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Microwave Oven
Use and Care Manual
MCO153UW / MCO153UB / MCO153S / MCO153UQ
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................. 1
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 ............................... 8~12
Special Features............................... 12~17
Care and Cleaning .......................... 18~20
Questions and Answers ....................... 21
Before You Call...................................... 22
Warranty................................................. 23
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
Never operate the oven when it is empty or
without the glass turntable.
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Microwave Oven 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 ... -
Page 2: Introduction
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. -
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. 12. -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
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. -
Page 5: Installation Recommendations
The fan may stay on for up to an hour after the range and microwave oven controls have been turned off. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. -
Page 6: Control Panel
To u c h C o n t r o l P a n e l The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand. 11. - Page 7 < 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.
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Page 8: Oven Features At A Glance
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. 19. DATA PLATE - Located on the inside wall of the microwave oven. -
Page 9: Operating Basics
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”... -
Page 10: Add Minute
O p e r a t i n g B a s i c s Power Level Cooking Guide The power levels on your microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. High (power level 10) or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100% power. -
Page 11: Auto Defrost
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. - Page 12 O p e r a t i n g B a s i c s Defrost by Time Guide (Power Level 3) Items and Weight Defrosting Time Time Beef Ground Beef/1 lb. 10-12 min. Ground Beef/2 lbs. 18-20 min. Beef Roast, boneless/3 lbs. 26-28 min.
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Page 13: Special Features
Two Stage Cooking This feature lets you program two sequential operations such as defrosting and cooking or cooking Basic Instructions 1. Touch the COOK TIME Pad. “ENTER COOKING TIME” will be displayed. 2. Touch the appropriate number pads to enter the cooking time. -
Page 14: Dinner Plate
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. -
Page 15: Auto Cook
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. -
Page 16: Auto Start
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. -
Page 17: Control Lockout
Turntable On/Off For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. When using larger dishes, it can be turned off. Press TURNTABLE Pad to turn the turntable on or off. Display will show the T/T OFF indicator light. TURNTABLE cannot be turned off with the following options: POPCORN, BEVERAGE, BAKED POTATO, DINNER PLATE, FROZEN PIZZA,... -
Page 18: Using The Vent Fan
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. -
Page 19: Care And Cleaning
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. -
Page 20: The Exhaust Feature
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 drawn up through the filters and is then discharged through the venting to the outside or through the charcoal filters if not vented to the... -
Page 21: Light Bulb Replacement
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. -
Page 22: Questions And Answers
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. -
Page 23: Before You Call
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. -
Page 24: Warranty
Microwave Oven Warranty MC Appliance corp. 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.