Operating Instructions - Magic Chef MCCM910ST User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

COOKING TECHNIQUES
Your microwave makes cooking easier than conventional cooking, provided you keep these considerations in
mind.
1. Stirring: Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly. Food at the
outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats more quickly, so stir from the outside to the center. The
oven will turn off when you open the door to stir your food.
2. Arrangement: Arrange unevenly shaped foods properly in the microwave so that they all cook through.
Foods that are thicker and meatier like chicken pieces or chops should be placed away from the center
where they receive more microwave energy. To prevent overcooking, place delicate areas, such as asparagus
tips, toward the center of the oven.
3. Shielding: Shield food with narrow strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Areas that need shielding
include poultry wing tips, the ends of poultry legs, and corners of square baking dishes. Use only small
amounts of aluminum foil. Larger amounts can damage your oven.
4. Turning: Turn foods over midway through cooking to expose all parts to microwave energy. This is especially
important with large foods such as roasts.
5. Standing: Foods cooked in the microwave build up internal heat and continue to cook for a few minutes
after heating stops. Let foods stand to complete cooking, especially foods such as cakes and whole
vegetables. Roasts need this time to complete cooking in the center without overcooking the outer areas.
All liquids, such as soup or hot chocolate, should be shaken or stirred when cooking is complete. Let liquids
stand a moment before serving. When heating baby food, stir well at removal and test the temperature
before serving.
6. Adding Moisture: Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in moisture
content should be covered or allowed to stand so that the heat disperses evenly. Add a small amount of
water to dry food to help it cook.
HOW TO SET THE OVEN CONTROLS
TIME AND POWER LEVEL COOKING
To set a cooking program. Select a cooking power level and then use
the number pads to set cooking time before touching the START pad.
The longest cooking time is 99 minutes 99 seconds.
MULTIPLE STAGES COOKING
Food may require different periods/stages of cooking with different power levels and cooking times. You can set
up to 3 stages of cooking manually.
• For Stage 1 Cooking: Set the first stage cooking by selecting the power level, then the time and press
start. For a single stage cooking, here is an example of how to set the cooking power on HI and cook for 3
minutes:
1. Touch POWER LEVEL pad once.
2. Touch number pads 3, 0, 0.
3. Touch START pad.
POWER LEVEL pad
Press once
Press twice
Press three times
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Power Description
HI
MED
DEF