Magic Chef MCD795SW Operating Instructions Manual

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MICROWA VE OVEN
MCD795SW
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.

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  • Page 1 MICROWA VE OVEN MCD795SW OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    • BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE ...19 • CARE AND CLEANING ...19 • SPECIFICATIONS...19 • COOKING INSTRUCTIONS ...20 • USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY ...21 • ARCING ...21 • MICROWAVING PRINCIPLES ...22 • HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD ...22 • CONVERSION CHARTS ...22 •...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 4: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    • 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.
  • Page 5: Installation

    6. Power supply. This microwave oven requires a power supply of approximately 20 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 in their use.
  • Page 6: Features Diagram

    FEATURES DIAGRAM 1. Door latch-When the door is closed it will automatically shut off. If the door is opened while the oven is operating, the magnetron will automatically shut off. 2. Door seal-The door seal maintains the microwave within the oven cavity and prevents microwave leakage.
  • Page 7: Features Diagram (Continued)

    FEATURES DIAGRAM 1 Time set pad - Used to set the cooking time and the present time. 2 Display - Cooking time, power level, indicators and present time are displayed. 3 Sensor cook - Used to automatically compute the microwave power and cooking time for foods.
  • Page 8: Operation Procedure

    OPERATION PROCEDURE This section includes useful information about oven operation. 1. Plug power supply cord into a standard 3 - pronged 20 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.
  • Page 9: Controls

    CONTROLS SENSOR COOK Sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects the vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from the food as it heats. The sensor adjusts the cooking time and power level for various foods and quantities and you don’t need to enter the weight or quantity of the food. Follow the steps below for easy sensor cooking. 1.
  • Page 10: Auto Defrost

    NOTE: 1. Any sensor cooking selection can be programmed with more or less time adjustment. In case of cooking more food than the quantity listed in the chart, touch the POWER pad once after touching one of sensor cook menus and before the oven beginning to start.
  • Page 11: Time Defrost

    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 TIME DEF. pad. TIME DEF. 2. Touch number pads for the desired defrosting time.
  • Page 12: Time Cook

    TIME COOK 1. Touch POWER pad. POWER program the desired power level. (Please refer to the wattage output chart in the page 7.) 2. Touch number pads for the cooking time. 3. Touch Start pad. NOTE: 1. Using lower power level increases the cooking time which is recommended for foods such as cheese, milk and slow cooking of meats.
  • Page 13: Kitchen Timer

    KITCHEN TIMER HOW TO USE AS A MINUTE TIMER 1. Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad. KITCHEN TIMER 2. Touch number pads for the time you want to count down. 3. Touch Start pad. HOW TO USE TO DELAY THE START OF COOKING 1.
  • Page 14: Speedy Cook

    KITCHEN TIMER (continued) HOW TO USE TO SET A HOLDING TIME 1. Program the desired defrost or KITCHEN time cook. TIMER 2. Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad. 3. Touch number pads for the time you want to hold. 4. Touch Start pad. NOTE: 1.
  • Page 15: Minute Plus

    MINUTE PLUS MINUTE PLUS allows you to cook at 100% or to increase the cooking time during time cooking by simply touching the Minute Plus pad. Each time Minute Plus pad is touched, the cooking time is extended by 1 minute to a maximum of 59 minutes.
  • Page 16: Help

    HELP HELP provides 6 features which enable you to use the oven easily. CHILD LOCK This function prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children. This allows you to choose the weight unit between LB and G. LB, G If “OFF”...
  • Page 17: Night Light

    NIGHT LIGHT 1. Touch NIGHT LIGHT pad. NIGHT LIGHT 2. Touch NIGHT LIGHT pad again. NOTE: 1. Night light will be automatically off during cooking operation. (except kitchen timer). 2. If you turn on the night light after the clock setting, night light will be automatically off after 10 hour.
  • Page 18: Care Of Your Microwave Oven

    CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Turn the oven off before cleaning. Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food spatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or abrasives is not recommended.
  • Page 19: Questions And Answers

    * Q : Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates while empty? A : Yes. Never run it empty. * Q : Can I operate my microwave oven...
  • Page 20: Before You Call For Service

    BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Refer to 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.
  • Page 21: Cooking Instructions

    Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used. Care must therefore be taken choosing the utensil. If the utensil is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry.
  • Page 22: Use Your Microwave Oven Safely

    These must be pierced before cooking to prevent bursting. Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven. Always allow a starding time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched off to allao the ARCING If you see arcing, touch STOP/CLEAR pad and correct the problem.
  • Page 23: Microwaving Principles

    RADAR in World War ll. Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and manmade sources. Manmade sources include radar, radio, television, telecommunication links and car phones. HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD In a microwave oven, electricity is converted into microwave by the MAGNETRON.
  • Page 24: Cooking Techniques

    COOKING TECHNIQUES STANDING TIME Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require standing time(inside or outside of the oven) after cooking, to allow heat to finish conducting to cook the center completely. Wrap meat joints and jacket potatoes in aluminium foil while standing.
  • Page 25: Defrosting Guide

    * The times are approximate because freezer temperatures vary. ▶ When defrosted, food should be cool, but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let stand a few minutes. After defrosting, allow food to stand 5-60 minutes if there are any icy areas.
  • Page 26: Cooking & Reheating Chart

    COOKING & REHEATING CHART Cooking chart Power Item Level MEAT Beef joint-Rare P-80 -Medium P-80 -well done P-80 Pork Joint P-HI Bacon joint P-HI POULTRY Whole chicken P-HI Portions chicken P-80 Breast (boned) P-80 FISH Fish Fillets P-HI Whole Mackerel, P-HI Cleaned and prepared Whole Trout, Cleaned...
  • Page 27: Reheating Chart

    Reheating chart • Baby food particularly needs to be checked carefully before serving to prevent burns. • When heating pre-packaged ready-cooked foods, always follow the pack instructions carefully. • If you freeze foods which were bought from the fresh or chilled counters, remember that they should be thoroughly thawed before following the heating instructions on the packed.
  • Page 28: Vegetable Chart

    VEGETABLE CHART Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45ml cold water(2-3 tbsp.) for every 250g unless another water quantity is recommended - see table. Cook covered for the minimum time - see table. Continue cooking to get the result you prefer. Stir once during and once after cooking. Add salt, herbs or butter after cooking.
  • Page 29: Recipes

    RECIPES TOMATO & ORANGE SOUP 1 oz.(25g) butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large carrot & 1 large potato, chopped lb(800g) canned, chopped tomatoes juice and grated rind of 1 small orange pints(900ml) hot vegetable stock salt and pepper to taste FRENCH ONION SOUP 1 large onions, sliced 1 tbsp (15ml) corn oil...
  • Page 30: White Sauce

    BLUE CHEESE & CHIVE JACKETS 2 baking potatoes, (approx.9 oz.(250g) each) 2 oz.(50g) butter 4 oz.(100g) blue cheese, chopped 1 tbsp(15ml) fresh chives, chopped 2 oz.(50g) mushrooms, sliced salt and pepper to taste WHITE SAUCE 1 oz.(25g) butter 1 oz.(25g) plain flour 1 /2 pint(300ml) milk salt and pepper to taste STRAWBERRY JAM...
  • Page 31 SCRAMBLED EGG 1 /2 oz.(15g) butter 2 eggs 2 tbsp(30ml) milk salt & pepper SAVORY MINCE 1 small onion, diced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp(5ml) oil 7 oz.(200g) can chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp(15ml) tomato puree 1 tsp(5ml) mixed herbs 8 oz.(225g) minced beef salt and pepper 1.
  • Page 32: Microwave Oven Warranty

    Microwave Oven Warranty MC APPLIANCE CORPORATION warrants each new Microwave Oven to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect or to furnish a new part(s) (at the company’s option) for any part(s) of the unit that has failed during the warranty period.

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