Midea Kitchen Appliances TC044NYYN, TC044NYY User Manual
Table of Contents
Use and care manual
Signal Words for Safety and Best Use ........................ 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 4
Microwave Safety ................................................................. 4
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings ................... 4
Proper Installation and Maintenance ................................ 4
Fire Safety .............................................................................. 5
Burn Prevention .................................................................... 5
Child Safety ........................................................................... 6
Cleaning Safety ..................................................................... 6
Cookware Safety .................................................................. 6
Cooking Safety ...................................................................... 6
Grounding Instructions ........................................................ 7
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. .......................................... 7
Causes of Damage ........................................................ 8
Protecting the environment .......................................... 8
Tips for saving energy ......................................................... 8
Getting to know the appliance ...................................... 9
Parts ........................................................................................ 9
Control panel ...................................................................... 10
Accessories ........................................................................ 11
Before Using the Appliance for the First Time ......... 12
Setting the clock ................................................................ 12
Heating up the appliance ................................................ 12
Cleaning accessories ...................................................... 12
Microwave .................................................................... 12
Microwave utensil guide .................................................. 12
Microwave power levels ................................................... 13
Setting the microwave ...................................................... 14
Suggestions for best results ........................................... 14
Convection ................................................................... 15
Cookware tips for Convection ........................................ 15
Setting Convection mode ................................................ 15
Broil .............................................................................. 16
Setting Broil mode ............................................................ 16
Automatic programs ................................................... 16
Auto Chef ............................................................................ 16
Auto Defrost ....................................................................... 17
Frozen Foods ..................................................................... 18
Pizza ..................................................................................... 18
Popcorn ............................................................................... 19
Beverage ............................................................................. 19
Sensor cooking ............................................................ 19
Sensor Reheat ................................................................... 20
Sensor Cook ...................................................................... 20
More Modes ................................................................. 21
Setting Keep Warm ........................................................... 21
Setting Convection Broil .................................................. 21
Setting Melt Butter ............................................................ 21
Setting Melt Chocolate ..................................................... 21
Setting Soften Ice Cream ................................................ 22
Setting Soften Cream Cheese ........................................ 22
Kitchen timer ............................................................... 22
Panel Lock ................................................................... 22
Automatic Shutoff ....................................................... 22
Basic settings .............................................................. 23
Changing the basic settings ........................................... 23
Cooking Charts ........................................................... 23
Cooking eggs in your microwave .................................. 23
Cooking vegetables in your microwave ....................... 23
Cooking seafood in your microwave ............................ 24
Cleaning and Maintenance ......................................... 24
Cleaning Guide .................................................................. 24
Troubleshooting .......................................................... 25
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Signal Words for Safety and Best Use
9 WARNING
This indicates that death or serious injuries may
occur as a result of non-observance of this warning.
9 CAUTION
This indicates that minor or moderate injuries may
occur as a result of non-observance of this warning.
NOTICE: This indicates that damage to the appliance or
property may occur as a result of non-compliance with
this advisory.
Note: This alerts you to important information and/or
tips.
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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.
Read all instructions before using the appliance.
Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” found in the section “Microwave Safety” in the
Safety Instructions chapter.
Microwave Safety
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
▯ Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door
open, since open-door operation can result in harmful
exposure to microwave evergy. It is important not to
defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
▯ Do not place any object between the oven front face
and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
▯ The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
▯ Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. 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.
State of California Proposition 65
Warnings
WARNING
This product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Proper Installation and Maintenance
Have the installer show you the location of the circuit
breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference.
This appliance must be properly installed and grounded
by a qualified technician. Connect only to properly
grounded outlet. Refer to Installation Instructions for
details.
This appliance is intended for normal family household
use only. It is not approved for outdoor use. See the
Warranty. If you have any questions, contact the
manufacturer.
Do not store or use corrosive chemicals, vapors,
flammables or nonfood products in or near this
appliance. It is specifically designed for use when
heating or cooking food. The use of corrosive chemicals
in heating or cleaning will damage the appliance and
could result in injury.
Do not operate this appliance if it is not working properly,
or if it has been damaged. Contact an authorized
servicer.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance
surface when the appliance is in operation.
Do not mount over a sink.
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless
specifically recommended in this manual. Refer all
servicing to a factory authorized service center.
WARNING
Make sure the appliance and lights are cool and power
to the appliance has been turned off before replacing the
light bulb(s). Failure to do so could result in electrical
shock or burns.The lenses (if equipped) must be in place
when using the appliance.The lenses (if equipped) serve
to protect the light bulb from breaking.The lenses (if
equipped) are made of glass. Handle carefully to avoid
breaking. Broken glass can cause an injury.
WARNING
Light socket is live when door is open if main power
supply is not turned off.
When the microwave is operated in exhaust mode
simultaneously with a different burner, care must be
taken to ensure that there is an adequate supply of fresh
air which will be needed by the burner for combustion.
WARNING
Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning - Provide adequate air
intake so combustion gases are not drawn back into the
room.
Do not operate oven when room humidity is excessive.
To avoid pacemaker malfunction, consult physician or
pacemaker manufacturer about effects of microwave
energy on pacemaker.
This appliance generates and uses ISM frequency
energy. If not installed and used properly, in strict
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, it may
cause interference to radio and television reception. It
has been type tested and found to comply with limits for
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. Turn the appliance on and off to
determine if it causes interference. Try the following to
correct the interference:
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▯ Clean door and sealing surface of the oven.
▯ Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or
television.
▯ Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the
receiver.
▯ Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
▯ Plug the microwave into a different outlet so that the
oven and the 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.
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.
Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described
in the 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.
This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with
the provided installation instructions.
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.
This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to
properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS" found in the Installation Instructions.
Fire Safety
If materials inside an oven should ignite, keep door
closed. Turn off the appliance and disconnect the circuit
at the circuit breaker box.
Always have a working smoke detector near the kitchen.
Whenever possible, do not operate the ventilation system
during a cooktop fire. However, do not reach through fire
to turn it off.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
▯ Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance
when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials
are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
▯ Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags
before placing bag in oven.
▯ 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.
▯ Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the
cavity when not in use.
In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire,
drop and roll immediately to extinguish flames.
Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available, nearby,
highly visible and easily accessible near the appliance.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN
THE EVENT OF A GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
a.
SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie
sheet, or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE
CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not
go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
b.
NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING CONTAINER – You may
be burned.
c.
DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or
towels – a violent steam explosion will result.
d.
Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
- You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and
you already know how to operate it.
- The fire is small and contained in the area where it
started.
- The fire department is being called.
- You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
Do not operate the oven while empty. This could damage
the oven and result in a risk of fire.
Do not dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in the
oven. Do not use newspapers or paper bags for cooking.
Fire could result.
Do not cover or block any vents or openings on the
appliance.
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described
in the 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.
Do not use recycled paper products unless labeled safe
for microwave use. They may contain impurities which
may cause sparks and result in fires when used.
Burn Prevention
Exercise caution when opening the appliance. Standing
to the side, open the door (or drawer) slowly and slightly
to let hot air and/or steam escape. Keep your face clear
of the opening and make sure there are no children or
pets near the unit. After the release of hot air and/or
steam, proceed with your cooking. Keep doors shut
unless necessary for cooking or cleaning purposes. Do
not leave open doors unattended.
Do not heat or warm unopened food containers. Build-up
of pressure may cause the container to burst and cause
injury.
Use caution when cooking foods with high alcohol
content (e.g. rum, brandy, bourbon) in the oven. Alcohol
evaporates at high temperatures. There is a risk of
burning as the alcohol vapors may catch fire in the oven.
Use only small quantities of alcohol in foods, and open
the oven door carefully.
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Always use potholders when removing items from the
oven. The cooking container and the glass tray can be
hot even if the oven is cool.
Child Safety
When children become old enough to use the appliance,
it is the legal responsibility of the parents or legal
guardians to ensure that they are instructed in safe
practices by qualified persons.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, lean, sit, or hang on
any part of an appliance, especially a door, warming
drawer, or storage drawer. This can damage the
appliance, and the unit may tip over, potentially causing
severe injury.
Do not allow children to use this appliance unless closely
supervised by an adult. Children and pets should not be
left alone or unattended in the area where the appliance
is in use. They should never be allowed to play in its
vicinity, whether or not the appliance is in use.
CAUTION
Items of interest to children should not be stored in an
appliance, in cabinets above an appliance or on the
backsplash. Children climbing on an appliance to reach
items could be seriously injured.
Cleaning Safety
When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come
together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive
soaps, or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
See door surface cleaning instructions in chapter
“Cleaning and Maintenance”.
Clean turntable roller rest and oven floor frequently to
prevent excessive noise.
Allow the ceramic tray to cool before cleaning or placing
in water.
CAUTION
Grease left on filters can remelt and move into the vent.
Cookware Safety
See also Microwave Utensil Guide. Cooking utensils, the
glass tray and racks get hot during microwaving. Always
use potholders when removing items from the oven.
Allow to cool the glass tray and the metal racks (if used)
before handling.
Do not use metal utensils, or dishes with metallic trim in
the oven.
When using aluminum foil in the oven, allow at least 1”
(25,4 mm) of space between foil and interior oven walls
or door.
The glass tray and the metal racks (if used) will get hot
during cooking. The cooking container and the glass tray
can be hot even if the oven is cool.
Never use paper, plastic, or other combustible materials
that are not intended for cooking.
When cooking with paper, plastic, or other combustible
materials, follow manufacturer’s recommendations on
product use.
Do not use paper towels which contain nylon or synthetic
fibers. Heated synthetics could melt and cause paper to
ignite
Follow the manufacturer’s directions when using cooking
or roasting bags.
Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea could be
overheated. They can be heated beyond the boiling point
without appearing to boil. For example, 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 THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A
UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the
risk of injury to persons:
▯ Do not overheat the liquid.
▯ Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating.
▯ Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other
utensil into the container.
▯ Do not use straight sided containers with narrow
necks.
▯ After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before removing.
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.
Do not operate the oven without the turntable roller rest
and the metal tray turntable in place.
Do not operate the oven without the metal tray turntable
in place. Improper cooking or damage to the oven could
result. Verify that the metal tray turntable is properly
positioned and turning when the oven is in use.
Only use the metal tray turntable designed for this oven.
Do not substitute any other tray.
Do not use regular cooking thermometers in oven. Most
cooking thermometers contain mercury and may cause
electrical arc, malfunction, or damage to the oven.
Cooking Safety
When flaming foods under the microwave, always turn
the fan on.
Do not heat sealed containers or plastic bags in oven.
Food or liquid could expand quickly and cause container
or bag to break. Pierce or open container or bag before
cooking.
Do not leave oven unattended while in use.
Eggs: Do not cook or reheat whole eggs, with or without
shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to
explode, and possibly damage the oven or cause injury.
Reheating sliced hard-boiled eggs and cooking
scrambled eggs is safe.
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Popcorn: Use only popcorn in packages designed and
labeled for microwave use, or pop it in a microwave oven
corn popper. Follow popcorn manufacturers’ directions
and use a brand suitable for the wattage of your oven.
Do not continue to heat after popping has stopped.
Popcorn will scorch or burn. Do not leave oven
unattended..
CAUTION
When using pre-packaged microwave popcorn, check
package weight before using the popcorn function. Set
the oven for the weight of the popcorn package. If these
instructions are not followed, popcorn may not pop
adequately or may ignite and cause fire.
Foods with nonporous skins: Potatoes, tomatoes, sweet
potatoes, apples, whole squash and sausages are
examples of foods with nonporous skins, These types of
foods must be pierced before cooking to prevent them
from exploding.
Baby food / Baby formula: Do not heat baby bottles or
food in microwave oven. The glass jar or the surface of
food may appear warm while the interior can burn the
infant’s mouth and esophagus.
Deep fat frying: Do not deep fat fry in oven. Oil can be
heated beyond ideal temperatures very quickly in a
microwave oven. Temperatures can climb high enough
for the cooking oils to reach their respective flash points
and burst into flames. The heated oil may bubble and
spatter causing possible damage to the oven and
perhaps result in burns. Additionally, microwave–safe
utensils may not be able to withstand the temperature of
the hot oil, and could result in the utensil shattering, if it
contains a slight imperfection, scratch or chip.
Home Canning / Drying foods / Small quantities of
foods: Do not use microwave oven for home canning or
heating of any closed jar. Pressure will build up and the
jar may explode. In addition, the oven cannot maintain
the food at the proper canning temperature. Improperly
canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume.
Small quantities of food or foods with low moisture
content can dry out, burn or catch on fire.
Do not dry meats, herbs, fruits or vegetables in your
oven.
Proper cooking depends on time set and weight of food.
If you use a smaller portion than recommended and
cook at the time for the recommended portion, fire could
result.
Browning dishes:. Microwave browning dishes or grills
are designed for microwave cooking only. Preheating
times vary depending on the size of the browning dish
and food being cooked. Always follow instructions
provided by the browning dish or grill manufacturer. Do
not preheat browning dishes more than 6 minutes.
the open end of the bag. Make six ½” (12,7 mm) slits by
closure. Place oven cooking bag in a dish slightly larger
than the food being cooked.
Grounding Instructions
The models stated on the front cover are either dualrated, designed to be connected to either 208/240V AC,
60 Hz, 4-wire, single-phase power supply, or rated at
120V AC, 60 Hz and use a NEMA 5-20 plug to connect
to a dedicated 120 V microwave circuit.
This appliance must be grounded. Grounding reduces
risk of electric shock by providing a safe pathway for
electric current in the event of a short circuit.
If this oven 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. See
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Do not use an extension cord. If the product power cord
is too short, have a qualified electrician install a three–
slot receptacle. This oven should be plugged into a
separate 60 Hertz circuit with the electrical rating as
shown in specifications table. When the oven is on a
circuit with other equipment, an increase in cooking
times may be required and fuses can be blown.
Consult a qualified electrician or servicer if grounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt
exists as to whether the oven is properly grounded.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Oven roasting bags: If an oven bag is used for
microwave cooking, prepare according to package
directions. Do not use wire twist–ties to close bags,
instead use nylon ties, cotton string or a strip cut from
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Causes of Damage
NOTICES:
▯ Metal e.g. a spoon in a glass must be kept at least
1" (2 cm) from the oven walls and the inside of the
door. Sparks could irreparably damage the glass on
the inside of the door.
▯ Water in the hot oven interior: Never pour water into
the hot oven interior. Steam is produced. Damage to
the enamel can arise due to the temperature change.
▯ Do not leave moist groceries in a closed oven for an
extended period of time. It can lead to corrosion inside
the oven.
▯ Fruit juice can leave stains in the oven. Always remove
fruit juice immediately and wipe up first with a damp
and then a dry cloth.
▯ Cooling with the appliance door open: only allow the
oven cavity to cool when it is closed. Even if the
appliance door is only open a little, front panels of
adjacent units could be damaged over time.
▯ Highly soiled door seal: the appliance door will no
longer close properly during operation if the door seal
is highly soiled. Adjoining furniture fronts may be
damaged. Always keep the door seal clean.
▯ Appliance door as a seat or storage surface: do not
stand, sit or hang on the appliance door. Do not place
any cookware or accessories on the appliance door.
▯ Inserting accessories: depending on the appliance
type, accessories can scratch the door pane when
closing the appliance door. Always slide accessories
fully into the oven interior.
▯ Do not hold or carry the appliance by the door handle.
The door handle cannot carry the weight of the device
and could break off, or the hinges can be damaged.
▯ Operating the microwave without food in the oven
cavity may lead to overloading. Never run the
microwave unless there is food in the oven cavity. An
exception to this rule is a short ovenware test (see the
section "Microwave, suitable ovenware"), or an
AutoChef mode that needs pre-heating.
▯ Always set the microwave power as recommended for
the food. High power settings can overheat foods very
quickly. Always place the popcorn bag on a glass
plate. The turntable may jump if overloaded.
Protecting the environment
Unpack the appliance and dispose of the packaging in
line with environmental requirements.
Tips for saving energy
▯ Open the appliance door as little as possible while
cooking, baking or roasting.
▯ Use dark, black-painted or enameled baking forms.
These absorb the heat particularly well.
▯ It is best to bake several cakes in succession. The
oven is still warm. This shortens the baking time for the
second cake. You can also slide in two loaf tins next to
each other.
▯ In the hot air mode, you can bake simultaneously on
several levels.
▯ For longer cooking times, you can switch off the oven
10 minutes before the end of the cooking time and
you can use the residual heat to finish cooking.
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Getting to know the appliance
Parts
1 Control panel and display
2 Convection fan and element
3 Rack holders (4)
4 Door gasket
5 Door hinges
6 Ceramic microwave tray
7 Metal tray turntable with bake element below
8 Broil element
9 Oven vents
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Oven light
The oven light turns off to save energy after one minute
with the door open. To turn the light back on close the
door and open it again.
Oven Vents
The oven vents are located around the sides of the oven
cavity. Warm air may be released from the vents before,
during and after cooking. It is normal to see steam
escaping from the vents, and condensation may collect
in this area. This area may be warm when the oven is in
use. Do not block the vents, since they are important for
air circulation.
Cooling Fan
The cooling fan runs during all cooking modes. The fan
can be heard when it is running, and warm air may be
felt as it is released from the oven vents. The fan may
also run after the oven is off.
Convection Fan
The convection fan operates during all convection
modes. When the oven is operating in a convection
mode, the fan turns off automatically when the door is
opened.
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