Magic Chef M21-3 Care, Use And Safety Instructions
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I TABLE OF CONTENTS I
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................... 2
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................... 3
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS .................... 4
OVEN FEATURES ................................. 5
CONTROL PANEL ................................ 6
COOKING HINTS ................................. 7
CARE AND CLEANING ........................... 8
SERVICE ......................................... 9
WARRANTY ...................................... 10
YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
THIS IS A FEDERAL REQUIREMENT
The Federal Government requires that records be filed on the location of all microwave ovens, A
registration card is included in the literature packed inside this oven at the factory.
PLEASE:
1. Fill in the registration card now, and mail it to us. 4. Please include MODEL NUMBER and SERIAL
NUMBER in all correspondenceWritethe
2. If you move, please establish registration at your information herefor handy reference.
new address bywriting to us at the address
below.DATE PURCHASED
3. If you bought this microwaveoven from a MODEL NUMBER
previous owner, please establish your owner-
ship bywriting to: SERIAL NUMBER
MAGIC CHEF
Microwave Records
740 King Edward Avenue
Cleveland, Tennessee 37311
IMODELS M21 & M22 WITH -X9 SUFFIX MAY BE CONVERTED TO A BUILT-IN |
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INSTALLATION BY USING MAGIC CHEF BKM22 KIT. (EXCEPT IN CANADA).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basicsafety 10. Do not cover or block anyopenings on the
precautions should befollowed,including theappliance.
following: 11.When cleaning oven door andsurfaces ofthe
oven which face and/or contact the oven door,
WARNING -To reduce the risk ofburns, electrical use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents
shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
excessive microwave energy: 12. Use only cooking utensils and accessories,
1.READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE madefor use in the microwave and specifically
USINGTHE APPLIANCE. described in this manual or cookbook.
2. Read and follow the specific "precautions to avoid 13.Some products such as whole eggs, and sealed
possible exposure to excessive microwave containers such as closed glass jars may
energy" found in this manual, explode and should not beheated in this oven.
3. This appliance must be grounded and properly 14.To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity,
polarized. Connect only to a properly grounded a. Do not over cook food, especially starchy
and polarized outlet.(See "GROUNDING IN- items such as potatoes and fatty items such
STRUCTIONS"in this manual), as bacon.
4. Install this appliance only in accordance with the b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
installation instructions described in this bags before placing bag in oven.
manual, c. Do not put metal insidethe oven, except as
5. Usethis appliance only for its intended use as specifically described in the manual or cook-
described in the manual.Donotuse for drying book accompanying this oven.
clothes, linens, newspaper, or similar non-food 15. The appliance should be carefully attended if
type items,paper, plastic, or other combustible materials
6. Make sure that all persons using this appliance, are placed inside the oven to accommodate
especially children, are closely supervised and cooking.If any materials inside the oven should
properly instructed on how to use this appliance, ever ignite, keep the oven door closed, and
7. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged disconnect the power cord or shut off power at
cord or plug, if it's not working properly, or if it the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
has been damaged or dropped.16. Do not use outdoors.
8. Do not attempt to service or repair this appliance.17.Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
This appliance should be serviced only by 18.Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
qualified service personnel.Contact the nearest 19. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter.
authorized service facility forexamination, repair ..
or replacement. 20. Do not pop popcorn in anything other than
9.Do not store items on top of this appliance if there microwave oven popper unless it is a specially
are louvers on the top.treated bag labled; microwave popcorn
intended for use in the microwave.
21. Do not set browning dish on oven door.
PRECAUTIONSTOAVOIDPOSSIBLEEXPOSUR
TOEXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY
(A) Donotattempttooperatethisovenwiththedoor (C) Donotoperate the oven if it is damaged. It is
open, since open-door operation can result in particularly important that the oven door closes
harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is properly, and that there is no damage to the: (1)
important not to defeat or tamper with safety Door (bent); (2) Hinges and Latches (broken or
interlocks, loosened); (3) Door Seals and Sealing Surfaces.
(B) Do not place any object between the oven front (D) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by
face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner anyone except properly qualified service
residueto accumulate on sealing surfaces,personnel.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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I GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS I
INSPECT YOUR MICROWAVE GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
The microwave oven was carefully packed and This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an
shipped in good condition.If you find shipping electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk
damages, notify the dealer immediately. Also,ofelectricshockbyprovidinganescapewireforthe
remove all packing material around and inside the electric current.This appliance is equipped with a
oven before using it.cord having a grounding wirewith agrounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with
applicable electrical codes.The outlet must be rated
equal to the electrical rating of the appliance. (As
indicated on the serial plate).
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.
WARNING
To providecontinuous protection against electrical shock, connect to properly grounded outlets only.
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electrical shock.
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OFF THE 3RD GROUNDING PRONG.
EXTENSION CORDS NOW PICK A PLACE FOR YOUR NEW OVEN:
If it is necessary to use anextensioncord, useonly aA.IF IT IS TO BE MOUNTEDUNDER A CABINET:
3-wire extension cord that has a3-blade grounding (1) Be sure your cabinet will support 100 extra
plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the pounds of weight.
plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the (2) Mount according to template instructions.
extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the (See installation instructions for details).
electrical rating of the appliance.No other major
appliance or heating devices should be on thesame B.IF IT IS NOT TO BE MOUNTED:
circuit with the microwave. The oven can be set on any sturdy counter, shelf,
table, room divider or rolling cart to make it most
convenient.This oven requires no additional
clearance at the top or sides; approximately 1/4"
to accommodate the power cord at the back.
I INTERFERENCEWARNING I
Microwave ovensgenerate radio frequency energya. Reorient the receivingantenna.
during operation, and if not installed properly may b.Relocate theoven withrespect to thereceiver.
cause interference to radio andtelevision recep-c.Plug the oven into a different outlet so that it and
tion. Youcan determine if this unit is causing inter- thereceiver are on differentcircuits.
ference byturning it on and off while the interfer- If the interferencepersists, you maywant to
ence is occurring. If interferenceoccursit may beconsult an experienced radio/television technician
corrected by one or moreof the following for additionalsuggestions.
measures: 4
GETTINGTOKNOWYOURMICROWAVEOVEN
CONTROLPANEL.
_-. . ManualTimer-Selecta cookingtimeupto
/i/Im/----_l//'_5 minutesby turningdial to desiredtime.
Thefirst5minutesofcooktimecanbesetfor
wla minimumtime of10secondsby turning
_/timer past one minute and then back to
3o_{(f!iiii'!!ilt ))_311desiredtime.
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eatingIndicatorLight(ifequipped}-Whenthis
lightison,theovenisoperatinginacooking
15 lO cycle.
TIMER B. Selector- Hasfive power levels - high,.E,,,,_ medium-high,medium,defrostor low. Keep
SELECTOR thefollowing guidelinesin mind when
vED,_,_selectinga powerlevel.
DEfrOST High:100%power,the maximumsetting for
.ow heatingand cookingfoodsrapidly.
Medium-High:70%power, a reducedsetting
suitablefor heatingbeveragesandleftovers.
: Medium:50%power, a moderate setting
recommendedforbakingand roasting.
"- Defrost:33%power,a gentlesetting, perfect
for defrostingfoodor simmeringfoodvery
slowly.
Low:10%power,aminimumsetting, mild
enoughto heat pastries,and keep foods
warm.
OPERATINGYOURMICROWAVEOVEN
1.OPENDOOR,PLACEFOODSINOVENbeforesettingtime.Theinteriorlight comesonwhen
dooris opened.
2. SETSELECTORto desiredpowerlevel(High,Medium-High,Medium,Defrostor Low).See
"Settingthe PowerLevel,"p.8.
3. SETTHETIMERFORCOOKINGTIME(upto 35 minutes).Chooseany settingbetween10
secondsand35minutes.Ifcookingforlessthanoneminute,turndialpastoneminute,then
backto desiredtime.
4.CLOSEDOOR.Theblowerandinteriorlightwillcomeon.Cookingbeginsassoonasdooris
closed.
5. BELLSOUNDSto indicatethat cookingtimehas elapsed.
NOTE:BESURETORETURNTHETIMERTOZEROWHENOVENISNOTIN USE.
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HINTS
• Microwavefoodfor lengthof timerecommendedin thecookbook.If necessary,addtimeat the endto
completecooking.
•Excessivecookingofanyfoodcancauseafire.Setcookingtimecarefullyandcheckperiodicallytoavoid
excessivecooking.
•Donotcookorreheateggsintheshell.Eggsheatveryquickly,sothatpressureinsidetheshellcausesthe
eggsto explode.
•Useonlypopcorn,popcornpackagingand/or a popcornpopperdesignedspecificallyfor microwave
cooking.
•Stiror pourliquidsbeforeheatinginthemicrowaveto incorporateair andpreventeruptions(spatters).
• Piercefoodswithheavyskins,suchaspotatoesandsquash,beforeheatinginthemcirowave.Thisallows
built-upsteamto escapeandpreventsfoodfromexploding.
• Piercemicrowavableplasticbagsandpouchesbeforeheatingto preventthemfrom exploding.
•Donotusecontainerswithrestrictedopenings,suchaspopbottlesorsaladdressingbottles.Evenifthese
containersare opened,pressuremaybuildup, causingthe containerto break.
•Avoidusingrecycledpaperproducts.Theymaycontainsmallbitsofmetalthatcancausethepaperto
ignite.
•In caseoffire,turnovenoff andunplugfromelectricaloutlet.Keepdoorclosedandfirewill extinguish
itself.
•Reheatitemson a papertowelto absorbexcessmoisture.
•Removefrozendinnersfromouterpackageandfoil covers.Coverwith wax paper.
•Donotusesharp-edgedutensilsintheoven.Ovenwallsmaybepermanentlyscratchedorcontrolpanel
damaged.
•Donotstorefood,dishesorpapermaterialsinthemicrowaveovencavity.Afirecouldresultifovenis
accidentallyturnedon.Cookingcontainersanddishesmaybecomehotbecauseofheattransferredfrom
heatedfood.Potholdersmaybe neededto handlecookingcontainers.
•Useonlyplasticcontainerswhicharedesignedforuseinthemicrowave.Microwaveplasticmaynotbeas
sturdyas glassor ceramiccontainers.
•Donotoperatemicrowavewhenempty.Foodorwatershouldalwaysbeintheovenduringoperationto
absorbmicrowaveenergy.
•Do notallowchildrento useplasticcontainersinthemicrowavewithoutsupervision.
SETTINGTHEPOWERLEVEL
Your microwave cooks on high, medium-
high, medium,defrost or low dependingon
MEDIUM positionof selector.Therewill besomeitems
DI=FROST__b,MEDHIGHyOUwill wantto cookslowly orgently. Todo
1_4_this,youmustposition theselectortodefrost
LOW i_ / If_'.'__'!Jl) )iHIGH or low.
j_k__J POSITIONSELECTORfor desiredpowerlevel.
High:100%power,the maximumsetting for
L heatingandcookingfoodsrapidly.
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•Medium-High:70%power,areducedsetting
suitableforheatingbeveragesandleftovers.
Medium:50% power,amoderatesetting
recommendedforbakingandroasting.
Defrost:33%power,agentlesetting,perfect
fordefrostingfoodorsimmeringfoodvery
slowly.
Low:10%power,aminimumsetting,mild
enough to heat pastries, andkeepfoods
warm.
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I CARE AND CLEANING I
OUTSIDE CLEANING TIPS
Alwaysunplug before cleaning. Never use abrasives BE CERTAIN THAT THE POWER IS OFF
such as cleaning powders, steel or plasticpads. BEFORECLEANING ANY PARTOFTHIS OVEN.
COVER -Clean the outside ofthe oven with any non -- Keep your oven clean and sweet smelling.
abrasive soap and a damp cloth. Opening the oven door for a few minutes after
GLASS - Windex or glass cleaning agent. Be careful cooking, or an occasional wiping with a solution
not to spray onto plastic. Some cleaners will remove of baking soda and water keeps the interior fresh.
the shiny finish.-- NEVER use sharp edged utensils in your oven.
CHROME - Trim is best wiped with a damp cloth or Oven walls can be permanently scratched or
glass cleaning agent on a paper towel.- control panel damaged.
DOOR AND CONTROL PANEL - Wipe frequently -- NEVER try to remove stirrer fan cover. Service
with damp cloth to remove all soil. should be done by a qualified service agent.
POWER CORD - Be sure oven is unplugged.Wipe -- NEVER store food, dishes, or paper materials
with a damp sudsy cloth, rinse and dry thoroughly inside oven cavity. Iftheoven is accidently turned
before plugging back into outlet, on, it could cause a fire.
-- Use only popcorn, popcorn packaging and/or a
INTERIOR SURFACES popcorn popper designed specifically for
Most foods can be removed easily with soap anda microwave cooking. Follow product directions
damp cloth or glass cleaner. Rinse and dry.Dried on exactly.
foods, place 1/2 cup of water in oven, heat onhigh 3- -- Microwave all food for times recommended in the
5 minutes. Steam will soften dried on food and they cookbook.If necessary, add time at the end to
will wipe out easily.NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL complete cooking.
OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR -- Excessive cooking of any food can cause a fire.
MICROWAVE OVEN.Set cooking time carefully and always double
check the display to insure that you have entered
OVENBOTTOM- High heat generated from the the correct time.
bottom of a browning dish can cause scorched -- DO NOT cook or reheat eggs in the shell.Eggs
stains to appear on the oven floor.DO NOT use a heat so quickly that pressure builds up inside the
browning dish in this microwave, shell and can cause the eggs to explode.
-- Cooking utensils may become hot because of
heat transferred from the heated food. This is
especially true if plastic wrap has been covering
the top and handles of the utensil. Potholders
may be needed to handle the utensil.
-- Use only plastic utensils which are designed for
use in the microwave.Even microwave plastic
may not be as tolerant ofovercooking as are glass
METALS IN THE MICROWAVE or ceramic utensils.They may soften,char or
-- Use metalonly as directed in cookbook.Metal igniteif subjectedtoextreme over cooking.Use
microwave plastics only in strictcompliancewith
strips as used on meats or corners of dishes are
very helpful when used as shown in cookbook,manufacturer's recommendations.
-- DO NOT run microwavewithempty utensils.
-- Careshould always be exercisedto keep any
metalor foil at leastan inch or more away from -- DONOT permit childrento useplastic utensils
withoutsupervision.
the sides,door or top of the oven.-- Avoid using recycled paper. It contains small
-- If arcing occurs using foil or metal,cooking metalfragmentswhich could causethe paperto
should be stopped immediately and remove
metal frommicrowave,ignitewith fire.
-- Frozen dinners may be cooked in metal trays as -- DO NOTusecontainers with restricted openings
such aspop bottles or salad dressing bottles, as
long as thetray is at least1inch away from thethesetypes of containers arelikelyto break.
sides of the oven.If arcing occurs remove metal
from the microwave. -- IN CASE OFFIRE.TURN THE OVEN OFF, KEEP
DOOR CLOSED AND FIRE WILL EXTINGUISH
ITSELF.
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SERVICE
THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL AND MAY OCCUR REPLACING A LIGHT BULB
IN YOUR OVEN. Unplug the oven. Loosen hex nut with1/4" nut
1. Steam or vapor escaping around the door. This driver. Remove old bulb and replace with a similar
develops as foods cook andgive off steam. 25 watt bayonet base bulb. Refasten light cover, and
2. Moisture droplets insidetheoven on thedoor, plug the oven in.
walls, or thefloor after cooking some foods.
3. Dimming oven light andchange in blower sound
may occur while operating at power levels other
than HI.
4. The top or bottom ofthe oven and the trim may
feel hot to touch. This happens as the hot moist
air from foods cooking is exhausted from the
bottomofthe oven._
5. Some television and radio interference might be _ z
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noticed while using your microwave oven.This is
similartothe interference caused by other small ._"
appliances and does not indicate any type of _-J
problem.
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DEFROST TIPS: SERVICE
1.Unwrap frozen food from freezer wrap and place If you need service, you won't have to look far.
in dish or tray to catch juices while defrosting. Magic Chef now has a nationwide network of
Cover lightly to prevent drying,service people who know how to do the job right.
2.Puncture airtight wrappings and pouches to allow Contact your dealer, or consult the yellow pages of
steam to escape freely, your telephone directory under RANGES for the
3.Check foods during defrost time, particularly service source nearest you.For additional
foods which are unevenly shaped.Turn if information write:
necessary.
4. When freezing your own foods remember: Foods MAYCOR
frozen in smaller portions defrost and cook faster AppliancePartsandService Co.
and moreevenly than large portions. P.O. Box 2370
5.DO NOT try to defrost beverages in narrow Cleveland, TN 37311
necked bottles; especially carbonated drinks.
Even if the container is opened, pressure can Be sure to include your model and serial number
build up.This can cause the container to burst, with all correspondence.
resulting in injury.
LIMITED5 YEARWARRANTY
MAGICCHEFMICROWAVEOVEN
Magic Chef warrantsthis microwaveovenagainstdefectsinmaterialor workmanshipfora periodofoneyearfromthedateof
its original purchaseby a consumerfor homeuse in the contiguous48 United States and the District ofColumbia.
For an additionalfour-year periodbeyondthe first year ofthe generalcoverageofthis warranty, MagicChefwill repair or
replace,at its option,any magnetrontubewhichhasfailed as a resultofdefectivematerialor workmanship.Laborrequired
for such repair or replacementis not coveredin this warranty.
In orderto obtainthe repair or replacementofa defectivepart underthis warranty you musttake the microwaveovento a
designatedserviceagency.Youshouldcontactthedealerfrom whomyou purchasedthewarrantedapplianceor theservice
agency designatedby the dealer.
EXCLUSIONS
MAGICCHEF'SOBLIGATIONSUNDERTHIS WARRANTYSHALLNOT EXTENDTO ANY MALFUNCTIONOROTHERPROBLEM
CAUSEDBY:
1. Damage unlessattributable toa defect in material or THIS WARRANTYDOESNOTCOVER:
workmanship. 1. The replacementof light bulbs.
2. Unreasonableuseor misuse,suchas,but not limitedto, 2. Microwave ovens purchased or used forcommercial
impropersettingof controls, improperelectricalsupply purposes.
and improperinstallation. 3. Cost oftransporting microwave oven to the service
3.Damages resulting from or problems caused by any agency.
installation, repair, alteration, modification, or adjust-
ment of the appliance not performed by Magic Chefor by
a Magic Chef authorized dealer or service agency.
LIMITATIONOFLIABILITY
In noeventshallMagicChefbeliablefor any incidentalor consequentialdamages(including,butnot limitedto, foodloss)or
for any specialdamagesor any further loss as a result of any breachof these warranties.Somestates do not allow the
exclusionor limitationsof consequentialdamages;so the above limitation or exclusionmay not apply to you.
TOSECUREWARRANTYSERVICE
Before requesting service, be sure that you have read and followed all procedures in the Owner'sGuide.Shouldservicebe
requiredcontactthe dealerfrom whom you purchasedthe microwaveoven or the MagicChefserviceagency listedin the
yellow pagesof your telephonedirectory. Evidenceof purchasedate must be providedto obtain warranty service.
ADDITIONALHELP
If you are not satisfied with the local responseto your service requirements, call or write MAYCORAppliancePartsandService
Co., P.O.Box 2370,Cleveland,TN 37311(615)472-3333.Customersin Californiamay contactMAYCORAppliancePartsand
ServiceCo.,247 NVinelandAvenue,Cityof Industry,California91746(818)330-3372.Includeor haveavailablethecomplete
modelandserial numbersoftheappliance,thenameandaddressofthedealerfromwhomyou purchasedtheappliance,the
date of purchase,and details concerningyour problems.
ADDITIONALRIGHTS
These warranties aretheonlywrittenor expressedwarrantiesgivenbyMagicChef.No oneisauthorizedto increase,alteror
enlargeMagicChef'sresponsibilitiesor obligationsunderthesewarranties.Thesewarranties give you specificlegalrights,
and you may also have otherrights which may vary from state to state. 604-0160
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CONTACTYOURDEALER,ORCONSULTTHEYELLOWPAGESINYOURTELEPHONE
DIRECTORYUNDERRANGESFORTHESERVICESOURCENEARESTYOU.
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