Magic Chef MCD990ARB, MCD990ARW User Manual

0.9 cu. ft. Microwave Oven

MCD990ARB / MCD990ARW

So Right at Home.

Instruction Manual and Cooking Guide

Never operate the oven when it is empty or without the glass turntable. Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.

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) 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.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

...........................1

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

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY

INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ....................................................................................................... 3

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

INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................. 4

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................ 5

TRIM KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE .................................................................................................... 6

FEATURES DIAGRAM ..................................................................................................................... 8

OPERATION PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................... 10

CONTROLS .................................................................................................................................... 11

SETTING THE CLOCK................................................................................................................. 11

TIME DEFROSTING..................................................................................................................... 11

WEIGHT DEFROSTING...............................................................................................................12

COOKING IN ONE STAGE .......................................................................................................... 13

COOKING IN TWO STAGES ....................................................................................................... 13

KITCHEN TIMER MODE ..............................................................................................................14

SPEEDY COOK............................................................................................................................ 15

ONE TOUCH COOKING .............................................................................................................. 15

AUTO COOK ................................................................................................................................ 16

LESS, MORE................................................................................................................................ 17

CHILD SAFETY LOCK ................................................................................................................. 17

TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING ........................................................ 17

CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ...........................................................................................18

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE ..............................................................................................19

CARE AND CLEANING ...................................................................................................................19

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ........................................................................................................20

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................21

USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY .....................................................................................22

ARCING ...........................................................................................................................................22

MICROWAVING PRINCIPLES ........................................................................................................23

HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD................................................................................................23

CONVERSION CHARTS .................................................................................................................23

COOKING TECHNIQUES................................................................................................................24

DEFROSTING GUIDE .....................................................................................................................25

COOKING & REHEATING CHART..................................................................................................26

VEGETABLE CHART.......................................................................................................................28

RECIPES..........................................................................................................................................29

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Comme pour tous appareils ménagers, son utilisation par des enfants doit être surveillée de près. Au cas où les matières placées dans le four s’enflammeraient, ne pas ouvrir la porte, éteindre le four et débrancher

le fil électrique ou couper l’alimentation au tableau électrique (fusibles ou disjoncteurs).

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 any 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 without the glass tray in place. Be sure it is properly sitting on the rotating base.

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

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.

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.

This microwave oven requires a power supply of approximately 15 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 in their use 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

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

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

POWER SUPPLY 120V AC 60 Hz SINGLE PHASE WITH GROUNDING

POWER CONSUMPTION 1350 W

MICROWAVE OUTPUT POWER 900 W

FREQUENCY 2450 MHz

OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) 495 X 294 X 388 mm (19.5 X 11.6 X 15.3 in.)

CAVITY DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) 320 X 228 X 338 mm (12.6 x 9.0 x 13.3 in)

CAVITY VOLUME 0.9 cu.ft.

NET WEIGHT APPROX. 13KG (28.7 lbs.)

TIMER 59 min. 99 sec.

POWER LEVELS 10 LEVELS

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TRIM KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE

FRONT

1. Turn a set upside down. Adhere three urethane foams(1,2) and tighten four screws(4) through the holes of four feet(3) to base plate.

IMPORTANT: Adherence a long urethane form (1) to the back side of Base Plate.

Adherence two short urethane form (2) to the side of Base Plate, make sure that two short forms adhere near with out a gab with a long from (1)

2. Remove three screws(1) on cabinet back.

5. For proper operation, install oven in the wooden box* as shown. Fix the trim kit with six screws.

3. Install the trim kit(2) and mounting brackets(3).

4. Tighten three screws(1) through the holes of mounting brackets(3)

IMPORTANT: Dimensions are based on plywood thickness of 11 mm. Use of a different plywood thickness requires the box dimensions to be adjusted accordingly to maintain the required clearances on the sides and top for proper operation of the unit.

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

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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, 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)

M/W Def.

AUTO

COOK

Timer Lock lb

MEAT

POWER

DEFROST

POULTRY FISH

POPCORN

FROZEN

PIZZA

DINNER

PLATE

STOP/CLEAR

START/

SPEEDY COOK

CLOCK

KITCHEN

TIMER

123

900W MCD990ARB

LESS

Auto Defrost

1. BREAD

2. SOUP

3. BAKED POTATO

4. FRESH VEGETABLE

5. FROZEN VEGETABLE

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