Table Of Contents; Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy - Magic Chef MCD1811ST Instruction Manual

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) 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY....................1
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...........................................................................................................2
• RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION(U.S.A ONLY).........................................................................3
• GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................3
• INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................................4
• SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................................5
• FEATURES DIAGRAM......................................................................................................................................6
• FEATURES DIAGRAM (CONTINUED) .............................................................................................................7
• OPERATION PROCEDURE..............................................................................................................................8
• CONTROLS.......................................................................................................................................................9
SETTING THE CLOCK......................................................................................................................................9
TIME DEFROSTING..........................................................................................................................................9
WEIGHT DEFROSTING..................................................................................................................................10
COOKING IN ONE STAGE .............................................................................................................................11
COOKING IN TWO STAGES ..........................................................................................................................11
KITCHEN TIMER MODE .................................................................................................................................12
SPEEDY COOK...............................................................................................................................................13
ONE TOUCH COOKING ................................................................................................................................13
ONE TOUCH COOKING (Continued) .............................................................................................................14
LESS, MORE...................................................................................................................................................15
CHILD SAFETY LOCK ....................................................................................................................................15
• TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING ...........................................................................15
• CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN...........................................................................................................16
• BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE..............................................................................................................17
• CARE AND CLEANING...................................................................................................................................17
• QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS........................................................................................................................18
• COOKING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................................19
• USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY ................................................................................................20
• ARCING ..........................................................................................................................................................20
• MICROWAVING PRINCIPLES........................................................................................................................21
• HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD ...............................................................................................................21
• CONVERSION CHARTS.................................................................................................................................21
• COOKING TECHNIQUES ...............................................................................................................................22
• DEFROSTING GUIDE.....................................................................................................................................23
• COOKING & REHEATING CHART .................................................................................................................24
• VEGETABLE CHART ......................................................................................................................................26
• RECIPES .........................................................................................................................................................27
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