Magic Chef KOT-172S, KOT-170SB, KOT-170SW Use And Care Manual

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Microwave Oven

Use and Care Manual

Table o£ Contents

Introduction ............................................. 1

Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessire Microwave

Energy ....................................................... 1

Important Safety Instructions ........... 2-3

Installation Recommendations .............. 4

Control Panel ....................................... 5-6

Oven Features at a Glance ..................... 7

Operating Basics ............................... 8-12

Special Features ............................... 12-17

Care and Cleaning .......................... 18-20

Questions and Answers ....................... 21

Before You Call ...................................... 22

Warranty ................................................. 23

I IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION

Never operate _e oven when it is empty or
without the glass turntable.

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of an over-the

range microwave oven. For best results, WC

suggest reading this guide carefully. You will

find instructions on the proper operation and
maintenance of your microwave.

PRECAUTIONS

TO AVOID
POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE TO

EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE

ENERGY

A. Do not attempt to operate this oven

with the door open since open-door
operation can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy. It is
important not to defeat or tamper with

the safety interlocks.

B. l)o 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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precau_c_ abmddbe foil.owed,md_ the full_iug:

A_ WARKqNG - To reduce the risk ofburns,

electric shock, fire, injury to persons or

exposure in excessive microwave energy:

1.1_1 ag insecure before using t_ sppil_a¢_.

2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO

AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY" found onpage 1.

3.This op#imace m,._t be gmunde& Connect ontyto

properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING

INSIRUCTIONS" onpage 4.

4. lnstellodocge thk oppliance in ac.ootden_ withtbe
providedins_dlafioninstru_ons. Do not mount over

ash_

5.This over-the-range ovm was designed for use
over ranges no wider than 30 inches. It may be

installed over both gas and electric cooking

ec_ipraeot.

6.For best operation, plug this appliance into its
own dectrical outlet, to prevent flickering of

lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit

brt_d_.

7. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed

containers - for example, dosed jars - are able to
explede and should not be heated in this overLIn
rareins'lances, poached eggs have been known to
explode. Cover poached eggs and allow standing
time of one minutebeforetotting intotherct

&Foeds withmthrokenctaer "skin" such as potRtoes,

satLsages,tomatot:s, apples, chicken livers and other
ga"olots,and egg yolks (see pre_ous caution) shodd
be pitar,ed to aliow steam to escape daringcooking.
"Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed

plastic bags shouldbe slit,pieF..edorvented_

9.Do not he.nt,store or use flammable mg_rMs in cf

near the oven. Fumes can create a fire hazard or
explosion.

Ill.Use this appliance only for its intended use as

described in this manual. Do not tree corrosive
chemicals or vapors m this spplia_ce. This type of

oven is speciticagy designed to heat, cook or d_rmt
food. It is not designed for in&retrial,laboratory or

commer_al use. it is intended for home use tidy.

ll.As with any appliance, close supervision is

necessa_ wben used by chikk_.

1ZDo not operate this appliance if it has a damaged

eccdor plug, if it is not wod_ pr_y orif it has

berndemag_orthq_ed.

13.Tiffs applinneeshould be serviced only by qualified
service peTsonneLContact ne_eg auth(aized servine

faciiny forexamination,repulr ct edjusame_

14.Donot cover orblock anyopenmgson theappliance.

l& Do not use or store this appliance outdoom.Do not

use this product near water - for example, near a
lthaben sink, in a wet basmgm ornear a swthuning
pool, orsimilar locatiorts.

16.Do notmamn'se c,tmt ct plug in warn-.

17.Keep cord away from heated suKac_s.

I&DO notlet cordhang over edge oftable orcouuter.

19.When deaaaingsurfaoesofdoorandoventhatcome
together on dosing the door, use only mild, non-

abrasive soaps or detergems_pplied with a sponge
orsoft chtK

20.To reduce the ri.__koffirein the oven cavity:

a. Do not ov¢_ook food_Carefully attend _plim_e

when pap_, plastic or othercombustible mat_als

are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
Avoid using rt:cyeled paper pro&m_ Do not use
newspaper or otht_r pnnted paper in the oven.
Such products sometimes contain impurities
which could ignite.

b. Rernovewiretwlst-des from paper or plastic bags

befc_ pla_ragff_m mo, mL

c.If mgenals inside the ovenignite, keep oven door

closed, turn oven off and disconnect the powt_
cord or shut offpower at the fuse or circuit

breabt= p,_el.

d. Do not use the oven for storage. Do not leave

paper products, cooking utensils or food in the

overtwhen notin use.

e.Donot poppoI_om exexptin a micmveaveapproved

popcorn popper or in a commeroial package

£ DOnot overcook potatoes. They may dehyda_te

and catab fire.

g. Do not use fro"daying clothes, lino_s,newspaper

orsimilarnon.food typeittang

21. Do not opoate the oven when mtpty or with an

empty utensil in avoid damage to the oven and
dang_ of lil'e.

22. Do not l_anon the overtdo_. The door isdesigned

to close tightly and seal prol_y f_"safe op_anon.
Lem_g tmthe doormay ",nmpot bre_ tbehinge&

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.

33.To avoid _ to dang_as high voltage, DO

NOT REMOVE THE SPLATTER SHIELD

i_id_ _ m,enca,_iy.

24. Liquids, such as water, coifs, or tea are able to
be overheated beyond the bffding point without

appeanng to be boiling doe to surface tension of
the liquid_ V'lSa'blebubbling or boiling when the

container is removed frem 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 ofinjmy topersons:

Do not overheat the liquid.

_Stir the liquid both before and halfway

through heating it

(_)Do not use straight-sided containers with

naiTow neck&

@After heating, allow the container to stand in

the microwave oven for a short time before
removing the container.

(_)Use exta'eme care when inserting a spoon or

otherutensil into the conlainer.

25. Read and follow specific microwave oven
preparation instructions on food packages or

cmtaine_ (especially baby feed). Above all, this
isa cook_tg eppgance designed to prepare food.

2_ Use only cooking utxmsilsand aexx&mnesmede fo*

use in the microwave and specifically descnqx_lin
thismanual.

27. Microwave oven manufaetmta_ do not recormnend
deep fat fi3migor fryingth a microwave oven. HOt

oil can damage oven parts and utensils and even
result in skinbuwx

28. Plasdc wrap : Use only those types designed for
mio-owave oven use and avoid fommag_a air-fight

seal. Fnld back a small comer o_ eta a small slit to
allow steam te escape.

29. Staynear the a_olianee whlie it is inuse and check
conldog progress frequeady. Leaving the _opliance

unattended may reslut in overcooked food and
po_s_ly a firein yo_ ov_a.

30. Foeds cooked in liquilh (such as pasta) may tend

to boil ovcxmore rapidlythan foods cont_oing less
moisture. Should this eccm, refer to the Care and

Cleamng sectitm for instar_ons on how to d_a the
il_de oftbe _

31. Do not use a thermometer in food you are

mierowaving male_ the thetmonx:ter is designed or
recotmneeded thr use in the microwaveove_.

32. Plasticcook-w'm_designedformiox_wavecooking is
very useful, but should be used carefully. Even

microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant of
overcooking conditions as are gla_s or ceramic

materials and may soften or char if subjected to
shortperiods of o_ldng. Inlonger exposanesto
overcooking_the food and eookware could ignite.
For these reasons:l) Use microwave-safe plastics
only and use them in strict compliance with the

cookware mamffacmrer's recommetnlatinns. 2) Do
not subject empty cook-wareto miczovcaving.3) Do

notpcnmtchil&_a to use plasticcookwarewithout
completesupervision.

33.Do not store anythig directly on top of the
microwave oven surface when the oven is in

operation.

34.TV d_nnersmay be microwaved in foil t_ys less

th_ 3/4" deep;remove tep thil cover and retinatray
to boy- Whenusing metal in microwave ova, keep

metal at least I inch away from the sides of the

oven.

35.DO not defrost frozen boverages in narrow necked

bottles.

36.Cookware may become hot because of heat

transferred from the beated foed. Potholders maybo
needed to ]mdle the cookwam.

37.Do not tJyte melt paraffin wax in the oven. ParmTm

wax will not melt in a nfierowave oven became it
allows microwaves topass through it.

3&Nev_ use _ed ute_ls in or neacthe over_

39.HOt foeds and steam can cause burns. Be carethl

when opening containers of hot food, including
popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. To
prevent possible injury, direct steam away from

hands and face.

40. Cle_a tbe vent hood oflett DOnct allow grease te
build ep on thehoed or tbefilter.

41. Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter.
Conmive cleaning agents, such as lye-ba._doven

clemae_ may dmnagethe filt_.

42. When flaming foeds are under the hoed, turn the
fan o[ Thefan, ifoperanng mayspread dm flame.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Installation Recommendations

Removeallpackingmaterialsbothoutsideandimid¢the
ovenbeforeusingtheoven.The ovenrequiresfree

moveanentofair for properoperation.Do NOT blockair
roots locatedby die topair ghll and tmdemeadidie ovets

Grounding Instructions

Thisappliancemustbe grounded_Intheeventofan

electricalshortcircuit,groundingreducestheriskof

electricshockby providingan escapewireforthe
eieclriccurrent.Thisapplianceiseqtuppedwitha

cordhavingagroundingwirewithagroundingplug.

The plugmustbepluggedintoa120v,15amp.outlet
thatisproperlyinstalledandgrounded.

_. WARNING - Improper use of the grmmc_g

plug can result in a risk ofeiearic shock.

Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if
the grounding instructions are not completely

understood or if doubt exists as to whether the

• ppllance is properly grounded.
Where standard two-prong wall receptacle is

encountered, it is your personal reponsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with a properly

grounded dime-prong wall receptacle.

Do not under any circumstance cut or remove the

third (ground) prong from the power cord_ Do not use

an adapter plug with 'this aFpliance. See pages I and
2 of die Installation Manual for acceptable extension
cordspecifications.

Interference Note

Microwave ovens ge_aerateradio frequency energy

during operation and if not installed properly may

cause interference to radiomad television recepdorL
You can determine if this unit is causing interference
by turning it on and off whihi the interference is
occurring. If interference occurs, it may be corrected
by one or more of the following measures:

• clean door and seal surfaces oftha over_

• reorient die television or radio receiving antenna;

• the oven widi respect to the tehivision or radio

receiver, and/or

• Phig die oven into a different oulotso diat it and die

television or radioVeceiveTare on different circuits.

If die interference pea_ists, you may want to consult
an experienced radio/television technician for
additional

Automatic Fan Protection feature

Cooking appli_ces installed unda" die microwave oven
may, under some heavy usage conditions, cause
temperatures high enough to overheat some internal
parts ofdie microwave oven.
To prevent overheating from taking place, the exhaust

fan is designed to amomaficallyturn on at ahiw speed if

excessive temperatures occ_. Should this happen, die
fan cannot be manually turned off, but it will
automatically mm off when the internal parts have
cooled-Tha fannmy stay on for up to mahour after die
range and microwave oven controlshave been turned

off.

Microwaving Tips

• Make sureall cookwale used hi your nficrowave

oven issuitable for microwaving.Most glass coaldng
dishes,meaaumg cups, custardcups,pottery or china

dinnerware,which doesnot have metallictrim or

ghzewidimetallicshaen,canhause_

• Ifyc_aam notaweifadishismicrowavwsafe,use

thistest:Placeindieovendiedishyouaretsaingand

aglassmeastsmgcepfilledwidionecupofwa_.
Setdierrteastmngcupeidierdiornexttothedish.

Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats, it
should not be used for microwaving. If the dish

remains cool and onlydie water hi die cop heats,dien
die dish ismira)wave-safe.

• Papertowels, w_ed peper andplastic wr_ canbe

used to cover dishe_hi order to retainmoisture mad
prevent spatt_ Be stweto vent plastic wrap so

steam c_ escape.

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Touch Control Panel

The Touch Control Pand allows you m set the oven controls with the touch of a finger.
It's designed to be easy to use and undcrstan_

1. DISPLAYWINDOW- Displays timeof day,
time or tomperatur¢duringcookingfunctions,

power level being used, cooking mode and

insVactions.

2. POPCORN - Touch this pad to cook

prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75

or 3.5 ounces. The oven wiU star automatically.
(Page 12)

3. BEVERAGE - Touch this pad to reheat a
beverage. The oven will start automatically.

(Page 13)

4. FROZEN VEGETABLE - Touch this pad to
cook frozen vegetables. The oven will start
automatically. (Page 14)

5. FAVORITE CHOICE - Touch this pad to
recall three cooking instructions placed in
memory and to program sound level of signals,

scroll speed and disable dock display. (Page 13)

6. BAKED POTATO - Touch thispad to cook l_l
potatoes. The oven will start automatically. (Page

13)

7. DINNER PLATE - Touch this pad to reheat a
dinner plate full of chilled leftovers. (Page 13)

& FROZEN PIZZA - Touch this pad to heat

frozen pi_. The oven will start automatically.
(Page 13)

9. SNACK - Touch this pad to warm a variety of
snack foods by means of the automatically preset
microwave power and cook time. (Page 15)

l& SENSOR COOK - Will automatically etmapute

the microwave power and cook time. Refer to
Senses-Cook Guide. (Page 14)

11. COOK TIME - Microwave for a selected

amount of time.

• PowerLevelI0(High)isautomaticbutlower

heatlevelsmaybeprogrammed.(Page8)

12.AUTO DEFROST -Touchthispad and enter
foodweight,then START. The oven auto-
maticallysetspowerlevelsanddefrosgngtime.

O_e lO)

13. ADD MINUTE -Touch thispad for 1 minute of

cook time, to add 1 minute of cook time as the
timer is counting down or for an "instant on" for

I minute. (Page 9)

14. POWER - Touch this pad if you want to change

from antomatic Power Level 10 (High) for
cooking. (Page 8-9)

15. NUMBER PADS - Touch these pads to enter
cookingtime, defrosting time,time of dey, power

level or food weights for Auto Defrost

16. WARM - Touch this pad and safely keep food
warm for up to 30 minutes. (Page 13)

17. TIMER - This feature uses no microwave
energy. It functions as a kitchen timer, as a

holding period after defrost or as a delay timer
before time cooking. (page 9)

l& DISPLAY (Multi-Language) - Touch this pad

to select the user a language.(page 16)

19. TURNTABLE - Touch this pad to torn the
torntable on and oiT (page 16)

20- HELP - Touch this pad if you want to know the

feature of key pad on the control panel. (page 16)

21. CANCEUOFF - When touched once, it pauses
the oven operatiotLWhen touched twice, it shuts
off the oven and erases all settings (_cept time

ofdsy)

22. _ - Touch this pad to enter time of day or

check time of day while microwamng. (Page 8)

23. START - After all selections are made, touch
this pad to start the oven or tirner.

24. VENT FAN - Touch this pad if you want to
know the feature of key pad on the control panel.
(Page 17)

25. LIGHT - Touch this pad to turn on or off the
surface light and night light. (Page 17)

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• When you plug in the oven, the display will scroll "TOUCH CLOCK

PAD TO ENTER TIME OF DAY". If power is disrupted at any time,

the above sequence rcctl_.

• Each time a pad is touched, a BEEP will sound.

• When CANCEL/OFF Pad is touched during oven operation, the oven
will stop, however, all programmed information is retained. To clear

all information, touch the CANCEL/OFF Pad again.

I NOTE: Styling and features may differ slightly depending on model I

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Oven Features at a Glance

1. DOOR HANDLE - Pull to open door. Door
must be securdy latched for oven to operate.

2. DOOR LATCHES

3. WINDOW with METAL SHIELD -

Screen allows cooking to be viewed while
keeping microwaves confined in oven.

4. TOUCH CONTROL PANEL and DIGI-
TAL DISPLAY - For detailed information

on each feature, see Touch Control Panel
section, page5.

5. HOOD CONTROLS

Vent Fan - Press High, Low or Off
Light - Press On, Night or Off

6. GREASE FILTERS

7. COOKTOP LIGHT

8. TURNTABLE - Composed of glass tray

and roller guide. The roller guide is placed
first in the bottom of the microwave and

supports the glass tray. Both parts must be

in place when using the microwave oven.

9. DATA PLATE - Located on the inside wall

of the microwave oven.

10. OVEN SHELF - May be used when cooking
more than one item at a time.

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