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Magic Chef MCD1811ST Instruction Manual

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MCD1811ST
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  • Page 1 1.8 cu. ft. Microwave Oven MCD1811ST Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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: 11. Read all instructions before using the appliance. c) If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power 12.

  • Page 4: Radio Frequency Interference Statement Federal Communications Commission(U.s.a Only)

    RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (U.S.A ONLY) WARNING: This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception.

  • Page 5: Installation

    INSTALLATION 1. 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. 2. Level, flat location. Install the microwave oven on a level, flat surface. 3.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS POWER SUPPLY 120V AC, 60Hz SINGLE PHASE WITH GROUNDING INPUT POWER 1500W MICROWAVE ENERGY OUTPUT 1100W FREQUENCY 2,450MHz 589 X 339 X 485 mm ( 23.2 X 13.3 X 19.1in ) OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (W 399 X 278 X 451 mm ( 15.7 X 10.9 X 17.8 in ) CAVITY DIMENSIONS (W APPROX.

  • Page 7: Features Diagram

    FEATURES DIAGRAM 1 Door latch - When the door is closed, it will 6 Safety interlock system automatically shut off. If the door is opened while 7 Door open button - To open the door push the the oven is operating, the magnetron will automatically shut off.

  • Page 8: Features Diagram (Continued)

    FEATURES DIAGRAM (continued) 1 Display - Cooking time, power level, indicators 7 Stop/Clear - Used to stop the oven operation or and current time are displayed. to delete the cooking data. 2 One touch - Used to cook or reheat specific 8 Defrost - Used to defrost foods.

  • Page 9: 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 10: Controls

    CONTROLS SETTING THE CLOCK When the oven is first plugged in, the display will flash “:0” and a tone will sound. If the AC power ever goes off, the display shows “ : 0” when the power comes back on. 1.

  • Page 11: Weight Defrosting

    WEIGHT DEFROSTING AUTO DEFROST lets you easily defrost food by eliminating guesswork in determining defrosting time. Follow the steps below for easy defrosting. 1. Touch MEAT pad. The lb indicator light and “ 1.0 ” is displayed. 2. Select the desired defrosting weight. The display will show what you touched.

  • Page 12: Cooking In One Stage

    COOKING IN ONE STAGE The M/W indicator lights. 1. Touch POWER pad. The display will show what you touched. (Select the desired power level.) This example shows power level 5. Note : If steps 1 and 2 are omitted, the oven will cook at full power.

  • Page 13: Kitchen Timer Mode

    KITCHEN TIMER MODE Timer operates as a minute timer, can be set to delay cooking and used to set a holding time after cooking. However delay cooking can not be programmed for defrost. Timer operates without microwave energy. HOW TO USE AS A MINUTE TIMER 1.

  • Page 14: Speedy Cook

    SPEEDY COOK SPEEDY COOK allows you to reheat for 30 seconds at 100% (full power) by simply touching the SPEEDY COOK pad. By repeatedly touching the SPEEDY COOK pad, you can also extend reheating time to 5 minutes by 30 second increments. 1.

  • Page 15: One Touch Cooking (Continued)

    ONE TOUCH COOKING (continued) 1. Touch BEVERAGE pad once When you touch BEVERAGE pad once, “ 1 ” for 1 cup, twice for 2 cups or is displayed. three times for 3 cups. After 1.5 seconds, the display is changed into cooking time and the oven starts cooking.

  • Page 16: Less, More

    LESS, MORE To alter one touch cooking or cooking time while oven is in operation, use LESS or MORE.(except for defrosting) Touch LESS/MORE pad 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 59 seconds.

  • Page 17: Care Of Your Microwave Oven

    CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. Turn the oven off before cleaning.

  • Page 18: Before You Call For Service

    BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Refer to following checklist, you may prevent an unnecessary service call. * Sparking in the cavity; * The oven doesn’t work : 1. Check that the power cord is securely plugged in. 1. Check utensils. Metal containers or dishes with metal 2.

  • Page 19: Questions And Answers

    QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS * Q : I accidentally ran my microwave oven without * Q : What does “standing time” mean? any food in it. Is it damaged? A : “Standing time” means that food should be removed A : Running the oven empty for a short time will not from the oven and covered for additional time to damage the oven.

  • Page 20: Cooking Instructions

    COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Utensil Guide 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 21: Using Your Microwave Oven Safely

    USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY General Use Do not attempt to defeat or tamper with safety Do not operate the oven if door seals or sealing interlocks. surfaces are damaged; or if door is bent; or if hinges Do not place any object between the oven front frame are loose or broken.

  • Page 22: Microwaving Principles

    MICROWAVING PRINCIPLES Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early experiments with 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, TRANSMISSION...

  • Page 23: Cooking Techniques

    COOKING TECHNIQUES STANDING TIME STARTING TEMPERATURE Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, The colder the food, the longer it takes to heat up. Food require standing time(inside or outside of the oven) after from a fridge takes longer to reheat than food at room cooking, to allow heat to finish conducting to cook the temperature.

  • Page 24: Defrosting Guide

    DEFROSTING GUIDE } Do not defrost covered meat. Covering might allow } When defrosted, food should be cool, but softened in cooking to take place. Always remove outer wrap all areas. If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven and tray. Use only containers that are microwave- very briefly, or let stand a few minutes.

  • Page 25: Cooking & Reheating Chart

    COOKING & REHEATING CHART Cooking chart Power Cooking Time Item Special Instruction Level Per lb./450g MEAT Beef joint -Rare P-80 7-9 min. - Chilled meat and poultry should be removed from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before -Medium P-80 8-10 min.

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 28: Recipes

    RECIPES TOMATO & ORANGE SOUP 1 oz.(25g) butter 1. Melt the butter in a large bowl on P-HI for 1 minute. 2. Add the onion, carrot and potato and cook on P-HI 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large carrot & 1 large potato, chopped for 4 minutes.

  • Page 29: White Sauce

    BLUE CHEESE & CHIVE JACKETS 2 baking potatoes, 1. Prick each potato in several places. Cook on P-HI for 10-12 minutes. Halve and scoop the flesh into a (approx.9 oz.(250g) each) 2 oz.(50g) butter bowl, add the butter, cheese, chives, mushrooms, 4 oz.(100g) blue cheese, chopped salt and pepper, mix thoroughly.
  • Page 30 SCRAMBLED EGG oz.(15g) butter 1. Melt the butter in a bowl on P-HI for 1 minute. 2. Add the eggs, milk and seasoning and mix well. 2 eggs 2 tbsp(30ml) milk 3. Cook on P-HI for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 salt &...

  • Page 31: Microwave Oven Warranty

    Microwave Oven Warranty Unless otherwise prohibited 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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