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Magic Chef MCD990ARS Instruction Manual & Cooking Manual
Summary of MCD990ARS
Page 1
0.9 cu. Ft. Stainless steel microwave oven mcd990ars so right at home. Instruction manual and cooking guide before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely..
Page 2: Exposure to Excessive
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: 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 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 410 mm (19.5 x 11.6 x 16.7 in.) cavity dimensions (w x h ...
Page 7: Trim Kit Installation Guide
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. 2. Remove three screws(1) on cabinet back. 3. Install the trim kit(2) and mounting brackets(3). 4. Tighten three screws(1) through the holes of mounting brackets(3)...
Page 8: Features Diagram
7 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 9: Features Diagram (Continued)
8 9. Time set pad-used to set the cooking time and the present time. 10. Display-cooking time, power level, indicators and present time are displayed. 11. One touch-used to cook or reheat specific quantities of food. 12. More-used to add time to cooking. 13. Less-used to remove time from cooking. 14...
Page 10: Operation Procedure
9 the oven light is on only when the microwave oven is operating. 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 touch. The oven ...
Page 11: Controls
10 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...
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11 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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12 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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13 1. Program the desired cooking time. 3. Press 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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14 1. Touch speedy cook pad. When you touch speedy cook, ":30" is displayed. After 1.5 seconds, the oven starts reheating. Popcorn speedy cook 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 ...
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15 one touch cooking (continued) 1. Touch beverage pad once for 1 cup, twice for 2 cups or three times for 3 cups. Beverage 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 fo...
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16 less, more to alter one touch cooking or cooking time whilst oven is in operation, use less or more.(except for defrosting) press less/more 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 50...
Page 18
17 utensil test microwave utensils glass, ceramic and china ovenproof glass or ceramic baking dishes are the most used microwave utensils. Many of these items are readily available in most homes: glass measures, custard cups, mixing bowls, covered casseroles, pie plates and round or square cake dish...
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...
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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: Care of Your Microwave Oven
27 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....
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28 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 30: Warranty
Warranty mc appliance corporation 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 manufacture which under nor...