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Microwave Oven Use and Care Manual MCO165S Table of Contents Introduction............................................. 1 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessire Microwave Energy....................................................... 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION Important Safety Instructions ......... 2~3 Never operate the oven when it is empty or without the glass turntable. Installation Recommendations............ 4 Control Panel ......................................
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Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of an over-the range microwave oven. For best results, we suggest reading this guide carefully. You will find instructions on the proper operation and maintenance of your microwave. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE 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.
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: 11. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 12. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 1. 13. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. 31. Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven. 32. Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking.
Installation Recommendations Do not under any circumstance cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance. See pages 1 and 2 of the Installation Manual for acceptable extension cord specifications. Remove all packing materials both outside and inside the oven before using the oven. The oven requires free movement of air for proper operation. Do NOT block air vents located by the top air grill and underneath the oven.
To u c h C o n t r o l P a n e l The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand. 11. AUTO DEFROST - Touch this pad and enter food weight, then START. The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time. (Page 10) 11. DISPLAY - Displays time of day, time or temperature during cooking functions, power level being used, cooking mode and instructions. 12.
< MCO160UW / MCO160UB / MCO160UQ / MCO160S > 1 5 6 7 2 3 4 8 w q 0 9 o r u y i e t p a ◆ Each time a pad is touched, a BEEP will sound. ◆ When CANCEL/OFF Pad is touched during oven operation, the oven will stop, however, all programmed information is retained. To clear all information, touch the CANCEL/OFF Pad again. NOTE: Styling and features may differ slightly depending on model.
Oven Features at a Glance 15. HOOD CONTROLS Vent Fan - Press High, Low or Off Light - Press On or Off 11. DOOR HANDLE - Pull to open door. Door must be securely latched for oven to operate. 12. DOOR LATCHES 16. GREASE FILTERS 13. WINDOW with METAL SHIELD Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in oven. 17. COOKTOP LIGHT 18. TURNTABLE - Composed of glass tray and roller guide. The roller guide is placed first in the bottom of the microwave and supports the glass tray.
Operating Basics Time-of-Day Clock Time Cook/Power Level Basic Instructions 1. Touch the CLOCK Pad. 2. Set the time of day by touching the appropriate numbers. 3. Touch the CLOCK PAD. Basic Instructions 1. Touch the TIME COOK Pad. 2. Enter the cooking time by using the number pads. For example, for 5 minutes touch number 5,0,0. The selected time will be displayed. 3. Touch the START Pad again. ◆ The cooking time will appear in the Display window.
Operating Basics Power Level Cooking Guide Add Minute The power levels on your microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. High (power level 10) or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100% power. The ADD MINUTE Pad provides a convenient way to heat foods at full power with one touch of a pad or add an extra minute to your cooking cycle while in progress. The microwave starts automatically after the pad is touched.
Conversion Chart Auto Defrost If weight is in ounces1 to 2-oz. 3 to 4-oz. 5-oz. 6 to 7-oz. 8-oz. 9 to 10-oz. 11 to 12-oz. 13-oz. 14 to 15-oz. Use the defrost setting for defrosting meats, poultry and fish from 0.1 pounds to 6.0 pounds. Basic Instructions 1. ◆ Touch the AUTO DEFROST Pad once for meat. “dF-1” Will be displayed. ◆ Touch the AUTO DEFROST Pad twice for poultry. “dF-2” will be displayed. ◆ Touch the AUTO DEFROST Pad three times for fish. “dF-3” will be displayed. 2.
Operating Basics Defrost by Time Guide (Power Level 3) Items and Weight Time Defrosting Time Standing Procedures and Techniques 10-12 min. 18-20 min. 26-28 min. 7-8 min. 5 min. 8-12 min. 7-10 min. 5-7 min. Break apart and remove thawed portions with fork. Break apart and remove thawed portions with fork. Turn over part way. Shield ends or thinner areas with foil. Separate and rearrange once. 20-22 min. 7-8 min. 10-12 min. 15-16 min. 10-15 min. 5-7 min. 5-7 min. 5-7 min. Turn over part way.
Two Stage Cooking This feature lets you program two sequential operations such as defrosting and cooking or cooking using two different power levels. It automatically changes power settings and cooking time. Basic Instructions 1. Touch the TIME COOK Pad. 2. Touch the appropriate number pads to enter the cooking time. The selected time will be displayed. 3. Touch the POWER LEVEL Pad. 4. Touch the number pad for the power level you desire. The selected power level will be displayed. 5.
Special Features Dinner Plate Baked Potato Basic Instructions 1. Touch the BAKED POTATO Pad: ◆ once for 1 medium potato (7 oz.) ◆ twice for 2 medium potatoes (14 oz.) ◆ three times for 3 medium potatoes (21 oz.) ◆ four times for 4 medium potatoes (28 oz.) ◆ The Display will show “1 EA” ”2 EA”, “3 EA” or “4 EA” Basic Instructions 1. Touch the DINNER PLATE Pad. 2. The Display will show “12”. ◆ The programmed time (2:40) will show in the Display. ◆ Place meat and dense vegetables to the outside of the plate.
To Program Favorite Choice Signal Sound, and Clock Display: Auto Cook Basic Instructions 1. Touch the AUTO COOK Pad until the desired food is displayed. * 2. Touch the number pad indicated on the Cooking Guide for the cooking weight desired.* 3. Touch the START Pad. Touch FAVORITE CHOICE Pad four times “OPt” will be displayed. To Change Signal Sound: ◆ Touch number pad 1. Beep will sound. ◆ Touch number pad 2. “MUTE” indicator will be lighted. The buzzer will not be operated.
Special Features Auto Start Tips on setting Auto Start: ◆ Before setting, check that the correct time of day is displayed. ◆ If you hear the fan start when you touch the START Pad, you have not set the oven properly. Touch the CANCEL/OFF Pad and start over. The AUTO START feature allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day - up to a delay of 11 hours and 59 minutes. You can program two sequential operations using two different power levels. Basic Instructions 11.
Control Lockout To Set Fan to Run for a Specific Time: 1. Start fan by touching the VENT FAN Pad. 2. Program run time. ◆ Touch the TIMER Pad and hold for 3 seconds. 3. Enter desired time. 4. Touch the START Pad. The oven operation can be locked to prevent the microwave from accidentally being turned on. All oven functions can be locked. To Set: Touch and hold the CANCEL/OFF Pad for three seconds. The Display shows “Loc” and the oven beeps. To Cancel Timer: ◆ Touch CANCEL/OFF Pad.
Care and Cleaning Microwave Oven Interior Glass Tray/Turntable The oven interior should be cleaned after each use with a damp cloth to keep it free from grease and soil buildup. Stubborn soils can be removed with a plastic scrub pad. When cleaning interior surfaces and surfaces of door and oven that come together when the door is closed, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
The Exhaust Feature To Remove Grease Filter The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with two metal filters which collect grease. When the fan is operationg, air is drawn up through the filters and is then discharged through the venting to the outside or through the charcoal filters if not vented to the outside. To remove grease filter, grasp the “finger hold” on the filter and slide to the rear. Then pull filter downward and to the left. The filter will drop out.
Care and Cleaning Light Bulb Replacement Cooktop Light Oven Light To replace the combination cooktop light/ night light: 1. Disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker or pull plug. 2. Remove screw on right side of light compartment cover and lower cover until it stops. (See Figures 1 and 2.) 3. Gently unscrew the bulb(s). Be sure bulb(s) to be replaced are cool before removing. 4. Replace with 30-watt incandescent bulb(s) available from your authorized dealer.
Common Questions and Answers Q & A Q.Can I open the door when the oven is operating? A. The door can be opened anytime during the cooking operation. The oven will automatically stop cooking and the time setting will maintain until the door is closed and the START Pad is touched. Q.What causes the oven interior light and display to dim when using a Variable Power Level? A. This is normal and indicates the oven is operating and cycling properly. Q.
B e f o r e Yo u C a l l Check the following to be sure a service call is necessary: If noting on the oven operates: ◆ check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker. ◆ check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit in house. ◆ check that controls are set properly. ◆ check that the cooking time is set. If the interior of oven collects moisture: ◆ this is normal. Food gives off moisture when cooking and the steam collects on the door and the oven surface.
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°Øs 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 period of one year after the date of purchase. In addition MC Appliance corp.
