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Magic Chef MCD1812W Instruction Manual
Magic Chef MCD1812W Instruction Manual

Magic Chef MCD1812W Instruction Manual

1.8 cu. ft. microwave oven

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1.8 cu. ft. Microwave Oven
MCD1812W
Instruction Manual
and Cooking Guide
So Right at Home.
Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.

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  • Page 1 1.8 cu. ft. Microwave Oven MCD1812W Instruction Manual and Cooking Guide So Right at Home. Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.
  • Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY 2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3. ARCING 4. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT (U.S.A. ONLY) 5. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 6. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 7. INSTALLATION 8. CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY 9.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING-To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: Read all instructions before using the appliance. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
  • Page 5 ARCING If you see arcing, press Door Open Button and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). •...
  • Page 6 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, the grounding plug reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.’...
  • Page 7 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GENERAL USE DO NOT attempt to temper with or make any adjustment or repair to door, control panel or any other part of the oven. DO NOT remove outer case from oven. Repairs should only be done by a qualified service person. If a fire occurs in the oven, touch the STOP/CLEAR pad and LEAVE THE DOOR CLOSED.
  • Page 8 INSTALLATION Examine the oven after unpacking. Check for damage such as a misaligned door, broken door or dent in the cavity. If any damage is visible, DO NOT INSTALL, and notify your dealer immediately. Level, flat location. Install the microwave oven on a level, flat surface. Ventilation.
  • Page 9 CARE OF YOUR M.W.O 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 10 HOW TO USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY Although your oven is provided with safety features, it is important to observe the following: a) It is important not to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks. b) Do not place any object between the front face and the door or allow residue to accymulate ob sealing surfaces.
  • Page 11 FEATURES Display Cooking time, power level indicators and M/W DEF TIMER LOCK present time are MICROWAVE OVEN KOR-181G Less displayed. Used to add time to POPCORN 1. BREAD MORE cooking. 2. SOUP FROZEN 3. BAKED POTATO One touch 4. FRESH VEGETABLE PIZZA Auto cook 5.
  • Page 12 HOW TO SET THE OVEN CONTROLS SETTING THE CLOCK When the oven is first plugged in, the display will flash “:0”. If the AC power ever goes off, the display shows “:0” when the power comes back on. 1. Touch CLOCK pad. This is a 12 hour clock system.
  • Page 13 AUTO DEFROSTING AUTO DEFROST lets you easily defrost food by eliminating guesswork in defermining defrosting time. Follow the steps below for easy defrosting. 1. Touch MEAT pad. <The lb indicator light and “1.0”is displayed> 2. Select desired defrosting weight <The display will show what you touched> (Refer to the auto defrost chart below).
  • Page 14 COOKING IN ONE STAGE 1. Touch POWER pad. <The M/W indicator lights. The display will show what you (Select the desired power level.) touched> 2. Touch number pads for the cooking time. <The display will show what you touched> 3. Touch START pad. Note : Your oven can be programmed for 99 minutes 99 seconds.
  • Page 15 COOKING IN TWO STAGES All recipes require frozen foods to be defrosted fully before cooking. This oven can be programmed to automatically defrost food before cooking. 1. Touch DEFROST. pad. <The DEF indicator light and “:0” is displayed> 2. Touch number pads for the <The display will show what you touched>...
  • Page 16 HOW TO SET HOLDING TIME 1. Program the desired cooking time. <The M/W indicator light and the selected time is displayed> 2. Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad. <The TIMER indicator lights and “:0” is displayed> 3. Press the amount of time you <The display will show what you touched>...
  • Page 17 1. Touch FROZEN PIZZA pad once <When you touch FROZEN PIZZA pad once, “7” is for 7 oz pizza or twice for 14 oz pizza. displayed. After 1.5 seconds, the display is changed into the cooking time and the oven start cooking> * FROZEN PIZZA * •...
  • Page 18 LESS, MORE To alter one touch cooking or cooking time whilst oven is in operation, use LESS or MORE.(except for defrosting). Press LESS/MORE to decrease/increase the one touch cooking time in multiples of 10 seconds. The overall one touch cooking time can be increased to a maximum of 99 minutes 50 seconds.
  • Page 19 COOKING GUIDE COOKING UTENSILS RECOMMENDED USE Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes - Use for heating or cooking. Microwave browning dish - Use to brown the exterior of small items such as steaks, chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions provided with you browning dish. Microwaveable plastic wrap - Use to retain steam.
  • Page 20 Turning Turn foods over midway through cooking to expose all parts to microwave energy. This is especially important with large items such as roatsts. Standing Foods cooked in the microwave build up internal heat and continue to cook for a few minutes after the oven stops.
  • Page 21 DEFROSTING CHART FISH AND SEAFOOD COOKING TIME ITEM SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS PER POUND Fish Fillets Place fillets on a microwave rack; cover paper towel. 4~6 min. Frozen in block At beeps, turn over block of fish. Separate fillets, if possible. Press START to continue defrosting. Let stand 10 minutes then finish with cold running water (about 5 minutes).
  • Page 22 COOKING CHART MEAT ITEM MICROWAVE POWER COOKING TIMER PER POUND Beef Standing/rolled Rib - Rare P-80 6-8 min. - Medium P-80 8-10 min. - well done P-80 10-12 min. Ground Beef(to brown for casserole) P-HI 6-8 min. Hamburgers, Fresh or defrosted (4 oz.
  • Page 23 VEGETABLE ITEM PREPARATION QUANTITY COOKING TIME STANDING TIME asparagus, fresh 11/2-in.pieces 1 lb. 5-6 min. 3 min. asparagus, frozen Whole spears 10 oz. pkg 6-7 min. 3 min. broccoli, fresh Spears 1 lb. 5-6 min. broccoli, frozen Whole or cut 10 oz.
  • Page 24 ITEM QUANTITY POWER LEVEL COOKING TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTION 2 pieces P-HI 3-5 min. Arrange, on paper tower lined Fried chicken 4 pieces P-HI 4-6 min. paper plate, covered with paper 6 pieces P-HI 6-8 min. tower. 2 fillets P-HI 2-3 min. Fried fresh fillets 4 fillets P-HI...
  • Page 25 WEIGHT & MEASURE CONVERSION CHART WEIGHT & MEASURE CONVERSION CHART POUNDS & OUNCES TO GRAMS POUNDS(lb.) GRAMS(g) OUNCES(oz.) GRAMS(g) OUNCES(oz.) GRAMS(g) 1361 1814 2268 2722 FLUID MEASUREMENTS 3175 1 Cup 8 fluid ounces = 240 ml. 3629 1 Pint = 16 fluid ounces = 480 ml.
  • Page 26 SPECIFICATIONS POWER SUPPLY 120V, 13A SINGLEPHASE WITH GROUNDING 60HZ, AC. POWER CONSUMPTION 1600 W MICROWAVE OUTPUT POWER 1200 W, FULL MICROWAVE POWER FREQUENCY 2,450 MHz OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (W X D X H) 589 X 488 X 339 mm (23.2 X 19.2 X 13.3 in.) CAVITY DIMENSIONS (W X D X H) 399 X 451 X 278 mm (15.7 X 17.8 X 10.9 in.) CAVITY VOLUME...
  • Page 27 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS * Q : I accidentally ran my microwave oven without any food in it. Is it damaged? * A : Running the oven empty for a short time will not damage the oven. However, it is not recommended.
  • Page 28 Under no circumstances will the customer be permitted to return the defective unit directly to the factory. Exchange must be directly with the dealer. Model Parts Labor Magnetron MCD1812W 1 year 1 year 8 years For Service or Assistance, please call : 1-888-775-0202...