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Magic Chef MCO2212AR Operating Instructions & Cooking Manual

22” over the range microwave oven
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22" OVER THE RANGE

MICROWAVE OVEN

MCO2212ARB / MCO2212ARW
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS &
COOKING GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION Never operate the oven when it is empty or without the
glass turntable.
Never operate the oven when it is empty or without the glass turntable.
Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.

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  • Page 1: Microwave Oven

    22” OVER THE RANGE MICROWAVE OVEN MCO2212ARB / MCO2212ARW OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS & COOKING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION Never operate the oven when it is empty or without the glass turntable. Never operate the oven when it is empty or without the glass turntable.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    REUSABLE GREASE FILTER ... 35 TO REMOVE GREASE FILTER ... 35 LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT ... 36 USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY ... 37 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE ... 38 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ... 38 LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY ... 39...

  • 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: Save These Instructions

    37. Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven. Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it. 38. Never use sharp-edged utensils in or near the oven.

  • Page 5: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency

    • Relocate the Microwave oven with respect to the receiver. • Move the microwave oven away from the receiver. • Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits. THE MANUFACTURER is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION to this microwave oven.

  • Page 6: Installation

    Refer to Installation Manual. Power supply This microwave oven requires a power supply of approximately 15 Amperes, 120 Volts, 60 Hz and a grounded outlet. A short power cord is provided to reduce the risk of the user becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS POWER SUPPLY POWER CONSUMPTION MICROWAVE OUTPUT POWER FREQUENCY OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) CAVITY DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) NET WEIGHT TIMER POWER LEVELS * Specifications subject to change without notice. 16.6 in 22.2 in 120V AC 60 Hz SINGLE PHASE WITH GROUNDING 1400 W 900 W (IEC 705) 2450 MHz...

  • Page 8: Features Diagram

    FEATURES DIAGRAM 1. Door screen - Allows viewing of food. The screen is transparent to light, but prevents microwave escaping. 2. Door latch - When the door is closed it will automatically shut off. If the door is opened while the oven is operating, magnetron will automatically shut off.
  • Page 9 FEATURES DIAGRAM 8. Time set pad - Used to set the cooking time and the present time. 9. Display - Cooking time, power level, indicators and present time are displayed. 10. Quick start - Touch to set the desired reheat time by 30 seconds. 11.

  • Page 10: Operation Procedure

    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. The glass tray and roller guide must always be in place during cooking.

  • Page 11: Controls

    CONTROLS CLOCK When the oven is first plugged in, the display will flash ":0" and a tone will sound. If the AC power ever turns off, the display shows ":0" when the power comes back on. 1. Touch CLOCK/A.START pad. CLOCK/ A.START 2.

  • Page 12: Auto Defrost

    AUTO DEFROST AUTO DEFROST lets you easily defrost food by eliminating guesswork in determining defrosting time. The defrosting time is automatically determined by weight entered. Follow the steps below for easy defrosting. 1. Touch AUTO DEFROST pad. AUTO DEFROST 2. Touch number pads for the desired defrosting weight.

  • Page 13: Time Defrost

    Recommended foods. Poultry Whole chicken Turn over and shiled. Turkey breast (breast Turn over and shiled. side up) Chicken pieces Separate and remove defrosted pieces. Cornish hens (whole) Turn over and shiled where necessary. Cornish hens (split) Turn over and shiled. Seafood Fish fillets Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

  • Page 14: Cooking In One Stage

    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. 1. Touch number pads for the desired cooking time in the first stage.

  • Page 15: Weight Defrost And Cooking In Two Stages

    WEIGHT DEFROST AND COOKING IN TWO STAGES All recipes require frozen foods to be defrosted fully before cooking. This oven can be programmed to automatically defrost foods before cooking. 1. Touch AUTO DEFROST pad. AUTO DEFROST 2. Touch number pads for the defrosting weight you want.

  • Page 16: Auto Start

    AUTO START Auto start can be programmed for up to two cooking stages. Auto start can not be programmed for auto defrost. 1. Program the desired power level and cooking time for food to be cooked.’ 2. Touch CLOCK/A.START pad. CLOCK/ A.START 3.

  • Page 17: One Touch Cooking

    ONE TOUCH COOKING One touch cooking allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by touching just one pad. To increase quantity, touch chosen pad until number in display is the same as the desired quantity to cook. (except for MUFFIN & REHEAT) For best results, consult the cookbook. 1.
  • Page 18 • 10 oz : Touch FROZEN PIZZA pad twice within 1.5 seconds. NOTE: 1. Use only one frozen pizza at a time. 2. Use only frozen pizza for microwave oven. 3. If the cheese of frozen pizza does not melt sufficiently, cook a few seconds longer.

  • Page 19: More, Less

    To turn on the exhaust fan, touch FAN pad once, To turn off the exhaust fan, touch FAN pad once more. NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on for cooling.

  • Page 20: Saving The Energy

    If you are not sure, try this utensil test to check. • Put the empty utensil in the microwave oven. • Put one cup of water in a glass measure next to the empty utensil.
  • Page 21 Plastics Plastic dishes, cups, mugs and bowls may be used in the oven for short periods of time. None of these should be used in the oven for prolonged periods because distortion and melting may occur. Check manufacturer's recommendations concerning microwave safety. Plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in most recipes if the dish is deep enough to avoid plastic wrap touching the food.

  • Page 22: Cooking Guide

    COOKING GUIDE VEGETABLES Vegetables are favorite foods when cooked in the microwave. Because they cook for a shorter time and require less water than conventional cooking, vegetables cooked by microwave energy retain more vitamins than when cooked by other methods. To cook better in the microwave, vegetables should be cut into evenly sized pieces.

  • Page 23: Eggs And Cheese

    EGGS AND CHEESE Eggs and cheese are delicate foods requiring care in microwave cooking. Piercing the yolks of eggs helps to release steam during cooking. Stirring egg mixtures frequently helps distribute the heat evenly. Because the microwave energy cooks so quickly, always check to see if the eggs are done to your satisfaction after the standing time.
  • Page 24 BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD 1 cup broccoli florets 1 cup cauliflower florets 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 to 2 teaspoons prepared mustard 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed 1/4 teaspoon salt HOT JALAPENO SALAD 11/2 cups shredded cabbage 1/2 cup shredded carrots 1/4 cup medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch long thin strips 1/2 cup sliced cherry tomatoes...
  • Page 25 VEGETARIAN CHILI 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1 small onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1/4 cup) 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 can (15 oz.) mild chili beans in sauce, undrained 1 can (15 oz.) Great Northern beans, drained...

  • Page 26: Fish And Seafood

    FISH AND SEAFOOD Delicate, tender fish is the result when cooked in the microwave. Because it is moist cooking, the finished fish and seafood, if cooked for the appropriate time, will be opaque and flake with a fork with no signs of dryness.

  • Page 27: Cooking Fish And Seafood

    FISH FILLET AMANDINE 1/4 cup margarine or butter, divided 1/2 cup slivered almonds 1 teaspoon almond liqueur, optional 1 pound fresh or thawed frozen fish fillets 1 tablespoon lemon juice WINE-POACHED FISH 1 cup dry white wine 1/4 teaspoon rosemary leaves, crushed 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 1 pound fresh or defrosted fish fillets...
  • Page 28 POULTRY Juicy and moist describes poultry cooked by microwave energy. It is a superior method for cooking chicken to be used in casseroles, salads, or to have for sandwiches. See Poached Chicken recipe. Arrangement is very important with poultry and its uneven shapes.
  • Page 29 MEATS Tender cuts of meat do well in the microwave, especially when cooked at lower power levels. Be sure meat is fully defrosted before cooking. Consult the meat cooking charts for details. The exact time to cook each piece of meat will depend on the shape of the meat, the weight, the starting temperature of the meat and the desired doneness.
  • Page 30 PORK SAUSAGE CASSEROLE 1 medium red onion 3 green apples, seeded and cubed 2 tablespoons margarine or butter 1 package (12 oz.) bulk pork sausage, cooked, drained and crumbled 1 sweet potato (about 8 oz.) cooked, peeled and cubed 1 jar (12 oz.) pork gravy SWEET 'N' SOUR PORK 1 pound boneless pork cubes 3/4 cup apricot preserves...

  • Page 31: Sauces And Gravies

    1/4 teaspoon pepper SAUCES AND GRAVIES Sauces and gravies are foolproof when made in the microwave oven. Scorching, sticking, overcooking are no longer problems when the sauces are cooked in a glass measure with a handle. The sauce cooks more evenly, but it is pourable.

  • Page 32: White Sauce

    TOMATO SAUCE 1 can (29 oz.) tomato sauce 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Combine sauces with cooked meat or sausage for creative pasta toppings. SWEET 'N' SOUR SAUCE 3/4 cup apricot preserves 1 can (6 oz.) pineapple juice 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard...
  • Page 33 DESSERTS A sweet ending to a meal is a lot easier in the microwave oven. Quick to make, delicious to eat, these desserts offer something for everyone. We have selected those that do well in the microwave oven. Candies, for example, are excellent when prepared the microwave way.

  • Page 34: Rice Pudding

    RICE PUDDING 1 package (3 oz.) regular vanilla pudding and pie filling (not instant) 2 cups milk 1/2 cup instant rice, uncooked 1/3 cup raisins 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Dash of nutmeg TOFFEE FUDGE 4 cups confectioner’s sugar, sifted 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup milk 1/2 cup margarine or butter 1 teaspoon vanilla...

  • Page 35: Care And Cleaning

    Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN. Door(inside). windos : Wipe up spatters daily and wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

  • Page 36: The Exhaust Feature

    THE EXHAUST FEATURE The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with two metal filters which collect grease. When the fan is operated, air is drawn up through the filters and is then discharged through the provide venting to the outside.

  • Page 37: Light Bulb Replacement

    Raise light compartment cover and replace screw. Connenct electrical power to microwave oven. Clean off the grease and dust on hood surfaces often. Use a solution of warm water and detergent. About 1 tablespoon of ammonia may be added to the water.

  • Page 38: Use Your Microwave Oven Safely

    Do not hit or strike the control panel with hard objects. This can damage the oven. FOOD Never use your microwave oven for HOME CANNING. The oven is not designed for proper home canning. Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume.

  • Page 39: Before You Call For Service

    * Q : Why do I have moisture in my microwave oven after cooking? A : The moisture on the side of your microwave oven is normal. It is caused by steam from cooking food hitting the cool oven surface.

  • Page 40: Limited 1 Year 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. Parts and labor expenses are covered on this unit for a period of one year after the date of purchase.

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