Magic Chef MCO2212ARW - Manuals

5 Refer to Installation Manual. Power supplyThis microwave oven requires a power supply of approximately 15 Amperes, 120 Volts, 60 Hz and agrounded outlet. A short power cord is provided to reduce the risk of the user becoming entangled in ortripping over a longer cord. Longer cord sets or extension...

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 ...

7 1. Door screen - Allows viewing of food. The screen is transparent to light, butprevents microwave escaping. 2. Door latch - When the door is closed it will automatically shut off. If the door is openedwhile the oven is operating, magnetron willautomatically shut off. 3. Control panel 4. Cooktop l...

9 The oven light is on only when the microwaveoven is operating. The oven door can be opened at any timeduring operation by touching the door releasebutton on the control panel. The oven willautomatically shut off. To restart the oven,close the door and then touch START pad. Each time a pad is touch...

10 CONTROLS CLOCK When the oven is first plugged in, the display will flash ":0" and a tone will sound. If the AC powerever 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 d...

11 AUTO DEFROST AUTO DEFROST lets you easily defrost food by eliminating guesswork in determining defrostingtime. The defrosting time is automatically determined by weight entered. Follow the steps below foreasy defrosting. NOTE: The minimum weight for AUTO DEFROST is 0.5lb and the maximum weight is...

12 TIME DEFROST When TIME DEFROST is selected, the automatic cycle divides the defrosting time into periods ofalternating 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 STAR...

13 COOKING IN ONE STAGE 1. Touch POWER pad. The STAGE1 indicator lights and "P-" isdisplayed. This display will show you what you touched.This example shows power level 3. The display will show you what youtouched. The STAGE1 indicator starts blinking toshow the oven is in the cooking mode. ...

14 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. 1. Touch AUTO DEFROST pad. 2. Touch number pads for the defrosting weight you want. 3. Touch POWER pad. 4. Touc...

15 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 forfood to be cooked.’ 2. Touch CLOCK/A.START pad. 3. Enter the desired start time by touching number pads. 4. Touch START pa...

16 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 quantityto cook. (except for MUFFIN & REHEAT) For best results, consult the cookbook....

18 MORE, LESS To increase/decrease one touch cooking time, use MORE/LESS pad before pressing one touchcooking pad. The overall one touch cooking time can be increased/decreased to 20 seconds by 10seconds. CHILD SAFETY LOCK The safety lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children.To...

19 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 th...

21 COOKING GUIDE VEGETABLES Vegetables are favorite foods when cooked in themicrowave. Because they cook for a shorter time andrequire less water than conventional cooking, vegetablescooked by microwave energy retain more vitamins thanwhen cooked by other methods. To cook better in the microwave, ve...

22 EGGS AND CHEESE Eggs and cheese are delicate foods requiring care inmicrowave cooking. Piercing the yolks of eggs helps torelease steam during cooking. Stirring egg mixturesfrequently helps distribute the heat evenly. Because themicrowave energy cooks so quickly, always check tosee if the eggs ar...

23 BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD 1 cup broccoli florets1 cup cauliflower florets 1/2 cup mayonnaise1 to 2 teaspoons prepared mustard1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed1/4 teaspoon salt 1. In a 2-quart glass casserole, combine broccoli and cauliflower 2. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook on ...

24 VEGETARIAN 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 powder1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 can (15 1 / 2 oz.) mild chili beans in sauce, u...

25 FISH AND SEAFOOD Delicate, tender fish is the result when cooked in themicrowave. Because it is moist cooking, the finishedfish and seafood, if cooked for the appropriate time, willbe opaque and flake with a fork with no signs ofdryness. Because fish is unevenly shaped, the arrangement iscritical...

26 FISH FILLET AMANDINE 1/4 cup margarine or butter, divided1/2 cup slivered almonds 1 teaspoon almond liqueur, optional1 pound fresh or thawed frozen fish fillets1 tablespoon lemon juice 1. In a 2-cup glass measure, heat 2 tablespoons margarine on P-HI for 1 minute or until melted. Addalmonds. Cook...

27 POACHED CHICKEN 2 bone-in chicken breast halves (about 1 lb.)1 celery stalk, cut up1 medium carrot, cut up1 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 plas...

28 MEATS Tender cuts of meat do well in the microwave,especially when cooked at lower power levels. Be suremeat is fully defrosted before cooking. Consult themeat cooking charts for details. The exact time to cook each piece of meat will dependon the shape of the meat, the weight, the startingtemper...

29 PORK SAUSAGE CASSEROLE 1 medium red onion3 green apples, seeded and cubed2 tablespoons margarine or butter1 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 thin...

30 CHICKEN RICE SOUP Poached Chicken (see recipe on Page 27)3 cups chicken broth1 cup instant rice, uncooked2 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 ...

32 DESSERTS A sweet ending to a meal is a lot easier in the microwave oven. Quick to make, delicious to eat, these dessertsoffer 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...

33 RICE PUDDING 1 package (3 oz.) regular vanilla pudding and pie filling (not instant) 2 cups milk 1/2 cup instant rice, uncooked1/3 cup raisins1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Dash of nutmeg 1 . I n a 2 - q u a r t g l a s s c a s s e r o l e , c o m b i n e a l l ingredients.Cook, uncovered, on P-HI for 6 m...

34 ROLLER GUIDE GLASS TRAY 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 a...

36 LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Cooktop Light To replace the cooktop light, first disconnectpower at main fuse or circuit breaker panel orpull plug. Remove screw on left side of lightcompartment cover and lower cover until it stops. Be sure bulbs to be replaced are cool beforeremoving. Break-the adhesive ...

37 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 sealingsurfaces. Wipe with a mild detergent, rinse and dry. Never use abrasive powders or pads. D...

Microwave Oven Warranty MC Appliance Corp. warrants each new Microwave Oven to be free from defects in materialand workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect or to furnish a new part(s) (at thecompany’s option) for any part(s) of the unit that has failed during the warranty period. Partsand la...