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Magic Chef MCD990ARB Instruction Manual & Cooking Manual

Manual is about: 0.9 cu. ft. Microwave Oven

Summary of MCD990ARB

  • Page 1

    0.9 cu. Ft. Microwave oven mcd990arb / mcd990arw so right at home. Instruction manual and cooking guide never operate the oven when it is empty or without the glass turntable. Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely..

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    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 comme pour tous appareils ménagers, son utilisation par des enfants doit être surveillée de près. Au cas où les matières placées dans le four s’enflammeraient, ne pas ouvrir la porte, éteindre le four et débrancher le fil électrique ou couper l’alimentation au tableau électrique (fusibles ou disjo...

  • Page 4: Radio Frequency Interference

    3 federal communications commission radio frequency interference statement 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 interference to radio...

  • 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 * specifications are subject to change without notice. Power supply 120v ac 60 hz single phase with grounding power consumption 1350 w microwave output power 900 w frequency 2450 mhz outside dimensions (w x h x d) 495 x 294 x 388 mm (19.5 x 11.6 x 15.3 in.) cavity dimensions (w x h ...

  • Page 7: Trim Kit Installation Guide

    6 trim kit installation guide 1 2 3 2 4 front 1. Turn a set upside down. Adhere three urethane foams(1,2) and tighten four screws(4) through the holes of four feet(3) to base plate. Important: adherence a long urethane form (1) to the back side of base plate. Adherence two short urethane form (2) to...

  • Page 8

    7 3 1 2 1 2. Remove three screws(1) on cabinet back. 5. For proper operation, install oven in the wooden box* as shown. Fix the trim kit with six screws. 3. Install the trim kit(2) and mounting brackets(3). 4. Tighten three screws(1) through the holes of mounting brackets(3) important: dimensions ar...

  • Page 9: Features Diagram

    8 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. Door seal-the door seal maintains the microwave within the oven cavity and prevents microwave leakage. 3. Oven cavity 4. Spatter sh...

  • Page 10: Features Diagram (Continued)

    9 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 cooking. 15. Le...

  • Page 11: Operation Procedure

    10 the oven light is on only 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 ...

  • Page 12: Controls

    11 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 hou...

  • Page 13

    12 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...

  • Page 14

    13 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...

  • Page 15

    14 1. Touch kitchen timer pad. 2. Enter the amount of time you want to delay. 3. Program the desired power level and cooking time for food to be cooked. 4. Touch start pad. When you touch start pad, the timer indicator starts blinking and the display counts down the time remaining in kitchen timer m...

  • Page 16

    15 one touch cooking one touch cook allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by touching just one pad. To increase quantity, touch the chosen pad until number in display is same as the desired quantity to cook. (except for popcorn) speedy cook speedy cook allows you to reheat for 30 ...

  • Page 17

    16 one touch cooking (continued) 1. Touch dinner plate pad once for 12 oz of dinner plate or twice for 15 oz of dinner plate. Dinner plate when you touch dinner plate pad once, “ 12 ” is displayed. After 1.5 seconds, the display is changed into cooking time and the oven starts cooking. Auto cook 1. ...

  • Page 18

    17 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 59 minutes...

  • Page 19: Care of Your Microwave Oven

    18 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 20: Before You Call For Service

    19 before you call for service • 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 tripped main circuit breaker in your house. • sparking in the cavity : 1....

  • Page 21: Questions and Answers

    20 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 22: Cooking Instructions

    21 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 23: Arcing

    22 use your microwave oven safely general use food arcing if you see arcing, touch stop/clear pad or push the door open button, 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 ...

  • Page 24: Microwaving Principles

    23 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 25: Cooking Techniques

    24 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 26: Defrosting Guide

    25 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 the ...

  • Page 27: Cooking & Reheating Chart

    26 cooking & reheating chart item power cooking time special instruction level per lb./450g meat beef joint-rare p-80 9-11 min. -medium p-80 10-12 min. -well done p-80 12-14 min. Pork joint p-hi 13-16 min. Bacon joint p-hi 5-8 min. Poultry whole chicken p-hi 8-10 min. Portions chicken p-80 6-8 min. ...

  • Page 28

    27 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 29: Vegetable Chart

    28 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 30: Recipes

    29 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 in a large bowl on p-hi for 1 min...

  • Page 31

    30 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 10-11 minutes. Halve and s...

  • Page 32

    31 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 33: Microwave Oven Warranty

    Microwave oven warranty 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 during the warranty period. Par...