Magic Chef KOT-172S, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...xcessire Microwave Energy 1 Important Safety Instructions 2 3 Installation Recommendations 4 Control Panel 5 6 Oven Features at a Glance 7 Operating Basics 8 12 Special Features 12 17 Care and Cleaning 18 20 Questions and Answers 21 Before You Call 22 Warranty 23 I IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION Never operate _e oven when it is empty or without the glass turntable ...

Page 2: ...ince open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks B l o 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 door close properly and that there i...

Page 3: ...ry or commer_al use it is intended forhome use tidy ll As with any appliance close supervision is necessa_ wben used by chikk_ 1ZDo not operate this appliance if it has a damaged eccd or plug if it is not wod_ pr_y orif it has berndemag_orthq_ed 13 Tiffs applinneeshould be serviced only by qualified service peTsonneL Contact ne_eg auth aizedservine faciiny for examination repulr ct edjusame_ 14 Do...

Page 4: ...oisture Should this eccm refer to the Care and Cleamng sectitm for instar_ons on how to d_a the il_de oftbe _ 31 Do not use a thermometer in food you are mierowaving male_ the thetmonx ter is designed or recotmneeded thr use in the microwaveove_ 32 Plastic cook w m_ designed formiox_wavecooking is very useful but should be used carefully Even microwave safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overco...

Page 5: ...interference occurs it may be corrected by one or more of the following measures clean door and seal surfaces oftha over_ reorient die television or radio receiving antenna the oven widi respect to the tehivision or radio receiver and or Phig die oven into a different oulotso diat it and die television or radioVeceiveTare on different circuits If die interference pea_ists you may want to consult a...

Page 6: ...amount of time PowerLevelI0 High isautomatic butlower heat levels may beprogrammed Page 8 12 AUTO DEFROST Touchthis pad and enter food weight then START The oven auto matically sets powerlevels anddefrosgng time O_e lO 13 ADD MINUTE Touch this pad for 1 minute of cook time to add 1 minute of cook time as the timer is counting down or for an instant on for I minute Page 9 14 POWER Touch this pad if...

Page 7: ...e display will scroll TOUCH CLOCK PAD TO ENTER TIME OF DAY If power is disrupted at any time the above sequence rcctl_ 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 I NOTE Styling and features may differ slightly depending on ...

Page 8: ...LAY For detailed information on each feature see Touch Control Panel section page5 5 HOOD CONTROLS Vent Fan Press High Low or Off Light Press On Night or Off 6 GREASE FILTERS 7 COOKTOP LIGHT 8 TURNTABLE Composed of glass tray and roller guide The roller guide is placed first in the bottom of the microwave and supports the glass tray Both parts must be in place when using the microwave oven 9 DATA ...

Page 9: ... PRESS START will be displayed 3 Touch the START Pad again COOK TIME and selected time will be dis played The cooking time will appear in the Display window The oven will start cooking and time countdown will begin The ovco will stop automatically when the time is done and beep three times Whe_ the cook time ends END COOK appears in the Display Start with the shortest reconmaended time and add mot...

Page 10: ...for stews and less tender cuts of meat Low 3 Defrosting simmering delicate sauces Warm 1 Keeping food warm without overcooking softening butto_ Add Minute The ADD MINUTE Pad provides a convenient way to heat foods at figl power with one touch of a pad or add an extra minute to your cooking cycle while in progress The microwave starts automatically aller the pad is touehad Basic Instructions 1 Touc...

Page 11: ...beeps to signal that the food needs to be turned or rearranged_ q URN FOOD OVER vdll be displayed Oven will continue operation if food is not tomed or rearranged Three beeps signal the end of defrosting END DEFROST appears in the Display During defrosting meat and fish the food needs to be turned or rearranged twice During defrosting poultry the food needs to be turned or rearranged once Conversio...

Page 12: ...gh defrostingroasts fat side_owrl 3 The shape of the package alters die defrostingtime Shallow rectangular shapes defrost more quickly thmaa deepbiotic 4 Auto Defrostis progran aned for specificweights Defrost results will be affected if you enter an incorrectweight 5 Amo Defrostis programmed for frozm food st 0 F If food is stored at a higher temperature expect shorter defrosttim_ After 1 3 of th...

Page 13: ...OUCH 1 9 FOR NEW POWER LEVEL PRESS START will be displayed 8 Touch the number pad for the power level you desire The selected power level and PRESS START will be displayed 9 Touch the START PaIL Three beeps signal the end of cooking END COOK appears in the Display The audible beep between stages can serve as a reminder to add foods or ingredients Sl_p steps 3 and 4 or 7 and 8 iffidlpower is desire...

Page 14: ...r 3 medium potatoes 21 oz four times for 4 medittm potatoes 28 oz The Display wig show l EA POTATO 2 EA POTATO 3 EA POTATO or 4 EA POTATO Warn3 Basic Instructions 1 Touch the WARM Pad The Display will show _V d_vl PRESS START 2 Touch the START Pad The microwave oven will safety keep cooked foods warm for _ to 30 minutes Opening the door or touching the CANCEL OFF Pad cancels the WARM setting Foods...

Page 15: ...Pad twice for 10 07 frozen vegetable The Display will show I0 OZ FROZEN VEGETABLE 3 Touch the FROZEN VEGETABLE Pad three times for 16 oz frozen vegetable The Display will show 16 OZ FROZEN VEGETABLE 4 Touch the I ROZEkNVEGETABLE Pad four times for 20 oz frozen vegetable The Display will show 20 OZ FROZEN VEGETABLE Sensor Cook Basic Instractions I Touch die SENSOR COOK Pad until the desired food is...

Page 16: ...If the door is opened before the start time is reached touch the START Pad to resuraethe AUTO START op_oa The AUTO START feature cannot be used with the following option POPCORN FROZEN PIZZA BEVERAGE FROZEN VEGETABLE DINNER PLATE BAKED POTATO WARM ADD MINUTE TIMER FAVORITE CHOICE AUTO DEFROST SNACK and SENSOR COOK Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast when using AUTO START They will n...

Page 17: ...featxtreprovide you with three languages which are used for showing you menu instructions cooking guides and any other terms of microwaving cooking in the displaywindow You can select one of the languages English French Spanish HELP Basic Instructions 1 Touch the HELP Pad 2 Touch the Pad which has the function you want to know The HELP feature show you the brief function guide for the selected key...

Page 18: ...olled by the timer The Display will altcmato between FAN and IGHT one time Canceling the timer will cause the timer to shut off however canceling the timer will not cancel the fan The fan will continue to operato until turned off Using the Cooktop Light You can control the cooktop light by touching the LIGHT pack Basic Instructions 1 Touch the LIGHT Pad once for turning the cooktop light on The Di...

Page 19: ...rs abrasive cleaning pads or steel wool as they can scratch or dull oven surfaces Do not remove or insert knife around the stirrer cover to clean it may damage the cover or affect the cooking performance of your oven Ovtm Bottom Wash oven bottom with hot sudsy water rinse and dry Do not use excessive amounts of water when cleaning the oven especially aroued the turntable Do not allow water or clea...

Page 20: ...OP METAL FILTER LIGHT FILTER Reusable Grease Filters The reusable grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month Never operate the microwave without the filters in place In situations where flaming might occur on surfaces below the hood filters will stop the entry of flames into the mail To clean Grease Filter To clean grease filters soak and then agitate filter in solution of hot water re...

Page 21: ... intensity 30 watt b_b s which are available in supermarkets and hardware stores may also be used for replacements 5 Raise light compartment cover and replace SCI _W 6 Connect electrical power to microwave oven CSS3 FIGURE 1 Oven Light To replace oven light 1 Disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker or pull plug 2 Remove the top grill by taking out the 2 screws that hold it in place See Fi...

Page 22: ... do the various beeps mean A Short becp any pad is touched Three short beeps incorrect entry One long bcop oven plugged in Three long beeps end of cooking microwave will turn off Series of three short beeps check food to see if toming or rearranging is needed_ 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 ove...

Page 23: ... verify that voltage to the microwave oven is not low If the time of day clock does not always keep correct time check that the power cord is fully inserted into the outlet receptacle check that the oven is properly grounded try plugging the oven into an outlet on a separate electrical circuit If oven floor or glas tray are hot this is normal The floor is absorbing heat from the food If food cooks...

Page 24: ...erchandise is returned to the factory This warranty does not extend to any ufour microwave ovens which have been subjected to misuse neglect accident incorrect wiring not our own improper installation unauthorized modification or to use in violation of instructions furnished by us nor units which have been repaired or altered outside of our factory nor to cases where the serial number thereof has ...