Magic Chef Microwave Oven MCB770B User Manual

0.7 cu. ft. Microwave Oven  
MCB770B/MCB770W  
Instruction Manual  
and Cooking Guide  
So Right at Home.  
Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.  
 
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.  
c) If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven  
door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the  
power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit  
breaker panel.  
12. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO  
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE  
MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 1.  
d) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do  
not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or  
food in the cavity when not in use.  
13. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to  
properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING  
INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 3.  
17. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be  
overheated beyond the boiling point without  
appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the  
liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container  
is removed from the microwave oven is not always  
present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT  
LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A  
SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO  
THE LIQUID.  
14. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance  
with the provided installation instructions.  
15. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed  
containers - for example, closed glass jars are able  
to explode and should not be heated in this oven.  
16. Use this appliance only for its intended use as  
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive  
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of  
oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry  
food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.  
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:  
a) Do not overheat the liquid.  
b) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through  
heating it.  
17. As with any appliance, close supervision is  
necessary when used by children.  
c) Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow  
necks.  
d) After heating, allow the container to stand in the  
microwave oven for a short time before removing  
the container.  
18. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged  
cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has  
been damaged or dropped.  
19. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified  
service personnel.  
e) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or  
other utensil into the container.  
Contact nearest authorized service facility for  
examination, repair or adjustment.  
18. Do not use this microwave oven to heat corrosive  
chemicals (for example, sulfides and chlorides).  
Vapors from such corrosive chemicals may interact  
with the contact and springs of the safety interlock  
switches thereby rendering them inoperable.  
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.  
11. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this  
product near water — for example, near a kitchen  
sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or  
similar locations.  
19. Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times.  
Wipe the oven interior with a soft damp cloth after  
each use. If you leave grease or fat anywhere in the  
cavity it may overheat, smoke or even catch fire  
when next using the oven.  
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.  
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.  
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.  
15. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that  
comes together on closing the door, use only mild,  
non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a  
sponge or soft cloth.  
20. Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as you cannot  
control the temperature and doing so may lead to  
overheating and fire.  
21. Do not operate the oven without the glass tray in  
place. Be sure it is properly sitting on the rotating  
base.  
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:  
a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance  
when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials  
are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.  
b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags  
before placing bag in oven.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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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 interference in  
a residential installation.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct  
the interference by one or more of the followings.  
• Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.  
• Relocate the Microwave oven with respect to the receiver.  
• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.  
• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven  
and receiver are on different branch circuits.  
THE MANUFACTURER is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by  
UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of  
the user to correct such interference.  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, the grounding plug reduces  
the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for electric current. This appliance is equipped  
with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet  
that is properly installed and grounded.  
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of electric shock.  
Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not  
completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly  
grounded, and either :  
(1) If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord  
that has a 3-blade grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept  
the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord shall  
be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance. or  
(2) Do not use an extension cord, if the power supply cord is too short,  
have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.  
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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 adjacent surfaces.  
4. Away from radio and TV sets.  
Poor television reception and radio interference may result if the oven is located close to a TV, radio,  
antenna, feeder, etc.  
Place the oven as far from them as possible.  
5. Away from heating appliances and water taps.  
Keep the oven away from heat, steam or splashing liquids. These things can adversely affect oven wiring  
and contacts.  
6. Power supply.  
This microwave oven requires a power supply of approximately 12 Amperes, 120 Volts, 60Hz  
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.  
The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. The longer cord should be arranged  
so it does not drape over the table top or counter where children can pull on it or trip over it.  
7. The minimum height of free space necessary above the top surface of the oven is 100mm.  
When use 3-pronged plug  
When use grounding adaptor, make  
sure the receptacle box is fully  
grounded.  
3-prong Receptacle  
Receptacle Box Cover  
Grounding  
Lead  
Receptacle  
Box cover  
3-prong plug  
Grounding  
Adaptor  
Receptacle  
“THE CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE DOES NOT ALLOW THE USE OF THE GROUNDING ADAPTOR”  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
POWER SUPPLY  
120V AC 60 Hz SINGLE PHASE WITH GROUNDING  
POWER CONSUMPTION  
OUTPUT POWER  
FREQUENCY  
1000 W  
MICROWAVE  
700 W  
2450 MHz  
OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (W X H X D)  
CAVITY DIMENSIONS (W X H X D)  
NET WEIGHT  
465x279x324 mm (18.3 X 11.0 X 12.8 in.)  
301x219x283 mm (11.9x8.6 11.20 in)  
APPROX. 11.5Kg (25.3 lbs.)  
59 min. 99 sec.  
TIMER  
POWER LEVELS  
10 LEVELS  
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
465  
324  
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FEATURES DIAGRAM  
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1. Door latch-When the door is closed it will  
automatically shut off. If the door is opened  
while the oven is operating, the magnetron  
will automatically shut off.  
6. Door release button-Pushing this button  
stops oven operation and opens the door.  
7. Glass cooking tray-Made of special heat  
resistant glass. The tray must always be  
in proper position before operating.  
2. Door seal-The door seal maintains the  
microwave within the oven cavity and  
prevents microwave leakage.  
Do not cook food directly on the tray.  
8. Roller guide-Supports the glass cooking  
tray.  
3. Oven cavity  
4. Spatter shield-Protects the microwave  
outlet from splashes of cooking foods.  
9. Door screen-Allows viewing of food.  
The screen is designed so that light  
can pass through, but not the microwaves.  
5. Safety interlock system-Prevents the oven  
from operating while the door is opened.  
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FEATURES DIAGRAM (continued)  
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10. Time set pad-Used to set the cooking time  
and the present time.  
17. Power-Used to set power level.  
18. Defrost-Used to defrost foods.(for time)  
11. Display-Cooking time, power level,  
indicators and present time are displayed.  
19. Kitchen Timer-Used as a minute timer,  
to delay the start of cooking, or to set a  
holding time after cooking.  
12. One touch-Used to cook or reheat specific  
quantities of food.  
20. Clock-Used to set clock.  
13. Auto Cook-Used to cook or reheat.  
14. More-Used to add time to cooking.  
15. Less-Used to remove time from cooking.  
21. Stop/Clear-Used to stop the oven  
operation  
or to delete the cooking data.  
22. Start/Speedy cook-Used to start the oven  
and also used to set a reheat time.  
16. Auto Defrost-Used to defrost foods.(for  
weight)  
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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.  
1 The oven light is on only when the microwave 7 When the STOP/CLEAR pad is touched during  
oven is operating.  
the oven operation, the oven stops cooking and  
all information retained. To erase all  
information(except the present time), touch the  
STOP/CLEAR pad once more. If the oven door is  
opened during the oven operation, all information  
is retained.  
2 The oven door can be opened at any time  
during operation by touching the door release  
button on the control panel. The oven will  
automatically shut off.  
8 If the START pad is touched and the oven does  
Each time a pad is touched, a BEEP will sound  
to acknowledge the touch.  
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not operate, check the area between the door  
and door seal for obstructions and make sure the  
door is closed securely. The oven will not start  
cooking until the door is completely closed or the  
program has been reset.  
The oven automatically cooks on full power  
unless set to a lower power level.  
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5 The display will show “ : 0” when the oven is  
plugged in.  
Make sure the oven is properly installed and  
plugged into the electrical outlet.  
6 Time clock returns to the present time when the  
cooking time ends.  
WATTAGE OUTPUT CHART  
The power-level is set by pressing the POWER pad. The chart shows the display, the power level and  
the percentage of power.  
Touch POWER pad  
Power level (Display)  
Approximate Percentage of Power  
once  
twice  
P-HI  
P-90  
P-80  
P-70  
P-60  
P-50  
P-40  
P-30  
P-20  
P-10  
P-00  
100%  
90%  
80%  
70%  
60%  
50%  
40%  
30%  
20%  
10%  
0%  
3 times  
4 times  
5 times  
6 times  
7 times  
8 times  
9 times  
10 times  
11 times  
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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.  
This is a 24 hour clock system.  
NOTE : This oven has multiple clock  
systems. If you want 12 hour  
clock system, omit this step.  
3. Enter the correct time of day by touching the numbers  
in sequence.  
The display stops blinking, and the colon starts  
blinking. If you selected 12 hour clock system,  
this digital clock allows you to set from 1:00 to  
12:59. If you selected 24 hour clock system,  
this digital clock allows you to set from 0:00 to  
23:59.  
4. Touch CLOCK pad.  
CLOCK  
NOTE: If you attempt to enter an incorrect time, the time will not be set and a error signal tone will  
sound. Touch the CLOCK pad and re-enter the time.  
TIME DEFROSTING  
When DEFROST is selected, the automatic cycle divides the defrosting time into periods of  
alternating defrost and stand times by cycling on and off.  
1. Touch DEFROST pad.  
The DEF indicator lights and “ : 0” is displayed.  
The display will show what you touched.  
DEFROST  
2. Touch number pads for the  
desired defrosting time.  
Note : Your oven can be programmed for  
59 minutes 99 seconds. ( 59 : 99 )  
3. Touch START pad.  
When you touch START pad, the DEF indicator starts blinking to show the oven is in the DEFROST mode.  
The display counts down the time to show you how much defrosting time is left in the DEFROST mode.  
The oven beeps during the defrosting cycle to signal that the food needs to be turned or rearranged. When  
the defrosting time ends, you will hear 3 beeps.  
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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 lb indicator light and “ 1.0 ” is displayed.  
MEAT  
2. Select the desired defrosting weight.  
(Refer to the weight defrost chart below.)  
The display will show what you touched.  
3. Touch START pad.  
MEAT DEFROSTING begins.  
1. Touch POULTRY pad.  
The lb indicator light and “ 1.5 ” is displayed.  
POULTRY  
2. Select the desired defrosting weight.  
(Refer to the weight defrost chart below.)  
The display will show what you touched.  
POULTRY DEFROSTING begins.  
3. Touch START pad.  
1. Touch FISH pad.  
The lb indicator light and “ 0.5 ” is displayed.  
FISH  
2. Select the desired defrosting weight.  
(Refer to the weight defrost chart below.)  
The display will show what you touched.  
FISH DEFROSTING begins.  
3. Touch START pad.  
* WEIGHT DEFROST CHART  
Touch pad  
once  
MEAT  
1.0 lb  
1.5 lb  
2.0 lb  
2.5 lb  
POULTRY  
1.5 lb  
FISH  
0.5 lb  
1.0 lb  
1.5 lb  
2.0 lb  
twice  
2.0 lb  
3 times  
4 times  
2.5 lb  
3.0 lb  
The defrosting time is automatically determined by the weight selected.  
When you touch START pad, the lb indicator goes off and the DEF indicator blinks and the defrosting time  
counts down in the display window. The oven beeps during the defrosting cycle to signal that the food  
needs to be turned or rearranged. When the defrosting time ends, you will hear 3 beeps.  
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COOKING IN ONE STAGE  
1. Touch POWER pad.  
(Select the desired power  
level.)  
The M/W indicator lights.  
The display will show what you touched.  
This example shows power level 5.  
POWER  
X 6  
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 what you touched.  
Note : Your oven can be programmed for  
59 minutes 99 seconds. ( 59 : 99 )  
3. Touch START pad.  
When you touch START pad, the M/W indicator starts blinking to show the oven is cooking.  
The display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left. When the cooking time ends, you  
will hear 3 beeps.  
NOTE: Using lower power levels increases the cooking time which is recommended for foods such  
as cheese, milk and slow cooking of meats.  
COOKING IN TWO STAGES  
All recipes require the frozen foods to be defrosted fully before cooking.  
This oven can be programmed to automatically defrost foods before cooking.  
1. Touch DEFROST pad.  
The DEF indicator lights and “ : 0” is displayed.  
DEFROST  
2. Touch number pads for the defrosting time you want.  
3.Touch POWER pad.  
(Select the desired power level. )  
The display will show what you touched.  
The M/W indicator lights and “P-HI” is displayed.  
The display will show what you touched.  
This example shows power level 5.  
POWER  
X 6  
4. Touch number pads for the desired cooking time.  
5. Touch START pad.  
The display will show what you touched.  
When you touch START pad, the DEF and M/W indicators come on to confirm the power levels  
selected. The DEF indicator starts blinking to show you that the oven is in DEFROST mode.  
The display counts down the time remaining in DEFROST mode. When the oven beeps, turn over,break  
apart and/or redistribute the food. At the end of DEFROST mode, the oven will beep and start M/W cook.  
The DEF indicator goes off and the M/W indicator starts blinking. The display counts down the time  
remaining in M/W mode. When M/W cook ends, you will hear 3 beeps.  
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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 TIMER indicator lights and “ : 0” is  
displayed.  
KITCHEN  
TIMER  
2. Press the amount of time you  
want to count down.  
The display will show what you touched.  
3. Touch START pad.  
The TIMER indicator starts blinking and the display counts down the time remaining in KITCHEN  
TIMER mode. When KITCHEN TIMER mode ends, you will hear 3 beeps.  
HOW TO USE TO DELAY THE START OF COOKING  
1. Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad.  
The TIMER indicator lights and “ : 0” is  
displayed.  
KITCHEN  
TIMER  
2. Press the amount of time you want to delay.  
The display will show what you touched.  
3. Program the desired power level and cooking time for  
food to be cooked.  
The M/W indicator lights and the selected  
power level & cooking time are displayed.  
4. Touch START pad.  
When you touch START pad, the TIMER indicator starts blinking and the display counts down the  
time remaining in KITCHEN TIMER mode. When KITCHEN TIMER mode ends, the oven will beep.  
The TIMER indicator goes off and M/W indicator starts blinking. The display counts down the time  
remaining in M/W mode. When M/W cook ends, you will hear 3 beeps.  
HOW TO USE TO SET A HOLDING TIME  
The M/W indicator lights and the selected  
time is displayed.  
1. Program the desired cooking time.  
KITCHEN  
TIMER  
The TIMER indicator lights and “ : 0” is  
displayed.  
2. Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad.  
The display will show what you touched.  
3. Press the amount of time you want the oven to hold.  
4. Touch START pad.  
The M/W indicator starts blinking and the display counts down the time remaining in M/W mode.  
When the M/W cook ends, the oven will beep. The M/W indicator goes off and TIMER indicator  
starts blinking. The display counts down the time remaining in KITCHEN TIMER mode. When the  
KITCHEN TIMER mode ends, you will hear 3 beeps.  
Note : Your oven can be programmed for 59 minutes 99 seconds. ( 59 : 99 )  
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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  
displayed.  
SPEEDY  
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 quantity, touch the chosen pad until number in display is same as the desired quantity to  
cook. (except for POPCORN)  
1. Touch POPCORN pad once  
for 3.5 oz bag.  
When you touch POPCORN pad once,  
“ 3.5 ” is displayed.  
POPCORN  
After 1.5 seconds, the display is changed into  
cooking time and the oven starts cooking.  
NOTE: 1. Use prepackaged room-temperature microwave popcorn.  
2. Place bag in oven according to manufacturer’s directions.  
3. Pop only one bag at a time.  
4. After popping, open bag carefully: popcorn and steam are extremely hot.  
5. Do not reheat unpopped kernels or reuse bag.  
6. Do not leave oven unattended while popping popcorn.  
CAUTION: If prepackaged popcorn is of a different weight than the recommended weight, do not use  
the popcorn pad. Follow the manufacturer instruction.  
1. Touch FROZEN PIZZA pad  
once for 7 oz pizza or  
twice for 14 oz pizza.  
When you touch FROZEN PIZZA pad once,  
“ 7 ” is displayed.  
After 1.5 seconds, the display is changed into  
the cooking time and the oven starts cooking.  
FROZEN  
PIZZA  
* FROZEN PIZZA *  
• 7 oz : Touch FROZEN PIZZA once.  
• 14 oz : Touch FROZEN PIZZA twice within 1.5 seconds.  
NOTE: 1 Use only one frozen pizza at a time  
2. Use only frozen pizza made for microwave ovens.  
3. If the cheese of frozen pizza does not melt sufficiently, cook a few seconds longer.  
4. Some brands of frozen pizza may require more or less cooking time.  
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ONE TOUCH COOKING (continued)  
1. Touch DINNER PLATE pad  
DINNER  
When you touch DINNER PLATE pad once,  
“ 12 ” is displayed.  
After 1.5 seconds, the display is changed into  
cooking time and the oven starts cooking.  
once for 12 oz of dinner plate  
PLATE  
or twice for 15 oz of dinner  
plate.  
* 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 COOK pad.  
When you touch AUTO COOK pad once,  
“ AC-1 ” is displayed. By repeatedly touching  
this pad, you can select other food category  
as shown in the chart below.  
AUTO  
COOK  
CATEGORY  
AC-1  
FOOD  
BREAD  
WEIGHT  
4slices(1.5-2 oz. each)  
TOUCH PAD  
Touch AUTO COOK once.  
Touch AUTO COOK twice  
AC-2  
SOUP  
12 oz.  
3potatoes(7-8 oz. each)  
7 oz.  
AC-3  
BAKED POTATO  
FRESH VEGETABLE  
FROZEN VEGETABLE  
Touch AUTO COOK three times  
Touch AUTO COOK four times  
Touch AUTO COOK five times.  
AC-4  
AC-5  
7 oz. package  
2. Touch START pad.  
When you touch START pad, the display is  
changed into cooking time and the oven  
starts cooking.  
START  
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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 59 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 59 minutes.  
CHILD SAFETY LOCK  
The safety lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children.  
To set, press and hold STOP/CLEAR for 3 seconds, a beep sounds and LOCK indicator lights.  
To cancel, press and hold STOP/CLEAR for 3 seconds, a beep sounds and LOCK indicator goes off.  
TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING  
1. Press STOP/CLEAR pad.  
• You can restart the oven by touching START pad.  
• Touch STOP/CLEAR once more to erase all instructions.  
• You must enter in new instructions.  
2. Open the door.  
• You can restart the oven by closing the door and touching START.  
NOTE: Oven stops operating when door is opened.  
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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. If you are not  
sure, try this utensil test to check.  
UTENSIL TEST  
• Put the empty utensil in the microwave oven.  
• Put one cup of water in a glass measure next to the empty utensil.  
• Heat on HI for 1 minute.  
• 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.  
MICROWAVE UTENSILS  
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 measures, custard cups, mixing bowls,  
covered casseroles, pie plates and round or square cake dishes. Ovenproof dinnerware is usually safe  
to use in the microwave.  
Do not heat or cook in glass jars or bottles.  
Do not use dishes with silver, gold, platinum or other metal trim. Arcing may occur and/or the dish may  
break.  
Do not use delicate or stemmed glassware. Although the glass may be transparent to microwave energy,  
heat from the food may cause the glassware to crack.  
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.  
Do not use wire twist ties to close the bag. 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. Prolonged time  
in the oven can cause paper to burn. Do not use recycled paper products, such as brown paper bags.  
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  
evenly. Metal can cause arcing and damage the oven.  
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COOKING GUIDE  
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  
stirred into a hot mixture. Cheese may not look melted so  
always stir before determining if cheese is melted enough.  
Sprinkle cheese over a hot casserole in a thicker layer at the  
frequently helps distribute the heat evenly. Because the edges. Microwave energy cooks from the outside in, so the  
microwave energy cooks so quickly, always check to see if outer edges will melt faster than the center.  
the eggs are done to your satisfaction after the standing time. For cheese melt sandwiches, heat filling where possible  
At this time, stir, rearrange or turn over. If needed, add before adding it to the bread. Top each sandwich with a slice  
additional time gradually. To cook only one egg, try a lower of cheese and cook on P-HI for about 15 to 20 seconds for  
Power setting until you get satisfactory results.  
one sandwich, about 30 seconds for two sandwiches and  
about 1 minute for four sandwiches or until cheese is melted.  
Shredded soft cheeses and grated hard cheeses melt well if  
HARD-COOKED EGGS  
4 eggs  
1. In a 4-cup glass measure, break eggs. Pierce each yolk  
twice with a fork.  
2. Cover with wax paper. Press P-5. Cook for 3 minutes;  
stir to move cooked eggs from outer edges to the  
center - do not mix whites and yolks. Press P-5.  
Continue cooking for 3~4 minutes or until yolks are  
set; stir once during cooking. Let stand 3 minutes.  
4 servings  
CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE  
1
1
cup (4 oz.) uncooked macaroni  
quart hot water  
1/2 teaspoon salt  
tablespoons margarine or butter  
1/4 cup chopped onion  
tablespoons flour  
1. In a 2-quart glass casserole, combine macaroni, water  
and salt. Cook, uncovered, on P-HI for 7 minutes;  
stir once during cooking. Continue cooking on P-HI  
for 8 to 10 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Drain;  
rinse macaroni in a colander with hot water.  
2. Heat margarine in same casserole for 30 to 40 seconds  
or until melted. Add onion. Cook, uncovered, on P-HI  
for 1 minute or until onion is tender.  
3. Add flour, mustard, salt and pepper. Gradually stir in  
milk. Cook, uncovered, on P-HI for 7 to 8 minutes or  
until sauce boils and thickens; stir after each minute.  
Stir in cheese. Continue cooking on P-HI for 1  
minute.  
2
2
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard  
1/4 teaspoon salt  
1/8 teaspoon pepper  
11/4 cups milk  
11/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese  
4. Add macaroni to cheese sauce; mix well. Cook,  
uncovered, on P-HI for 5 minutes or until heated  
thoroughly; stir once during cooking. Let stand 1  
minute.  
4 servings  
CHEESE SPREAD  
1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese  
1/2 cup green onions  
1 cup shredded carrots  
2 teaspoons lime juice  
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese  
4 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds  
1. In a 2-quart glass casserole put cream cheese, onions,  
carrots and lime juice.  
2. Cook, uncovered, on P-HI for 4~5 minutes or until  
cream cheese is softened. Add Monterey Jack cheese;  
stir until well blended.  
3. Spread on bread or crackers and top with almonds.  
4 servings  
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VEGETABLES  
Vegetables are favorite foods when cooked in the way microwave energy cooks vegetables.  
microwave. Because they cook for a shorter time and require  
Consult the “COOKING FRESH VEGETABLES” chart on  
less water than conventional cooking, vegetables cooked by  
microwave energy retain more vitamins than when cooked  
by other methods.  
page 20 of this cookbook for preparation and stand time  
suggestions and for directions to use the automatic FRESH  
VEGETABLE pad. See this chart for suggested times for 4  
ounce single serving of vegetables.  
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  
Use care in removing lid to prevent steam burn. Standing  
time is an important element in successful cooking because  
additional cooking will take place then. Make a decision  
about desired doneness after the standing time then add more  
time, if needed.  
LIGHT BAKED POTATOES  
4 baking potatoes, about 8 oz. each salt and pepper  
2 cups low fat cottage cheese  
1/2 cup sliced green onions  
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley  
Paprika  
1. Scrub potatoes and pierce several times with a fork.  
Arrange in a circle on a microwave rack.  
2. Cook, uncovered, on P-HI for 8 minutes. Turn each  
potato over. Continue cooking on P-HI for 7~9 minutes,  
or until potatoes are soft if squeezed lightly. Let stand for  
5 minutes. Cut slit on top of potato and press ends to  
make opening for stuffing. Salt and pepper to taste.  
3. Meanwhile in a small bowl, combine cottage cheese,  
green onions and parsley. Divide mixture evenly among  
potatoes. Arrange stuffed potatoes in a circle on a  
serving platter. Sprinkle with paprika  
4 servings  
SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP  
2 tablespoons chopped onion  
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)  
1 clove garlic, minced  
1 package (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, defrosted  
1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped  
1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened  
1 tablespoon lemon juice  
1. In a 2-quart casserole, combine onion, bell pepper, and  
garlic.  
2. Cook, uncovered, on P-HI for 3 minutes or until red  
pepper is crisp-tender; drain spinach and squeeze dry.  
Add spinach, artichokes hearts, cream cheese, lemon  
juice, salt and hot pepper sauce to red pepper mixture;  
stir to mix well. Serve warm.  
1 teaspoon seasoned salt  
3 cups  
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce  
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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.  
4 servings  
HOT JALAPENO SALAD  
1
11/2 cups shredded cabbage  
1/2 cup shredded carrots  
1/4 cup medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch  
long thin strips  
1/2 cup sliced cherry tomatoes  
1/4 cup sliced green onion  
2 tablespoons fresh, chopped cilantro  
1/4 cup Monterey Jack jalapeno cheese, cut into  
1 inch cubes  
1. In a / -quart glass casserole, combine cabbage, carrots,  
2
bell pepper, tomatoes, green onion and cilantro. Set  
aside.  
2. In a 4-cup glass measure, combine cheese cubes,  
creamed cheese and vinegar; blend well.  
3. Press P-3. Cook, uncovered, for 4 minutes; stir twice  
during cooking. Continue cooking on P-HI for 1 minute;  
stir. Let stand for 2 minutes; stir until smooth.  
Pour cheese over vegetable mixture; toss gently to mix.  
4. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Cook on P-HI for about  
3 minutes or until mixture is heated thoroughly; stir once  
during cooking. Let stand for 2 minutes.  
3 oz. cream cheese, softened  
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar  
4 servings  
CHINESE STIR-FRY  
2 tablespoons vegetable oil  
1 clove garlic, minced  
1 teaspoon fresh ginger  
1. In a 2-quart glass casserole, combine oil, garlic, ginger  
and onion. Cook, uncovered, on P-HI for 1 minute. Add  
carrots and green pepper.  
1/4 cup sliced green onion  
2. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Continue cooking  
on P-HI for 3 minutes.  
4 medium (or 12 small) carrots, peeled and sliced  
1/2 cup green bell pepper, cut into strips  
1 package (6 oz.) frozen pea pods  
1 cup fresh bean sprouts  
2 tablespoons soy sauce  
1 cup sliced mushrooms  
3. Add pea pods, bean sprouts and soy sauce, stirring to  
mix; cover. Continue cooking on P-HI for 3 minutes.  
Stir in mushrooms. Continue cooking on P-HI for 3  
minutes; stir once. Let stand, covered, for 3 minutes.  
4 servings  
WILTED SPINACH SALAD  
6 slices bacon  
1. Arrange bacon on microwave rack. Cover with  
microwave paper towel. Cook on P-HI for 4 to 5  
minutes or until bacon is crisp, rearrange once during  
cooking. Pour 1/4 cup bacon drippings into a 2-cup glass  
measure; discard any remaining drippings. Drain and  
crumble bacon.  
1/4 cup bacon drippings or oil  
1/2 pound fresh spinach leaves  
2 tablespoons sugar  
2 tablespoons vinegar  
2. Wash spinach leaves, pat dry and put in a serving bowl.  
Add sugar and vinegar to reserved drippings; stir to mix  
well.  
3. Cook, uncovered, on P-HI for 1 minute or until boiling.  
Carefully stir, then pour over fresh spinach. Serve  
immediately.  
4 servings  
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VEGETARIAN CHILI  
1/2 cup celery, chopped  
1. In a 2-quart glass casserole, combine celery, onion and  
green pepper.  
1 small onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)  
1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1/4 cup)  
1 tablespoon chili powder  
2. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook on P-HI for  
3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add chili  
powder, salt, red pepper and black pepper to vegetables;  
mix well. Stir in chili beans with sauce, Great Northern  
beans, chick peas and tomatoes.  
3. Continue cooking on P-HI for 18 to 20 minutes or until  
heated thoroughly; stir once during cooking. Stir before  
serving.  
1 teaspoon salt  
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes  
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper  
1
1 can (15 / oz.) mild chili beans in sauce, undrained  
2
1 can (15 oz.) Great Northern beans, drained  
1 can (15 oz.) chick peas (garbanzo beans), drained  
2 cans (about 15 oz. each) diced tomatoes, undrained  
4 servings  
GLAZED BABY CARROTS  
1 pound peeled baby carrots  
2 tablespoons butter  
1 tablespoon brown sugar  
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon  
Dash ground cloves  
1. In a 1 1/2-quart glass casserole, combine carrots, butter,  
brown sugar, cinnamon and cloves.  
2. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook on P-HI for  
11~12 minutes or until carrots are tender; stir every 2  
minutes during cooking. Let stand for 3 minutes.  
4 servings  
CANDIED SWEET POTATOES  
2
2
medium sweet potatoes (about 1 1/4 1bs.)  
medium tart baking apples  
1. Wash and peel sweet potatoes and apples; slice in 1/4-  
inch slices. Layer slices in a 1 1/2-quart glass casserole.  
Pour juice over the top. In a small bowl, combine brown  
sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle on top; cut margarine into  
small pieces; place evenly on top. Sprinkle with nuts.  
2. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook on P-HI for  
13~16 minutes or until potatoes are tender.  
3. Let stand for 3 minutes.  
1/4 cup apple cider or juice  
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar  
1
2
teaspoon cinnamon  
tablespoon margarine or butter  
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts  
4 servings  
GREEN BEANS IN CREAM SAUCE  
1 package (10 oz.) frozen French-style green beans  
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) condensed cream of celery soup,  
undiluted  
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms  
1/4 cup milk  
1. In a 2-quart glass casserole, place green beans. Cover  
with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook on P-HI for 4 to 5  
minutes or until heated. Let stand, covered, for 5  
minutes; drain. Stir in mushrooms, soup, milk and soy  
sauce.  
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce  
1 can (2.8 oz.) French fried onions  
2. Continue cooking on P-HI for 5 minutes or until heated  
thoroughly. Add half onions; stir. Continue cooking on  
P-HI for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining onions.  
Cook, uncovered, for 1 minute. Let stand, uncovered,  
for 2 minutes before serving.  
4 servings  
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FISH AND SEAFOOD  
Delicate, tender fish is the result when cooked in the each other or the sides of the microwave oven, and be sure  
microwave. Because it is moist cooking, the finished fish and that all ends are tucked under and lie flat to the food. Cover  
seafood, if cooked for the appropriate time, will be opaque  
and flake with a fork with no signs of dryness.  
with wax paper to prevent spattering.  
Seafood cooks very quickly in the microwave-about 3 to 4  
Because fish is unevenly shaped, the arrangement is critical minutes per pound. Wait for stand time, then proceed  
to success. To arrange several fillets in a deep glass pie plate, carefully with extra time, to finish cooking without  
put thicker edges to the outside and thinner edges to the overcooking. Cooked seafood will be opaque and firm, but  
inside. Try to create a circle for best results, even overlap thin not tough.  
ends where necessary to achieve overall even thickness.  
Frozen fish and seafood are convenient to keep on hand. See  
Single items may do better if the thin ends are shielded with a the "FISH-AUTO DEFROSTING" chart on page 11 of this  
foil. Some rules apply to the use of foil-Never cover more cookbook for defrosting details.  
than one-third of any item; do not let the foil pieces touch  
CRUMB-COATED BAKED FISH  
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs  
1 teaspoon dried parsley  
1 teaspoon lemon pepper  
1. In a deep glass pie plate, combine bread crumbs, parsley  
and lemon pepper. Coat fish with yogurt;  
then coat with crumb mixture.  
2. Arrange fish in an 8-inch square glass baking dish with  
thick edges to the outside. Cover with a wax paper with  
the vented corner. Cook on P-HI for 8~10 minutes or  
until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.  
4. servings  
1/2 cup plain yogurt  
1 pound fresh or thawed frozen fish fillets  
FISH ROLL-UPS  
1
package (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach  
1. Open spinach package. Place package on a paper  
towel. Cook on P-HI for 8 minutes. Drain spinach  
and place in a mixing bowl. Stir in onion and lemon  
juice.  
1 teaspoon instant minced onion  
2 teaspoons lemon juice  
1/4 cup soft cream cheese  
2. Spread cream cheese evenly on fish fillets. Divide  
spinach evenly; spread over cream cheese. Roll up  
fish; secure with wooden picks. Place fish in a deep  
glass pie plate; sprinkle with paprika.  
4 fresh fish fillets, 1/2-inch thick (about 3/4 lb.)  
1/2 teaspoon paprika  
3. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Cook on P-HI for 6 to  
8 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with  
a fork. Remove wooden picks.  
4 servings  
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FISH FILLET AMANDINE  
1/4 cup margarine or butter, divided  
1/2 cup slivered almonds  
1 teaspoon almond liqueur, optional  
1 pound fresh or thawed frozen fish fillets  
1 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. In an 8-inch square glass baking dish, heat 2  
tablespoons margarine on P-HI for 1 minute. Place  
fish in baking dish, turning to coast both sides in  
margarine. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Cover with  
vented plastic wrap. Cook on P-HI for 7~8 minutes  
or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.  
3. Top with toasted almonds.  
4 servings  
WINE-POACHED FISH  
1 cup dry white wine  
1/4 teaspoon rosemary leaves, crushed  
1/4 teaspoon salt  
1. In an 8-inch square glass baking dish, combine wine,  
rosemary, salt and pepper. Add fish, thick edges to  
the outside. Top with lemon slices.  
1/8 teaspoon white pepper  
1 pound fresh or defrosted fish fillets  
1/2 lemon, thinly sliced  
2. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Cook on P-HI for 5  
to 7 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested  
with a fork.  
4 servings  
COOKING FISH AND SEAFOOD  
1. Arrange fish and seafood on a microwave rack (fillets, steaks, lobster) or in an appropriate glass casserole (scallops).  
2. Cover with wax paper and set on glass turntable in a microwave.  
3. Calculate cooking time by multiplying weight of the fish or seafood by the time recommended per pound.  
4. The microwave will cook on P-HI unless another power level is entered at the time of cooking. To choose another power  
level, and begin cooking, press Power continuously to program the recommended power level. Press the number pad to  
program the calculated time. Press START.  
5. Check progress about halfway through the cooking time; turn over, rearrange or shield, as needed.  
6. Within several minutes before the end of cooking check fish or seafood to determine if time needs adjusting. Wait until the  
stand time before making the final decision.  
ITEM  
POWER  
COOK  
STAND TIME  
Fish Fillets--or--  
Fish Steaks  
P-HI  
5-7 minutes per pound  
2 minutes  
Shrimp--or--  
Scallops  
P-HI  
P-HI  
3-4 minutes per pound  
6-8 minutes per pound  
2 minutes  
2 minutes  
Lobster Tail  
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POULTRY  
Juicy and moist describes poultry cooked by microwave (see page 15). Be sure that all poultry is completely defrosted  
energy. It is a superior method for cooking chicken to be used before cooking. Check for doneness after stand time is over.  
in casseroles, salads, or to have for sandwiches. See Poached  
Remember that more cooking will take place during standing  
Chicken recipe.  
time. Poultry must be cooked to an internal temperature of  
160°F for boneless pieces, to 170°F for bone-in pieces and to  
Arrangement is very important with poultry and its uneven  
shapes. Try to arrange pieces in a circular pattern wherever 185°F for whole birds.  
possible for the most even defrosting or cooking. The  
Poultry is done when the meat is no longer pink and 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.  
Continue with other pieces until the overall layer is fairly  
even. Cover with wax paper to prevent spattering.  
juices are the colour of chicken broth with no traces of pink.  
Be sure to check for these signs by cutting into the inner  
thigh. You may also check for the internal temperature with  
an instant-read thermometer. Occasionally the bones will  
show red spots, but this does not affect the doneness.  
Poultry defrosts well with our AUTO DEFROST feature  
POACHED CHICKEN  
2 bone-in chicken breast halves (about 1 lb.)  
1 celery stalk, cut up  
1. In a 2-quart casserole, place chicken breast halves.  
Add celery, carrot, onion and chicken broth.  
2. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook on P-HI  
for 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink  
and juices run clear; turn chicken over halfway  
through cooking. Let stand 5 minutes.  
1 medium carrot, cut up  
1 small onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)  
1 cup chicken broth  
4 servings  
BBQ CHICKEN  
1 broiler-fryer chicken, cut in serving pieces  
(21/2 to 3 lbs.)  
1. Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towels. On a  
microwave rack, arrange chicken pieces skin side  
down in a single layer with thickest parts to outside.  
2. In a 2-cup glass measure, combine catsup, brown  
sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire, mustard, salt and  
pepper. Reserve 1/2 cup of sauce.  
1/2 cup catsup  
2 tablespoons brown sugar  
2 tablespoons vinegar  
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce  
1 teaspoon prepared mustard  
1/2 teaspoon salt  
3. Brush half of remaining barbecue sauce over chicken.  
Cover with wax paper. Cook on P-HI for 10 minutes.  
Rearrange and turn over chicken; brush with  
remaining sauce. Continue cooking on P-HI for 8 to  
10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and  
juices run clear. Let stand 3 minutes. Serve with  
reserved sauce.  
1/4 teaspoon pepper  
4 servings  
MEXICAN CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE  
1
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into  
strips  
1. Season chicken with cumin and salt. In a 1 / -quart  
2
casserole, heat margarine on P-HI for 50 to 60  
seconds or until melted; stir in chicken and garlic.  
2. Cook, uncovered, on P-HI for 7~9 minutes or until  
chicken is no longer pink; stir three times during  
cooking. Stir in salsa, chicken broth and rice.  
3. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook on P-HI  
for 5~6 minutes or until boiling. Let stand, covered,  
until liquid is absorbed, about 4 minutes. Stir; sprinkle  
with crushed corn chips and cheese.  
1/2 teaspoon cumin  
1/4 teaspoon salt  
1 tablespoon margarine or butter  
1 clove garlic, minced  
1 cup mild or medium salsa  
1 cup chicken broth  
3/4 cup quick cooking rice  
1 cup corn chips, crushed to 1/2 cup  
1/2 cup (2 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar  
cheese  
4. Cook, uncovered, on P-HI for 2~3 minutes or until  
cheese is melted.  
4 servings  
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MEATS  
Tender cuts of meat do well in the microwave, especially meat; the higher number for well done. It is always possible  
when cooked at lower power levels. Be sure meat is fully to add time if needed, so it is best to start with the lower  
defrosted before cooking. Consult the meat cooking charts  
(pages 30-32) for details.  
number for calculating the time.  
Stand time after cooking is an important aspect of microwave  
The exact time to cook each piece of meat will depend on the cooking since more cooking will take place then. The  
shape of the meat, the weight, the starting temperature of the residual heat in the food will equalize and finish the cooking  
meat and the desired doneness. Our timings assume the meat process. Always check for doneness after the stand time.  
is taken from the proper storage (refrigerated). The lower  
number in the time range reflects time suggested for medium  
MEATBALLS  
1
egg, beaten  
1. In a small bowl, combine egg, milk, oats and bread  
crumbs; let stand 2 minutes. In mixing bowl, combine  
ground meat, onion, parsley, salt and pepper. Add egg  
mixture; mix well. Form meat mixture into 24  
meatballs.  
2. In a 2-quart casserole, place meatballs in a single  
layer. Cover with wax paper. Cook on P-HI for 12 to  
14 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; turn  
meatballs twice during cooking. Drain meatballs; let  
stand for 3 minutes before serving.  
1/3 cup milk  
1/4 cup quick cooking oats, uncooked  
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs  
1 pound lean ground meat  
(combination of beef and pork or turkey)  
1 medium onion, chopped  
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes  
1 teaspoon salt  
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper  
4 servings  
PEPPER STEAK  
1 pound beef steak  
1. Slice beef across the grain into strips. In a 2-quart  
glass casserole, combine vinegar, water, soy sauce,  
garlic, salt, sugar and ground ginger. Add meat to  
mixture; coat each piece. Cover with lid or plastic  
wrap and marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.  
2. Remove bowl from refrigerator. Stir in green bell  
pepper and onion; cover. Press Power pad  
continuously by P-8. Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes.  
Stir in tomatoes and mushrooms.  
3. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Press Power  
pad by P-9. Continue cooking for 10 minutes or until  
meat is tender; stir once during cooking. Add brown  
gravy to meat mixture; stir.  
(flank, round or sirloin)  
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar  
1 tablespoon water  
1/4 cup soy sauce  
1 teaspoon garlic/salt  
1/2 teaspoon sugar  
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger  
1 large green bell pepper, cut into strips  
1 medium onion, sliced  
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and quartered  
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced  
1 cup brown gravy  
Hot cooked rice  
4. Continue cooking on P-HI for 4 to 5 minutes or until  
meat mixture is thoroughly heated. Let stand for 3  
minutes.  
4 servings  
TIP  
Thin pieces of meat are no longer pink when fully cooked. Take meat from the microwave  
while slightly pink to prevent overcooking during standing time.  
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PORK SAUSAGE CASSEROLE  
1 medium red onion  
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.  
Stir in sausage, sweet potato and gravy.  
3. Continue cooking on P-HI for 8~10 minutes or until  
heated thoroughly.  
3 green apples, seeded and cubed  
2 tablespoons margarine or butter  
1 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  
4 servings  
SWEET 'N' SOUR PORK  
1 pound boneless pork cubes  
3/4 cup apricot preserves  
2 tablespoons mustard  
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar  
2 tablespoons light soy sauce  
1 can (8 oz.) sliced water chestnuts, drained  
1 can (8 oz.) pineapple chunks, drained  
1 can (11 oz.) mandarin orange segments, drained  
2 pounds frozen pea pods, cooked and drained  
2 cups cooked rice  
1. In a 2-quart glass casserole, place pork cubes. Cover  
with wax paper. Cook on P-HI for 8 minutes; stir  
once during cooking to rearrange cooked cubes.  
Drain pork.  
2. Stir in apricot preserves, mustard, vinegar, soy sauce,  
water chestnuts, pineapple, oranges and pea pods.  
Cook, uncovered, on P-HI for 4 minutes or until  
heated thoroughly. Serve over cooked rice and top  
with sliced almonds.  
4 servings  
1/4 cup sliced almonds  
BEEF, PEPPERS AND PASTA  
3 cups bell pepper chunks  
(red, yellow and green)  
1 cup onion, sliced  
1. In a 2-quart glass casserole, combine bell peppers,  
onions and margarine. Cover with lid or vented  
plastic wrap. Cook on P-HI for 6 to 7 minutes or until  
vegetables are tender.  
2. Stir in beef, macaroni, tomatoes and pasta sauce.  
Continue cooking on P-HI for 6 to 7 minutes or until  
heated thoroughly.  
2 tablespoons margarine or butter  
1 1/2 cups chopped cooked beef  
2 cups cooked elbow macaroni, drained  
1 can (14.5 oz.) seasoned diced tomatoes, undrained  
1 jar (14 oz.) traditional-style pasta sauce  
4 servings  
LAMB SHEPHERD CASSEROLE  
2 cups sliced celery  
1 cup sliced carrots  
1. In a 2-quart glass casserole, combine celery, carrots  
and margarine. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.  
Cook on P-HI for 6 minutes or until vegetables are  
tender.  
2. Stir in potatoes, lamb, corn, soup and gravy. Continue  
cooking on P-HI for 8 to 10 minutes or until heated  
thoroughly.  
2 tablespoons margarine or butter  
2 cups cubed cooked potatoes  
2 cups cubed cooked lamb  
1 can (15 1/4 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained  
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) cream of celery soup, undiluted  
1 jar (12 oz.) onion gravy  
4 servings  
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CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN  
Turn the oven off before cleaning.  
It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass  
tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm sudsy  
water or in a dishwasher.  
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Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food  
spatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls,  
wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be  
used if the oven gets very dirty. The use of harsh  
detergent or abrasives is not recommended.  
The outside oven surface should be cleaned  
with soap and water, rinsed and dried with a soft  
cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts  
inside the oven, water should not be allowed to  
seep into the ventilation openings.  
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If the Control Panel becomes wet, clean with a  
soft, dry cloth. Do not use harsh detergents or  
abrasives on Control Panel.  
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The roller guide and oven cavity floor should be  
cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise.  
Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with  
mild detergent water or window cleaner and dry.  
The roller guide may be washed in mild sudsy  
water.  
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If steam accumulates inside or around the  
outside of the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth.  
This may occur when the microwave oven is  
operated under high humidity conditions and in  
no way indicates malfunction of the unit.  
ROLLER GUIDE  
The ROLLER GUIDE and oven floor should  
be cleaned frequently to prevent excessive  
noise.  
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Glass Tray  
Roller Guide  
The ROLLER GUIDE MUST ALWAYS be  
used for cooking together with the Glass Tray.  
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GLASS TRAY  
DO NOT operate the oven without the Glass  
Tray in place.  
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DO NOT use any other Glass Tray with this  
oven.  
If Glass Tray is hot, ALLOW TO COOL before  
cleaning or placing it in water.  
DO NOT cook directly on the Glass Tray.  
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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 door to 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.  
Do not operate the oven if door seals or sealing surfaces are damaged; or if door is bent;  
or if hinges are loose or broken.  
Do not operate the oven empty. This will damage the oven.  
Do not attempt to dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in the oven. They may catch on fire.  
Do not use recycled paper products as they may contain impurities which may cause sparks or fires.  
Do not hit or strike the control panel with hard objects. This can damage the oven.  
Food  
Never use your microwave oven for home canning. The oven is not designed for proper home canning.  
Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume.  
Always use the minimum recipe cooking time. It is better to undercook rather than overcook foods.  
Undercooked foods can be returned to the oven for more cooking. If food is overcooked, nothing can  
be done.  
Heat small quantities of food or foods with low moisture carefully. These can quickly dry out, burn  
or catch on fire.  
Do not heat eggs in the shell. Pressure may build up and eggs can explode.  
Potatoes, apples, egg yolks and sausages are examples of food with non-porous skins.  
These must be pierced before cooking to prevent bursting.  
Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven.  
Always stir liquids before heating. Heated liquids can erupt, if not mixed with air.  
Do not leave the oven unattended while popping corn.  
Do not pop corn in a paper bag unless it is the commercially prepared Microwave Popcorn product.  
The kernels can overheat and ignite a brown paper bag.  
Do not put packaged Microwave Popcorn bags directly on the oven tray. Place the package on  
a microwave safe glass or ceramic plate to avoid overheating and cracking the oven tray.  
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. Remember, the Popcorn bag  
and tray can be too hot to handle. Remove with caution and use pot holders.  
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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE  
Refer to the 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. Check that metal skewers or foil does not touch the interior walls.  
If there is still a problem, contact the service station.  
A list of these stations is included in the oven.  
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE OVEN YOURSELF !  
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  
* Q : I accidentally ran my microwave oven without any food in it. Is it damaged?  
* A : Running the oven empty for a short time will not damage the oven. However, it is not recommended.  
* Q : Can the oven be used with the glass tray or roller guide removed?  
* A : No. Both the glass tray and roller guide must always be used in the oven before cooking.  
* Q : Can I open the door when the oven is operating?  
* A : The door can be opened anytime during the cooking operation. Then microwave energy will be  
instantly switched off and the time setting will maintain until the door is closed and START is touched.  
* Q : Why do I have moisture in my microwave oven after cooking?  
* A : The moisture on the side of your microwave oven is normal. It is caused by steam from cooking food  
hitting the cool oven surface.  
* Q : Dose microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door?  
* A : No. The metal screen bounces back the energy to the oven cavity. The holes are made to allow light  
to pass through. They do not let microwave energy pass through.  
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Microwave Oven Warranty  
MC Appliance Corporation 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’s 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 Corporation warrants the Magnetron (parts only) to be free from defects in  
material and workmanship for a period of 8 years. The consumer is responsible for all labor and  
transportation expenses related to the diagnosis and replacement of the Magnetron after the  
initial one- year warranty expires. If in the event the unit requires replacement or refund under the  
terms of this warranty the consumer is responsible for all transportation expenses to return the  
unit to our factory prior to receiving a replacement unit or refund. A copy of the dated sales  
receipt / invoice is required to receive warranty service.  
This warranty covers appliances in use within the continental United States, Puerto Rico and  
Hawaii. The warranty does not cover the following:  
• Damages due to shipping damage or improper installation.  
• Damages due to misuse or abuse.  
• Content losses due to failure of the unit.  
• Repairs performed by unauthorized service agents.  
• Service calls that do not involve defects in material and workmanship such as instruction on  
proper use of the product or improper installation.  
• Replacement or resetting of house fuses or circuit breakers.  
• Failure of this product if used for other then its intended purpose.  
• Disposal costs of failed units not returned to our factory.  
• Any delivery / installation costs incurred as the result of a unit that fails to perform as specified.  
• Expenses for travel and transportation for product service if your appliance is located in a  
remote area where service by an authorized service technician is not available.  
• The removal and reinstallation of your appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is  
not installed in accordance with published installation instructions.  
This warranty is in lieu of all warranties expressed or implied and no representative or person is  
authorized to assume for us any other liability in connection with the sale of this product. Under  
no circumstances is the consumer permitted to return this unit to the factory without prior written  
consent from MC Appliance Corporation  
Model  
Parts  
Labor  
Magnetron (Part Only)  
Type of Service  
MCB770W  
MCB770B  
One-Year  
One-Year  
Eight Years  
Carry In  
For Service or Assistance please call 888 775-0202  
 

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