MAGIC CHEF MCD990W (02) PDF MANUAL

(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.

(c) 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.

(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

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”.

3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS”.

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) See door surface cleaning instructions if separate cleaning instructions are provided.

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.

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.

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

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 using a grounding adaptor, make sure the receptacle box is fully grounded. Connect the grounding lead from the adaptor to the receptacle box cover screw.

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.

Important points:

• 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.

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

The power level is set by pressing the POWER pad repeatedly. The chart below shows the display, the power level and the approximate 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%

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. (NOTE: If you want the 12 hour clock system, omit this step.)

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

4. Touch CLOCK pad.

The display stops blinking, and the colon starts blinking. The 12 hour clock system allows setting from 1:00 to 12:59. The 24 hour clock system allows setting from 0:00 to 23:59.

NOTE: If you attempt to enter an incorrect time, the time will not be set and an error signal tone will sound. Touch the CLOCK pad and re-enter the time.

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

1. Touch DEFROST pad. The DEF indicator lights and ” : 0″ is displayed.

2. Touch number pads for the desired defrosting time. The display will show what you touched. (Note: Your oven can be programmed for 59 minutes 99 seconds (59 : 99))

3. Touch START pad.

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. 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.

AUTO DEFROST lets you easily defrost food by eliminating guesswork in determining defrosting time.

For MEAT:

1. Touch MEAT pad. The lb indicator light and “ 1.0 ” is displayed.

2. Select the desired defrosting weight by touching the MEAT pad repeatedly according to the chart below. The display will show what you touched.

3. Touch START pad. MEAT DEFROSTING begins.

For POULTRY:

1. Touch POULTRY pad. The lb indicator light and “ 1.5 ” is displayed.

2. Select the desired defrosting weight by touching the POULTRY pad repeatedly according to the chart below. The display will show what you touched.

3. Touch START pad. POULTRY DEFROSTING begins.

For FISH:

1. Touch FISH pad. The lb indicator light and “ 0.5 ” is displayed.

2. Select the desired defrosting weight by touching the FISH pad repeatedly according to the chart below. The display will show what you touched.

3. Touch START pad. FISH DEFROSTING begins.

* WEIGHT DEFROST CHART

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

The defrosting time is automatically determined by the weight selected. When you touch START pad, the lb indicator goes off and the DEF 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.

1. Touch POWER pad to select the desired power level (e.g., touch 6 times for power level 5). The M/W indicator lights. The display will show what you touched. (Note: If steps 1 and 2 are omitted, the oven will cook at full power.)

2. Touch number pads for the cooking time. The display will show what you touched. (Note: Your oven can be programmed for 59 minutes 99 seconds (59:99))

3. Touch START pad.

When you touch START pad, the M/W indicator starts blinking to show the oven is cooking. The display counts down the time. When the cooking time ends, you will hear 3 beeps.

NOTE: Using lower power levels increases the cooking time which is recommended for foods such as cheese, milk and slow cooking of meats.

This allows programming the oven to automatically defrost foods before cooking.

1. Touch DEFROST pad. The DEF indicator lights and “ : 0” is displayed.

2. Touch number pads for the defrosting time you want. The display will show what you touched.

3. Touch POWER pad to select the desired cooking power level (e.g., touch 6 times for power level 5). The M/W indicator lights and “P-HI” is displayed initially, then the selected level. The display will show what you touched.

4. Touch number pads for the desired cooking time. The display will show what you touched.

5. Touch START pad.

The DEF and M/W indicators come on. The DEF indicator starts blinking (DEFROST mode). The display counts down the defrost time. When the oven beeps during defrost, turn over, break apart and/or redistribute the food. At the end of DEFROST mode, the oven will beep and start M/W cook. The DEF indicator goes off and the M/W indicator starts blinking. The display counts down the cooking time. When M/W cook ends, you will hear 3 beeps.

The timer operates without microwave energy.

1. Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad. The TIMER indicator lights and “: 0” is displayed.

2. Press the amount of time you want to count down using the number pads. The display will show what you touched.

3. Touch START pad.

The TIMER indicator starts blinking and the display counts down the time. When the KITCHEN TIMER mode ends, you will hear 3 beeps.

Note: Your oven can be programmed for 59 minutes 99 seconds (59:99).

Delay cooking cannot be programmed for defrost.

1. Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad. The TIMER indicator lights and “: 0” is displayed.

2. Press the amount of time you want to delay using the number pads. The display will show what you touched.

3. Program the desired power level and cooking time for food to be cooked.

4. Touch START pad.

The TIMER indicator starts blinking and counts down the delay time. When KITCHEN TIMER mode ends, the oven will beep. The TIMER indicator goes off and M/W indicator starts blinking, indicating cooking has started. The display counts down the cooking time. When M/W cook ends, you will hear 3 beeps.

Note: Your oven can be programmed for 59 minutes 99 seconds (59:99).

1. Program the desired cooking time and power level.

2. Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad. The TIMER indicator lights and “: 0” is displayed.

3. Press the amount of time you want the oven to hold using the number pads. The display will show what you touched.

4. Touch START pad.

The M/W indicator starts blinking and the display counts down the cooking time. When the M/W cook ends, the oven will beep. The M/W indicator goes off and TIMER indicator starts blinking. The display counts down the holding time. When the KITCHEN TIMER mode ends, you will hear 3 beeps.

Note: Your oven can be programmed for 59 minutes 99 seconds (59:99).

SPEEDY COOK allows you to reheat for 30 seconds at 100% (full power) by simply touching the SPEEDY COOK pad.

1. Touch SPEEDY COOK pad. “:30” is displayed.

After 1.5 seconds, the oven starts reheating.

By repeatedly touching the SPEEDY COOK pad, you can also extend reheating time to 5 minutes by 30 second increments.

1. Touch POPCORN pad once for a 3.5 oz bag. “3.5” is displayed.

After 1.5 seconds, the display changes to the cooking time and the oven starts cooking.

NOTE:

1. Use prepackaged room-temperature microwave popcorn.

2. Place bag in oven according to manufacturer’s directions.

3. Pop only one bag at a time.

4. After popping, open bag carefully: popcorn and steam are extremely hot.

5. Do not reheat unpopped kernels or reuse bag.

6. Do not leave oven unattended while popping popcorn.

CAUTION: If prepackaged popcorn is of a different weight than the recommended weight, do not use the popcorn pad. Follow the manufacturer instruction.

1. Touch FROZEN PIZZA pad:

• Once for a 7 oz pizza. “7” is displayed.

• Twice within 1.5 seconds for a 14 oz pizza.

After 1.5 seconds, the display changes to the cooking time and the oven starts cooking.

NOTE:

1. Use only one frozen pizza at a time.

2. Use only frozen pizza made for microwave ovens.

3. If the cheese of frozen pizza does not melt sufficiently, cook a few seconds longer.

4. Some brands of frozen pizza may require more or less cooking time.

1. Touch DINNER PLATE pad:

• Once for a 12 oz dinner plate. “12” is displayed.

• Twice within 1.5 seconds for a 15 oz dinner plate.

After 1.5 seconds, the display changes to the cooking time and the oven starts cooking.

AUTO COOK allows you to cook or reheat many favorite foods by repeatedly touching the auto cook pad.

1. Touch AUTO COOK pad repeatedly to select the food category. The display shows “AC-1” on the first press, “AC-2” on the second, and so on.

CATEGORY	FOOD	WEIGHT	TOUCH PAD
AC-1	BREAD	4 slices (1.5-2 oz. each)	Touch AUTO COOK once.
AC-2	SOUP	12 oz.	Touch AUTO COOK twice
AC-3	BAKED POTATO	3 potatoes (7-8 oz. each)	Touch AUTO COOK three times
AC-4	FRESH VEGETABLE	7 oz.	Touch AUTO COOK four times
AC-5	FROZEN VEGETABLE	7 oz. package	Touch AUTO COOK five times.

2. Touch START pad.

The display changes to the cooking time and the oven starts cooking.

To alter one touch cooking or cooking time whilst the oven is in operation (except for defrosting), use LESS or MORE.

• Press LESS/MORE to decrease/increase the one touch cooking time in multiples of 10 seconds. The overall one touch cooking time can be adjusted up to a maximum of 59 minutes 50 seconds.

• Press LESS/MORE to decrease/increase the manual cooking time in multiples of 1 minute. The overall cooking time can be increased to a maximum of 59 minutes.

The safety lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children.

To set: Press and hold STOP/CLEAR for 3 seconds. A beep sounds and the LOCK indicator lights.

To cancel: Press and hold STOP/CLEAR for 3 seconds. A beep sounds and the LOCK indicator goes off.

1. Press STOP/CLEAR pad.

• You can restart the oven by touching START pad.

• Touch STOP/CLEAR once more to erase all instructions. You must enter new instructions.

2. Open the door.

• You can restart the oven by closing the door and touching START.

NOTE: Oven stops operating when door is opened.

Dishes that do not absorb microwave energy are best for microwave cooking. If you are not sure if a utensil is microwave safe, try this test:

• Put the empty utensil in the microwave oven.

• Put one cup of water in a glass measure next to the empty utensil.

• Heat on HI (P-HI) for 1 minute.

• After 1 minute the water should be warm but the utensil should not. If the utensil is warm, it is not suitable for microwave cooking.

Glass, Ceramic and China:

• Ovenproof glass or ceramic baking dishes are commonly used (e.g., glass measures, custard cups, mixing bowls, covered casseroles, pie plates, cake dishes).

• Ovenproof dinnerware is usually safe.

• Do not heat or cook in glass jars or bottles.

• Do not use dishes with metal trim (silver, gold, platinum, etc.) as arcing may occur.

• Do not use delicate or stemmed glassware; heat from food may cause cracking.

Plastics:

• Plastic dishes, cups, mugs, and bowls may be used for short periods. Avoid prolonged use as distortion/melting may occur.

• Check manufacturer’s recommendations for microwave safety.

• Plastic wrap can cover dishes if deep enough to avoid touching food. Always vent the wrap by folding back one corner.

• Plastic cooking bags should be slit before cooking to let steam escape.

• Do not use wire twist ties; they cause arcing.

Paper:

• Paper cups, wax paper, napkins, paper towels, and plates may be used for short cooking. Prolonged time can cause paper to burn.

• Do not use recycled paper products (like brown paper bags) due to impurities which may cause arcing.

Metal:

• Metal utensils should NOT be used. Metal reflects microwaves, preventing even cooking, and can cause arcing and damage the oven.

1. Turn the oven off before cleaning.

2. Keep the inside of the oven clean. Wipe food spatters or spilled liquids from oven walls with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty. Harsh detergents or abrasives are not recommended.

3. Clean the outside oven surface with soap and water, rinse, and dry with a soft cloth. Prevent water from seeping into ventilation openings to avoid damage to operating parts.

4. If the Control Panel gets wet, clean it with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives.

5. If steam accumulates inside or around the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth. This can happen in high humidity and doesn’t indicate a malfunction.

6. Occasionally remove the glass tray for cleaning. Wash it in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher.

7. Clean the roller guide and oven cavity floor regularly to avoid excessive noise. Wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent water or window cleaner and dry. The roller guide can be washed in mild sudsy water.

Roller Guide Care:

1. Clean the ROLLER GUIDE and oven floor frequently to prevent excessive noise.

2. The ROLLER GUIDE MUST ALWAYS be used for cooking together with the Glass Tray.

Glass Tray Care:

1. DO NOT operate the oven without the Glass Tray in place.

2. DO NOT use any other Glass Tray with this oven.

3. If Glass Tray is hot, ALLOW TO COOL before cleaning or placing it in water.

4. DO NOT cook directly on the Glass Tray.

General Use:

• Do not attempt to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks.

• Do not place any object between the oven front frame and the door or allow residue to build up on sealing surfaces. Wipe with a mild detergent, rinse and dry. Never use abrasive powders or pads.

• Do not subject the oven door to strain or weight such as a child hanging on an open door. This could cause the oven to fall forward resulting in injury and damage.

• Do not operate the oven if door seals or sealing surfaces are damaged; or if door is bent; or if hinges are loose or broken.

• Do not operate the oven empty. This will damage the oven.

• Do not attempt to dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in the oven. They may catch on fire.

• Do not use recycled paper products as they may contain impurities which may cause sparks or fires.

• Do not hit or strike the control panel with hard objects. This can damage the oven.

Food:

• Never use your microwave oven for home canning. The oven is not designed for proper home canning. Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume.

• Always use the minimum recipe cooking time. It is better to undercook rather than overcook foods. Undercooked foods can be returned to the oven for more cooking. If food is overcooked, nothing can be done.

• Heat small quantities of food or foods with low moisture carefully. These can quickly dry out, burn or catch on fire.

• Do not heat eggs in the shell. Pressure may build up and eggs can explode.

• Potatoes, apples, egg yolks and sausages are examples of food with non-porous skins. These must be pierced before cooking to prevent bursting.

• Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven.

• Always stir liquids before heating. Heated liquids can erupt, if not mixed with air.

• Do not leave the oven unattended while popping corn.

• Do not pop corn in a paper bag unless it is the commercially prepared Microwave Popcorn product. The kernels can overheat and ignite a brown paper bag.

• Do not put packaged Microwave Popcorn bags directly on the oven tray. Place the package on a microwave safe glass or ceramic plate to avoid overheating and cracking the oven tray.

• Do not exceed the Microwave Popcorn manufacturers’ suggested popping time. Longer popping does not yield more popcorn but it can result in scorch, burn of fire. Remember, the Popcorn bag and tray can be too hot to handle. Remove with caution and use pot holders.

Refer to the following checklist, you may prevent an unnecessary service call.

* The oven doesn’t work:

1. Check that the power cord is securely plugged in.

2. Check that the door is firmly closed.

3. Check that the cooking time is set.

4. Check for a blown circuit fuse or tripped main circuit breaker in your house.

* Sparking in the cavity:

1. Check utensils. Metal containers or dishes with metal trim should not be used.

2. Check that metal skewers or foil does not touch the interior walls.

If there is still a problem, contact the service station.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE OVEN YOURSELF!

Running the oven empty for a short time will not damage the oven. However, it is not recommended.

No. Both the glass tray and roller guide must always be used in the oven before cooking.

The door can be opened anytime during the cooking operation. Then microwave energy will be instantly switched off and the time setting will maintain until the door is closed and START is touched.

The moisture on the side of your microwave oven is normal. It is caused by steam from cooking food hitting the cool oven surface.

No. The metal screen bounces back the energy to the oven cavity. The holes are made to allow light to pass through. They do not let microwave energy pass through.