Magic Chef M20-3, M21-3, M22-3 Owner's Manual

MAGIC CHEF

CARE, USE & SAFETY

READ THIS BOOK CAREFULLY

IT WILL HELP YOU OPERATE AND MAINTAIN YOUR NEW MICROWAVE OVEN

PROPERLY.

M20-3
M21 -3

M22-3

601-0275

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I TABLE OF CONTENTS I

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TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................... 2

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................... 3

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS .................... 4

OVEN FEATURES ................................. 5

CONTROL PANEL ................................ 6

COOKING HINTS ................................. 7

CARE AND CLEANING ........................... 8

SERVICE ......................................... 9

WARRANTY ...................................... 10

YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

THIS IS A FEDERAL REQUIREMENT

The Federal Government requires that records be filed on the location of all microwave ovens, A

registration card is included in the literature packed inside this oven at the factory.

PLEASE:

1. Fill in the registration card now, and mail it to us. 4. Please include MODEL NUMBER and SERIAL
NUMBER in all correspondence Write the

2. If you move, please establish registration at your information here for handy reference.
new address by writing to us at the address

below. DATE PURCHASED

3. If you bought this microwave oven from a MODEL NUMBER

previous owner, please establish your owner-
ship by writing to: SERIAL NUMBER

MAGIC CHEF

Microwave Records
740 King Edward Avenue

Cleveland, Tennessee 37311

INSTALLATION BY USING MAGIC CHEF BKM22 KIT. (EXCEPT IN CANADA).

I MODELS M21 & M22 WITH -X9 SUFFIX MAY BE CONVERTED TO A BUILT-IN |

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances basic safety 10. Do not cover or block any openings on the
precautions should be followed, including the appliance.
following: 11. When cleaning oven door and surfaces of the

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electrical use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents
shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
excessive microwave energy: 12. Use only cooking utensils and accessories,

1. READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE made for use in the microwave and specifically
USING THE APPLIANCE. described in this manual or cookbook.

2. Read and follow the specific "precautions to avoid 13. Some products such as whole eggs, and sealed

possible exposure to excessive microwave containers such as closed glass jars may
energy" found in this manual, explode and should not be heated in this oven.

3. This appliance must be grounded and properly 14. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity,

polarized. Connect only to a properly grounded a. Do not over cook food, especially starchy
and polarized outlet. (See "GROUNDING IN- items such as potatoes and fatty items such

STRUCTIONS" in this manual), as bacon.

4. Install this appliance only in accordance with the b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic

installation instructions described in this bags before placing bag in oven.
manual, c. Do not put metal inside the oven, except as

5. Use this appliance only for its intended use as specifically described in the manual or cook-

described in the manual. Do not use for drying book accompanying this oven.
clothes, linens, newspaper, or similar non-food 15. The appliance should be carefully attended if

type items, paper, plastic, or other combustible materials

6. Make sure that all persons using this appliance, are placed inside the oven to accommodate
especially children, are closely supervised and cooking. If any materials inside the oven should
properly instructed on how to use this appliance, ever ignite, keep the oven door closed, and

7. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged disconnect the power cord or shut off power at
cord or plug, if it's not working properly, or if it the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

has been damaged or dropped. 16. Do not use outdoors.

8. Do not attempt to service or repair this appliance. 17. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
This appliance should be serviced only by 18. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest 19. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or

authorized service facility forexamination, repair ..
or replacement. 20. Do not pop popcorn in anything other than

9. Do not store items on top of this appliance if there microwave oven popper unless it is a specially
are louvers on the top. treated bag labled; microwave popcorn

oven which face and/or contact the oven door,

counter.

intended for use in the microwave.

21. Do not set browning dish on oven door.

PRECAUTIONSTOAVOIDPOSSIBLEEXPOSUR

TOEXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY

(A) Donotattempttooperatethisovenwiththedoor (C) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is

open, since open-door operation can result in particularly important that the oven door closes
harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is properly, and that there is no damage to the: (1)
important not to defeat or tamper with safety Door (bent); (2) Hinges and Latches (broken or

interlocks, loosened); (3) Door Seals and Sealing Surfaces.

(B) Do not place any object between the oven front (D) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by

face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner anyone except properly qualified service

residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces, personnel.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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I GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS I

INSPECT YOUR MICROWAVE GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
The microwave oven was carefully packed and This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an

shipped in good condition. If you find shipping electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk
damages, notify the dealer immediately. Also, ofelectricshockbyprovidinganescapewireforthe
remove all packing material around and inside the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a
oven before using it. cord having a grounding wire with a grounding

plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with

applicable electrical codes. The outlet must be rated
equal to the electrical rating of the appliance. (As
indicated on the serial plate).

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.

WARNING

To provide continuous protection against electrical shock, connect to properly grounded outlets only.
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electrical shock.

DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OFF THE 3RD GROUNDING PRONG.

EXTENSION CORDS NOW PICK A PLACE FOR YOUR NEW OVEN:

If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a A. IF IT IS TO BE MOUNTED UNDER A CABINET:

3-wire extension cord that has a3-blade grounding (1) Be sure your cabinet will support 100 extra

plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the pounds of weight.
plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the (2) Mount according to template instructions.

extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the (See installation instructions for details).
electrical rating of the appliance. No other major
appliance or heating devices should be on thesame B. IF IT IS NOT TO BE MOUNTED:

circuit with the microwave. The oven can be set on any sturdy counter, shelf,

table, room divider or rolling cart to make it most
convenient. This oven requires no additional

clearance at the top or sides; approximately 1/4"
to accommodate the power cord at the back.

I INTERFERENCEWARNING I

Microwave ovens generate radio frequency energy a. Reorient the receiving antenna.
during operation, and if not installed properly may b. Relocate the oven with respect to the receiver.
cause interference to radio and television recep- c. Plug the oven into a different outlet so that it and
tion. You can determine if this unit is causing inter- the receiver are on different circuits.
ference by turning it on and off while the interfer- If the interference persists, you may want to
ence is occurring. If interference occurs it may be consult an experienced radio/television technician

corrected by one or more of the following for additional suggestions.
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OVEN FEATURES

GETTINGTOKNOWYOURMICROWAVEOVEN
CONTROLPANEL.

_-. . ManualTimer-Selecta cookingtimeupto

Thefirst5minutesofcooktimecanbesetfor

/i/Im/----_l//'_5 minutesby turningdialto desiredtime.

wl a minimumtime of 10 secondsby turning

_/ timer past one minute and then back to

3o_{( f!iiii'!!ilt ))_311 desiredtime.

eatingIndicatorLight(ifequipped}-Whenthis

lightison,theovenisoperatinginacooking

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15 lO cycle.

TIMER B. Selector- Has five power levels - high,.E,,,,_ medium-high,medium,defrostor low. Keep

SELECTOR the following guidelines in mind when

DEfrOST

vED,_,_ selectinga powerlevel.

High:100%power,the maximumsetting for

.ow heating and cookingfoodsrapidly.

Medium-High:70%power, a reducedsetting

suitablefor heatingbeveragesandleftovers.

: Medium:50% power, a moderate setting

recommendedfor bakingand roasting.

"- Defrost:33%power,a gentlesetting, perfect

for defrostingfoodor simmeringfoodvery
slowly.

Low:10%power,a minimumsetting, mild
enoughto heat pastries, and keep foods

warm.

OPERATINGYOURMICROWAVEOVEN

1.OPENDOOR,PLACEFOODSINOVENbeforesettingtime.Theinteriorlight comesonwhen
door is opened.

2. SETSELECTORto desiredpowerlevel(High,Medium-High,Medium,Defrostor Low).See
"Settingthe PowerLevel,"p.8.

3. SETTHETIMERFORCOOKINGTIME(upto 35 minutes).Chooseany settingbetween10

secondsand35minutes.Ifcookingforlessthanoneminute,turndialpastoneminute,then

backto desiredtime.

4.CLOSEDOOR.Theblowerandinteriorlightwillcomeon.Cookingbeginsassoonasdooris

closed.

5. BELLSOUNDSto indicatethat cookingtimehas elapsed.

NOTE:BESURETORETURNTHETIMERTOZEROWHENOVENIS NOTIN USE.

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HINTS

• Microwavefoodfor lengthof timerecommendedinthecookbook.If necessary,addtimeat the endto
completecooking.

• Excessivecookingofanyfoodcancauseafire.Setcookingtimecarefullyandcheckperiodicallytoavoid
excessivecooking.

• Donotcookor reheateggsintheshell.Eggsheatveryquickly,sothatpressureinsidetheshellcausesthe
eggsto explode.

• Useonlypopcorn,popcornpackagingand/or a popcornpopperdesignedspecificallyfor microwave
cooking.

• Stiror pourliquidsbeforeheatinginthemicrowavetoincorporateair andpreventeruptions(spatters).

• Piercefoodswithheavyskins,suchaspotatoesandsquash,beforeheatinginthemcirowave.Thisallows
built-upsteamto escapeandpreventsfoodfromexploding.

• Piercemicrowavableplasticbagsandpouchesbeforeheatingto preventthemfrom exploding.

• Donotusecontainerswithrestrictedopenings,suchaspopbottlesorsaladdressingbottles.Evenifthese

containersare opened,pressuremay buildup, causingthe containerto break.

•Avoidusingrecycledpaperproducts.Theymaycontainsmallbitsofmetalthatcancausethepaperto

ignite.

• In caseoffire,turnovenoff andunplugfromelectricaloutlet.Keepdoorclosedandfirewillextinguish
itself.

• Reheatitemsona papertowelto absorbexcessmoisture.

• Removefrozendinnersfromouterpackageand foil covers.Coverwith wax paper.

• Donotusesharp-edgedutensilsintheoven.Ovenwallsmaybepermanentlyscratchedorcontrolpanel

damaged.

• Donotstorefood,dishesor papermaterialsinthemicrowaveovencavity.A fire couldresultif ovenis

accidentallyturnedon.Cookingcontainersanddishesmaybecomehotbecauseofheattransferredfrom

heatedfood.Potholdersmay be neededto handlecookingcontainers.

• Useonlyplasticcontainerswhicharedesignedforuseinthemicrowave.Microwaveplasticmaynotbeas

sturdyas glassor ceramiccontainers.

• Donotoperatemicrowavewhenempty.Foodorwatershouldalwaysbeintheovenduringoperationto
absorbmicrowaveenergy.

• Do not allowchildrento useplasticcontainersin the microwavewithoutsupervision.

SETTINGTHEPOWERLEVEL

Your microwave cooks on high, medium-

high, medium,defrost or low dependingon

MEDIUM positionof selector.Therewill besomeitems

DI=FROST_ _b,MEDHIGH yOUwill wantto cookslowly orgently.Todo

1_4_ this,youmustposition theselectortodefrost

LOW i_ / If_'.'__'!Jl) )iHIGH or low.

j _k__J POSITIONSELECTORfor desiredpowerlevel.

High:100%power,the maximumsetting for

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• Medium-High:70%power, a reducedsetting
suitablefor heatingbeveragesandleftovers.

Medium:50% power, a moderatesetting
recommendedfor bakingand roasting.

Defrost:33%power,a gentlesetting,perfect

for defrostingfoodor simmeringfoodvery

slowly.

Low:10%power,a minimumsetting,mild

enough to heat pastries, and keepfoods

warm.

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I CARE AND CLEANING I

OUTSIDE CLEANING TIPS
Always unplug before cleaning. Never use abrasives BE CERTAIN THAT THE POWER IS OFF

such as cleaning powders, steel or plastic pads. BEFORE CLEANING ANY PARTOFTHIS OVEN.

COVER - Clean the outside of the oven with any non -- Keep your oven clean and sweet smelling.

abrasive soap and a damp cloth. Opening the oven door for a few minutes after
GLASS - Windex or glass cleaning agent. Be careful cooking, or an occasional wiping with a solution
not to spray onto plastic. Some cleaners will remove of baking soda and water keeps the interior fresh.
the shiny finish. -- NEVER use sharp edged utensils in your oven.

CHROME - Trim is best wiped with a damp cloth or Oven walls can be permanently scratched or
glass cleaning agent on a paper towel.- control panel damaged.

DOOR AND CONTROL PANEL - Wipe frequently -- NEVER try to remove stirrer fan cover. Service
with damp cloth to remove all soil. should be done by a qualified service agent.
POWER CORD - Be sure oven is unplugged. Wipe -- NEVER store food, dishes, or paper materials
with a damp sudsy cloth, rinse and dry thoroughly inside oven cavity. Iftheoven is accidently turned
before plugging back into outlet, on, it could cause a fire.

-- Use only popcorn, popcorn packaging and/or a

INTERIOR SURFACES popcorn popper designed specifically for

Most foods can be removed easily with soap anda microwave cooking. Follow product directions
damp cloth or glass cleaner. Rinse and dry. Dried on exactly.
foods, place 1/2 cup of water in oven, heat on high 3- -- Microwave all food for times recommended in the

5 minutes. Steam will soften dried on food and they cookbook. If necessary, add time at the end to
will wipe out easily. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL complete cooking.

OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR -- Excessive cooking of any food can cause a fire.
MICROWAVE OVEN. Set cooking time carefully and always double

check the display to insure that you have entered

OVEN BOTTOM - High heat generated from the the correct time.
bottom of a browning dish can cause scorched -- DO NOT cook or reheat eggs in the shell. Eggs

stains to appear on the oven floor. DO NOT use a heat so quickly that pressure builds up inside the
browning dish in this microwave, shell and can cause the eggs to explode.

-- Cooking utensils may become hot because of
heat transferred from the heated food. This is

especially true if plastic wrap has been covering
the top and handles of the utensil. Potholders

may be needed to handle the utensil.

-- Use only plastic utensils which are designed for

use in the microwave. Even microwave plastic

may not be as tolerant ofovercooking as are glass

METALS IN THE MICROWAVE or ceramic utensils. They may soften, char or

-- Use metal only as directed in cookbook. Metal ignite if subjected to extreme over cooking. Use

strips as used on meats or corners of dishes are
very helpful when used as shown in cookbook, manufacturer's recommendations.

-- Care should always be exercised to keep any
metal or foil at least an inch or more away from -- DO NOT permit children to use plastic utensils

the sides, door or top of the oven.

-- If arcing occurs using foil or metal, cooking

should be stopped immediately and remove

metal from microwave, ignite with fire.

-- Frozen dinners may be cooked in metal trays as -- DO NOT use containers with restricted openings
long as the tray is at least 1 inch away from the
sides of the oven. If arcing occurs remove metal

from the microwave. -- IN CASE OF FIRE. TURN THE OVEN OFF, KEEP

microwave plastics only in strict compliance with

-- DO NOT run microwave with empty utensils.

without supervision.

-- Avoid using recycled paper. It contains small
metal fragments which could cause the paper to

such as pop bottles or salad dressing bottles, as
these types of containers are likely to break.

DOOR CLOSED AND FIRE WILL EXTINGUISH
ITSELF.

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SERVICE

THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL AND MAY OCCUR REPLACING A LIGHT BULB

IN YOUR OVEN. Unplug the oven. Loosen hex nut with 1/4" nut

1. Steam or vapor escaping around the door. This driver. Remove old bulb and replace with a similar
develops as foods cook and give off steam. 25 watt bayonet base bulb. Refasten light cover, and

2. Moisture droplets inside the oven on the door, plug the oven in.
walls, or the floor after cooking some foods.

3. Dimming oven light and change in blower sound
may occur while operating at power levels other

than HI.

4. The top or bottom of the oven and the trim may
feel hot to touch. This happens as the hot moist
air from foods cooking is exhausted from the

bottom of the oven. _

5. Some television and radio interference might be _ z
noticed while using your microwave oven. This is

similar to the interference caused by other small ._"
appliances and does not indicate any type of _-J

problem.

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DEFROST TIPS: SERVICE

1. Unwrap frozen food from freezer wrap and place If you need service, you won't have to look far.
in dish or tray to catch juices while defrosting. Magic Chef now has a nationwide network of

Cover lightly to prevent drying, service people who know how to do the job right.

2. Puncture airtight wrappings and pouches to allow Contact your dealer, or consult the yellow pages of

steam to escape freely, your telephone directory under RANGES for the

3. Check foods during defrost time, particularly service source nearest you. For additional
foods which are unevenly shaped. Turn if information write:
necessary.

4. When freezing your own foods remember: Foods MAYCOR

frozen in smaller portions defrost and cook faster Appliance Parts and Service Co.

and more evenly than large portions. P.O. Box 2370

5. DO NOT try to defrost beverages in narrow Cleveland, TN 37311
necked bottles; especially carbonated drinks.

Even if the container is opened, pressure can Be sure to include your model and serial number
build up. This can cause the container to burst, with all correspondence.
resulting in injury.

LIMITED5 YEARWARRANTY

MAGICCHEFMICROWAVEOVEN

Magic Chef warrantsthis microwaveovenagainstdefectsin materialor workmanshipforaperiodof oneyear fromthedateof

its original purchaseby a consumerfor homeuse in the contiguous48 United States and the District of Columbia.
For an additionalfour-year periodbeyondthe first year of the generalcoverageof this warranty, Magic Chefwill repair or

replace,at its option,any magnetrontubewhich hasfailed as a resultof defectivematerial or workmanship.Laborrequired

for such repair or replacementis not coveredin this warranty.

In orderto obtainthe repair or replacementofa defective part underthis warranty you musttake the microwave ovento a
designatedserviceagency. Youshouldcontactthe dealerfrom whomyou purchasedthewarrantedappliance or the service

agency designatedby the dealer.

EXCLUSIONS

MAGICCHEF'S OBLIGATIONSUNDERTHIS WARRANTY SHALLNOT EXTENDTO ANY MALFUNCTIONOR OTHERPROBLEM
CAUSEDBY:

1. Damage unlessattributable to a defect in material or THIS WARRANTYDOESNOTCOVER:

workmanship. 1. The replacement of light bulbs.

2. Unreasonableuseor misuse,suchas, but not limitedto, 2. Microwave ovens purchased or used for commercial
improper settingof controls, improper electricalsupply purposes.

and improper installation. 3. Cost of transporting microwave oven to the service

3. Damages resulting from or problems caused by any agency.

installation, repair, alteration, modification, or adjust-
ment of the appliance not performed by Magic Chefor by

a Magic Chef authorized dealer or service agency.

LIMITATIONOFLIABILITY

In noeventshallMagic Chefbeliableforany incidentalor consequentialdamages(including,butnot limitedto, foodloss)or

for any special damagesor any further loss as a result of any breach of these warranties.Somestates do not allow the

exclusionor limitationsof consequentialdamages;so the above limitation or exclusionmay not apply to you.

TOSECUREWARRANTYSERVICE

Before requesting service, be sure that you have read and followed all procedures in the Owner'sGuide.Shouldservicebe

requiredcontactthe dealer from whom you purchasedthe microwave oven or the Magic Chefserviceagency listed in the
yellow pagesof your telephonedirectory. Evidenceof purchasedate must be providedto obtain warranty service.

ADDITIONALHELP

If you are not satisfied with the local responseto your service requirements, call or write MAYCORAppliancePartsandService

Co., P.O.Box 2370,Cleveland,TN 37311(615)472-3333.Customersin Californiamay contactMAYCORApplianceParts and
ServiceCo.,247 N VinelandAvenue,Cityof Industry,California91746(818)330-3372.Includeor haveavailable thecomplete

modelandserial numbersoftheappliance,thenameandaddressofthe dealerfromwhomyou purchasedthe appliance,the

date of purchase,and details concerningyour problems.

ADDITIONALRIGHTS

These warranties arethe onlywritten or expressedwarrantiesgivenby MagicChef.No oneisauthorizedto increase,alteror

enlargeMagicChef'sresponsibilitiesorobligationsunderthese warranties.Thesewarranties give you specificlegalrights,
and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. 604-0160

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CONTACTYOURDEALER,ORCONSULTTHEYELLOWPAGESINYOURTELEPHONE

DIRECTORYUNDERRANGES FORTHESERVICESOURCENEARESTYOU.

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