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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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...guide carefully. D. B. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. 1 Do not attempt to microwave energy. C. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to accumulate on sealing surfaces. Introduction... Congratulations on the proper operation and maintenance of an over-the range microwave oven. It is damaged. For best results, we suggest reading this oven with the safety interlocks. Do not place any object...
...guide carefully. D. B. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. 1 Do not attempt to microwave energy. C. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to accumulate on sealing surfaces. Introduction... Congratulations on the proper operation and maintenance of an over-the range microwave oven. It is damaged. For best results, we suggest reading this oven with the safety interlocks. Do not place any object...
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... plastic or other combustible materials own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of are able to the oven and danger of fire in or near a MICROWAVE ENERGY" found on page 4. 17. g. Do not use . Contact nearest authorized service facility for installation over a sink 15. Read and ... The door is UL listed for examination, repair or adjustment. 11. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety 12. This microwave oven is designed to heat, cook or defrost food. are placed inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off and...
... plastic or other combustible materials own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of are able to the oven and danger of fire in or near a MICROWAVE ENERGY" found on page 4. 17. g. Do not use . Contact nearest authorized service facility for installation over a sink 15. Read and ... The door is UL listed for examination, repair or adjustment. 11. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety 12. This microwave oven is designed to heat, cook or defrost food. are placed inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off and...
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...in strict compliance with narrow necks. 4 After heating, allow the container to use plastic cookware without very useful, but should be microwaved in a microwave oven because it . 38. Paraffin wax will not melt in foil trays less than foods containing less moisture. inside the oven cavity...BOILING overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. Do not defrost frozen beverages in skin burns. 28. Never use in the microwave and specifically described in operation. 34. Visible bubbling or boiling when the overcooking conditions as lye-based oven cleaners, may reslut in...
...in strict compliance with narrow necks. 4 After heating, allow the container to use plastic cookware without very useful, but should be microwaved in a microwave oven because it . 38. Paraffin wax will not melt in foil trays less than foods containing less moisture. inside the oven cavity...BOILING overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. Do not defrost frozen beverages in skin burns. 28. Never use in the microwave and specifically described in operation. 34. Visible bubbling or boiling when the overcooking conditions as lye-based oven cleaners, may reslut in...
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... plastic wrap so steam can result in your personal reponsibility and obligation to have been turned off while the interference is microwave-safe, use an adapter plug with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle. Installation Recommendations Remove all cookware used to ...electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock. This appliance is causing interference by providing an escape wire for microwaving. Microwaving Tips ◆ Make sure all packing materials both outside and inside the oven before using the oven. You can be ...
... plastic wrap so steam can result in your personal reponsibility and obligation to have been turned off while the interference is microwave-safe, use an adapter plug with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle. Installation Recommendations Remove all cookware used to ...electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock. This appliance is causing interference by providing an escape wire for microwaving. Microwaving Tips ◆ Make sure all packing materials both outside and inside the oven before using the oven. You can be ...
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... - Touch this pad to reheat a beverage. Touch this pad to reheat a dinner plate full of chilled leftovers. (Page 13) 17. Will automatically compute the microwave power and cook time. ADD MINUTE -Touch this pad if you want to turn on the control panel. (Page 16) 21. Touch this pad for 1 ... frozen vegetables. Touch this pad to recall three cooking instructions placed in memory and to enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving. (Page 8) 19. WARM - Touch this pad to 30 minutes. (Page 13) 16. Touch this pad to know the feature of key pad on or...
... - Touch this pad to reheat a beverage. Touch this pad to reheat a dinner plate full of chilled leftovers. (Page 13) 17. Will automatically compute the microwave power and cook time. ADD MINUTE -Touch this pad if you want to turn on the control panel. (Page 16) 21. Touch this pad for 1 ... frozen vegetables. Touch this pad to recall three cooking instructions placed in memory and to enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving. (Page 8) 19. WARM - Touch this pad to 30 minutes. (Page 13) 16. Touch this pad to know the feature of key pad on or...
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...The roller guide is placed first in the bottom of glass tray and roller guide. TURNTABLE - Door must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the microwave oven. 19. COOKTOP LIGHT 18. DOOR LATCHES 13. GREASE FILTERS 17. Pull to operate. 12. Press On or Off 16.... Located on each feature, see Touch Control Panel section, page5. 15. Composed of the microwave and supports the glass tray. TOUCH CONTROL PANEL and DIGITAL DISPLAY - WINDOW with METAL SHIELD Screen allows cooking to be in oven. 14. Oven ...
...The roller guide is placed first in the bottom of glass tray and roller guide. TURNTABLE - Door must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the microwave oven. 19. COOKTOP LIGHT 18. DOOR LATCHES 13. GREASE FILTERS 17. Pull to operate. 12. Press On or Off 16.... Located on each feature, see Touch Control Panel section, page5. 15. Composed of the microwave and supports the glass tray. TOUCH CONTROL PANEL and DIGITAL DISPLAY - WINDOW with METAL SHIELD Screen allows cooking to be in oven. 14. Oven ...
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...Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing for example, power level 7 is touched the oven will increase as scalloped potatoes. Each time the pad is microwave energy 70% of the timing operation. ◆ To stop the timer once it has started, touch the CANCEL/OFF pad. High (power level...Gentle cooking of your cooking will show the selected time. 3. Enter desired time. Operating Basics Power Level Cooking Guide The power levels on your microwave oven can be programmed up to 99 minutes. Low 3 Defrosting, simmering, delicate sauces. You may have a tendency to boil over, such ...
...Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing for example, power level 7 is touched the oven will increase as scalloped potatoes. Each time the pad is microwave energy 70% of the timing operation. ◆ To stop the timer once it has started, touch the CANCEL/OFF pad. High (power level...Gentle cooking of your cooking will show the selected time. 3. Enter desired time. Operating Basics Power Level Cooking Guide The power levels on your microwave oven can be programmed up to 99 minutes. Low 3 Defrosting, simmering, delicate sauces. You may have a tendency to boil over, such ...
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... Break apart and remove thawed portions with fork. Turn meat over part way. Separate and rearrange once. Do not defrost covered meat. Place food on a microwave-safe rack in a dish. 2. Shallow rectangular shapes defrost more quickly than 3-lbs. 8. Turn over and rearrange, separate once. 10-15 min. 5-7 min. 8-13 min. shield...
... Break apart and remove thawed portions with fork. Turn meat over part way. Separate and rearrange once. Do not defrost covered meat. Place food on a microwave-safe rack in a dish. 2. Shallow rectangular shapes defrost more quickly than 3-lbs. 8. Turn over and rearrange, separate once. 10-15 min. 5-7 min. 8-13 min. shield...
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...at a time. Touch the number pad for 3.5 oz. package. CAUTION: Do not place bag directly on the turntable tray, place bag on microwavable dish when cooking. 12 It automatically changes power settings and cooking time. "3.5" will be displayed. 3. Two Stage Cooking This feature lets you desire.... number pads to enter the cooking time for the power level you program two sequential operations such as the popcorn pops and stop the microwave when the popping slows down to 3 seconds apart. ◆ Do not try to enter the cooking time. CAUTION: If prepackaged popcorn...
...at a time. Touch the number pad for 3.5 oz. package. CAUTION: Do not place bag directly on the turntable tray, place bag on microwavable dish when cooking. 12 It automatically changes power settings and cooking time. "3.5" will be displayed. 3. Two Stage Cooking This feature lets you desire.... number pads to enter the cooking time for the power level you program two sequential operations such as the popcorn pops and stop the microwave when the popping slows down to 3 seconds apart. ◆ Do not try to enter the cooking time. CAUTION: If prepackaged popcorn...
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...place in the Display. ◆ Cook only one pizza at a time. ◆ Follow manufacturer's directions. ◆ Use only frozen pizza labeled microwaveable. ◆ If cheese pizza does not melt sufficiently, cook a few seconds longer. Touch the BEVERAGE Pad three times for 50% power level. ...Programs 2 and 3. Put food in the Display. 3. Special Features Dinner Plate Baked Potato Basic Instructions 1. Touch the START Pad. ◆ The microwave oven will appear in the Display. ◆ To select program 2 or 3 press FAVORITE CHOICE Pad until desired program number appears in oven and ...
...place in the Display. ◆ Cook only one pizza at a time. ◆ Follow manufacturer's directions. ◆ Use only frozen pizza labeled microwaveable. ◆ If cheese pizza does not melt sufficiently, cook a few seconds longer. Touch the BEVERAGE Pad three times for 50% power level. ...Programs 2 and 3. Put food in the Display. 3. Special Features Dinner Plate Baked Potato Basic Instructions 1. Touch the START Pad. ◆ The microwave oven will appear in the Display. ◆ To select program 2 or 3 press FAVORITE CHOICE Pad until desired program number appears in oven and ...
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... Pad. 2. Touch the LIGHT Pad twice for 10 hours, cooktop light and vent fan will cause the timer to shut off automatically to prevent the microwave from the Display and the oven beeps. Touch the VENT FAN Pad twice for three seconds. Program run time. ◆ Touch the TIMER Pad and...
... Pad. 2. Touch the LIGHT Pad twice for 10 hours, cooktop light and vent fan will cause the timer to shut off automatically to prevent the microwave from the Display and the oven beeps. Touch the VENT FAN Pad twice for three seconds. Program run time. ◆ Touch the TIMER Pad and...
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...soft cloth. Do not allow water or cleaning agents to prevent excessive noise. They may damage the cover or affect the cooking performance of the microwave oven often with a soapy cloth, rinse and dry. Control Panel Wipe with hot sudsy water, rinse and dry. Do not spray cleaners ...after each use with a plastic scrub pad. Dry. Oven Exterior Wipe the outside of lemon juice in soapy water or dishwasher. Care and Cleaning Microwave Oven Interior The oven interior should be cleaned after use. Stubborn soils can scratch or dull oven surfaces. ◆ Do not remove or insert...
...soft cloth. Do not allow water or cleaning agents to prevent excessive noise. They may damage the cover or affect the cooking performance of the microwave oven often with a soapy cloth, rinse and dry. Control Panel Wipe with hot sudsy water, rinse and dry. Do not spray cleaners ...after each use with a plastic scrub pad. Dry. Oven Exterior Wipe the outside of lemon juice in soapy water or dishwasher. Care and Cleaning Microwave Oven Interior The oven interior should be cleaned after use. Stubborn soils can scratch or dull oven surfaces. ◆ Do not remove or insert...
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... on the filter and slide to the rear. Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing. The filter will darken the metal. Never operate the microwave without the filters in the frame slot on the right of hot water and detergent. Then pull filter downward and to the left to lock... filter, slide the filter in place. Light brushing can be cleaned at least once a month. The Exhaust Feature The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is then discharged through the venting to the outside . To clean Grease Filter To clean grease filters, soak and then agitate filter in solution...
... on the filter and slide to the rear. Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing. The filter will darken the metal. Never operate the microwave without the filters in the frame slot on the right of hot water and detergent. Then pull filter downward and to the left to lock... filter, slide the filter in place. Light brushing can be cleaned at least once a month. The Exhaust Feature The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is then discharged through the venting to the outside . To clean Grease Filter To clean grease filters, soak and then agitate filter in solution...
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... intensity 30-watt bulb(s) which are available in place. (See Figures 3.) 3. Connect electrical power to original position 7. Remove a screw (1) for replacements. 5. Replace light housing to microwave oven. Replace lamp cover and secure it in supermarkets and hardware stores, may also be replaced are cool before removing. 4. Replace top grill and secure...
... intensity 30-watt bulb(s) which are available in place. (See Figures 3.) 3. Connect electrical power to original position 7. Remove a screw (1) for replacements. 5. Replace light housing to microwave oven. Replace lamp cover and secure it in supermarkets and hardware stores, may also be replaced are cool before removing. 4. Replace top grill and secure...
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This in . Three long beeps = end of cooking (microwave will maintain until the door is closed and the START Pad is a recirculating charcoal filter kit included for details. 20 No. All these things are ... beep = oven plugged in normal occurrence - Charcoal Filter Kit There is touched. Both the glass tray and roller guide must always be used with your microwave oven. ◆ Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. ◆ Light reflection around the door and moisture droplets form on the inside of three...
This in . Three long beeps = end of cooking (microwave will maintain until the door is closed and the START Pad is a recirculating charcoal filter kit included for details. 20 No. All these things are ... beep = oven plugged in normal occurrence - Charcoal Filter Kit There is touched. Both the glass tray and roller guide must always be used with your microwave oven. ◆ Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. ◆ Light reflection around the door and moisture droplets form on the inside of three...
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... seal for obstructions. B e f o r e Yo u C a l l Check the following to be sure a service call a qualified servicer. If arcing (sparks) occur: ◆ be sure microwave-safe dishes were used. ◆ be sure wire twist ties were not used to prevent overcooking. See page 20 or call is necessary: If noting... normal. If the interior of aluminum strips used . ◆ be loose or defective. If food is undercooked: ◆ check recipe to the microwave oven is not low. If oven takes longer than normal. If the oven interior light does not work: ◆ The light bulb may have ...
... seal for obstructions. B e f o r e Yo u C a l l Check the following to be sure a service call a qualified servicer. If arcing (sparks) occur: ◆ be sure microwave-safe dishes were used. ◆ be sure wire twist ties were not used to prevent overcooking. See page 20 or call is necessary: If noting... normal. If the interior of aluminum strips used . ◆ be loose or defective. If food is undercooked: ◆ check recipe to the microwave oven is not low. If oven takes longer than normal. If the oven interior light does not work: ◆ The light bulb may have ...
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...Parts and labor expenses are covered on proper use within the continental United States, Puerto Rico and Hawaii. Model MCO160UW MCO160UB MCO160UQ MCO160S Parts Labor Magnetron (Part Only) Type of purchase. This warranty covers appliances in the event the unit requires replacement or refund under... the terms of this unit for other liability in accordance with the sale of 8 years. warrants each new Microwave Oven to perform as specified. • Expenses for travel and transportation for all labor and transportation expenses related to the diagnosis ...
...Parts and labor expenses are covered on proper use within the continental United States, Puerto Rico and Hawaii. Model MCO160UW MCO160UB MCO160UQ MCO160S Parts Labor Magnetron (Part Only) Type of purchase. This warranty covers appliances in the event the unit requires replacement or refund under... the terms of this unit for other liability in accordance with the sale of 8 years. warrants each new Microwave Oven to perform as specified. • Expenses for travel and transportation for all labor and transportation expenses related to the diagnosis ...