Use and Care Manual MCO153UW / MCO153UB / MCO153S / MCO153UQ Table of Contents Introduction ... 1 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessire Microwave Energy ... 1 Important Safety Instructions ... 2~3 Installation Recommendations... 4 Control Panel... 5~6 Oven Features at a Glance ... 7 Operating Basics ...
I n t r o d u c t i o n Congratulations on your purchase of an over-the range microwave oven. For best results, we suggest reading this guide carefully. You will find instructions on the proper operation and maintenance of your microwave.
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.
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27. Microwave oven manufacturers 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.
If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with one cup of water.
The oven will start automatically. (Page 14) 19. AUTO COOK - Will automatically compute the microwave power and cook time. Refer to Auto Cook Guide. (Page 14) 10. COOK TIME - Microwave for a selected amount of time.
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< MCO153UW/MCO153UB > < MCO153S > < MCO153UQ > Each time a pad is touched, a BEEP will sound. When CANCEL/OFF Pad is touched during oven operation, the oven will stop, however, all programmed information is retained. To clear all information, touch the CANCEL/OFF Pad again. NOTE: Styling and features may differ slightly depending on model.
17. COOKTOP LIGHT 18. TURNTABLE - Composed of glass tray and roller guide. The roller guide is placed first in the bottom of the microwave and supports the glass tray. Both parts must be in place when using the microwave oven.
O p e r a t i n g B a s i c s Time-of-Day Clock Basic Instructions 1. Touch the CLOCK Pad. “CLOCK ENTER TIME” Will be displayed. 2. Set the time of day by touching the appropriate numbers. The selected time appears and “PRESS CLOCK AGAIN”...
Each power level gives you microwave energy for a certain percent of time, for example, power level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the time. Most of your cooking will be done on High (Power Level 10). a lower setting will cook more evenly and with less attention given to stirring or rotating the food.
Auto Defrost Use the defrost setting for defrosting meats, poultry and fish from 0.5 pounds to 6.5 pounds. Basic Instructions Touch the AUTO DEFROST Pad once for meat. “MEAT DEFROST ENTER FOOD WEIGHT IN LBS” Will be displayed. Touch the AUTO DEFROST Pad twice for poultry.
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General Defrosting Tips 1. Do not defrost covered meat. Covering might allow cooking to take place. Always remove outer wrap and tray. Place food on a microwave-safe rack in a dish. 2. Begin defrosting whole poultry breast-side-down. Begin defrosting roasts fat-side-down.
* The selected power level and “PRESS START” will be displayed. 9. Touch the START Pad. Listen as the popcorn pops and stop the microwave when the popping slows down to 3 seconds apart. Do not try to repop unpopped kernels or reuse a bag.
1. Touch the WARM Pad. The Display will show “WARM PRESS START”. 2. Touch the START Pad. The microwave oven will safety keep cooked foods warm for up to 30 minutes. Opening the door or touching the CANCEL/ OFF Pad cancels the WARM setting.
To Program Favorite Choice Signal Sound, Scroll Speed and Clock Display: Touch FAVORITE CHOICE Pad four times “PROG-4 SELECT TYPE ENTER 1-6” will be displayed. To Change Signal Sound: Touch number pad 1. “BUZZER ON” will be displayed. Touch CANCEL/OFF Pad. Touch number pad 2.
S p e c i a l F e a t u r e s Auto Start The AUTO START feature allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day - up to a delay of 11 hours and 59 minutes.
FROZEN VEGETABLE, SNACK, SENSOR COOK. Control Lockout The oven operation can be locked to prevent the microwave from accidentally being turned on. All oven functions can be locked. To Set: Touch and hold the CANCEL/OFF Pad for three seconds. The Display shows “LOCKED”...
Touch CANCEL/OFF Pad twice. Note . . . If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on the Low setting to protect the oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.
They may scratch the surface. Light Compartment Clean off the grease and dust on the light compartment cover on the bottom side of the microwave oven often with warm water and detergent. Control Panel Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry. Do not spray cleaners directly on panel.
C a r e a n d C l e a n i n g The Exhaust Feature The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with two metal filters which collect grease. When the fan is operationg, air is...
30-watt bulb(s) which are available in supermarkets and hardware stores, may also be used for replacements. 5. Raise light compartment cover and replace screw. 6. Connect electrical power to microwave oven. FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 Oven Light To replace oven light: 1.
A. This in normal occurrence - as food cooks, steam is given off. All these things are normal with your microwave oven. Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. Light reflection around the door or outer case.
Power Level is programmed properly. check instructions on food density, etc. verify that voltage to the microwave oven is not low. If the time-of-day clock does not always keep correct time: check that the power cord is fully inserted into the outlet receptacle.
Microwave Oven Warranty Daewoo Electronics America,inc. 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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