Magic Chef MCO2212AR manual

OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS & COOKING GUIDE Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely. 22” OVER THE RANGE MICROW A VE OVEN MCO2212AR[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................... 2 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIO[...]

2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 1. 3. This appliance must be grounded[...]

3 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS 22. Do not lean on the oven door. The door is designed to close tightly and seal properly for safe operation. Leaning on the door may warp or break the hinges. 23. To avoid exposure to dangerous high voltage, DO NOT REMOVE THE SPLATTER SHIELD inside the oven cavity. 24. Liquids heated in certain shaped containers [...]

4 FEDERAL COMMUNICA TIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE ST A TEMENT(U .S.A. ONL Y) GR OUNDING 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[...]

5 Refer to Installation Manual. Power supply This microwave oven requires a power supply of approximately 15 Amperes, 120 Volts, 60 Hz and a grounded outlet. A short power cord is provided to reduce the risk of the user becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is[...]

6 * Specifications subject to change without notice. POWER SUPPLY 120V AC 60 Hz SINGLE PHASE WITH GROUNDING POWER CONSUMPTION 1400 W MICROWAVE OUTPUT POWER 900 W (IEC 705) FREQUENCY 2450 MHz OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) 564 X 407 X 423 mm (22.2 X 16.0 X 16.6 in.) CAVITY DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) 374 X 233 X 372 mm (14.7 X 9.2 X 14.6 in.) NET WEIGHT [...]

7 1. Door screen - Allows viewing of food. The screen is transparent to light, but prevents microwave escaping. 2. Door latch - When the door is closed it will automatically shut off. If the door is opened while the oven is operating, magnetron will automatically shut off. 3. Control panel 4. Cooktop light 5. Grease filter 6. Door release button - [...]

8 8. Time set pad - Used to set the cooking time and the present time. 9. Display - Cooking time, power level, indicators and present time are displayed. 10. Quick start - Touch to set the desired reheat time by 30 seconds. 11. One touch - Used to cook or reheat specific quantities of food. See pages 14~16. 12. More - Used to add time to one touch [...]

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. To restart the oven, close the door and then touch START pad. Each time a pad is touched, a BEEP will sound to acknowledge the touc[...]

10 CONTR OLS CLOCK When the oven is first plugged in, the display will flash ":0" and a tone will sound. If the AC power ever turns off, the display shows ":0" when the power comes back on. 1. Touch CLOCK/A.START pad. 2. Touch CLOCK/A.START pad once more. 3. Enter the correct time of day by touching the time set pads. 4. Touch C[...]

11 A UT O DEFROST AUTO DEFROST lets you easily defrost food by eliminating guesswork in determining defrosting time. The defrosting time is automatically determined by weight entered. Follow the steps below for easy defrosting. NOTE: The minimum weight for AUTO DEFROST is 0.5lb and the maximum weight is 6.5lb. If you attempt to enter an improper we[...]

12 TIME DEFR OST When TIME DEFROST is selected, the automatic cycle divides the defrosting time into periods of alternating defrost and stand times by cycling on and off. 1. Touch AUTO DEFROST pad. 2. Touch AUTO DEFROST pad once more. 3. Touch number pads for the desired defrosting time. 4. Touch START pad. The WEIGHT DEFROST indicator light and &q[...]

13 COOKING IN ONE ST A GE 1. Touch POWER pad. The STAGE1 indicator lights and "P-" is displayed. This display will show you what you touched. This example shows power level 3. The display will show you what you touched. The STAGE1 indicator starts blinking to show the oven is in the cooking mode. The display counts down the time to show h[...]

14 WEIGHT DEFR OST AND COOKING IN TWO ST A GES 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. 2. Touch number pads for the defrosting weight you want. 3. Touch POWER pad. 4. Touch the number or POWER pad for the power level [...]

15 A UT O ST AR T Auto start can be programmed for up to two cooking stages. Auto start can not be programmed for auto defrost. 1. Program the desired power level and cooking time for food to be cooked.’ 2. Touch CLOCK/A.START pad. 3. Enter the desired start time by touching number pads. 4. Touch START pad. The AUTO START indicator appears and &q[...]

16 ONE T OUCH COOKING One touch cooking allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by touching just one pad. To increase quantity, touch chosen pad until number in display is the same as the desired quantity to cook. (except for MUFFIN & REHEAT) For best results, consult the cookbook. POPCORN 1. Touch POPCORN pad once for a 3.5 oz[...]

17 BAKED PO T A T O 1. Touch BAKED POTATO pad once for 1 NO, twice for 2 NO or three times for 3 NO baked potato. “1”, “2” or “3” is displayed with NO indicator. After 1.5 seconds, the oven starts cooking and NO indicator disappears. Also the display changes into cooking time and counts down the remaining time. When the cooking time end[...]

18 MORE, LESS To increase/decrease one touch cooking time, use MORE/LESS pad before pressing one touch cooking pad. The overall one touch cooking time can be increased/decreased to 20 seconds by 10 seconds. CHILD SAFETY LOCK The safety lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children. To set, press STOP/CLEAR pad for 3 seconds and LO[...]

19 SA VING THE ENERGY To set, press number pad “0” for 3 seconds and the display turns off with a beep sound. To cancel, press number pad “0” for 3 seconds and the display returns to present time with a beep sound. NOTE: 1. If you touch any pad once while this function is set, the display will show the present time. If you touch the desired[...]

20 Plastics Plastic dishes, cups, mugs and bowls may be used in the oven for short periods of time. None of these should be used in the oven for prolonged periods because distortion and melting may occur. Check manufacturer's recommendations concerning microwave safety. Plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in most recipes if the dish is de[...]

21 COOKING GUIDE VEGET ABLES 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 should be cut into evenly sized piec[...]

22 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 eggs are done to your satisfaction after the standin[...]

23 BR OCCOLI AND CA ULIFLO WER 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 on P-HI for 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables[...]

24 VEGET ARIAN 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, undrained 1 can (15 oz.) Great Northern beans, d[...]

25 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 critical to success. To arrange several fillets in a [...]

26 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. Cook, uncovered, on P-HI for 2 minutes or until al[...]

27 PO A CHED 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 plastic wrap. Cook on P-HI for 12 to 15 minutes [...]

28 MEA TS 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 for details. The exact time to cook each piece of meat will depend on the shape of the meat, the weight, the starting temperature of the meat and the desired doneness. [...]

29 PORK SA USA GE 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 thinly. In a 2-quart glass casserole, combine oni[...]

30 CHICKEN RICE SOUP Poached Chicken (see recipe on Page 27) 3 cups chicken broth 1 cup instant rice, uncooked 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1. Prepare Poached Chicken according to recipe. Remove chicken, cool about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove bones and cut chicken into bite-size pieces. 2. Meanwhile, add 2 cups chicken broth to poaching liquid in the[...]

31 T OMA T O SA UCE 1 can (29 oz.) tomato sauce 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1. In a 2-quart glass measure, combine tomato sauce, seasoning, sugar, garlic powder and pepper. 2. Cook, uncovered, on P-HI for 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture just begins to boil; stir frequently duri[...]

32 DESSER TS A sweet ending to a meal is a lot easier in the microwave oven. Quick to make, delicious to eat, these desserts offer something for everyone. We have selected those that do well in the microwave oven. Candies, for example, are excellent when prepared the microwave way. To get the most even cooking, plan to make desserts in a deep glass[...]

33 RICE PUDDING 1 package (3 oz.) regular vanilla pudding and pie filling (not instant) 2 cups milk 1/2 cup instant rice, uncooked 1/3 cup raisins 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Dash of nutmeg 1. In a 2-quart glass casserole, combine all ingredients. Cook, uncovered, on P-HI for 6 minutes or until thickened; stir three times during cooking. 2. Cover and let[...]

34 ROLLER GUIDE GLASS TRA Y Glass Tray Roller Guide 1. The ROLLER GUIDE and oven floor should be cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise. 2. The ROLLER GUIDE MUST ALWAYS be used for cooking together with the Glass Tray. 1. DO NOT operate the oven without the Glass Tray in place. 2. DO NOT use any other Glass Tray with this oven. 3. If Glass T[...]

T o Remo ve Grease Filter To remove grease filter, grasp the “finger hold” on the filter and slide to the rear. Then pull filter downward and to the front. The filter will drop out. T o Clean Grease Filter To clean grease filter, soak it and then agitate filter in solution of hot water and detergent. Don’t use ammonia or ammonia products beca[...]

36 LIGHT BULB REPLA CEMENT Cooktop Light To replace the cooktop light, first disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug. Remove screw on left side of light compartment cover and lower cover until it stops. Be sure bulbs to be replaced are cool before removing. Break-the adhesive seat by gently unscrewing the bulbs. Replace [...]

37 USE Y OUR MICR O W A VE O VEN 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 ddor strain or weig[...]

38 BEFORE Y OU CALL FOR SER VICE Refer to 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 house[...]

LIMITED 1 YEAR W ARRANTY MICR O W A VE O VEN Magic Chef warrants this microwave oven against defect in material or wokrmanship for a period of one year from the date of its original purchase by a consumer for home use. LIMITED 5 YEAR W ARRANTY For an additional four-year period beyond the first year of the general coverage of this warranty, Magic C[...]