Magic Chef MCO2212AR User manual
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS &
COOKING GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION Never operate the oven when it is empty or without the
glass turntable.
Never operate the oven when it is empty or without the glass turntable.
Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.
22” OVER THE RANGE
MICROWAVE OVEN
MCO2212ARB / MCO2212ARW
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS
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1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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2
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY
INTERFENCE STATEMENT (U.S.A ONLY)
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4
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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4
INSTALLATION
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5
SPECIFICATIONS
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FEATURES DIAGRAM
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OPERATION PROCEDURE
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CONTROLS
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CLOCK
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AUTO DEFROST
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TIME DEFROST
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12
COOKING IN ONE STAGE
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COOKING IN TWO STAGES
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WEIGHT DEFROST AND COOKING IN TWO STAGES
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AUTO START
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15
CHECKING AUTO START TIME
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QUICK START
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ONE TOUCH COOKING
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MORE, LESS
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CHILD SAFETY LOCK
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USING THE EXHAUST FAN
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USING THE COOKTOP LIGHT
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18
SAVING THE ENERGY
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TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATION
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MICROWAVE UTENSILS
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COOKING GUIDE
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CARE AND CLEANING
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HOW TO CLEAN THE INSIDE
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34
HOW TO CLEAN THE OUTSIDE
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34
THE EXHAUST FEATURE
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35
REUSABLE GREASE FILTER
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TO REMOVE GREASE FILTER
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LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
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USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY
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37
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY
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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.
(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) hings 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
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" on page 4.
14. Install or locate this appliance in accordance
with the provided installation instructions. Do
not mount over a sink.
15. This over-the-range oven was designed for use
over ranges no wider than 22 inches. It may be
installed over both gas and electric cooking
equipment.
16. For best operation, plug this appliance into its
own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of
lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit
breaker.
17. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers-for example, closed are able to
explode and should not be heated in this oven.
In rare instances, poached eggs have been
known to explode. Cover poached eggs and
allow a standing time of one minute before
cutting into them.
18. Foods with unbroken outer "skin" such as
potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken
livers and other giblets, and egg yolks (see
previous caution) should be pierced to allow
steam to escape during cooking. "Boilable"
cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags
should be slit, pierced, or vented.
19. Do not heat, store or use flammable materials in
or near the oven. Fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion.
10. 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
defrost food. It is not designed for industrial,
laboratory, or commercial use. It is intended for
home use only.
11. As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
12. 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.
13. This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.
14. Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
15. Do not use or store this appliance outdoors. Do
not use this product near water - for example,
near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near
a swimming pool, or similar locations.
16. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
17. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
18. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter.
19. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that
come together on closing the door, use only
mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied
with a sponge or soft cloth.
20. 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. Avoid using
recycled paper products. Do not use
newspaper or other printed paper in the oven.
Such products sometimes contain impurities
which could ignite.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven
door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the
power cord, or shut off the power at the fuse
or circuit breaker panel.
d. Do not use the oven for storage. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils or food in
the oven when not in use.
e. Do not pop popcorn except in a microwave
approved popcorn popper or in a commercial
package recommended especially for
microwave ovens.
f. Do not overcook potatoes. They might
dehydrate and catch fire.
g. Do not use for drying clothes, lines,
newspaper or similar non-food items.
21. Do not operate the oven when empty or with an
empty utensil to avoid damage to the oven and
danger of fire.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to
excessive microwave energy:
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
22. Do not lean on the oven door. The door is
designed to close tightly and seal properly for
safe operation. Leaning on the door may warp or
break the hinges.
23. To avoid exposure to dangerous high voltage,
DO NOT REMOVE THE SPLATTER SHIELD
inside the oven cavity.
24. Liquids heated in certain shaped containers
(especially cylindrical-shaped containers) may
become overheated and splash out with a loud
noise. For best results, stir the liquid several times
before heating. Always stir liquids several times
between reheating.
25. Read and follow specific microwave oven
preparation instructions on food packages or
containers (especially baby food). Above all,
this is a cooking appliance designed to
prepare food.
26. Use only cooking utensils and accessories made
for use in the microwave and specifically
described in this manual.
27. Microwave oven manufactures do not
recommend deep fat frying or frying in a
microwave oven. Hot oil can damage oven parts
and utensils and even result in skin burns.
28. Plastic wrap: Use only those types designed for
microwave oven use and avoid forming and air-
tight seal. Fold back a small corner or cut a small
slit to allow steam to escape.
29. Stay near the appliance while it is in use and
check cooking progress frequently. Leaving the
appliance unattended may result in overcooked
food and possibly a fire in your oven.
30. Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend
to boil over more rapidly than foods containing
less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care
and Cleaning section for instructions on how to
clean the inside of the oven.
31. Do not use a thermometer in food you are
microwaving unless the thermometer is designed
or recommended for use in the microwave oven.
32. Plastic cookware designed for microwave
cooking is very useful, but should be used
carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may not
be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are
glass or ceramic materials and may soften or
char if subjected to short periods of overcooking.
In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and
cookware could ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use
microwave-safe plastics only and use then in
strict compliance with the cookware
manufacturer's recommendations. 2) Do not
subject empty cookware to microwaving. 3) Do
not permit children to use plastic cookware
without complete supervision.
33. Do not store anything directly on top of the
microwave oven surface when the oven is in
operation.
34. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less
than 3/4" deep: remove top foil cover and return
tray to box. When using metal in microwave
oven, keep metal at least 1 inch away from the
sides of the oven.
35. Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow
necked bottles.
36. Cookware may become hot because of heat
transferred from the heated food. Potholders may
be needed to handle the cookware.
37. Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven.
Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven
because it allows microwaves to pass through it.
38.
Never use sharp-edged utensils in or near the oven.
39. Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be careful
when opening containers of hot food, including
popcorn bags, cooking pouches, and boxes. To
prevent possible injury, direct steam away from
hands and face.
40. Clean the vent hood often. Do not allow grease to
build up on the hood or the filter.
41. Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter.
Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based
oven cleaners, may damage the filter.
42. When flaming foods are under the hood, turn the
fan on.
43. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to
be overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of
the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the
container is removed from the microwave oven is
not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN
VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING
OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL
IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the
risk of injury to persons:
a. Do not overheat the liquid.
b. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it
c. Do not use straight-sided containers with
narrow necks.
d. After heating, allow the container to stand in
the microwave oven for a short time before
removing the container.
e. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the container.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
STATEMENT(U.S.A. ONLY)
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly,
that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio
and television reception.
It has been type-tested and found to comply with limits for an ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18
of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in
a residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the followings.
• Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.
• Relocate the Microwave oven with respect to the receiver.
• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven
and receiver are on different branch circuits.
THE MANUFACTURER is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of
the user to correct such interference.
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, the grounding plug reduces
the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for electric current. This appliance is equipped
with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet
that is properly installed and grounded.
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug 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.
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Refer to Installation Manual.
Power supply
This microwave oven requires a power supply of approximately 15 Amperes, 120 Volts, 60 Hz 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.
INSTALLATION
Cooking appliances installed under the oven may,
under some heavy usage conditions, cause
temperatures high enough to overheat some
internal parts of the microwave oven.
To prevent overheating from taking place, the
exhaust fan is designed to automatically turn on if
excessive temperatures occur. Should this
happen, the fan cannot be manually turned off, but
it will automatically turn off when the internal parts
have cooled. The fan may stay on up to
approximately 30 minutes after the range and
microwave oven controls have been turned off.
AUTOMATIC FAN PROTECTION FEATURE
When use 3-pronged plug When use grounding adaptor, make
sure the receptacle box is fully
grounded.
3-prong Receptacle
Receptacle
Box cover
3-prong plug
Receptacle Box Cover
Receptacle
Grounding
Lead
Grounding
Adaptor
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* Specifications subject to change without notice.
POWER SUPPLY 120V AC 60 Hz SINGLE PHASE WITH GROUNDING
POWER CONSUMPTION 1400 W
MICROWAVE OUTPUT POWER 900 W (IEC 705)
FREQUENCY 2450 MHz
OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) 564 X 407 X 423 mm (22.2 X16.0 X16.6 in.)
CAVITY DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) 374 X 233 X 372 mm (14.7X9.2X14.6 in.)
NET WEIGHT APPROX. 20 KG (44.1 lbs.)
TIMER 59 min. 99 sec.
POWER LEVELS 10 LEVELS
SPECIFICATIONS
16.0 in
13.6 in
22.2 in
16.6 in
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1. Door screen - Allows viewing of food.
The screen is transparent to light, but
prevents microwave escaping.
2. Door latch - When the door is closed it will
automatically shut off. If the door is opened
while the oven is operating, magnetron will
automatically shut off.
3. Control panel
4. Cooktop light
5. Grease filter
6. Door release button - Pushing this button
stops oven operation and opens the door.
7. Charcoal filter (optional, not shown)
FEATURES DIAGRAM
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8
8. Time set pad - Used to set the cooking
time and the present time.
9. Display - Cooking time, power level,
indicators and present time are displayed.
10. Quick start - Touch to set the desired
reheat time by 30 seconds.
11. One touch - Used to cook or reheat
specific quantities of food. See pages
14~16.
12. More - Used to add time to one touch
cooking.
13. Less - Used to remove time from one
touch cooking.
14. Auto defrost - Used to defrost foods.
15. Power - Used to set power level.
16. Clock/A.start (Auto Start) - Used to set
clock and also used to set a delayed auto
start.
17. Stop/Clear - Used to stop the oven
operation or to delete the cooking data.
18. Start - Used to start the oven.
19. Fan - Used to turn on the exhaust fan.
20. Light-Used to turn on the cooktop light.
FEATURES DIAGRAM
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Popcorn Soup Muffin
Fresh Veg.
Auto
Defrost
Power
Clock/
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7
8
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9
Beverage
Baked
Potato
Frozen
Pizza
Reheat
More Less
Quick
Start
Stop/
Clear
Start
Light
Fan
9
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. To restart the oven,
close the door and then touch START pad.
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.
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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Make sure the oven is properly installed and
plugged into the electrical outlet.
WATTAGE OUTPUT CHART
• The power-level is set by pressing the POWER pad. The chart shows the display, the power level and
the percentage of power.
Power Level (Display) Approximate Percentage of Power
Touch POWER pad
POWER P-HI 100%
9 P-90 90%
8 P-80 80%
7 P-70 70%
6 P-60 60%
5 P-50 50%
4 P-40 40%
3 P-30 30%
2 P-20 20%
1 P-10 10%
0 P-0 0%
OPERATION PROCEDURE
This section includes useful information about oven operation.
1. Plug power supply cord into a standard 3- pronged 15 Amp, 120V AC 60Hz power outlet.
2. After placing the food in a suitable container, open the oven door and put it on the glass tray.
The glass tray and roller guide must always be in place during cooking.
3. Shut the door. Make sure that it is firmly closed.
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CONTROLS
CLOCK
When the oven is first plugged in, the display will flash ":0" and a tone will sound. If the AC power
ever turns off, the display shows ":0" when the power comes back on.
1. Touch CLOCK/A.START pad.
2. Touch CLOCK/A.START pad
once more.
3. Enter the correct time of day by
touching the time set pads.
4. Touch CLOCK/A.START pad.
This is a 12 hour clock system and “12H” is
displayed.
This is a 24 hour clock system and “24H” is
displayed.
The selected time blinks.
The display stops blinking and the colon
starts blinking.
NOTE: This oven has multiple clock
system. If you want 24 hour
clock system, omit this step
(step 2).
CLOCK/
A.START
CLOCK/
A.START
NOTE: 1. If you selected 12 hour clock system, this digital clock allows you to set from 1:00 to 12:59.
If you selected 24 hour clock system, this digital clock allows you to set from 0:00 to 23:59.
2. If you attempt to enter an incorrect time, the time will not be set and an error signal tone will
sound. Touch CLOCK/A.START pad and re-enter the correct time.
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AUTO DEFROST
AUTO DEFROST lets you easily defrost food by eliminating guesswork in determining defrosting
time. The defrosting time is automatically determined by weight entered. Follow the steps below for
easy defrosting.
NOTE: The minimum weight for AUTO DEFROST is 0.5lb and the maximum weight is 6.5lb. If you
attempt to enter an improper weight, the weight will not be set and an error signal tone will
sound. Reset the weight and touch START pad.
AUTO DEFROST GUIDE
1. Unwrap item being defrosted.
2. Put the food on a microwave rack or in a
microwave-safe dish. After first or second
signal, change the position of the item being
defrosted, this includes turning over the item,
rotating the item, separating defrosted pieces
orsections or shielding.
Shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.
3. Min.-max. Weight:0.5-6.5 lbs.
Recommended
foods. Instructions Stand time
Meat
Chops Separate, turn over and shiled where necessary 5 minutes
Frankfurters, sausage Separate and remove defrosted pieces. 2 minutes
Ground meat Turn over, remove defrosted areas and break apart. 5 minutes
Beef patties Turn over and separate patties. 5 minutes
Remove defrosted pieces.
Roast Turn over and shiled. 30-90 minutes
Ribs Separate. Turn over and remove defrosted pieces. 5 minutes
Shiled if necessary.
Steak Turn over and shiled. 5 minutes
Stew Separate and remove defrosted pieces. 5 minutes
1. Touch AUTO DEFROST pad.
2. Touch number pads for the
desired defrosting weight.
3. Touch START pad.
"0.0" is displayed and the lb indicator starts
blinking.
The display will show you what you
touched.
The display is changed into cooking time
and counts down the remaining time.
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
START
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TIME DEFROST
When TIME 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 AUTO DEFROST pad.
2. Touch AUTO DEFROST pad
once more.
3. Touch number pads for the
desired defrosting time.
4. Touch START pad.
The WEIGHT DEFROST indicator light and
"0.0" is displayed. And the lb indicator starts
blinking.
The TIME DEFROST indicator lights and
":0" is displayed.
The display will show you what you
touched.
The TIME DEFROST indicator starts
blinking to show the oven is in the
TIME DEFROST mode.The display counts
down the time to show you how much
defrosting time is left in the TIME
DEFROST mode. 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
START
Recommended
foods. Instructions Stand time
Poultry
Whole chicken Turn over and shiled. 10 minutes, run
cold water in cavity.
Turkey breast (breast Turn over and shiled. 20 minutes in
side up) refrigerator;
Run cold water in
cavity.
Chicken pieces Separate and remove defrosted pieces. 5 minutes
Cornish hens (whole) Turn over and shiled where necessary. 10 minutes; run
cold water in cavity.
Cornish hens (split) Turn over and shiled. 5 minutes
Seafood
Fish fillets Separate and remove defrosted pieces. 5 minutes
Shrimps, scallops Separate and remove defrosted pieces. 5 minutes
Whole fish Turn over and shiled tail and head. 5 minutes; hold
under cold running
water.
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COOKING IN ONE STAGE
1. Touch POWER pad. The STAGE1 indicator lights and "P-" is
displayed.
This display will show you what you touched.
This example shows power level 3.
The display will show you what you
touched.
The STAGE1 indicator starts blinking to
show the oven is in the cooking mode.
The display counts down the time to show
how much cooking time is left. When the
cooking time ends, you will hear 3 beeps.
POWER
START
COOKING IN TWO STAGES
For best results, some recipes call for one power level for a certain length of time and another
power level for a different length of time.
Your microwave oven can be set to change from one to another.
1. Touch number pads for the
desired cooking time in the first
stage.
2. Touch POWER pad.
3.
Touch the number pad for the power
level you want in the second stage.
4.
Touch the number pads for the desired
cooking time in the second stage.
5. Touch START pad.
The STAGE1 indicator lights and the
display will show you what you touched.
This example shows 5 minutes 30 seconds
at full power.
The STAGE2 indicator lights and "P- " is displayed.
The display will show what you touched.
The display will show what you touched.
Both STAGE 1 & 2 indicator lights come on and
STAGE 1 indicator light starts blinking to show you
that the oven is cooking in the first of two cook
stages.
The oven will cook at the power you selected for
STAGE 1. At the end of STAGE 1, the oven will beep
and start STAGE 2, the STAGE 1 indicator
disappears and the STAGE 2 indicator starts blinking.
The display counts down the time remaining in STAGE
2. When STAGE 2 ends, you will hear 3 beeps.
POWER
START
2. Touch the number pad for
desired power level.
3. Touch number pads for the
cooking time.
4. Touch START pad.
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5 3 0
NOTE: 1. If steps 1 and 2 are omitted, the oven will cook at full power.
2. Your oven can be programmed for 59 minutes 99 seconds.(59:99)
3. Using lower power level increases the cooking time which is recommended for foods
such as cheese, milk and slow cooking of meats.
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WEIGHT DEFROST AND COOKING IN TWO STAGES
All recipes require frozen foods to be defrosted fully before cooking.
This oven can be programmed to automatically defrost foods before cooking.
1. Touch AUTO DEFROST pad.
2. Touch number pads for the
defrosting weight you want.
3. Touch POWER pad.
4. Touch the number or POWER
pad for the power level you
want in the first stage.
5. Touch number pads for the
desired cooking time in the first
stage.
The WEIGHT DEFROST indicator appears
and "0.0" is displayed. The lb indicator starts
blinking.
The display will show you what you
touched.
The STAGE1 indicator appears and "P- " is
displayed.
The selected power level is displayed in the
display window.
The display will show you what you
touched.
AUTO
DEFROST
POWER
6. Touch POWER pad.
7. Touch the number pad for the
power level you want in the
second stage.
8. Touch the number pads for the
cooking time you want in the
second stage.
9. Touch START pad.
The STAGE2 indicator appears and "P-" is
displayed.
The selected power level is displayed.
The display will show you what you
touched.
The WEIGHT DEFROST, STAGE1 and
STAGE2 indicators appear simultaneously
and the WEIGHT DEFROST indicator starts
blinking to show you that the oven is in
WEIGHT DEFROST mode. The display
counts down the time remaining in WEIGHT
DEFROST mode.
When the oven beeps, turn over, break a
part and redistribute at a beep. At the end of
WEIGHT DEFROST mode, the oven will
beep and start STAGE 1. The WEIGHT
DEFROST indicator disappears and the
STAGE 1 indicator starts blinking. The
display counts down the time remaining in
STAGE 1. At the end of STAGE 1, the oven
will beep and start STAGE2.
The STAGE1 indicator disappears and the
STAGE2 indicator starts blinking. The
display counts down the time remaining in
STAGE2. When STAGE2 ends, you will
hear 3 beeps.
POWER
START
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AUTO START
Auto start can be programmed for up to two cooking stages.
Auto start can not be programmed for auto defrost.
1. Program the desired power
level and cooking time for
food to be cooked.’
2. Touch CLOCK/A.START pad.
3. Enter the desired start time by
touching number pads.
4. Touch START pad.
The AUTO START indicator appears and
":0" is displayed.
The display will show you what you touched.
The present time & the cooking program
indicator appear in the display and the
AUTO START indicator & colon start
blinking. When the selected start time arrive,
the oven light turns on and the oven begins
operating. The AUTO START indicator
disappears and the next stage indicator
begins to blink. When the cooking is
completed, you will hear 3 beeps. The oven
light turns off and the present time appears
in the display.
NOTE: AUTO START can be used for time cooking, if the clock is set. If the oven door is opened
after programming AUTO START, it is necessary to touch the START pad for the time of
day to appear in the readout so that the oven will automatically begin programmed cooking
at the chosen AUTO START time.
Before setting, check to make sure the clock is showing the correct time of day.
CLOCK/
A.START
START
CHECKING AUTO START TIME
Once AUTO START has correctly been programmed, the present time will appear on the display.
1. Touch CLOCK/A.START pad. The programmed AUTO START time will
appear on the display for 3 seconds.
QUICK START
QUICK START allows you to reheat for 30 seconds at 100% (full power) by simply touching the
QUICK START pad.
By repeatedly touching the QUICK START pad, you can also extend reheating time to 5 minutes by
30 seconds.
1. Touch QUICK START pad. “ :30” is displayed and the oven starts
reheating after 1.5 seconds.
CLOCK/
A.START
QUICK
START
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ONE TOUCH COOKING
One touch cooking allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by touching just one pad.
To increase quantity, touch chosen pad until number in display is the same as the desired quantity
to cook. (except for MUFFIN & REHEAT) For best results, consult the cookbook.
POPCORN
1. Touch POPCORN pad once
for a 3.5 oz bag or twice for a
1.75 oz bag.
* POPCORN *
• 3.5 oz : Touch POPCORN pad once.
• 1.75 oz : Touch POPCORN pad twice within 1.5 seconds.
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 corn.
CAUTION : If prepackaged popcorn is of a different weight than the recommended weight, do not
use the popcorn pad. Follow the manufacturer instruction.
“3.5” or “1.75” is displayed with oz indicator.
After 1.5 seconds, the oven starts cooking
and oz indicator disappears. Also the
display changes into cooking time and
counts down the remaining time. When the
cooking time ends, you will hear 3 beeps.
SOUP
1. Touch SOUP pad once for 8 oz
soup or twice for 12 oz soup.
* SOUP *
• 8 oz : Touch SOUP pad once.
• 12 oz : Touch SOUP pad twice within 1.5 seconds.
“8” or “12” is displayed with oz indicator.
After 1.5 seconds, the oven starts cooking
and oz indicator disappears. Also the
display changes into cooking time and
counts down the remaining time. When the
cooking time ends, you will hear 3 beeps.
MUFFIN
1. Touch MUFFIN pad once to
cook 5 muffins.
“5” is displayed with NO indicator. After 1.5
seconds, the oven starts cooking and NO
indicator disappears. Also the display
changes into cooking time and counts down
the remaining time.
When the cooking time ends, you will hear 3
beeps.
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BAKED
POTATO
1. Touch BAKED POTATO pad
once for 1 NO, twice for 2 NO
or three times for 3 NO baked
potato.
“1”, “2” or “3” is displayed with NO indicator.
After 1.5 seconds, the oven starts cooking
and NO indicator disappears. Also the
display changes into cooking time and
counts down the remaining time. When the
cooking time ends, you will hear 3 beeps.
FROZEN
PIZZA
1. Touch FROZEN PIZZA pad
once for 7 oz pizza or twice for
10 oz pizza.
“7” or “10” is displayed with oz indicator.
After 1.5 seconds, the oven starts cooking
and oz indicator disappears. Also the
display changes into cooking time and
counts down the remaining time. When the
cooking time ends, you will hear 3 beeps.
REHEAT
1. Touch REHEAT pad once. “11” is displayed with oz indicator.
After 1.5 seconds, the oven starts cooking
and oz indicator disappears. Also the
display changes into cooking time and
counts down the remaining time. When the
cooking time ends, you will hear 3 beeps.
FRESH
VEG
1. Touch FRESH VEG pad once
for 8 oz fresh vegetable or
twice for 12 oz fresh vegetable.
“8” or “12” is displayed with oz indicator.
After 1.5 seconds, the oven starts cooking
and oz indicator disappears. Also the
display changes into cooking time and
counts down the remaining time. When the
cooking time ends, you will hear 3 beeps.
* BAKED POTATO * (5.5oz ~ 6.5oz / EA.)
• 1 NO (EA.) : Touch BAKED POTATO pad once.
• 2 NO (EA.) : Touch BAKED POTATO pad twice within 1.5 seconds.
• 3 NO (EA.) : Touch BAKED POTATO pad three times within 1.5 seconds.
* FROZEN PIZZA*
• 7 oz : Touch FROZEN PIZZA pad once.
• 10 oz : Touch FROZEN PIZZA pad twice within 1.5 seconds.
* FRESH VEGETABLE *
• 8 oz : Touch FRESH VEG pad once.
• 12 oz : Touch FRESH VEG pad twice within 1.5 seconds.
NOTE: 1. Use only one frozen pizza at a time.
2. Use only frozen pizza for microwave oven.
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.
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MORE, LESS
To increase/decrease one touch cooking time, use MORE/LESS pad before pressing one touch
cooking pad. The overall one touch cooking time can be increased/decreased to 20 seconds by 10
seconds.
CHILD SAFETY LOCK
The safety lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children.
To set, press STOP/CLEAR pad for 3 seconds and LOCK indicator appears with a beep sound.
To cancel, press STOP/CLEAR pad for 3 seconds and LOCK indicator disappears with a beep
sound.
USING THE EXHAUST FAN
To turn on the exhaust fan, touch FAN pad once,
To turn off the exhaust fan, touch FAN pad once more.
USING THE COOKTOP LIGHT
To turn on the cooktop light, touch LIGHT pad once,
To turn off the cooktop light, touch LIGHT pad once more.
BEVERAGE
1. Touch BEVERAGE pad once
for 1 cup, twice for 2 cups or
three times for 3 cups.
NOTE: 1. This setting is good for restoring cooled beverage to a better drinking temperature.
2. Stir after cooking.
NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the exhaust fan in the vent hood
will automatically turn on for cooling.
It may stay on up to an hour to cool the microwave oven.
When this occurs, the FAN OFF pad will not turn the fan off.
* BEVERAGE *
• 1 cup (mug) : Touch BEVERAGE pad once.
• 2 cups (mugs) : Touch BEVERAGE pad twice within 1.5 seconds.
• 3 cups (mugs) : Touch BEVERAGE pad three times within 1.5 seconds.
“1”, “2” or “3” is displayed with CUPS
indicator. After 1.5 seconds, the oven starts
cooking and CUPS indicator disappears.
Also the display changes into cooking time
and counts down the remaining time. When
the cooking time ends, you will hear 3
beeps.
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SAVING THE ENERGY
To set, press number pad “0” for 3 seconds and the display turns off with a beep sound.
To cancel, press number pad “0” for 3 seconds and the display returns to present time with a beep sound.
NOTE: 1. If you touch any pad once while this function is set, the display will show the present time. If
you touch the desired function pad in sequence within 10 seconds, the oven starts
operating. When the cooking is completed, you will hear 3 beeps and the display will show
you the present time. After 10 seconds, the display turns off again with a beep sound.
MICROWAVE UTENSILS
Glass, Ceramic and China
Ovenproof glass or ceramic baking dishes are the most used microwave utensils.
Many of these items are readily available in most homes : glass measure, custard cups, mixing bowls,
covered casseroles, pie plates and round or square cake dishes. Ovenproof dinner ware is usually safe to
use in the microwave.
Do not heat or cook in glass jars or bottles.
Do not use dishes with silver, gold, platinum or other metal trim. Arcing may occur and /or the dish may
break.
Do not use delicate or stemmed glassware. Although the glass may be transparent to microwave energy,
heat from the food may cause the glassware to crack.
TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATION
1. Press STOP/CLEAR pad.
· You can restart the oven by touching START pad.
· Touch STOP/CLEAR pad once more to erase all instructions.
· You must enter in new instructions.
2. Open the door.
· You can restart the oven by closing the door and touching START pad.
NOTE: Oven stops operating when door is opened.
UTENSIL TEST
Dishes that do not absorb microwave energy are best for microwave
cooking. Lock on the label to verify that particular cups, glasses, plates
are indeed suitable, especially paper goods. If you are not sure, try this
utensil test to check.
• 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 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.
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