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Magic Chef D1311 Instruction Manual & Cooking Manual

Manual is about: 1.3 cu. ft. Microwave Oven

Summary of D1311

  • Page 1

    1.3 cu. Ft. Microwave oven mcd1311w so right at home. Instruction manual and cooking guide before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely. Mcd1311w(¿ )-131g2a 01.7.4 1:26 pm ˘ ` 2.

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    1 table of contents precautions ................................................................................................................................................ 1 important safety instructions ..............................................................................................

  • Page 3: Save These Instructions

    2 important safety instructions when using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2. Read and follow the specific “precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy” found on...

  • Page 4: Radio Frequency Interference

    3 federal communications commission radio frequency interference statement(u.S.A. Only) grounding instructions 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 interfer...

  • Page 5: Installation

    4 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. Longer cord sets or extens...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    5 * specifications subject to change without notice. Power supply 120v ac 60 hz single phase with grounding power consumption 1500 w microwave output power 1100 w frequency 2450 mhz outside dimensions (w x h x d) 563 x 318 x 418 mm (22.1 x 12.5 x 16.5 in.) cavity dimensions (w x h x d) 380 x 246 x 3...

  • Page 7: Features Diagram

    6 1. Door latch - when the door is closed it will automatically lock shut. If the door is opened while the oven is operating, the magnetron will automatically shut off. 2. Door seal - the door seal maintains the microwave within the oven cavity and prevents microwave leakage. 3. Oven cavity 4. Spatt...

  • Page 8: Features Diagram

    7 10. Time set pad - used to set the cooking time and the present time. 11. Display - cooking time, power level, indicators and present time are displayed. 12. One touch - used to cook or reheat specific quantities of food. 13. Auto cook - used to cook or reheat. 14. More - used to add time to cooki...

  • Page 9: Operation Procedure

    8 the oven light is on when the microwave oven is operating or the door is opened. The oven door can be opened at any time during operation by touching the door release button on the control panel. The oven will automatically shut off. Each time a pad is touched, a beep will sound to acknowledge the...

  • Page 10: Controls

    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. 1. Touch clock pad. This is a 12 hour clock system. 2. Touch clock pad once more. This is a 24 hour c...

  • Page 11

    10 weight defrosting weight defrosting lets you easily defrost food by eliminating guesswork in determining defrosting time. Follow the steps below for easy defrosting. 1. Touch meat pad. 2. Select desired defrosting weight. 3. Touch start pad. The defrost & ib indicator light and "1.0" is displayed...

  • Page 12

    11 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. When you touch start pad, the defrost and m/w indicators come on to confirm the power levels selected. The defrost indicator star...

  • Page 13

    12 1. Program the desired defrosting time. 3. Press the amount of time you want the oven to hold. 4. Touch start pad. 1. Touch kitchen timer pad. 2. Press the amount of time you want to delay time. 3. Program the desired power level and cooking time for food to be cooked. 4. Touch start pad. The kit...

  • Page 14

    13 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. Touch speedy cook pad. When you touch speedy cook, ":30"...

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    14 one touch cooking (continued) auto cook dinner plate when you touch dinner plate pad once, "12" is displayed. After 1.5 seconds, the display shows the cooking time and the oven starts cooking. 1. Touch auto cook pad. Auto cook allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by repeatedly...

  • Page 16

    15 more, less to alter onetouch cooking or cooking time whilst oven is in operation, use less or more (except for defrosting) press less/more to decrease/increase the onetouch cooking time in multiples of 10 second. The overall onetouch cooking time can be increased to a maximum of 99 minutes 50 sec...

  • Page 17

    16 saving the energy to set, press number pad “0” for 3 seconds and the display turns off with a beep sound. To cancel, press number pad “0” for 3 seconds and the display returns to present time with a beep sound. Note: 1. If you touch any pad once while this function is set, the display will show t...

  • Page 18

    17 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 c...

  • Page 19: Eggs and Cheese

    18 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 eg...

  • Page 20: Vegetables

    19 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 s...

  • Page 21

    20 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 1. In a 2-quart glass casserole, combine broccoli and cauliflower 2. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook...

  • Page 22

    21 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 1 / 2 oz.) mild chili beans in sauce,...

  • Page 23: Fish and Seafood

    22 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. Because fish is unevenly shaped, the arrangement is cri...

  • Page 24: Cooking Fish and Seafood

    23 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 1. In a 2-cup glass measure, heat 2 tablespoons margarine on p-hi for 1 minute or until melted. Add almonds. ...

  • Page 25: Poultry

    24 poached chicken 2 bone-in chicken breast halves (about 1 lb.) 1 celery stalk, cut up 1 medium carrot, cut up 1 small onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 cup chicken broth 1. In a 2-quart casserole, place chicken breast halves. Add celery, carrot, onion and chicken broth. 2. Cover with lid or vented ...

  • Page 26: Meats

    25 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 (pages 30-32) for details. The exact time to cook each piece of meat will depend on the shape of the meat, the weight, ...

  • Page 27

    26 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 1. Peel onion and cut in half. Slice it t...

  • Page 28: Cooking Lamb

    27 cooking lamb 1. Arrange meat on a microwave rack (leg, roast, chops) or in an appropriate glass casserole (cubes). 2. Cover with wax paper and set on glass turntable in the microwave. 3. Calculate cooking time by multiplying weight of the meat by the time recommended per pound. 4. The microwave w...

  • Page 29: Sauces and Gravies

    28 chicken rice soup poached chicken (see recipe on page 26) 3 cups chicken broth 1 cup instant rice, uncooked 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1. Prepare poached chicken according to recipe. Remove chicken, cool about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove bones and cut chicken into bite-size pieces. 2. Meanwhile, ...

  • Page 30

    29 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 1. In a 2-quart glass measure, combine tomato sauce, seasoning, sugar, garlic powder and pepper. 2. Cook, uncovered, on p-hi for 8 to 10 minutes or until mix...

  • Page 31: Desserts

    30 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. To get the most ev...

  • Page 32

    31 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 1. In a 2-quart glass casserole, combine all ingredients. Cook, uncovered, on p-hi for 6 minutes or until thickened;...

  • Page 33: Care of Your Microwave Oven

    32 care of your microwave oven 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 34

    33 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. Wipe with a mild detergent, rinse and dry. Never use abrasive powders or pads. ...

  • Page 35: Before You Call For Service

    34 before you call for service refer to following checklist, you may prevent an unnecessary service call. * the oven doesn't work; 1. Check that the power cord is securely plugged in. 2. Check that the door is firmly closed. 3. Check that the cooking time is set. 4. Check for a blown circuit fuse or...

  • Page 36: Warranty

    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 for any part of any unit of its manufactur...