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Magic Chef MCT9E1ST Instruction Manual

Manual is about: 0.9 cu.ft Microwave Oven & Toaster Combinations

Summary of MCT9E1ST

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    0.9 cu.Ft microwave oven & toaster combinations mct9e1st so right at home..

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    1 table of contents precautions .............................................................................................................2 fcc rf interference statement ......................................................................2 grounding instructions....................................

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    2 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 and television reception. It has been type-tested and found to comply with limits for an ism eq...

  • Page 4: Grounding Instructions

    3 grounding instructions this appliance must be earthed. In the event of an electrical short circuit, earthing reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a earthing wire with a earthing plug. The plug must be...

  • Page 5: Specifications

    4 specifications * specifications are subject to change without notice. Power supply 120v ac 60 hz single phase with earthing power consumption 1.4 kw output power 1000 w microwave frequency 2450 mhz oven timer 59 min. 99 sec. Power levels 10 levels cavity dimensions 320 x 244 x 338 mm (12.6 x 9.6 x...

  • Page 6: Save These Instructions

    5 important safety instructions warning : before using this appliance, read all instructions following. 1 1. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 1 2. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug in water or other liquid. 1 3. Close supervision is necessary when any appl...

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    6 important safety instructions warning : to prevent fire, burns, electric shock and other warnings: listed below are, as with all appliances, certain rules to follow and safeguards to assure high performance from this oven: 1 1. Do not use the oven for any reason other than food preparation, such a...

  • Page 8: Features Diagram

    7 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 maintains the microwave within the oven cavity and prevents microwave leakage. 3 3 oven cavity 4 4 sp...

  • Page 9: Features Diagram

    8 1 1 time set pad - used to set the cooking time and the present time. 2 2 display - cooking time, power level, indicators and present time are displayed. 3 3 toast bread - used to reheat bread. 4 4 toast bagel- used to reheat bagel. 5 5 toast stop/clear - used to stop the toast operation or to cle...

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    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 sounds to acknowledge the touch. The oven auto...

  • Page 11: Important

    10 important before using the toaster for the first time, operate the toaster without bread in order to burn off residues on the heating elements. You will notice an odor that is characteristics of new heating elements. This is normal and will soon disappear. Cleaning the toaster always unplug the m...

  • Page 12: Operation Procedure(Toaster)

    11 the toaster drawer can be opened at any time during operation by pulling out the toaster handle on the toaster drawer. The toaster will automatically shut off. Touch the bread or bagel pad of toast menu and the degree of darkness will be displayed. Each time a pad is touched, a beep sounds to ack...

  • Page 13: Controls

    12 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 14: Toast Cooking

    13 when you touch toast bread pad once, “br- 1” is displayed. By repeatedly touching this pad, you can select other food category as shown in the chart below. Toast cooking the toast indicator starts blinking and the display counts down. 1. Touch bread pad. When you touch toast start pad the display...

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    Auto defrosting (weight defrosting) this function allows you to accurately defrost meat, poultry, fish or time. Simply enter the weight of the food and the oven will select the correct defrosting time. Follow the steps below for easy defrosting. 1. Touch auto defrost pad. The display will show what ...

  • Page 16: Cooking In Two Stages

    15 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 once. 2. Touch number pads for the desired weight of the defrosting food. 4. Touch number pads for the ...

  • Page 17: Kitchen Timer Mode

    16 1. Touch timer pad. 2. Press the amount of time you want to delay. 4. Touch microwave start pad. When you touch start pad, the timer indicator starts blinking and the display counts down the time remaining in kitchen timer mode. When kitchen timer mode ends, the oven will beep. The timer indicato...

  • Page 18: One Touch Cooking

    17 one touch cooking one touch cook allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by touching just one pad. Speedy cook speedy cook allows you to reheat for 30 seconds at full power by simply touching the speedy cook pad. By repeatedly touching the speedy cook pad, you can also extend reh...

  • Page 19: Auto Cook

    18 when you touch auto cook pad once, “ac-1” is displayed. By repeatedly touching this pad, you can select other food category as shown in the chart below. Auto cook auto cook allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by repeatedly touching auto cook pad. 1. Touch auto cook pad. When ...

  • Page 20: Memory Cook

    19 memory cook if you often cook or reheat the same types of dishes, you can store the cooking times and functions in the oven’s memory, so that you do not have to reset them each time. You can store one cooking. The toast indicator starts blinking and the display counts down. To set memory (microwa...

  • Page 21: Less, More

    20 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 5...

  • Page 22

    21 utensils made of china and ceramic excellent to use in your microwave oven. Most types of glass are also very good. Lead crystal glass can crack and should therefore, not be used. Plastics and paper can also be used, provided they can withstand the temperature of the heated food. For cooking only...

  • Page 23: Arcing

    22 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 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 • 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 defrosting ti...

  • Page 27: Time Defrosting Chart

    26 item and weight beef mineed beef 1 lb./454g stew meat 1 1 / 2 lbs./675g loin roast 2 lbs./900g patties 4 (4 oz..110g ) pork loin roast 2 lbs./900g spareibs 1 lb. 450g chops 4 (5 oz./125g) minced 1lb./450g poultry whole chicken 2 1 / 2 lbs./1125g chicken breasts 1lb./450g fryer chicken(cut up) 2lb...

  • Page 28: Cooking & Reheating Chart

    27 cooking & reheating chart item power level cooking time per lb./450g meat beef standing / rolled rib - rare p-80 7-9 min. - medium p-80 8-10 min. - well done p-80 10-12 min. Ground beef (to brown for casserole) p-hi 3-5 min. Hamburgers, fresh or defrosted (4oz. Each/100g) 2 patties p-hi 2-4 min. ...

  • Page 29: Vegetable Chart

    28 item power level cooking time standing time ravioli or pasta in sauce 1 cup p-hi 3-4 min. Cook covered in microwaveable casserole. 4 cups p-hi 7-10 min. Stir once halfway through cooking. Sandwich roll or bun 1 roll p-hi 20-30 sec. Wrap in paper tower and place on glass microwaveable rack * note ...

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    29 vegetables amount time special instructions mixed vegetable frozen 10-oz./280g package 2-6 min. In medium casserole, place 3 tbsp water. Peas fresh, shelled 2 lbs.(450g) unshelled 7-10 min. In medium casserole, place 1 / 4 cup water. Frozen 10-oz.(280g) package 2-6 min. In medium casserole, place...

  • Page 31: Recipes

    30 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...

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    31 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 12-13 minutes. Halve and s...

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    32 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 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Savory mince 1 small onion, diced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp...

  • Page 34: Cooking Utensils

    33 cooking utensils utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in microwave ovens. Microwave energy is produced by high frequency radio waves. They are reflected from metal, but will pass through most cooking utensils without heating them. As the waves come into contact with...

  • Page 35: Before You Call For Service

    34 before you call for service refer to the 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 fus...

  • Page 36: Questions and Answers

    35 questions and answers * q : why do eggs sometimes pop? * a : when baking or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to steam build-up inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this, simply pierce the yolk with a toothpick before cooking. Never cook eggs without piercing their shells. * q : why this standi...

  • Page 37: Microwave Oven

    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...