Magic Chef MCD1811ST User Manual

1.8 cu. ft. Micr owa ve Oven

MCD1811ST

Instruction Manual

PRECAUTIONS T O AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE T O 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.

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

• PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY....................1

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...........................................................................................................2

• RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION(U.S.A ONLY).........................................................................3

• GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................3

• INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................................4

• SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................................5

• FEATURES DIAGRAM......................................................................................................................................6

• FEATURES DIAGRAM (CONTINUED).............................................................................................................7

• OPERATION PROCEDURE..............................................................................................................................8

• CONTROLS.......................................................................................................................................................9

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

ONE TOUCH COOKING (Continued) .............................................................................................................14

LESS, MORE...................................................................................................................................................15

CHILD SAFETY LOCK....................................................................................................................................15

• TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING...........................................................................15

• CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN...........................................................................................................16

• BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE..............................................................................................................17

• CARE AND CLEANING...................................................................................................................................17

• QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS........................................................................................................................18

• COOKING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................................19

• USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY ................................................................................................20

• ARCING ..........................................................................................................................................................20

• MICROWAVING PRINCIPLES........................................................................................................................21

• HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD...............................................................................................................21

• CONVERSION CHARTS.................................................................................................................................21

• COOKING TECHNIQUES...............................................................................................................................22

• DEFROSTING GUIDE.....................................................................................................................................23

• COOKING & REHEATING CHART.................................................................................................................24

• VEGETABLE CHART......................................................................................................................................26

• RECIPES.........................................................................................................................................................27

IMPORTANT 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:

11. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

12. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO

AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 1.

13. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to

properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 3.

14. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with

the provided installation instructions.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. As with the appliance, close supervision is necessary

when used by children.

18. 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.

19. 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, near a swimming pool, or similar locations.

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. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes

together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

16. 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.

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.

17. 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.

18. Do not use this microwave oven to heat corrosive chemicals (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.

19. 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.

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

21. Do not operate the oven when it is empty or without the glass tray in place. Be sure it is properly sitting on the rotating base.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

GROUNDING INSTR UCTIONS

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:

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.

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 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 adversely affect oven wiring and

contacts.

6. Power supply.

• Check your local power source.

This microwave oven requires a current of approximately 13.6 amperes, 120Volts, 60Hz grounded outlet.

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

3. If a long cord or extension cord is used:

• The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical

rating of the appliance.

• 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 about 4 inches.

When use 3-pronged plug

3-prong Receptacle

Receptacle Box cover

3-prong plug

When use grounding adaptor, make sure the receptacle box is fully grounded.

Receptacle Box Cover

Receptacle

Grounding Lead

Grounding Adaptor

“THE CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE DOES NOT ALLOW THE USE OF THE GROUNDING ADAPTOR”

SPECIFICATIONS

POWER SUPPLY

INPUT POWER

MICROWAVE ENERGY OUTPUT

FREQUENCY OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (W H D) CAVITY DIMENSIONS (W H D) NET WEIGHT TIMER POWER SELECTIONS

120V AC, 60Hz SINGLE PHASE WITH GROUNDING 1500W 1100W 2,450MHz 589 X 339 X 485 mm ( 23.2 X 13.3 X 19.1in ) 399 X 278 X 451 mm ( 15.7 X 10.9 X 17.8 in ) APPROX. 38.4 lbs (17.4 kg) 99 min. 99 sec 10 Levels

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

589

485

339

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 surfaces prevent microwaves escaping from the oven cavity.

Oven cavity

Coupler- This fits over the shaft in the center of the oven cavity floor. This is to remain in the oven for all cooking.

Waveguide cover - Protects the microwave outlet from splashes of cooking foods.

Safety interlock system

Door open button - To open the door push the

door open button.

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

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 - This must always be used for cooking together with the glass cooking tray.

FEATURES DIAGRAM

Display - Cooking time, power level, indicators

and current time are displayed.

One touch - Used to cook or reheat specific

quantities of food.

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

Time set pad - Used to set the cooking time and

the current time.

Clock - Used to set clock.

Start/Speedy cook - Used to start the oven and

also used to set a reheat time.

Stop/Clear - Used to stop the oven operation or

to delete the cooking data.

Defrost - Used to defrost foods. (for time)

Power - Used to set power level.

More/Less - Used to add time to cooking or

decrease time from cooking.

Kitchen Timer - Used as a minute timer, to delay

the start of cooking, or to set a holding time after cooking.

FEATURES DIAGRAM (contin ued)

The oven light is on when the microwave oven is operating.

The oven door can be opened at any time during operation by pushing 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 20 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 2

3 4

5 6

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

WATTAGE OUTPUT CHART

•

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 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%

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 time set pads in sequence.

4. Touch CLOCK 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 starts 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 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 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.

NOTE : This oven has multiple clock systems.

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

1. Touch DEFROST pad.

2. Touch the time set pads for the desired defrosting time.

3. Touch START pad.

The DEF indicator lights and “ : 0” is displayed.

The display will show what you touched.

Note : Your oven can be programmed for 99

minutes 99 seconds. ( 99 : 99 )

+ 21 hidden pages