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Magic Chef MCD790W Operation Instructions And Cooking Manual

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MCD790W(¿ )-631Q2A 02.2.15 6:39 PM ˘ ` 2
0.7 cu. ft. Microwave Oven
MCD790W
Operation Instructions
and Cooking Guide
So Right at Home.
Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.

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  • Page 1 MCD790W(¿ )-631Q2A 02.2.15 6:39 PM ˘ ` 2 0.7 cu. ft. Microwave Oven MCD790W Operation Instructions and Cooking Guide So Right at Home. Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MCD790W(¿ )-631Q2A 02.2.15 6:39 PM ˘ ` 1 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

    MCD790W(¿ )-631Q2A 02.2.15 6:39 PM ˘ ` 2 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.

  • Page 4: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    MCD790W(¿ )-631Q2A 02.2.15 6:39 PM ˘ ` 3 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 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

    MCD790W(¿ )-631Q2A 02.2.15 6:39 PM ˘ ` 4 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.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    MCD790W(¿ )-631Q2A 02.2.15 6:39 PM ˘ ` 5 SPECIFICATIONS POWER SUPPLY 120V AC 60 Hz SINGLE PHASE WITH GROUNDING POWER CONSUMPTION 1350W MICROWAVE OUTPUT POWER 900W FREQUENCY 2450 MHZ OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (WXHXD) 465X279X360 mm (18.3X11.0X14.2 in.) CAVITY DIMENSIONS (WXHXD) 290X211X306 mm (11.4X8.3X12.0 in.) NET WEIGHT APPROX.

  • Page 7: Features Diagram

    MCD790W(¿ )-631Q2A 02.2.15 6:39 PM ˘ ` 6 FEATURES DIAGRAM 1 Door latch - when the door is closed it will 6 Door release button - Pushing this button automatically lock shut. If the door is stops oven operation and opens the door.
  • Page 8 MCD790W(¿ )-631Q2A 02.2.15 6:39 PM ˘ ` 7 FEATURES DIAGRAM (continued) STAGE DEF. AUTO WEIGHT TIME START LOCK MCD790W BAKED DINNER POTATO PLATE FRESH FROZEN VEGETABLE PIZZA POPCORN BEVERAGE 1 2 3 SPEEDY COOK 4 5 6 AUTO DEF. CLOCK...

  • Page 9: Operation Procedure

    MCD790W(¿ )-631Q2A 02.2.15 6:39 PM ˘ ` 8 OPERATION PROCEDURE This section includes useful information about oven operation. 1. Plug power supply cord into a standard 3 - pronged 15 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.

  • Page 10: Controls

    MCD790W(¿ )-631Q2A 02.2.15 6:39 PM ˘ ` 9 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.

  • Page 11: Time Defrosting

    MCD790W(¿ )-631Q2A 02.2.15 6:39 PM ˘ ` 10 TIME DEFROSTING When TIME DEFROST is selected, the automatic cycle divides the defrosting time into periods of alternating defrost and stand times by cycling on and off. The WEIGHT DEFROST indicator lights 1.

  • Page 12: Cooking In Two Stages

    MCD790W(¿ )-631Q2A 02.2.15 6:39 PM ˘ ` 11 COOKING IN TWO STAGES For best results, some recipes call for one power level for a certain length of time and another power level for a different length of time. Your microwave oven can be set to change from one to another.

  • Page 13: Auto Start

    MCD790W(¿ )-631Q2A 02.2.15 6:39 PM ˘ ` 12 WEIGHT DEFROSTING AND COOKING IN TWO STAGES (CONTINUED) 6. Touch POWER pad. The STAGE2 indicator lights and “p-” is POWER POWER displayed. 7. Touch number pad for desired The display will show what you touched.

  • Page 14: To Check Auto Start Time

    MCD790W(¿ )-631Q2A 02.2.15 6:39 PM ˘ ` 13 TO CHECK AUTO START TIME Once you have correctly programmed the oven for AUTO START, the present time will appear on the display. 1. Touch CLOCK/A.START pad. The programmed AUTO START time will CLOCK/ appear on the display for 3 seconds.
  • Page 15 MCD790W(¿ )-631Q2A 02.2.15 6:39 PM ˘ ` 14 ONE TOUCH COOKING (CONTINUED) When you touch FROZEN PIZZA pad 1. Touch FROZEN PIZZA pad FROZEN once, “7” is displayed. once for a 7 oz pizza or twice PIZZA After 1.5 seconds, the display shows the for a 10 oz pizza.
  • Page 16 MCD790W(¿ )-631Q2A 02.2.15 6:39 PM ˘ ` 15 ONE TOUCH COOKING (CONTINUED) 1. Touch FRESH VEGETABLE When you touch FRESH VEGETABLE pad FRESH pad once for a 8 oz of fresh once, “8” is displayed. VEGETABLE vegetable or twice for 12 oz of After 1.5 seconds, the display shows the...

  • Page 17: Child Safety Lock

    MCD790W(¿ )-631Q2A 02.2.15 6:39 PM ˘ ` 16 CHILD SAFETY LOCK The safety lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children. To set, press and hold STOP/CLEAR for 3 seconds, LOCK indicator lights. To cancel, press and hold STOP/CLEAR for 3 seconds, LOCK indicator goes off.

  • Page 18: Utensil Test

    MCD790W(¿ )-631Q2A 02.2.15 6:39 PM ˘ ` 17 UTENSIL TEST Dishes that do not absorb microwave energy are best for microwave cooking. Lock on the label to verify that particular cups, glasses, plates are indeed suitable, especially paper goods. If you are not sure, try this utensil test to check.

  • Page 19: Cooking Techniques

    MCD790W(¿ )-631Q2A 02.2.15 6:39 PM ˘ ` 18 COOKING TECHNIQUES Stirring Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly. Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats more quickly, so stir from the outside to the center.

  • Page 20: Defrosting Guide

    MCD790W(¿ )-631Q2A 02.2.15 6:39 PM ˘ ` 19 DEFROSTING GUIDE GENERAL INFORMATION Put the food on a microwave rack (roasts, bone-in pieces) or in a microwave casserole (small pieces such as cubes or strips) or weigh at home on a kitchen scale. Round number to the nearest tenth of a pound and choose that number with each item pads.

  • Page 21: Defrosting Chart

    MCD790W(¿ )-631Q2A 02.2.15 6:39 PM ˘ ` 20 DEFROSTING CHART Item and Weight Defrosting Time Standing Time Special Techniques BEEF Break apart and remove thawed Mineed beef 7-9 min. 5-7 min. portions with fork. 454g (1 lb.) Stew Meat Separate and rearrange once.

  • Page 22: Cooking Chart

    MCD790W(¿ )-631Q2A 02.2.15 6:39 PM ˘ ` 21 COOKING CHART MEAT ITEM POWER LEVEL COOKING TIMER PER POUND Beef Standing/rolled Rib - Rare P-80 9-11 min. - Medium P-80 10-12 min. - well done P-80 12-14 min. Ground Beef(to brown for casserole) P-HI 5-7 min.

  • Page 23: Reheating Chart

    MCD790W(¿ )-631Q2A 02.2.15 6:39 PM ˘ ` 22 VEGETABLE ITEM POWER LEVEL PREPARATION QUANTITY COOKING TIME STANDING TIME Asparagus, fresh P-HI -in.pieces 500g(1 lb.) 5-7 min. 3 min. Asparagus, frozen P-HI Whole spears 280g(10 oz. pkg) 6-8 min. 3 min.
  • Page 24 MCD790W(¿ )-631Q2A 02.2.15 6:39 PM ˘ ` 23 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 5-7 min.

  • Page 25: Care Of Your Microwave Oven

    MCD790W(¿ )-631Q2A 02.2.15 6:39 PM ˘ ` 24 CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 1. Turn the oven off before cleaning. 6. It is occasionally necessary to remove the 2. Keep the inside of the oven clean. glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in When food spatters or spilled liquids warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher.

  • Page 26: Use Your Microwave Oven Safely

    MCD790W(¿ )-631Q2A 02.2.15 6:39 PM ˘ ` 25 USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY General Use Do not attempt to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks. Do not place any object between the oven front frame and the door or allow residue to build up on sealing surfaces.

  • Page 27: Questions And Answers

    MCD790W(¿ )-631Q2A 02.2.15 6:39 PM ˘ ` 26 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.

  • Page 28: Weight & Measure Conversion Chart

    MCD790W(¿ )-631Q2A 02.2.15 6:39 PM ˘ ` 27 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 3629 1 Cup 8 fluid ounces = 240 ml.
  • Page 29 MCD790W(¿ )-631Q2A 02.2.15 6:39 PM ˘ ` 29 Please send products and First-Class other correspondence to: Postage Magic Chef Required Post Office will 455 E. State Pkwy., Suite 104 not deliver Schaumburg, IL 60173 without proper postage. E H G 0 1 - 0 1...
  • Page 30 MCD790W(¿ )-631Q2A 02.2.15 6:39 PM ˘ ` 30 At Magic Chef we are committed to qqality. Please take a moment now th register your purchase. Your valuable input regarding this purchase helps us create the products you’ll want in the future. We’ll also enter you in the “$100,000 Give Away lll” for a chance to win $5,000, $25,000 or even $50,000! Thank you for your time, and thanks for choosing Magic Chef.
  • Page 31 MCD790W(¿ )-631Q2A 02.2.15 6:39 PM ˘ ` 31 Warranty DAEWOO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION OF AMERICA warrants each new electronic product manufactured by it to be free from defective material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect or to furnish a new part (at the Company’s option) in exchange...

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