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MCO153UW / MCO153UB / MCO153S /
Microwave Oven
Use and Care Manual
MCO153UWF / MCO153UBF / MCO153SF / MCO153UQF
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................. 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
Never operate the oven when it is empty or
Precautions to Avoid Possible
without the glass turntable.
Exposure to Excessire Microwave
Energy....................................................... 1
Important Safety Instructions ........... 2~3
Installation Recommendations......
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Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of an over-the range microwave oven. For best results, we suggest reading this guide carefully. You will find instructions on the proper operation and maintenance of your microwave. 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety 12. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged precautions should be followed, including the following: cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped. WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, 13. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified electric shock, fire, injury to persons or service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service exposure to excessive microwave energy
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. 23. To avoid exposure to dangerous high voltage, DO 31. Do not use a thermometer in food you are NOT REMOVE THE SPLATTER SHIELD microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or inside the oven cavity. recommended for use in the microwave oven. 24. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to 32. Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is be overheated beyond the boiling point without very useful, but should be used carefully. Even appearing to b
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Installation Recommendations Remove all packing materials both outside and inside the Do not under any circumstance cut or remove the oven before using the oven. The oven requires free third (ground) prong from the power cord. Do not use movement of air for proper operation. Do NOT block air an adapter plug with this appliance. See pages 1 and vents located by the top air grill and underneath the oven. 2 of the Installation Manual for acceptable extension cord specifications. Grounding Instructi
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Touch Control Panel The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand. 11. DISPLAY - Displays time of day, time or 12. ADD MINUTE -Touch this pad for 1 minute of temperature during cooking functions, power cook time, to add 1 minute of cook time as the level being used, cooking mode and instructions. timer is counting down or for an “instant on” for 1 minute. (Page 9) 12. POPCORN - Touch this pad to cook prepack
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< MCO153UWF/MCO153UQF > < MCO153SF > < MCO153UBF > Each time a pad is touched, a BEEP will sound. When CANCEL/OFF Pad is touched during oven operation, the oven will stop, however, all programmed information is retained. To clear all information, touch the CANCEL/OFF Pad again. NOTE: Styling and features may differ slightly depending on model. 6
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Oven Features at a Glance 11. DOOR HANDLE - Pull to open door. Door 15. HOOD CONTROLS must be securely latched for oven to operate. Vent Fan - Press High, Low or Off Light - Press On, Night or Off 12. DOOR LATCHES 16. GREASE FILTERS 13. WINDOW with METAL SHIELD - Screen allows cooking to be viewed while 17. COOKTOP LIGHT keeping microwaves confined in oven. 18. TURNTABLE - Composed of glass tray 14. TOUCH CONTROL PANEL and DIGI- and roller guide. The roller guide is placed TAL DISPLAY - For deta
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Operating Basics Time-of-Day Clock Cook Time/Power Level Basic Instructions Basic Instructions 1.Touch the CLOCK Pad. “CLOCK 1. Touch the COOK TIME Pad. “ENTER ENTER TIME” Will be displayed. COOKING TIME” Will be displayed. 2. Set the time of day by touching the 2. Enter the cooking time by using the appropriate numbers. The selected time number pads. appears and “PRESS CLOCK AGAIN” For example, for 5 minutes touch number will be displayed. 5,0,0. The selected time and “PRESS 3. Touch the CLOCK
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Operating Basics Power Level Cooking Guide Add Minute The power levels on your microwave oven can The ADD MINUTE Pad provides a convenient be compared to the surface units on a range. way to heat foods at full power with one touch High (power level 10) or full power is the fastest of a pad or add an extra minute to your cooking way to cook and gives you 100% power. cycle while in progress. The microwave starts automatically after the pad Each power level gives you microwave energy is touched. fo
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Auto Defrost Conversion Chart If weight is in then weight is converted Use the defrost setting for defrosting meats, ounces- to tenths-of-a-pound. poultry and fish from 0.5 pounds to 6.5 pounds. 1 to 2-oz. 0.1 3 to 4-oz. 0.2 Basic Instructions 5-oz. 0.3 1. Touch the AUTO DEFROST Pad once for 6 to 7-oz. 0.4 meat. “MEAT DEFROST ENTER FOOD 8-oz. 0.5 WEIGHT IN LBS” Will be displayed. 9 to 10-oz. 0.6 Touch the AUTO DEFROST Pad twice for 11 to 12-oz. 0.7 poultry. “POULTRY DEFROST ENTER 13-oz. 0.8
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Operating Basics Defrost by Time Guide (Power Level 3) Items and Weight Defrosting Standing Procedures and Techniques Time Time Beef Ground Beef/1 lb. 10-12 min. 5 min. Break apart and remove thawed portions with fork. Ground Beef/2 lbs. 18-20 min. 8-12 min. Break apart and remove thawed portions with fork. Beef Roast, boneless/3 lbs. 26-28 min. 7-10 min. Turn over part way. Shield ends or thinner areas with foil. Steaks/1” thick 7-8 min. 5-7 min. Separate and rearrange once. Pork Pork Roast, bo
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Two Stage Cooking This feature lets you program two sequential using two different power levels. It automatically operations such as defrosting and cooking or cooking changes power settings and cooking time. Basic Instructions 1. Touch the COOK TIME Pad. “ENTER 5. Touch the COOK TIME Pad again. COOKING TIME” will be displayed. “ENTER SECOND COOKING TIME” will be displayed. 2. Touch the appropriate number pads to enter the cooking time. The selected time and 6. Touch the appropriate number pads t
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Special Features Dinner Plate Warm Basic Instructions Basic Instructions 1. Touch the DINNER PLATE Pad. The 1. Touch the WARM Pad. The Display will Display will show “DINNER PLATE” show “WARM PRESS START”. 2. Touch the START Pad. The programmed time (2:40) will show in the Display. Place meat and dense vegetables to the The microwave oven will safety keep cooked outside of the plate. foods warm for up to 30 minutes. Place delicate foods in the center of the plate. Opening the door or t
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To Program Favorite Choice Signal Sound, Auto Cook Scroll Speed and Clock Display: Basic Instructions 1. Touch the AUTO COOK Pad until the Touch FAVORITE CHOICE Pad four times desired food is displayed. * “PROG-4 SELECT TYPE ENTER 1-6” will be 2. Touch the number pad indicated on the Cooking displayed. Guide for the cooking weight desired.* 3. Touch the START Pad. To Change Signal Sound: Touch number pad 1. “BUZZER ON” will be * See the following chart or the Cooking Guide displayed. Touch CAN
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Special Features Auto Start The AUTO START feature allows you to program your To Check Auto start Time: oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day - up to a Touch the CLOCK Pad. The programmed delay of 11 hours and 59 minutes. You can program two AUTO START time and “AUTO START sequential operations using two different power levels. COOKING TIME” will appear in the Display. Basic Instructions Tips on setting Auto Start: 11. Touch COOK TIME Pad. 12. Enter the cooking time. * Before setting,
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Turntable On/Off For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. When using larger dishes, it can be turned off. Press TURNTABLE Pad to turn the turntable on or off. Display will show the T/T OFF indicator light. TURNTABLE cannot be turned off with the following options: POPCORN, BEVERAGE, BAKED POTATO, DINNER PLATE, FROZEN PIZZA, FROZEN VEGETABLE, SNACK, SENSOR COOK. Control Lockout The oven operation can be locked to prevent the microwave from accidentally being turned on. All oven fun
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Special Features Using the Vent Fan Using the Cooktop Light You can control the 2-speed fan by touching the You can control the cooktop light by touching VENT FAN Pad. the LIGHT Pad. Basic Instructions Basic Instructions 1. Touch the VENT FAN Pad once for 1. Touch the LIGHT Pad once for turning HIGH speed. the cooktop light on. The Display will scroll “HIGH VENT The Display will scroll “ON LIGHT”. FAN”. 2. Touch the LIGHT Pad twice for turning 2. Touch the VENT FAN Pad twice for the night light
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Care and Cleaning Microwave Oven Interior Glass Tray/Turntable The oven interior should be cleaned after each Allow to cool before removing and cleaning. use with a damp cloth to keep it free from Wash in soapy water or dishwasher. grease and soil buildup. Stubborn soils can be removed with a plastic scrub pad. When cleaning interior surfaces and surfaces of door Roller Guide and oven that come together when the door is closed, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or Clean frequently to prevent exc
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Care and Cleaning The Exhaust Feature To Remove Grease Filter The exhaust hood feature on your microwave To remove grease filter, grasp the “finger hold” oven is equipped with two metal filters which on the filter and slide to the rear. Then pull filter collect grease. When the fan is operationg, air is downward and to the front. The filter will drop drawn up through the filters and is then out. discharged through the venting to the outside or through the charcoal filters if not vented to the ou
