Summary of MCD1811ST
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1.8 cu. Ft. Microwave oven mcd1811st instruction manual.
Page 2: Excessive Microwave Energy
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. (b) do not place any obj...
Page 3: Save These Instructions
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: 1 1. Read all instructions before using the ...
Page 4: Grounding Instructions
3 radio frequency interference statement federal communications commission (u.S.A only) grounding instructions this appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, the grounding plug reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for electric current. This ap...
Page 5: Installation
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. 2. Level, flat location. Install the microwave oven on a level, flat surface. 3. Ventilatio...
Page 6: Specifications
5 specifications power supply input power microwave energy output frequency outside dimensions (w h d) cavity dimensions (w h d) net weight timer power selections 120v ac, 60hz single phase with grounding 1500w 1100w 2,450mhz 589 x 339 x 485 mm ( 23.2 x 13.3 x 19.1in ) 399 x 278 x 451 mm ( 15.7 x 10...
Page 7: Features Diagram
6 1 1 door latch - when the door is closed, it will automatically shut off. If the door is opened while the oven is operating, the magnetron will automatically shut off. 2 2 door seal - the door seal surfaces prevent microwaves escaping from the oven cavity. 3 3 oven cavity 4 4 coupler- this fits ov...
Page 8: Features Diagram (Continued)
7 1 1 display - cooking time, power level, indicators and current time are displayed. 2 2 one touch - used to cook or reheat specific quantities of food. 3 3 auto defrost - used to defrost foods. (for weight) 4 4 time set pad - used to set the cooking time and the current time. 5 5 clock - used to s...
Page 9: Operation Procedure
8 the oven light is on when the microwave oven is operating. The oven door can be opened at any time during operation by pushing 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 touch. The oven automa...
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...
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10 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. 2. Select the desired defrosting weight. (refer to the weight defrost chart below.) 3. Touch start pad. The lb indica...
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11 cooking in two stages all recipes require the 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 def and m/w indicators come on to confirm the power levels selected. The def indicator starts b...
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12 1. Program the desired cooking time. 3. Enter the amount of time you want the oven to hold. 4. Touch start pad. The m/w indicator starts blinking and the display counts down the time remaining in m/w mode. When the m/w cook ends, the oven will beep. The m/w indicator goes off and timer indicator ...
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13 1. Touch speedy cook pad. When you touch speedy cook, ":30" is displayed. After 1.5 seconds, the oven starts reheating. 1. Touch popcorn pad once for 3.5 oz bag. When you touch popcorn pad once, “ 3.5 ” is displayed. After 1.5 seconds, the display is changed into cooking time and the oven starts ...
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14 one touch cooking (continued) 1. Touch beverage pad once for 1 cup, twice for 2 cups or three times for 3 cups. When you touch beverage pad once, “ 1 ” is displayed. After 1.5 seconds, the display is changed into cooking time and the oven starts cooking. 1. Touch dinner plate pad once for 12 oz o...
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15 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...
Page 17: Care of Your Microwave Oven
16 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 18: Care and Cleaning
17 care and cleaning although your oven is provided with safety features, it is important to observe the following: 1. It is important not to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks. 2. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow residue to accumulate on sealing surface...
Page 19: Questions and Answers
18 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. However, it is not recommended. * q : can the oven be used with the glass tray or roller guide removed? * a : no. Both th...
Page 20: Cooking Instructions
19 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...
Page 21: Arcing
20 use your microwave oven safely general use arcing food if you see arcing, touch the stop/clear pad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like a...
Page 22: Microwaving Principles
21 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, telecommun...
Page 23: Cooking Techniques
22 standing time dense foods e.G. Meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require standing time(inside or outside of the oven) after cooking, to allow heat to finish conducting to cook the center completely. Wrap meat joints and jacket potatoes in aluminium foil while standing. Meat joints need approx. 10-...
Page 24: Defrosting Guide
23 defrosting guide } do not defrost covered meat. Covering might allow cooking to take place. Always remove outer wrap and tray. Use only containers that are microwave- safe. } begin defrosting whole poultry breast-side-down. Begin defrosting roasts fat-side-down. } the shape of the package alters ...
Page 25: Cooking & Reheating Chart
24 cooking & reheating chart item power cooking time special instruction level per lb./450g meat beef joint -rare p-80 7-9 min. -medium p-80 8-10 min. -well done p-80 10-12 min. Pork joint p-80 11-13 min. Poultry whole chicken p-80 10-12 min. Portions chicken p-80 9-11 min. Breast (boned) p-80 8-10 ...
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25 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 sho...
Page 27: Vegetable Chart
26 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 cookin...
Page 28: Recipes
27 tomato & orange soup 1 oz.(25g) butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large carrot & 1 large potato, chopped 1 3 / 4 lb(800g) canned, chopped tomatoes juice and grated rind of 1 small orange 1 1 / 2 pints(900ml) hot vegetable stock salt and pepper to taste 1. Melt the butter in a large bowl on p-hi fo...
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28 blue cheese & chive jackets 2 baking potatoes, (approx.9 oz.(250g) each) 2 oz.(50g) butter 4 oz.(100g) blue cheese, chopped 1 tbsp(15ml) fresh chives, chopped 2 oz.(50g) mushrooms, sliced salt and pepper to taste 1. Prick each potato in several places. Cook on p-hi for 10-12 minutes. Halve and sc...
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29 scrambled egg 1 / 2 oz.(15g) butter 2 eggs 2 tbsp(30ml) milk salt & pepper 1. Melt the butter in a bowl on p-hi for 1 minute. 2. Add the eggs, milk and seasoning and mix well. 3. Cook on p-hi for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Savory mince 1 small onion, diced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp...
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 dur...