Magic Chef MCD1311W User Manual

1.3 cu. ft. Microwave Oven

MCD1311W

So Right at Home.

Instruction Manual and Cooking Guide

Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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2 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFENCE STATEMENT (U.S.A ONLY)

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3 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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3 INSTALLATION

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4 AUTOMATIC FAN PROTECTION FEATURE

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4 SPECIFICATIONS

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5 FEATURES DIAGRAM

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6 OPERATION PROCEDURE

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8 CONTROLS

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SETTING THE CLOCK ............................................................................................................................... 9

TIME DEFROSTING ................................................................................................................................... 9

WEIGHT DEFROSTING ........................................................................................................................... 10

COOKING IN ONE STAGE ....................................................................................................................... 11

COOKING IN TWO STAGES .................................................................................................................... 11

KITCHEN TIMER MODE ........................................................................................................................... 12

SPEEDY COOK ........................................................................................................................................ 13

ONE TOUCH COOKING ........................................................................................................................... 13

AUTO COOK.............................................................................................................................................. 14

MORE, LESS

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CHILD SAFETY LOCK

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USING THE EXHAUST FAN

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USING THE COOKTOP LIGHT

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SAVING THE ENERGY

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TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATION

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MICROWAVE UTENSILS

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COOKING GUIDE

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CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

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USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY

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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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WARRANTY

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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWA 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.

(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.

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 precautions should be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 1.

3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet.

See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 3.

4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers - for example, closed glass jars-may explode and should not be heated in this oven.

6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive

chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel.

Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

10. Do not cover or block any openings on the

appliance.

11. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use

this product near water — for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or

counter.

15. Either: a) When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that

comes together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth , or

b) When separate cleaning instructions are

provided, See door surface cleaning instructions on (page 17).

16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic

bags before placing bag in oven.

c) If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep

oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

d) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do

not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

17. Do not use this microwave oven to heat corrosive chemicals (for example, sulfides and chlorides). Vapours from such corrosive chemicals may interact with the contact and springs of the safety interlock switches thereby rendering them inoperable.

18. Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times. Wipe the oven interior with a soft damp cloth after each use. If you leave grease or fat anywhere in the cavity it may overheat, smoke or even catch fire when next using the oven.

19. Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as you cannot control the temperature and doing so may lead to overheating and fire.

20. This device is to be serviced only by properly qualified service personnel. Consult the service manual for proper service procedures to assure continued compliance with the federal performance standard for microwave ovens and for precautions to be taken to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT(U.S.A. ONLY)

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. It has been type-tested and found to comply with limits for an ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be 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.

• Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.

• Relocate the Microwave oven with respect to the receiver.

• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.

• 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.

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 plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded, and either : (1) If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord

that has a 3-blade grounding 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.

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Refer to Installation Manual.

Power supply

This microwave oven requires a power supply of approximately 15 Amperes, 120 Volts, 60 Hz 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. 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.

INSTALLATION

Cooking appliances installed under the oven may, under some heavy usage conditions, cause temperatures high enough to overheat some internal parts of the microwave oven. To prevent overheating from taking place, the exhaust fan is designed to automatically turn on if excessive temperatures occur. Should this

happen, the fan cannot be manually turned off, but it will automatically turn off when the internal parts have cooled. The fan may stay on up to approximately 30 minutes after the range and microwave oven controls have been turned off.

AUTOMATIC FAN PROTECTION FEA TURE

When use 3-pronged plug When use grounding adaptor, make

sure the receptacle box is fully grounded.

3-prong Receptacle

Receptacle Box cover

3-prong plug

Receptacle Box Cover

Receptacle

Grounding Lead

Grounding Adaptor

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* Specifications subject to change without notice.

POWER SUPPLY 120V AC 60 Hz SINGLE PHASE WITH GROUNDING

POWER CONSUMPTION 1500 W

MICROWAVE OUTPUT POWER 1100 W

FREQUENCY 2450 MHz OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) 563 x 318 x 418 mm (22.1 x 12.5 x 16.5 in.) CAVITY DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) 380 x 246 x 386 mm (14.9 x 9.7 x 15.2 in.) NET WEIGHT APPROX. 16.5KG (36.4 lbs.) TIMER 99 min. 99 sec. POWER LEVELS 10 LEVELS

SPECIFICATIONS

563 418

318

CLOCK

MEAT FISH

POULTRY

STOP/CLEAR

START/

SPEEDY COOK

POWER

123 456 7809

DEFROST

AUTO DEFROST

KITCHEN

TIMER

M/W DEF

POPCORN

LESS

TIMER LOCK lb

AUTO COOK

FROZEN

PIZZA DINNER

PLATE

1. Bread

2. Soup

3. Bread Potato

4. Fresh Vegetable

5. Frozen vegetable

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1. Door latch - When the door is closed it will automatically lock shut. 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.

3. Oven cavity

4. Spatter shield - Protects the microwave

outlet from splashes of cooking foods.

5. Safety interlock system - Prevents the oven from operating while the door is opened.

6. Door release button - Pushing this button stops oven operation and opens the door.

7. Glass cooking tray - Made of specical heat resistant glass. The tray must always be in proper position before operating. Do not cook food directly on the tray.

8. Roller guide - Supports the glass cooking tray.

9. Door screen - Allows viewing of food. The screen is designed so that light can pass through, but not the microwaves.

FEATURES DIAGRAM

1 2 3 4 5

CLOCK

MEAT FISH

POULTRY

STOP/CLEAR

START/

SPEEDY COOK

POWER

123 456 7809

DEFROST

AUTO DEFROST

KITCHEN

TIMER

M/W DEF

POPCORN

LESS

TIMER LOCK lb

AUTO COOK

FROZEN PIZZA

DINNER PLATE

1. Bread

2. Soup

3. Bread Potato

4. Fresh Vegetable

5. Frozen vegetable

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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.

14. More - Used to add time to cooking.

15. Less - Used to remove time from

cooking.

16. Auto Defrost - Used to defrost foods.(for weight)

17. Power - Used to set power level.

18. Defrost - Used to defrost foods.(for time)

19. Kitchen Timer - Used as a minute timer,

delay cooking, hold setting after cooking.

20. Clock - Used to set clock.

21. Stop/Clear - Used to stop the oven

operation or to delete the cooking data.

22. Start /Speedy cook- Used to start the oven and also used to set a reheat time.

FEATURES DIAGRAM (continued)

p s

CLOCK

MEAT FISH

POULTRY

STOP/CLEAR

START/

SPEEDY COOK

POWER

123 456 7809

DEFROST

AUTO DEFROST

KITCHEN

TIMER

M/W DEF

POPCORN

LESS

TIMER LOCK lb

AUTO COOK

1. Bread

2. Soup

3. Bread Potato

4. Fresh Vegetable

5. Frozen vegetable

FROZEN

PIZZA

DINNER

PLATE

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The oven light is on when the microwave oven is operating or the door is opened.

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.

The oven automatically cooks on full power unless set to a lower power level.

The display will show ":0" when the oven is plugged in.

Time clock returns to the present time when the cooking time ends.

When the STOP/CLEAR pad is touched during the oven operation, the oven stops cooking and all information retained. To erase all information (except the present time), touch the STOP/CLEAR pad once more. If the oven door is opened during the oven operation, all information is retained.

If the START pad is touched and the oven does not operate, check the area between the door and door seal for obstructions and make sure the door is closed securely. The oven will not start cooking until the door is completely closed or the program has been reset.

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.

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3 4 5 6

Make sure the oven is properly installed and plugged into the electrical outlet.

WATT AGE OUTPUT CHART

• The power-level is set by pressing the POWER pad. The chart shows the display, the power level and the percentage of power.

Power Level (Display) Approximate Percentage of Power

Touch POWER pad

once P-HI 100%

twice P-90 90% 3 times P-80 80% 4 times P-70 70% 5 times P-60 60% 6 times P-50 50% 7 times P-40 40% 8 times P-30 30% 9 times P-20 20%

10 times P-10 10% 11 times P-00 0%

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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.

2. Touch CLOCK pad once more.

This is a 24 hour clock system.

3. Enter the correct time of day by touching the numbers in sequence.

4. Touch CLOCK pad.

5. Touch STOP/CLEAR pad.

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.

The display stops blinking, and the colon start blinking. If you selected 12 hour clock system, this digital clock allows 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.

TIME DEFROSTING

When TIME DEFROST is selected, the automatic cycle divides the defrosting time into periods of alternating defrost and stand times by cycling on and off.

When you touch START pad, the DEFROST 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.

NOTE: This oven has multiple clock

system. If you want 12 hour clock system, omit this step.

1. Touch DEFROST pad.

2. Touch number pads for the desired defrosting time.

3. Touch START pad.

The DEFROST indicator lights and " : 0" is displayed.

The display will show the numbers you pressed in the order you touched.

CLOCK

DEFROST

NOTE:

Your oven can be programmed for

99 minutes 99 seconds.(99:99)

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WEIGHT DEFROSTING

WEIGHT DEFROSTING 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 desired defrosting weight.

3. Touch START pad.

The DEFROST & Ib indicator light and "1.0" is displayed.

The display will show what you touched. MEAT DEFROSTING begins.

The defrosting time is automatically determined by the weight selected. The Ib indicator goes off and the DEFROST 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.

MEA T

1. Touch POULTRY pad.

2. Select desired defrosting weight.

3. Touch START pad.

The DEFROST & Ib indicator light and "1.5" is displayed.

The display will show what you touched. POULTRY DEFROSTING begins.

POUL TR Y

1. Touch FISH pad.

2. Select desired defrosting weight.

3. Touch START pad.

Touch pad MEAT POULTRY FISH

once 1.0 lb 1.5 lb 0.5 lb

twice 1.5 lb 2.0 lb 1.0 lb

3 times 2.0 lb 2.5 lb 1.5 lb

4 times 2.5 lb 3.0 lb 2.0 lb

WEIGHT DEFROST CHART

The DEFROST & Ib indicator light and "0.5" is displayed.

The display will show what you touched. FISH DEFROSTING begins.

FISH

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