22” OVER THE RANGE MICROWAVE OVEN MCO2212AR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS & COOKING GUIDE Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE 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 or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. (c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.
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: 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. Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 (especially cylindrical-shaped containers) may become overheated and splash out with a loud noise. For best results, stir the liquid several times before heating.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT(U.S.A. ONLY) 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.
INSTALLATION 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 exercised. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the oven.
SPECIFICATIONS POWER SUPPLY MICROWAVE 120V AC 60 Hz SINGLE PHASE WITH GROUNDING POWER CONSUMPTION 1400 W OUTPUT POWER 900 W (IEC 705) FREQUENCY 2450 MHz OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) 564 X 407 X 423 mm (22.2 X16.0 X16.6 in.) CAVITY DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) 374 X 233 X 372 mm (14.7X9.2X14.6 in.) NET WEIGHT APPROX. 20 KG (44.1 lbs.) TIMER 59 min. 99 sec. POWER LEVELS 10 LEVELS * Specifications subject to change without notice. 16.6 in 13.6 in 16.0 in 22.
FEATURES DIAGRAM 1 2 3 7 5 6 1. Door screen - Allows viewing of food. The screen is transparent to light, but prevents microwave escaping. 4. Cooktop light 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. 6. Door release button - Pushing this button stops oven operation and opens the door. 3. Control panel 7 4 5. Grease filter 7.
FEATURES DIAGRAM (continued) 9 POPCORN SOUP MUFFIN BAKED POTATO FROZEN PIZZA REHEAT q w r MORE LESS FRESH VEG. 1 4 7 t u o BEVERAGE AUTO DEFROST POWER QUICK START 2 5 8 0 STOP CLEAR FAN 8. Time set pad - Used to set the cooking time and the present time. 3 6 9 CLOCK/ A.START START LIGHT e 0 8 y i p 14. Auto defrost - Used to defrost foods. 15. Power - Used to set power level. 9. Display - Cooking time, power level, indicators and present time are displayed. 10.
OPERATION PROCEDURE This section includes useful information about oven operation. 1. Plug power supply cord into a standard 3- pronged 15 Amp, 120V AC 60Hz power outlet. 2. After placing the food in a suitable container, open the oven door and put it on the glass tray. The glass tray and roller guide must always be in place during cooking. 3. Shut the door. Make sure that it is firmly closed. oven light is on only when the microwave 1 The oven is operating.
CONTROLS 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. CLOCK/ A.START 1. Touch CLOCK/A.START pad. This is a 12 hour clock system and “12H” is displayed. 2. Touch CLOCK/A.START pad once more. This is a 24 hour clock system and “24H” is displayed. NOTE: This oven has multiple clock system. If you want 24 hour clock system, omit this step (step 2). CLOCK/ A.START 3.
AUTO 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. AUTO DEFROST 1. Touch AUTO DEFROST pad. "0.0" is displayed and the lb indicator starts blinking. 2. Touch number pads for the desired defrosting weight. The display will show you what you touched. 3. Touch START pad.
Recommended foods. Poultry Whole chicken Instructions Stand time Turn over and shiled. Turkey breast (breast side up) Turn over and shiled. Chicken pieces Cornish hens (whole) Separate and remove defrosted pieces. Turn over and shiled where necessary. Cornish hens (split) Seafood Fish fillets Shrimps, scallops Whole fish Turn over and shiled. Separate and remove defrosted pieces. Separate and remove defrosted pieces. Turn over and shiled tail and head. 10 minutes, run cold water in cavity.
COOKING IN ONE STAGE 1. Touch POWER pad. The STAGE1 indicator lights and "P-" is displayed. 2. Touch the number pad for desired power level. This display will show you what you touched. This example shows power level 3. POWER 3 3. Touch number pads for the cooking time. The display will show you what you touched. 4. Touch START pad. The STAGE1 indicator starts blinking to show the oven is in the cooking mode. The display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left.
WEIGHT DEFROST AND 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. AUTO DEFROST 1. Touch AUTO DEFROST pad. The WEIGHT DEFROST indicator appears and "0.0" is displayed. The lb indicator starts blinking. 2. Touch number pads for the defrosting weight you want. The display will show you what you touched. 3. Touch POWER pad. The STAGE1 indicator appears and "P- " is displayed. 4.
AUTO START 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.’ CLOCK/ A.START 2. Touch CLOCK/A.START pad. The AUTO START indicator appears and ":0" is displayed. 3. Enter the desired start time by touching number pads. The display will show you what you touched. 4. Touch START pad.
ONE TOUCH 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 bag or twice for a 1.75 oz bag. “3.5” or “1.75” is displayed with oz indicator. After 1.5 seconds, the oven starts cooking and oz indicator disappears.
BAKED POTATO 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 ends, you will hear 3 beeps. * BAKED POTATO * (5.5oz ~ 6.5oz / EA.) • 1 NO (EA.) : Touch BAKED POTATO pad once. • 2 NO (EA.) : Touch BAKED POTATO pad twice within 1.5 seconds.
BEVERAGE 1. Touch BEVERAGE pad once for 1 cup, twice for 2 cups or three times for 3 cups. “1”, “2” or “3” is displayed with CUPS indicator. After 1.5 seconds, the oven starts cooking and CUPS indicator disappears. Also the display changes into cooking time and counts down the remaining time. When the cooking time ends, you will hear 3 beeps. * BEVERAGE * • 1 cup (mug) : Touch BEVERAGE pad once. • 2 cups (mugs) : Touch BEVERAGE pad twice within 1.5 seconds.
SAVING 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 function pad in sequence within 10 seconds, the oven starts operating. When the cooking is completed, you will hear 3 beeps and the display will show you the present time.
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 deep enough to avoid plastic wrap touching the food. Always vent the wrap by folding back one corner to allow excess steam to escape.
COOKING GUIDE VEGETABLES 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 pieces. Baked potatoes, squash, or vegetables with skins can be pierced with a fork and arranged in a circle for the best cooking results.
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 standing time. At this time, stir, rearrange or turn over. If needed, add additional time gradually.
BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER 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 are tender-crisp; cool. 3. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, basil and salt. Pour over vegetables; toss gently to mix.
VEGETARIAN CHILI 1/2 1 1/2 1 1 1/4 1/8 1 1 1 2 cup celery, chopped small onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup) medium green bell pepper, chopped (1/4 cup) tablespoon chili powder teaspoon salt teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes teaspoon freshly ground black pepper can (15 1/2 oz.) mild chili beans in sauce, undrained can (15 oz.) Great Northern beans, drained can (15 oz.) chick peas (garbanzo beans), drained cans (about 15 oz. each) diced tomatoes, undrained 1.
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. cover more than one-third of any item; do not let the foil pieces touch each other or the sides of the microwave oven, and be sure that all ends are tucked under and lie flat to the food. Cover with wax paper to prevent spattering.
FISH FILLET AMANDINE 1/4 1/2 1 1 1 cup margarine or butter, divided cup slivered almonds teaspoon almond liqueur, optional pound fresh or thawed frozen fish fillets 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 almonds are lightly toasted; stir twice during cooking. Stir in liqueur if desired. 2.
POULTRY Juicy and moist describes poultry cooked by microwave energy. It is a superior method for cooking chicken to be used in casseroles, salads, or to have for sandwiches. See Poached Chicken recipe. Arrangement is very important with poultry and its uneven shapes. Try to arrange pieces in a circular pattern wherever possible for the most even defrosting or cooking. The rounded part of the drumstick should go at the outer edge, for example, while the thinner end goes to the middle of the dish.
MEATS 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. range reflects time suggested for medium meat; the higher number for well done. It is always possible to add time if needed, so it is best to start with the lower number for calculating the time.
PORK SAUSAGE CASSEROLE 1 3 2 1 medium red onion green apples, seeded and cubed tablespoons margarine or butter 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 onion, apples and margarine. 2. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook on P-HI for 5 minutes, or until onions and apples are tender.
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 medium glass casserole. 3. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook on P-HI for 8 minutes. Stir in chicken, rice and parsley.
TOMATO SAUCE 1 1 1 1/4 1/4 can (29 oz.) tomato sauce teaspoon Italian seasoning teaspoon sugar teaspoon garlic powder teaspoon black pepper TIP 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 during cooking. 3. Let stand for 2 minutes. Stir before serving. 4 cups Combine sauces with cooked meat or sausage for creative pasta toppings.
DESSERTS 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 pie plate where possible. Use a paper towel as a cover for bar cookies to equalize the cooking process. It peels off easily when done.
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 stand 5 minutes. Serve warm or chilled. 4 servings For a variation, substitute regular banana or coconut cream pudding and pie filling for vanilla.
CARE AND CLEANING Keep your oven clean and sweet smelling. Opening the door a few minutes after cooking helps air out the inside. An occasional through wiping a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Don’t use sharp-edged utensils on your oven. The inside and outside oven walls can be scratched. The control panel can be damaged. BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN. How to Clean the Inside Walls and floor.
THE EXHAUST FEATURE The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with two metal filters which collect grease. When the fan is operated, air is drawn up through the filters and is then discharged through the provide venting to the outside. GREASE FILTER COOKTOP LIGHT Reusable grease filter the grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month. Never operate the microwave without the filters in place.
LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Cooktop Light REMOVE THE SCREW 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 with 30-watt incandescent bulbs available from your supplier.
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. Do not subject the oven ddor strain or weight such as a child hanging on an open door. This could cause the oven to fall forward resulting in injury to you and damage to the oven.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE 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. * Sparking in the cavity; 1. Check utensils. Metal containers or dishes with metal trim should not be used. 2.
LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY MICROWAVE OVEN 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 WARRANTY For an additional four-year period beyond the first year of the general coverage of this warranty, Magic Chef will repair or replace, at its option, any magnetron tube which has failed as a result of defective material or workmanship.
