User manual MAGIC CHEF MCO2212AR

[. . . ] 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. (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. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door (bent), (2) hings and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces. (d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] · You can restart the oven by closing the door and touching START pad. NOTE: Oven stops operating when door is opened. MICROWAVE UTENSILS UTENSIL TEST Dishes that do not absorb microwave energy are best for microwave cooking. Lock on the label to verify that particular cups, glasses, plates are indeed suitable, especially paper goods. · Put one cup of water in a glass measure next to the empty utensil. · After 1 minute the water should be warm but the utensil should not. If the utensil is warm, it is not suitable for microwave cooking. Glass, Ceramic and China Ovenproof glass or ceramic baking dishes are the most used microwave utensils. Many of these items are readily available in most homes : glass measure, custard cups, mixing bowls, covered casseroles, pie plates and round or square cake dishes. Although the glass may be transparent to microwave energy, heat from the food may cause the glassware to crack. 19 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. Plastic cooking bags should be slit before cooking so excess steam can escape. Wire twist ties can cause arcing which can damage the oven. Paper Paper cups, wax paper, napkins, paper towels, and plates may be used for short cooking. They contain impurities which may cause arcing and damage the oven. Metal Metal utensils should not be used in the oven. Metal reflects microwave energy so foods will not cook so foods will not cook evenly. Metal can cause arcing and damage the oven. 20 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. Uneven vegetables such as asparagus or broccoli, can be arranged in the dish alternating thick and thin ends. Stirring, rearranging, turning over and rotating are effective techniques to maximize the way microwave energy cooks vegetables. [. . . ] Do not exceed the Microwave Popcorn manufacturers' suggested popping time. Longer popping does not yield more popcorn but it can result in scorch burn of fire. Remove with caution and use pot holders. 37 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Refer to following checklist, you may prevent an unnecessary service call. Check for a blown circuit fuse or tripped main circuit breaker in your house. [. . . ]