22" OVER THE RANGE MICROWAVE OVEN MCO2212AR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS & COOKING GUIDE Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely. 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. (b) Do 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 is no damage to the: (1) door (bent), (2) hings and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces. (d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................... 2 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFENCE STATEMENT (U.S.A ONLY) ...................................................................................................... 4 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................................... 4 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................ 5 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 6 FEATURES DIAGRAM ..................................................................................................................................... 7 OPERATION PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................................. 9 CONTROLS ................................................................................................................................................... 10 CLOCK ..................................................................................................................................................... 10 AUTO DEFROST ....................................................................................................................................... 11 TIME DEFROST ........................................................................................................................................ 12 COOKING IN ONE STAGE ....................................................................................................................... 13 COOKING IN TWO STAGES .................................................................................................................... 13 WEIGHT DEFROST AND COOKING IN TWO STAGES .......................................................................... 14 AUTO START ............................................................................................................................................ 15 CHECKING AUTO START TIME .............................................................................................................. 15 QUICK START .......................................................................................................................................... 15 ONE TOUCH COOKING ........................................................................................................................... 16 MORE, LESS ............................................................................................................................................ 18 CHILD SAFETY LOCK .............................................................................................................................. 18 USING THE EXHAUST FAN ..................................................................................................................... 18 USING THE COOKTOP LIGHT ................................................................................................................ 18 SAVING THE ENERGY .................................................................................................................................. 19 TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATION .......................................................................... 19 MICROWAVE UTENSILS ............................................................................................................................... 19 COOKING GUIDE ........................................................................................................................................... 21 CARE AND CLEANING .................................................................................................................................. 34 HOW TO CLEAN THE INSIDE ....................................................................................................................... 34 HOW TO CLEAN THE OUTSIDE ................................................................................................................... 34 THE EXHAUST FEATURE ............................................................................................................................. 35 REUSABLE GREASE FILTER ....................................................................................................................... 35 TO REMOVE GREASE FILTER ..................................................................................................................... 35 LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT ....................................................................................................................... 36 USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY .................................................................................................... 37 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE ............................................................................................................. 38 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ....................................................................................................................... 38 LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY ....................................................................................................................... 39 1 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: 13. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. 14. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. 15. Do not use or store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. 16. Do not immerse cord or plug in water. 17. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. 18. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. 19. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. 20. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. Avoid using recycled paper products. Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven. Such products sometimes contain impurities which could ignite. b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing in oven. c. If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. d. Do not use the oven for storage. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use. e. Do not pop popcorn except in a microwave approved popcorn popper or in a commercial package recommended especially for microwave ovens. f. Do not overcook potatoes. They might dehydrate and catch fire. g. Do not use for drying clothes, lines, newspaper or similar non-food items. 21. Do not operate the oven when empty or with an empty utensil to avoid damage to the oven and danger of fire. 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" found on page 1. 3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" on page 4. 4. Install or locate this appliance in accordance with the provided installation instructions. Do not mount over a sink. 5. This over-the-range oven was designed for use over ranges no wider than 22 inches. It may be installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment. 6. For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker. 7. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for example, closed glass jars-may explode and should not be heated in this oven. In rare instances, poached eggs have been known to explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them. 8. Foods with unbroken outer "skin" such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks (see previous caution) should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking. "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced, or vented. 9. Do not heat, store or use flammable materials in or near the oven. Fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. 10. 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 defrost food. It is not designed for industrial, laboratory, or commercial use. It is intended for home use only. 11. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. 12. 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. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 22. Do not lean on the oven door. The door is designed to close tightly and seal properly for safe operation. Leaning on the door may warp or break the hinges. 23. To avoid exposure to dangerous high voltage, DO NOT REMOVE THE SPLATTER SHIELD inside the oven cavity. 24. Liquids heated in certain shaped containers (especially cylindrical-shaped containers) may become overheated and splash out with a loud noise. For best results, stir the liquid several times before heating. Always stir liquids several times between reheating. 25. Read and follow specific microwave oven preparation instructions on food packages or containers (especially baby food). Above all, this is a cooking appliance designed to prepare food. 26. Use only cooking utensils and accessories made for use in the microwave and specifically described in this manual. 27. Microwave oven manufactures do not recommend deep fat frying or frying in a microwave oven. Hot oil can damage oven parts and utensils and even result in skin burns. 28. Plastic wrap: Use only those types designed for microwave oven use and avoid forming and air-tight seal. Fold back a small corner or cut a small slit to allow steam to escape. 29. Stay near the appliance while it is in use and check cooking progress frequently. Leaving the appliance unattended may result in overcooked food and possibly a fire in your oven. 30. Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care and Cleaning section for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven. 31. Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven. 32. Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use microwavesafe plastics only and use then in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer's recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty cookware to microwaving. 3) Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without comple ...