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Microwave Oven Use and Care Manual MCO160UW / MCO160UB / MCO160UQ / MCO160S Table of Contents Introduction 1 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessire 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 12~16 Care and Cleaning 17~19 Questions and Answers 20 Before You Call 21 Warranty 22 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION Never operate the oven when it is empty or without the glass turntable.
Microwave Oven Use and Care Manual MCO160UW / MCO160UB / MCO160UQ / MCO160S Table of Contents Introduction 1 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessire 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 12~16 Care and Cleaning 17~19 Questions and Answers 20 Before You Call 21 Warranty 22 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION Never operate the oven when it is empty or without the glass turntable.
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... of fire in water. "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed jars - Use this manual. Do not use over electric and gas ranges. 18. Remove wire twist-ties from heated surfaces. 14. Read all instructions before placing them . 18. kitchen sink, in oven. for installation over ranges no wider than 30 inches. 20. Cover poached eggs and allow steam to heat, cook or defrost food. Fumes can create a fire hazard...
... of fire in water. "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed jars - Use this manual. Do not use over electric and gas ranges. 18. Remove wire twist-ties from heated surfaces. 14. Read all instructions before placing them . 18. kitchen sink, in oven. for installation over ranges no wider than 30 inches. 20. Cover poached eggs and allow steam to heat, cook or defrost food. Fumes can create a fire hazard...
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... removing the container. 5 Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container. 25. Plastic cookware designed for use and avoid forming an air-tight seal. THIS COULD RESULT IN short periods of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. Read and follow specific microwave oven preparation instructions on . Hot oil can cause burns. When using metal in a microwave oven. Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter. Use...
... removing the container. 5 Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container. 25. Plastic cookware designed for use and avoid forming an air-tight seal. THIS COULD RESULT IN short periods of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. Read and follow specific microwave oven preparation instructions on . Hot oil can cause burns. When using metal in a microwave oven. Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter. Use...
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... after the range and microwave oven controls have it is occurring. See pages 1 and 2 of the Installation Manual for additional information. Interference Note Microwave ovens generate radio frequency energy during operation and if not installed properly may , under some heavy usage conditions, cause temperatures high enough to have been turned off. Automatic Fan Protection feature Cooking appliances installed under any circumstance cut or remove the third...
... after the range and microwave oven controls have it is occurring. See pages 1 and 2 of the Installation Manual for additional information. Interference Note Microwave ovens generate radio frequency energy during operation and if not installed properly may , under some heavy usage conditions, cause temperatures high enough to have been turned off. Automatic Fan Protection feature Cooking appliances installed under any circumstance cut or remove the third...
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... pad to cook prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.5 ounces. CANCEL/OFF - When touched twice, it pauses the oven operation. VENT FAN - POPCORN - Touch this pad to recall three cooking instructions placed in memory and to program sound level of day). 18. DINNER PLATE - The oven will start automatically. (Page 13) 18. AUTO DEFROST - After all settings (except time of signals, scroll speed and disable clock display. (Page 13) 15. Touch this pad and enter food weight, then START. Touch this pad...
... pad to cook prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.5 ounces. CANCEL/OFF - When touched twice, it pauses the oven operation. VENT FAN - POPCORN - Touch this pad to recall three cooking instructions placed in memory and to program sound level of day). 18. DINNER PLATE - The oven will start automatically. (Page 13) 18. AUTO DEFROST - After all settings (except time of signals, scroll speed and disable clock display. (Page 13) 15. Touch this pad and enter food weight, then START. Touch this pad...
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... the inside wall of the microwave oven. 7 GREASE FILTERS 17. Composed of the microwave and supports the glass tray. Pull to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the bottom of glass tray and roller guide. COOKTOP LIGHT 18. Oven Features at a Glance 11. Press High, Low or Off Light - Press On or Off 16. TURNTABLE - Door must be securely latched for oven to operate. 12. WINDOW with METAL SHIELD Screen allows cooking to open door. TOUCH CONTROL PANEL...
... the inside wall of the microwave oven. 7 GREASE FILTERS 17. Composed of the microwave and supports the glass tray. Pull to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the bottom of glass tray and roller guide. COOKTOP LIGHT 18. Oven Features at a Glance 11. Press High, Low or Off Light - Press On or Off 16. TURNTABLE - Door must be securely latched for oven to operate. 12. WINDOW with METAL SHIELD Screen allows cooking to open door. TOUCH CONTROL PANEL...
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... food as it cooks. ◆ The oven door can be displayed. 3. Note . . . ◆ Full power is completely closed and the START Pad is touched again. ◆ If the START Pad is touched and the oven does not operate, check the area between the door and door seal for 5 minutes touch number 5,0,0. Set the time of -Day Clock Basic Instructions 1. It will not start cooking and time countdown will begin. ◆ The oven will be displayed. Time Cook/Power Level...
... food as it cooks. ◆ The oven door can be displayed. 3. Note . . . ◆ Full power is completely closed and the START Pad is touched again. ◆ If the START Pad is touched and the oven does not operate, check the area between the door and door seal for 5 minutes touch number 5,0,0. Set the time of -Day Clock Basic Instructions 1. It will not start cooking and time countdown will begin. ◆ The oven will be displayed. Time Cook/Power Level...
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... Display will cook more evenly and with less attention given to stirring or rotating the food. Timer Basic Instructions 1. The microwave starts automatically after the pad is touched the oven will increase as scalloped potatoes. Add Minute The ADD MINUTE Pad provides a convenient way to heat foods at full power with ONE TOUCH COOKING FUNCTIONS, AUTO DEFROST, TIMER, FAVORITE CHOICE or WARM. Touch the TIMER Pad. 2. Operating Basics Power Level Cooking Guide The power levels on...
... Display will cook more evenly and with less attention given to stirring or rotating the food. Timer Basic Instructions 1. The microwave starts automatically after the pad is touched the oven will increase as scalloped potatoes. Add Minute The ADD MINUTE Pad provides a convenient way to heat foods at full power with ONE TOUCH COOKING FUNCTIONS, AUTO DEFROST, TIMER, FAVORITE CHOICE or WARM. Touch the TIMER Pad. 2. Operating Basics Power Level Cooking Guide The power levels on...
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... food needs to be displayed. 2. Touch the TIME COOK Pad. 2. "dF-3" will continue operation if food is converted to 6.0 pounds. During defrosting poultry, the food needs to be displayed. ◆ Touch the AUTO DEFROST Pad twice for defrosting meats, poultry and fish from 0.1 pounds to tenths-of defrosting. then weight is not turned or rearranged. Auto Defrost Use the defrost setting for poultry. Three beeps signal the end of -a-pound. 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 Defrost by Time Basic Instructions 1. Touch the POWER LEVEL Pad. 4. Touch the START...
... food needs to be displayed. 2. Touch the TIME COOK Pad. 2. "dF-3" will continue operation if food is converted to 6.0 pounds. During defrosting poultry, the food needs to be displayed. ◆ Touch the AUTO DEFROST Pad twice for defrosting meats, poultry and fish from 0.1 pounds to tenths-of defrosting. then weight is not turned or rearranged. Auto Defrost Use the defrost setting for poultry. Three beeps signal the end of -a-pound. 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 Defrost by Time Basic Instructions 1. Touch the POWER LEVEL Pad. 4. Touch the START...
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... not defrost covered meat. Begin defrosting whole poultry breast-side-down . The shape of oven walls or door. ◆ Remove : To prevent cooking, thawed protions should be affected if you to turn the food over , break apart, rearrange or remove thawed portions of the defrost time has elapsed, check the food. At this point. This may wish to turn over . Operating Basics Defrost by Time Guide (Power Level 3) Items and Weight Time Beef...
... not defrost covered meat. Begin defrosting whole poultry breast-side-down . The shape of oven walls or door. ◆ Remove : To prevent cooking, thawed protions should be affected if you to turn the food over , break apart, rearrange or remove thawed portions of the defrost time has elapsed, check the food. At this point. This may wish to turn over . Operating Basics Defrost by Time Guide (Power Level 3) Items and Weight Time Beef...
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... may occur. Special Features Popcorn Basic Instructions Touch the POPCORN Pad once for a 3.5 oz. CAUTION: If prepackaged popcorn is a different weight than the recommended weight, do not use the POPCORN Pad. Touch the appropriate number pads to enter the cooking time. The selected power level will be displayed. 9. Two Stage Cooking This feature lets you program two sequential operations such as the popcorn pops and stop the microwave when the popping slows...
... may occur. Special Features Popcorn Basic Instructions Touch the POPCORN Pad once for a 3.5 oz. CAUTION: If prepackaged popcorn is a different weight than the recommended weight, do not use the POPCORN Pad. Touch the appropriate number pads to enter the cooking time. The selected power level will be displayed. 9. Two Stage Cooking This feature lets you program two sequential operations such as the popcorn pops and stop the microwave when the popping slows...
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...". ◆ The programmed time (2:40) will show "3CUP". The Display will appear in the Display. ◆ To select program 2 or 3 press FAVORITE CHOICE Pad until desired program number appears in the center of the plate. ◆ Cover the plate with wax paper to the outside of the plate. ◆ Place delicate foods in the Display. 3. Put food in memory. Touch the POWER LEVEL Pad. 3. Touch the DINNER PLATE Pad. 2. Basic Instructions 1.
...". ◆ The programmed time (2:40) will show "3CUP". The Display will appear in the Display. ◆ To select program 2 or 3 press FAVORITE CHOICE Pad until desired program number appears in the center of the plate. ◆ Cover the plate with wax paper to the outside of the plate. ◆ Place delicate foods in the Display. 3. Put food in memory. Touch the POWER LEVEL Pad. 3. Touch the DINNER PLATE Pad. 2. Basic Instructions 1.
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... power level. 17. Basic Instructions 11. Any food that will not rise properly. ◆ Warning: Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast when using two different power levels. Unfrozen foods should be very cold or frozen before cooking starts. You can program two sequential operations using AUTO START. Enter desired time you want the oven to start when you touch the START Pad, you have not set the oven properly. Special Features Auto Start...
... power level. 17. Basic Instructions 11. Any food that will not rise properly. ◆ Warning: Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast when using two different power levels. Unfrozen foods should be very cold or frozen before cooking starts. You can program two sequential operations using AUTO START. Enter desired time you want the oven to start when you touch the START Pad, you have not set the oven properly. Special Features Auto Start...
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... energy. 16 Touch the VENT FAN Pad once for LOW speed. All oven functions can be locked to Run for three seconds. Touch the VENT FAN Pad twice for HIGH speed. The Display will be "OFF". Basic Instructions 1. The Display will be "On". 2. Start fan by touching the VENT FAN Pad. Using the Vent Fan You can control the light by touching the LIGHT Pad. Using the Cooktop Light You can control the 2-speed fan by touching the VENT FAN Pad. 2.
... energy. 16 Touch the VENT FAN Pad once for LOW speed. All oven functions can be locked to Run for three seconds. Touch the VENT FAN Pad twice for HIGH speed. The Display will be "OFF". Basic Instructions 1. The Display will be "On". 2. Start fan by touching the VENT FAN Pad. Using the Vent Fan You can control the light by touching the LIGHT Pad. Using the Cooktop Light You can control the 2-speed fan by touching the VENT FAN Pad. 2.
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... the stirrer cover to clean, it free from grease and soil buildup. Do not use excessive amounts of lemon juice in the oven. They may damage the cover or affect the cooking performance of the microwave oven often with a soapy cloth, rinse and dry. Do not spray cleaners directly on cloth and then wipe. 17 Care and Cleaning Microwave Oven Interior The oven interior should be cleaned after use. Note...
... the stirrer cover to clean, it free from grease and soil buildup. Do not use excessive amounts of lemon juice in the oven. They may damage the cover or affect the cooking performance of the microwave oven often with a soapy cloth, rinse and dry. Do not spray cleaners directly on cloth and then wipe. 17 Care and Cleaning Microwave Oven Interior The oven interior should be cleaned after use. Note...
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... of hot water and detergent. To clean Grease Filter To clean grease filters, soak and then agitate filter in solution of the opening. To Replace Grease Filter To replace grease filter, slide the filter in place. The Exhaust Feature The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is then discharged through the venting to the outside or through the filters and is equipped with two metal filters which collect grease. Reusable Grease Filters The reusable grease filters should be used to lock...
... of hot water and detergent. To clean Grease Filter To clean grease filters, soak and then agitate filter in solution of the opening. To Replace Grease Filter To replace grease filter, slide the filter in place. The Exhaust Feature The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is then discharged through the venting to the outside or through the filters and is equipped with two metal filters which collect grease. Reusable Grease Filters The reusable grease filters should be used to lock...
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...before removing. 4. Replace top grill and secure with a 30-watt bulb. 6. FIGURE 1 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 4 19 Care and Cleaning Light Bulb Replacement Cooktop Light To replace the combination cooktop light/ night light: 1. Replace the light bulb with screws. 9. Connect electrical power. Replace light housing to microwave oven. Connect electrical power to original position 7. Remove the top grill by taking out the 2 screws that hold it stops. (See Figures 1 and 2.) 3. Disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker or pull plug. 2. Replace lamp cover and...
...before removing. 4. Replace top grill and secure with a 30-watt bulb. 6. FIGURE 1 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 4 19 Care and Cleaning Light Bulb Replacement Cooktop Light To replace the combination cooktop light/ night light: 1. Replace the light bulb with screws. 9. Connect electrical power. Replace light housing to microwave oven. Connect electrical power to original position 7. Remove the top grill by taking out the 2 screws that hold it stops. (See Figures 1 and 2.) 3. Disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker or pull plug. 2. Replace lamp cover and...
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... models that are normal with the glass tray or roller guide removed? A. A. Three short beeps = incorrect entry. Q.Can the oven be used in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high. ◆ Dull thumping sound while oven is a recirculating charcoal filter kit included for details. 20 All these things are not vented to the outside. Common Questions and Answers Q&A Q.Can I open the door when the oven is needed. as food cooks...
... models that are normal with the glass tray or roller guide removed? A. A. Three short beeps = incorrect entry. Q.Can the oven be used in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high. ◆ Dull thumping sound while oven is a recirculating charcoal filter kit included for details. 20 All these things are not vented to the outside. Common Questions and Answers Q&A Q.Can I open the door when the oven is needed. as food cooks...
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... to cook or cooks too rapidly: ◆ be sure the Power Level is programmed properly. ◆ check instructions on a separate electrical circuit. ◆ be sure food was completely defrosted before cooking. ◆ check placement of food may be sure oven was touched. ◆ Auto Start may have been set properly. ◆ check that voltage to the microwave oven is normal. If food is firmly closed . ◆ check that the power cord is...
... to cook or cooks too rapidly: ◆ be sure the Power Level is programmed properly. ◆ check instructions on a separate electrical circuit. ◆ be sure food was completely defrosted before cooking. ◆ check placement of food may be sure oven was touched. ◆ Auto Start may have been set properly. ◆ check that voltage to the microwave oven is normal. If food is firmly closed . ◆ check that the power cord is...
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.... • 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 unit for product service if your appliance is located in a remote area where service by an authorized service technician...
.... • 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 unit for product service if your appliance is located in a remote area where service by an authorized service technician...
