MMC5193AA_GB.fm Page 2 Thursday, March 11, 2004 10:55 AM Safety RECAUTIONS TO VOID OSSIBLE XPOSURE TO XCESSIVE ICROWAVE NERGY (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy.
MMC5193AA_GB.fm Page 3 Thursday, March 11, 2004 10:55 AM Safety Important Safety Instructions, continued • Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use near water – for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
Warranty ...31 ... Back Cover Quick Reference Checking Parts Unpack your microwave oven and check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. If any part is missing or broken, call your dealer. Microwave oven Glass tray...
Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp cloth. Place the pre-assembled roller guide in the indentation in the center of the oven. Place the glass tray secerely in the center of the pre-assembled roller guide. Control Panel Buttons MMC5193AAB/W/Q...
MMC5193AA_GB.fm Page 7 Thursday, March 11, 2004 10:55 AM Your New Microwave oven Control Panel Buttons MMC5193AAS 1. One Minute + Press once for every minute of cooking at High power. 2. Sensor Cook Buttons Sensor settings to cook popular foods.
Press the Start button. Using the My Choice feature Your new microwave oven can be customized to suit your personal tastes. Simply press My Choice to set these options. For your conve- nience, all the options are summarized in the following table:...
MMC5193AA_GB.fm Page 9 Thursday, March 11, 2004 10:55 AM Operation Selecting the Display Weight You can choose between pounds(LBS) and kilograms(KG). Press My Choice button and then press the 2 button. The display shows ‘LBS OR KG”. Press the My Choice button repeatedly to select the weight measurements you wish to use.
Press the Sensor Cook button corresponding to the food you are cooking (Popcorn, for example). The display shows “POPCORN” and your microwave oven will begin cooking automatically. MICRO When cooking popcorn, wait at least five minutes between each bag to avoid overheating the glass tray.
MMC5193AA_GB.fm Page 11 Thursday, March 11, 2004 10:55 AM Operation Using the One Minute + Button This button offers a convenient way to heat food in one minute incre- ments at the High power level. Press the One Minute+ button once for each minute you wish to cook the food.
MMC5193AA_GB.fm Page 12 Thursday, March 11, 2004 10:55 AM Operation Using the Handy Helper Button 1. Press the Handy Helper button corresponding to the food you are cooking. The display shows “Melt Chocolate”. Press the Handy Helper button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer to the Handy Helper Chart below) 2.
MMC5193AA_GB.fm Page 13 Thursday, March 11, 2004 10:55 AM Operation Using the Snack Bar Button 1. Press the Snack Bar button corresponding to the food you are cooking. The display shows “Nachos” Press the Snack Bar button repeated to select the item you want.(Refer to the Snack Bar Chart below) 2.
MMC5193AA_GB.fm Page 14 Thursday, March 11, 2004 10:55 AM Operation Setting Cooking Times, continued Some recipes require different stages of cooking at different tempera- tures. You can set multiple stages of cooking with your microwave. Multi-stage Cooking Follow steps 1 and 2 in the “One-Stage Cooking” section on the previous page.
The display counts down and beeps when the time has elapsed. Setting the Child Protection Lock You can lock your microwave oven so it can’t be used by unsupervised children. Press the My Choice Button and then Press the 5 button.
MMC5193AA_GB.fm Page 16 Thursday, March 11, 2004 10:55 AM Operation Demonstration Mode You can use the Demonstration Mode to see how your microwave oven operates without the oven heating. Press the My Choice button and then press 9. The display shows “DEMO MODE ON/OFF”...
MMC5193AA_GB.fm Page 17 Thursday, March 11, 2004 10:55 AM Cooking Instructions Cooking Utensils Recommended Use • Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for heating or cooking. • Microwavable browning dish — Use to brown the exterior of small items such as steaks, chops, or pancakes.
Keep this in mind to avoid burns. • Home canning in the microwave oven is not recommended because all harmful bacteria may not be destroyed by the microwave heating process.
MMC5193AA_GB.fm Page 19 Thursday, March 11, 2004 10:55 AM Cooking Instructions Auto Sensor Cook The Auto Sensor allows you to cook your food automatically by detect- ing the amount of moisture generated from the food while cooking. • When cooking food, many kinds of moisture are generated. The Auto Sensor determines the proper time and power level by detecting the moisture from the food, eliminating the need to set the cooking time and power level.
MMC5193AA_GB.fm Page 20 Thursday, March 11, 2004 10:55 AM Cooking Instructions Cooking Guide Guide for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave • Place meat on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. • Start meat fat-side down. Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or thin meat areas.
MMC5193AA_GB.fm Page 21 Thursday, March 11, 2004 10:55 AM Cooking Instructions Guide for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave • Cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork. • Place fish on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. •...
MMC5193AA_GB.fm Page 22 Thursday, March 11, 2004 10:55 AM Cooking Instructions Auto Defrosting Guide • Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food. Standard Food Procedure Amount Roast 2.5-6.0 lbs. Start with the food placed fat side down. Beef, Pork After each stage, turn the food over and shield any warm portions with narrow...
MMC5193AA_GB.fm Page 25 Thursday, March 11, 2004 10:55 AM Cooking Instructions Sensor Cooking Guide • Follow the instructions below when sensor cooking different types of food. Food Amount Procedure Potatoes 1 to 6 EA. Prick each potato several times with fork.
MMC5193AA_GB.fm Page 26 Thursday, March 11, 2004 10:55 AM Cooking Instructions Sensor Reheat Guide • Follow the instructions below when sensor reheating different types of food. Food Amount Procedure Plate of 1 serving Use only pre-cooked, refrigerated foods. food (1 plate) Cover plate with vented plastic wrap or waxed paper, tucked under plate.
MMC5193AA_GB.fm Page 27 Thursday, March 11, 2004 10:55 AM Cooking Instructions Sensor Recipes French Onion Soup (4 servings) 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 3 cups ( about 3 medium ) sliced onions 3 cups beef broth 1 cup water 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Salt, pepper, croutons, grated parmesan cheese to taste 2 tablespoons brandy (optional) 1.
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MMC5193AA_GB.fm Page 28 Thursday, March 11, 2004 10:55 AM Cooking Instructions Vegetable Medley (4 to 6 servings) 1 ½ cups broccoli flowerets, to 1 inch in diameter 1 ½ cups cauliflower flowerets, to 1 inch in diameter 1 medium yellow squash, cut into ¼ inch diagonal slices 1 medium zucchini, cut into ¼...
MMC5193AA_GB.fm Page 29 Thursday, March 11, 2004 10:55 AM Appendix Troubleshooting Guide Before you call a repair person for your oven, check this list of possible problems and solutions. Neither the oven’s display nor the oven operate. • Properly insert the plug into a grounded outlet. •...
MMC5193AA_GB.fm Page 30 Thursday, March 11, 2004 10:55 AM Appendix Specifications Model Number MMC5193AAB/W/Q Oven Cavity 1.9 cu.ft. Controls 10 power levels, including defrost Timer 99 minutes, 99 seconds Power Source 120 VAC, 60 Hz Power Output 1100 Watts Power Consumption...
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MMC5193AA_GB.fm Page 32 Thursday, March 11, 2004 10:55 AM Quick Reference Feature Operation Set Clock 1. Press CLOCK. 2. Use number buttons to enter the current time. 3. Press CLOCK again. One Stage 1. Use number buttons to set cooking time. Cooking 2.
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