Magic Chef MCD18G1W User Manual

1.8 cu. ft. Microwave Oven

MCD18G1W

Instruction Manual and Cooking Guide

Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.

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.

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.

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 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

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TIME DEFROSTING

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WEIGHT DEFROSTING

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COOKING IN ONE STAGE

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COOKING IN TWO STAGES

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KITCHEN TIMER MODE

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SPEEDY COOK

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ONE TOUCH COOKING

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AUTO COOK

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LESS, MORE

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CHILD SAFETY LOCK

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TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATION

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COOKING GUIDE

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DEFROSTING

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DEFROSTING CHART

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COOKING CHART

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REHEATING CHART

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WEIGHT & MEASURE CONVERSION CHART

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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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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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:

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-are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven.

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, 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. 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.

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. 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. 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 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.

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.

This microwave oven requires a power supply of approximately 12 Amperes, 120 Volts, 60Hz 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 it does not drape over the table top or counter where children can pull on it or trip over it.

7. The minimum height of free space necessary above the top surface of the oven is 100mm.

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

589

339

488

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

POWER SUPPLY 120V AC 60 Hz SINGLE PHASE WITH GROUNDING

POWER CONSUMPTION 1600 W

MICROWAVE OUTPUT POWER 1200 W

FREQUENCY 2450 MHz OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (W x D x H) 589 x 488 x 339 mm (23.2 x 19.2 x 13.3 in.) CAVITY DIMENSIONS (W x D x H) 399 x 451 x 278 mm (15.7 x 17.8 x 10.9 in.) NET WEIGHT APROX. 18KG (39.7 lbs.) TIMER 99 min. 99 sec. POWER LEVELS 10 LEVELS

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.

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 special 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

12 3 4 5

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. Timer-Used as a minute timer, to delay the start of cooking, or to set a holding time 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)

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M/W DEF

LESS

TIMER LOCK lb

POPCORN

FROZEN

PIZZA

DINNER

PLATE

MEAT

POWER

DEFROST

AUTO COOK

POULTRY FISH

STOP/

CLEAR

START/

SPEEDY COOK

1. BREAD

2. SOUP

3. BAKED POTATO

4. FRESH VEGETABLE

5. FROZEN VEGETABLE

AUTO DEFROST

CLOCK

KITCHEN

TIMER

123 456 789

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.

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

W ATTAGE OUTPUT CHART

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The power-level is set by pressing 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%

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