Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MCD990B Magic Chef
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0.9 cu. ft. Microwave Oven MCD990W/MCD990B.
1 PRECAUTIONS T O A VOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE T O EXCESSIVE MICROW A VE 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.
2 IMPORT ANT 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.
3 FEDERAL COMMUNICA TIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE ST A TEMENT (U.S.A. ONL Y) GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 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.
4 INST ALLA TION 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.
5 SPECIFICA TIONS * Specifications are subject to change without notice. POWER SUPPL Y 120V AC 60 Hz SINGLE PHASE WITH GROUNDING POWER CONSUMPTION 1350 W MICROW A VE OUTPUT POWER 900 W FREQUENCY 2450 MHz OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) 495 X 294 X 388 mm (19.
6 1. 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. 2. Door seal- The door seal maintains the microwave within the oven cavity and prevents microwave leakage.
7 10. Time set pad- Used to set the cooking time and the present time. 11. Display- Cooking time, power level, indicators and present time are displayed. 12. One touch- Used to cook or reheat specific quantities of food. 13. Auto Cook- Used to cook or reheat.
8 The oven light is on only when the microwave oven is operating. 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 touch.
9 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. This is a 12 hour clock system.
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. 2. Select the desired defrosting weight. (Refer to the weight defrost chart below.
11 COOKING IN TWO ST AGES All recipes require the frozen foods to be defrosted fully before cooking. This oven can be programmed to automatically defrost foods before cooking. When you touch START pad, the DEF and M/W indicators come on to confirm the power levels selected.
12 1. Program the desired cooking time. 3. Press the amount of time you want the oven to hold. 4. Touch START pad. 1. Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad. 2. Press the amount of time you want to delay. 3. Program the desired power level and cooking time for food to be cooked.
13 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.
14 ONE TOUCH COOKING (continued) 1. Touch DINNER PLATE pad once for 12 oz of dinner plate or twice for 15 oz of dinner plate. DINNER PLA TE When you touch DINNER PLATE pad once, “ 12 ” is displayed. After 1.5 seconds, the display is changed into cooking time and the oven starts cooking.
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.
16 UTENSIL TEST MICROW A VE 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.
17 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.
18 VEGET ABLES 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.
19 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. In a 2-quart glass casserole, combine broccoli and cauliflower 2.
20 VEGET ARIAN CHILI 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1 small onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1/4 cup) 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 can (15 1 / 2 oz.
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.
22 FISH FILLET AMANDINE 1/4 cup margarine or butter, divided 1/2 cup slivered almonds 1 teaspoon almond liqueur, optional 1 pound fresh or thawed frozen fish fillets 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1. In a 2-cup glass measure, heat 2 tablespoons margarine on P-HI for 1 minute or until melted.
23 POACHED CHICKEN 2 bone-in chicken breast halves (about 1 lb.) 1 celery stalk, cut up 1 medium carrot, cut up 1 small onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 cup chicken broth 1. In a 2-quart casserole, place chicken breast halves. Add celery, carrot, onion and chicken broth.
24 MEA TS 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.
25 PORK SAUSAGE CASSEROLE 1 medium red onion 3 green apples, seeded and cubed 2 tablespoons margarine or butter 1 package (12 oz.) bulk pork sausage, cooked, drained and crumbled 1 sweet potato (about 8 oz.) cooked, peeled and cubed 1 jar (12 oz.) pork gravy 1.
26 CARE OF YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN Turn the oven off before cleaning. 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.
27 USE YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN SAFEL Y 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.
28 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SER VICE 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.
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