Magic Chef MCD18G1W manual

1.8 cu. ft. Microwave Oven MCD18G1W Instruction Manual and Cooking Guide Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.[...]

1 PRECAUTIONS T O A VOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE T O EXCESSIVE MICROW A VE 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 object between the oven front face and the door [...]

2 IMPORT ANT 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. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2. Read and follow the specific “PRECA[...]

3 FEDERAL COMMUNICA TIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE ST A TEMENT (U.S.A. ONL Y) 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 and television reception. It [...]

4 INST ALLA TION 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. Ventilation. Do not block air vents. If they are blocked d[...]

5 SPECIFICA TIONS 589 339 488 * Specifications are subject to change without notice. POWER SUPPLY 120V AC 60 Hz SINGLE PHASE WITH GROUNDING POWER CONSUMPTION 1600 W MICROWAVE OUTPUT POWER 1200 W FREQUENCY 2450 MHz OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (W x D x H) 589 x 488 x 339 mm (23.2 x 19.2 x 13.3 in.) CAVITY DIMENSIONS (W x D x H) 399 x 451 x 278 mm (15.7 x 17.8[...]

6 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 shield- Protects the microwave outlet from splashe[...]

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 cooking. 15. Less- Used to remove time from cooking. 16. Aut[...]

8 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 automatically cooks on full power unless set to a [...]

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 clock system. 3. Enter the correct time o[...]

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 Ib indicator light and "1.0" is displayed. The di[...]

11 COOKING IN TWO ST AGES All recipes require the frozen foods to be defrosted fully before cooking. This oven can be programmed to automatically defrost foods before cooking. 1. Touch DEFROST pad. 2. Touch number pads for the defrosting time you want. 4. Touch number pads for the desired cooking time. 5. Touch START pad. The DEFROST indicator ligh[...]

12 1. Program the desired cooking 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. 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[...]

13 ONE T OUCH 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 seconds at 100% (full power) by simply touching t[...]

14 ONE TOUCH COOKING (continued) 1. Put foods in the microwave plate. Cover with vented plastic wrap. DINNER PLA TE 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. Touch AUTO COOK pad. AUTO COOK When you touch AUTO COOK pad once, “[...]

15 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 99 minutes 50 seconds. Press LESS/MORE to decrease/increase the[...]

16 COOKING GUIDE COOKING UTENSILS RECOMMENDED USE Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes - Use for heating or cooking. Microwave browning dish - Use to brown the exterior of small items such as steaks, chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions provided with you browning dish. Microwaveable plastic wrap - Use to retain steam. Leave a small opening[...]

17 Turning Turn foods over midway through cooking to expose all parts to microwave energy. This is especially important with large items such as roatsts. Standing Foods cooked in the microwave build up internal heat and continue to cook for a few minutes after the oven stops. Let foods stand to complete cooking, especially foods such as roasts and [...]

18 DEFROSTING CHART FISH AND SEAFOOD ITEM SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS COOKING TIME PER POUND PORK ITEM SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS COOKING TIME PER POUND BEEF AND LAMB ITEM SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS COOKING TIME PER POUND POULTRY ITEM SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS COOKING TIME PER POUND Fish Fillets Frozen in block Individual Fish Fillets or Fish Steaks Pork Strips Pork Cubes[...]

19 COOKING CHART MEAT ITEM MICROWAVE POWER COOKING TIMER PER POUND Beef Standing/rolled Rib - Rare P-80 6-8 min. - Medium P-80 8-10 min. - well done P-80 10-12 min. Ground Beef(to brown for casserole) P-HI 6-8 min. Hamburgers, Fresh or defrosted (4 oz. Each) 2 patties P-HI 3-5 min. 4 patties P-HI 4-6 min. Pork Loin, Leg P-80 8-10 min. Bacon 4 slice[...]

20 REHEA TING CHART VEGETABLE ITEM PREPARATION QUANTITY COOKING TIME STANDING TIME asparagus, fresh 11/2-in.pieces 1 lb. 5-6 min. 3 min. asparagus, frozen Whole spears 10 oz. pkg 6-7 min. 3 min. broccoli, fresh Spears 1 lb. 5-6 min. - broccoli, frozen Whole or cut 10 oz. pkg 6-7 min. 3 min. brussels sprouts, fresh Whole 10 oz. tub 4-5 min. - brusse[...]

21 ITEM QUANTITY POWER LEVEL COOKING TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTION 2 pieces P-HI 3-5 min. Fried chicken 4 pieces P-HI 4-6 min. 6 pieces P-HI 6-8 min. Fried fresh fillets 2 fillets P-HI 2-3 min. 4 fillets P-HI 3-4 min. 1 P-HI 1-3 min. Pizzas 2 P-HI 2-4 min. 4 P-HI 5-6 min. Pouch dinners 5-6 oz. P-HI 4-5 min. 10-11 oz. P-HI 7-9 min. Bagels 2 P-50 2-3 min.[...]

WEIGHT & MEASURE CONVERSION CHART WEIGHT & MEASURE CONVERSION CHART 22 Ounces Hundredths of a Pound Tenths of a Pound Grams 1-2 .06-.15 0.1 50 3-4 .16-.25 0.2 100 5-6 .26-.35 0.3 150 7 .36-.45 0.4 200 8-9 .46-.55 0.5 250 10-11 .56-.65 0.6 300 12-13 .66-.75 0.7 350 14 .76-.85 0.8 400 15-16 .86-.95 0.9 450 ■ WEIGHT DEFROST AND COOK CONVERSI[...]

23 CARE OF YOUR MICROW A VE 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. The outside oven surface should be cleaned with[...]

24 USE YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN SAFEL Y 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. Do not subject the oven door to strain or weigh[...]

25 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SER VICE 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 fuse or tripped main circuit breaker in your hous[...]

Microwave Oven W arranty Daewoo Electronics America, Inc. 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 labor expenses are covered on th[...]