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1.8 cu. ft. Microwave Oven
MCD18G1W
Instruction Manual
and Cooking Guide
Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.
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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. It is particularly important that the oven
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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. 16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: 2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE appliance when
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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. It has been type-tested and found to comply with limits for an ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such inte
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INSTALLATION 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 during operation, the oven may overheat and eventually cause a failure. For proper ventilation, allow 3 inches of space between oven top, sides, rear and
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SPECIFICATIONS 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 x 10.9 in.) NET WEIGHT APROX. 18KG (39.7 lbs.) TIMER 99 min. 99 sec. POWER LEVELS 10 LEVELS * Specifications are subject to change without notice. 488 589 5 339
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FEATURES DIAGRAM 12 3 4 5 6 9 7 8 1. Door latch-When the door is closed it will 6. Door release button-Pushing this button automatically shut off. If the door is opened stops oven operation and opens the door. while the oven is operating, the magnetron will automatically shut off. 7. Glass cooking tray-Made of special heat resistant glass. The tray must always be 2. Door seal-The door seal maintains the in proper position before operating. microwave within the oven cavity and Do not cook food
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FEATURES DIAGRAM (continued) q M/W DEF TIMER LOCK lb w POPCORN 1. BREAD MORE 2. SOUP 3. BAKED POTATO FROZEN e 4. FRESH VEGETABLE PIZZA 5. FROZEN VEGETABLE LESS DINNER AUTO PLATE COOK r AUTO DEFROST t MEAT POULTRY FISH y 12 3 POWER u 0 45 6 78 9 DEFROST i KITCHEN CLOCK TIMER p 0 o STOP/ START/ s CLEAR SPEEDY COOK a 10. Time set pad-Used to set the cooking time 17. Power-Used to set power level. and the present time. 18. Defrost-Used to defrost foods.(for time) 11. Display-Cooking time, power leve
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OPERATION PROCEDURE This section includes useful information about oven operation. 1. Plug power supply cord into a standard 3-pronged 12 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. The oven light is on only when the microwave When the STOP/CLEAR pad is touched during 1 7 oven is oper
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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. CLOCK 2. Touch CLOCK pad once more. NOTE : This oven has multiple clock This is a 24 hour clock system. systems. If you want 12 hour clock system, omit this step. 3. Enter the correct time of day by touching the numbers in sequ
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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. The Ib indicator light and "1.0" is displayed. MEAT The display will show what you touched. 2. Select the desired defrosting weight. (Refer to the weight defrost chart below.) MEAT DEFROSTING begins. 3. Touch START pad. 1. Touch POULTRY pad. The Ib indicator light and "1.5" is displayed. POULTRY 2. Select the desired
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COOKING IN ONE STAGE 1. Touch POWER pad. The M/W indicator lights and "p-H1". (Select the desired power The display will show what you touched. POWER X 6 level.) This example shows power level 5. Note : If steps 1 and 2 are omitted, the oven will cook at full power. 2. Touch number pads for the cooking time. The display will show the numbers you pressed in the order you touched. Note : Your oven can be programmed for 99 minutes 99 seconds. ( 99 : 99 ) 3. Touch START pad. When you touch START pad
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KITCHEN TIMER MODE Timer operates as a minute timer, can be set to delay cooking and used to set a holding time after cooking. However delay cooking can not be programmed for defrost. Timer operates without microwave energy. HOW TO USE AS A MINUTE TIMER 1. Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad. The KITCHEN TIMER indicator lights and “ KITCHEN : 0” is displayed. TIMER 2. Press the amount of time you The display will show the numbers you want to count down. pressed in the order you touched. 3. Touch START pad.
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SPEEDY COOK SPEEDY COOK allows you to reheat for 30 seconds at 100% (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. 1. Touch SPEEDY COOK pad. When you touch SPEEDY COOK, ":30" is SPEEDY displayed. COOK After 1.5 seconds, the oven starts reheating. ONE TOUCH COOKING One touch cook allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by touching just one pad. To increase
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ONE TOUCH COOKING (continued) 1. Put foods in the microwave plate. When you touch DINNER PLATE pad once, DINNER Cover with vented plastic wrap. “ 12 ” is displayed. PLATE After 1.5 seconds, the display is changed into cooking time and the oven starts cooking. * DINNER PLATE * • 12 oz : Touch DINNER PLATE once. • 15 oz : Touch DINNER PLATE twice within 1.5 seconds. AUTO COOK AUTO COOK allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by repeatedly touching auto cook pad. 1. Touch AUTO COO
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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 cooking time in multiples of 1 minute. The overall cooking time can be increased to a maximum of 99 minutes. CHILD SAFETY LOCK The safety lock prevents
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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 for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food. Wax paper - Use as a cover to prevent spattering. Paper towels and napkins - Use for
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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 whole vegetables. Roasts need this time to complete cooking in the center without overcooking the outer areas. All liquids, such as soup or hot chocolate
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DEFROSTING CHART FISH AND SEAFOOD COOKING TIME ITEM SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS PER POUND Fish Fillets Place fillets on a microwave rack; cover paper towel. 4~6 min. Frozen in block At beeps, turn over block of fish. Separate fillets, if possible. Press START to continue defrosting. Let stand 10 minutes then finish with cold running water (about 5 minutes). Place fish on a microwave rack; cover with paper 4~6 min. Individual Fish towel. At beeps, turn fish over. Press START to Fillets or Fish continue
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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 slices P-HI 2-3 min. 6 slices P-HI 3-4 min. NOTE: The above times should be regarded only as a guide. Allow for difference in individual tastes and preferenc
