturned edges act like antennas 22 e Metal such as twist ties poultry pins or gold rimmed dishes in the microwave e Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave MICROWAVING PRINCIPLES Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early experiments with RADAR in World War Il Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all the time b
38. se a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid Add 30 45ml cold water 2 3 tbsp for every 250g unless another water quantity is recommended see table Cook covered for the minimum time see table Continue cooking to get the result you prefer Stir once during and once after cooking Add salt herbs or butter after cooking Cover during a standing time of 3 minutes Hint cut the fresh vegetables into even sized pieces The smaller they are cut the quicker they will cook All vegetables should be cooked using full microwave power Cooking Guide for fresh vegetables Vegetables Weight Time Comments Broccoli 1 2 b 250g 4 5 min Prepare even sized florets 1 Ib 500g 6 8 min Arrange the stems to the centre Brussels sprouts 1 2 lb 250g 5 6 min Add 60 75ml 5 6tbsp water Carrots 1 2 Ib 250g Cut carrots into even sized slices Cauliflower 1 2 b 250g Prepare even sized florets Cut big florets into 1 Ib 500g halves Arrange stems to the centre Courgettes 1 2 Ib 250g Cut courgettes into slices Add 30ml 2tbsp water or a knob of butter Cook until just tender Egg plants 1 2 Ib 250g Cut egg plants into small slices and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon lemon juice Leeks 1 2 llb 250g Cut leeks into thick slices Mushrooms 0 3 Ib 125g Prepare small whole or sliced mushrooms Do not 1 2 lb 250g add any water Sprinkle with lemon juice Spice with salt and pepper Drain before serving Onions 1 2 b 250g 3 4 min Cut onions into slices or
39. tection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the followings e Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television e Relocate the Microwave oven with respect to the receiver e Move the microwave oven away from the receiver e Plug the microwave 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 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit the grounding plug reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for electric current This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded WARNING Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether
40. the appliance is properly grounded and either 1 If it is necessary to use an extension cord use only a 3 wire extension cord that has a 3 blade grounding plug and a 3 slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance or 2 Do not use an extension cord if the power supply cord is too short have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance WARNING Do not cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord under any circumstances INSTALLATION 1 Examine the oven after unpacking Check for damage such as a misaligned door broken door or dent in the cavity If any damage is visible DO NOT INSTALL and notify your dealer immediately 2 Level flat location Install the microwave oven on a level flat surface 3 Ventilation Do not block air vents 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 advers
41. ting time Shallow rectangular shapes defrost more quickly than a deep block gt After 3 of the defrost time has elapsed check the food Toy may wish to turn over break apart rearrange or remove thawed portions of the food gt During defrost the oven will prompt you to turn the 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 DEFROSTING CHART Item amp Weight BEEF Minced beef 1 Ib 450g 10 12 min Defrosting Time Standing Time 15 20 min gt When defrosted food should be cool but softened in all areas If still slightly icy return to microwave oven very briefly or let stand a few minutes After defrosting allow food to stand 5 60 minutes if there are any icy areas Poultry and fish may be placed under running cool water until defrosted Turn over Roast ribs whole poultry turkey breasts hot dogs sausages steaks or chops gt 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 To prevent arching do not allow foil to come within 1 inch of oven walls or door Remove To prevent cooking thawed portions should be removed from the oven
42. ts blinking The display counts down the time remaining in M W mode When M W cook ends you will hear 3 beeps 13 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 energy HOW TO USE AS A MINUTE TIMER KITCHEN 1 Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad oe indicator lights and 0 is TIMER aes 2 Enter the amount of time you want The display will show what you touched to count down 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 KITCHEN 1 Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad Lana indicator lights and 0 is TIMER race 2 Enter the amount of time you want The display will show what you touched to delay 3 Program the desired power level The M W indicator lights and the selected and cooking time for food to be power level amp cooking time are displayed cooked 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 wi
43. ts the microwave outlet from splashes of cooking foods Safety interlock system Prevents the oven from operating while the door is opened 7 Door release button Pushing this button stops oven operation and opens the door Glass cooking tray Made of special heat resistant glass The tray must always be in proper position before operating Do not cook food directly on the tray Roller guide Supports the glass cooking tray Door screen Allows viewing of food The screen is designed so that light can pass through but not the microwaves FEATURES DIAGRAM continued 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 MCD990ARB MCD990ARB POPCORN FROZEN PIZZA AUTO DINNER COOK 5 FROZEN VEGETABLE MEAT POULTRY FISH NON START STOP CLEAR SPEEDY COOK Time set pad Used to set the cooking time and the present time Display Cooking time power level indicators and present time are displayed One touch Used to cook or reheat specific quantities of food Auto Cook Used to cook or reheat More Used to add time to cooking Less Used to remove time from cooking Auto Defrost Used to defrost foods for weight 17 18 20 21 22 MCD990ARW 2 SOUP 3 BAKED POTATO 4 FRESH VEGETABLE 5 FROZEN VEGETABLE AUTO COOK MEAT POULTRY FISH STOP CLEAR START SPEEDY COOK Power Used to set power level Defrost Used to defrost foods for time Kitchen Timer Used
44. ws you to set from 1 00 to 12 59 If you selected 24 hour clock system this digital clock allows you to set from 0 00 to 23 59 NOTE If you attempt to enter an incorrect time the time will not be set and a error signal tone will sound Touch the CLOCK pad and re enter the time 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 2 Touch the time set pads for the The display will show what you touched desired defrosting time Note Your oven can be programmed for 59 minutes 99 seconds 59 99 3 Touch START pad When you touch START pad the 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 11 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 Ib indicator light and 1 0 is displayed MEAT 2 Select the desired defrosting The display will show what you touched weight Refer to the weight defrost chart
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