Magic Chef MCT9E1ST manual

0.9 cu.ft Microwave Oven & T oaster Combinations MCT9E1ST So Right at Home.[...]

1 T ABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................. 2 FCC RF INTERFERENCE ST A TEMENT ......................................................................2 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ..............................................................................[...]

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 Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which [...]

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 plugged into an outlet that is properly installed[...]

4 SPECIFICA TIONS * 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 13.3 inch) TOASTER POWER CONSUMPTION 1.0 KW OUTS[...]

5 IMPORT ANT 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 appliance is used by or near children. 1 4. Unplug fr[...]

6 IMPORT ANT 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 as for drying clothes, paper, or any other nonfood[...]

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 Spatter shield - Protects the microwave outlet from [...]

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 clear the toast setting. Used to transfer toaster mod[...]

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

10 IMPORT ANT 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 T OASTER Always unplug the Microwaves & Toaster and allow the toaster to[...]

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 acknowledge the touch. Touch toaster start pad and th[...]

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

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. T OAST COOKING The TOAST indicator starts blinking and the display counts down. 1. Touch BREAD pad. When you touch TOAST START pad the display is changed into cooking time and the toaster[...]

AUT O 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 you touched. 2. Touch number pads for the desired[...]

15 COOKING IN TWO ST AGES 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 desired cooking time. 5. Touch Microwave START pa[...]

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 indicator goes off and M/W indicator starts blinking. The [...]

17 ONE T OUCH 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 reheating time to 5 minutes by 30 second increments.[...]

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. AUT O 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 you touch START pad, the display is changed i[...]

19 MEMOR Y 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. T o set memory (Microwave & T oaster) 1. Set your cooking program[...]

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 50 seconds. Press LESS/MORE to decrease/increase th[...]

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 use plastics, which will withstand a temperature [...]

22 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[...]

23 MICROW A VING 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, telecommunication links and car phones. CONVERSION CHARTS [...]

24 ST ANDING 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. 10-15 minutes, jacket potatoes 5 minutes. Other food[...]

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 time. Shallow rectangular shapes defrost more [...]

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) 2lbs./900g Chicken Thighs 1 1 / 2 lbs./675g FISH &[...]

27 COOKING & REHEA TING 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. 4 patties P-HI 3-5 min. Pork Loin, Leg P-80 1[...]

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 : Do not use recycled paper towels. VEGETABLES AMO[...]

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 2 tbsp water. Potatoes fresh, cubed, white 4 pota[...]

30 TOMA TO & 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 minute. 2. Add the onion, carrot and potato [...]

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 scoop the flesh into a bowl, add the butter, ch[...]

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. SA VORY MINCE 1 small onion, diced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp(5ml) oil 7 oz.(200g) can chopped tomatoes 1 [...]

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 the food, they are converted into heat energy. Li[...]

34 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 [...]

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 standing time recommended after the cooking operation ha[...]

Microwave Oven W arranty 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 labor expenses are covered on this unit for a [...]