Magic Chief VM11B-8P Owner's manual

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How to keep your microwave oven at its best.
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and serial numbers. Write to:
You'll find them on a label inside MicrowaveRecords
the oven on the upper left side,if P.O. 730
cabinet mounted. Cleveland, TN 37311
If your microwaveis the upper (eye
level) portion of a combination gas
or electric range this information is If you received a
located as follows: damaged oven...
Electric Combination--On main
front, behind service drawerpanel. Immediately contact the dealer
Gas Combination--Lift the main (or builder) that sold you the
cooking top. Model and serial microwave oven.
" numbers will be to the right on the
wall ofthe burner box. Save time and money.
These numbers arealso on the Before you request service...
check the Problem Solver on
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Registration Cardthat camewith
your microwaveoven.Beforeoperating problems that you can
sending in this card,pleasewrite correct yourself.
these numbers here:
Model NumberThe electric output of this ]
microwave oven is 625 watts. I
Serial Number
Usethesenumbersin any
correspondenceor servicecalls
concerningyourmicrowaveoven.
Thismicrowave oven is UL listedforinstallationover electric and
gas ranges.
Optional Accessory
available at extra cost from your supplier.
HMA-11A Charcoal Filter Kit for non-vented installation.

'Contents IMPORTANT J
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BeforeMicrowaving ........... 2 Read all instructions beforeusing this appfiance. Q
SafetyInstructions.......... 3,4-
FeaturesofYour Whenusingdeetficalappliances *As withanyappliance,close
MicrowaveOven............ 5 basicsafetyprecautionsshouldbesupervisionis necessarywhen fD
Features of YourMicrowave followed,includingthefollowing: usedbychildren.
Touch Control Panel....... 6,7WARNING-To reducethe*Toreducetheriskof firein the e,t.
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SettheClock .7 ovencavity:
............... riskofburns,electricshock,fire,
CookingbyTime ............. 8injurytopersonsorexposureto--Do notovercookfood.Carefully
Cook'NWatch............... 8excessivemicrowaveenergy: attendapplianceifpaper,plastic,or
Cooking by Temperature ....... 9 •Use thisapplianceonlyforits othercombustiblematerialsare
CookCodeControl........ 10,11intendeduseasdescribedinthis placedinsidetheoventofacilitate
Defrosting.................. 13 manual." cooking.
--Removewiretwist-tiesfrom
AutomaticRoasting ........ 14,15* Readandfollowthespecific paperor plasticbagsbefore
Timer ..................... 16 "PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID
ExhaustFeature............. 17 POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO placingbagin oven.
CareofYourEXCESSIVEMICROWAVE --Do notuseyourmicrowaveoven
MicrowaveOven ........ 18,19 ENL_GY"onpage2. todrynewspapers.
GroundingInstructions ....... 20 • Thisappliancemustbegrounded. --Paper towels,napkinsandwax _.
TheProblemSolver .21 Connectonlytoproperlygrounded paper.Recycledpaperproducts _ _
......... cancontainmetalfleckswhich
outlet.See"GROUNDING O
If YouNeedService ....... 22 INSTRUCTIONS"onpage20. maycause arcingor ignite.Paper
productscontainingnylonor nylon
•Forbestoperation,plugthis filamentsshouldbeavoided,as[_
applianceintoitsownelectrical theymayalsoignite.
outlet,topreventflickeringof --Do notoperatetheovenwhile _"
Microwaving Tips figh_,blowingoffuseortripping emptytoavoiddamageto the gJ
ofcircuitbreaker. I_
ovenand thedangeroffire.Ifby
•Installorlocatethisappliance accidenttheovenshouldrunempty;
• Makesureallutensilsusedin
yourmicrowaveovenarelabeled onlyinaccordancewiththe aminute or two,noharmis done. _.
"suitableformicrowaving" Checkprovidedinstallationinstructions. However,try to avoidoperatingthe _l
yourCookbookforspecifictestto •Do notcoveror blockany ovenemptyat all times--itsaves ¢B
determine"microwavesafe"utensils, openings on the appliance, energyandprolongsthe lifeof
•Papertowels,waxpaper,and• Do notuseoutdoors,the oven.
plasticwrapcanbeusedtocover --Do notpop popcornin your
dishesinordertoretainmoisture • Donotimmersepowercordor
andpreventspattering, plug in water, microwaveovenunlessinaspecial
microwavepopcornaccessoryor
•Somemicrowavedfoodsrequire • Keeppowercordawayfrom unlessyouusepopcornlabeledfor
stirring,rotating,or rearranging,heatedsurfaces, useinmicrowaveovens._'_
CheckyourCookbookforspecific • Do notletpowercordhangover --If materialsinsideovenshould
instructions, edgeoftableorcounter, ignite,keepovendoorclosed,tam
•Steambuildsuppressureinfoods *Donotoperatethisapplianceifit oven off, anddisconnectpower t,.t.
whicharetightlycoveredbyaskin t_
hasadamagedpowercordorplug, cord,or shutoffpowerat fuseor
ormembrane.Piercepotatoes,egg
yolks andchickenliversto prevent if itis notworkingproperly,orif it circuitbreakerpanel. I_
bursting, hasbeendamagedordropped. • Someproductssuchaswhole
•Seedoor surfacecleaning eggsandsealedcontainers--forf_
eq-
instructionsonpage 18. example,closedglassjars--may tq
•This applianceshouldbe explodeandshouldnotbeheated
servicedonlybyqualifiedserviceinthis oven.
personnel.Contactnearest•Avoidheatingbabyfoodin t.,,.
authorizedservicefacilityforglassjars, evenwithouttheirlids; 0
examination,repairor adjustment, especiallymeatandeggmixtures.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS(continued)
• Don't defrost frozen beverages* Plastic utensils--Plastic utensils THE EXHAUST HOOD:
innarrowneckedbottles (especially designedfor microwavecooking * Have it installed and properly "
carbonated beverages). Even if are very useful, but should be grounded by a qualified installer.
the container is opened, pressure used carefully. Even microwave See the special installation booklet
can build up. This can cause the plastic may not be as tolerant of packed with the microwave oven.
container to burst, resulting in overcooking conditions as are glass
injury, or ceramic materials and may *The vent fan in your oven will
•Use metal only as directed in soften or char if subjected to shortoperate automatically under
Cookbook. Foil strips as used on periods of overcooking. In longer certain conditions (see
meat roasts are helpful when used exposures to overcooking, the food Automatic Fan Feature, page
as shown in Cookbook. and utensils could ignite. For 7). While thefan is operating
these reasons: 1)Use microwave caution is required to prevent
TV dinners may be microwaved plastics only and use them in strict the starting and spreading of
in foil trays less than 3/4" high; compliance with the utensil accidental cooking fires while
remove top foil cover and return manufacturer's recommendations, the vent fan is in use. For this
tray to box. When using metal in 2) Do not subject empty utensils to reason:
microwaveoven,keepmetal atleast microwaving. 3) Do not permit --Never leave surface units
1 inch away from sides of oven. children to use plastic utensils unattended athigh heat settings.
• Cooking utensils may become without complete supervision. Boilovercauses smokingand greasy
hot because of heat transferred *Whencooking pork follow spilloversthat may igniteand spread
from the heated food. Potholders our directions exactly and always ifvent fan isoperating. Tominimize _
maybe needed to handlethe utensil, cook the meat to at least 170°E automatic fan operation, use
•Sometimes, the oven floor can This assures that, in the remote adequate sized utensils and use
becometoo hot to touch. Be possibility that trichina may be high heat settings 0nly when
careful touching the floor during present in the meat, it will be necessary.
and after cooking, killed and meat will be safe to eat. --In the event of a grease fire,
•Foods cooked in liquids (such * Boiling eggs is not smother flaming pan on surface
as pasta) may tend to boil over recommended in a microwaveunit by covering pan completely
more rapidly than foods containing oven. Pressure can build up with well-fitting lid,cookie sheet
less moisture. Should this occur, inside egg yolk and may cause it or fiat tray.
refer to page 18for instructions on to burst, resulting in injury. --Never flamefoods under the
how toclean theinside of the oven. *Foods with unbroken outer oven with the ventfanoperating
because it may spread the flames.
• Thermometer--Do not use a "skin" such as potatoes, sausages,
thermometer in food you are tomatoes, apples, chicken livers --Keep hood and grease filters
microwaving unless the and other giblets, and egg yolks clean,according toinstructions on
thermometer is designed or (see previous caution) should be pages 17and 19,to maintain good
recommended for use in the piercedtoallow steam to escape venting and avoid grease fires.
microwave oven. during cooking.
• Remove the temperature probe * "Boilable"cooking pouches SAVE THESE
from the oven when not in use. If and tightly closed plastic bags INSTRUCTIONS
you leavethe probeinsidethe oven should beslit, pierced or vented
withoutinsertingitinfoodorliquid,as directed in Cookbook.Ifthey
and turn on microwave energy, it are not, plastic could burst during
can create electrical arcing in the or immediately after cooking,
oven and damage oven walls, possibly resulting in injury. Also,
plastic storagecontainers shouldbe
at least partially uncoveredbecause
they form a tight seal. When
cooking with containers tightly
covered with plastic wrap, remove
coveting carefullyand direct steam
awayfrom hands and face.

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Features of YourMicrowave Oven
Cooking Complete Reminder
{ForTIMECooking and DEFROSTcycles) _J_
Toremind youthatyouhave food inthe _,_
oven, the oven will beep once a minute until
you either openthe ovendoor or touch the
OFF/RESET PAD. ¢_
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1. Door Handle. Pull to open 5. Plastic Mode Stirrer Cover. 9. Grease Filters. {_
door. Door must besecurely Protects the modestirrer which
latched for oven to operate, distributes microwave energy into 10.Cooktop Light.
2. Window with Metal Shield. the oven. 11. Oven Light. Light comes on I_
Screenallows cooking tobe viewed & TemperatureProbe. Use when door is opened or when oven II
while keeping microwaves confined with Temp Cook and Roast Code is operating in any function.
in oven. functions only. 12. Touch Control Panel and
3. Model and Serial Numbers. 7. Receptacle for Temperature Digital Readout Display. For O
(Cabinet mountedonly. Seepage 2 Probe. Probe must be securelydetailed information on each I,_
forcomplete information.) insertedinto receptacle before oven feature, see pages 6 and 7. I_
will start any temperature or Roast 13. Hood Controls.
4. OvenVent. Code cooking. Fan Pads. Press HI, LO or OFF. 1_
Light Pad. Press ONtoilluminate ii
8. Oven Floor. counter surface. O

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FeaturesofYourMicrowaveTouchControl Panel
The TouchControl Panel allows you to set the oven
controls electronically withthe touchof a finger.It's
designed to be easy to use and understand. Withyour
microwave oven, you have the option of using your
Cook Code or Roast Codepads for quick andeasy
convenience cooking.Oryou may make your own
programs to suit yourindividualized cooking style.
"EE EE"Appears on Readout
•When using Temp Cook function,you have entered
a temperature less than 90°E or more than 199°F.
"PR OB"Appears on Readout:
•Probe has been forgotten when RoastCodeor Temp
Cook functions are being used.
•Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.
1. Readout Panel. Displays time of day,time counting
down during cooking functions, temperature, power
level and cooking mode.
2. Time I and Time 2. Microwave for a preset
amount of time using automatic Power Level 10or
change power level after setting time.(See page 8.)
3. Cook Code Control. Use this pad as a short-cut
method for entering cooking time and power level.
(See pages 10and 11.)
4. Defrost. Gentle,more uniform thawing at
automatic PowerLevel 3,or change power level after
entering time. (See page 13.)
5. Temp Cook. Use the temperature probe to cook by
using a preset temperature.When internal food
temperature reaches 90°E, oven shows temperature
until preset temperature is reached and holds
temperaturefor upto one hour.(See page 9.)
6. Cook 'N Watch. Use this pad for short term
cooking whichautomatically turns oven off after
3 minutes.(See page 8.)
7. Power. Touchthis padbefore entering another
power level if you want to change from automatic
Power Level 10 (HIGH) for cooking or Power Level 3
(LOW) for defrosting.
8. Timer. This featureuses no microwave energy
while it functions as botha kitchen timer or as a
holding period between defrost and time cooking.(See
page 16.)

When Power is Connected to the Oven
Thepanel displays four8'sandall of theoven
functions on the lower portion. After 15seconds,
all lights disappear and "PF" appears in the upper
portion. Touch OFF/RESET pad and oven is ready for
use and the clock can be set.
If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence
reoccurs, and you must reset CLOCK after touching
OFFRESET. I_
9.Roast Code. Insert probe, touch thispad and
desired number pad for Code to slow-cook or P'e.t,
temperature cook meat with automatic preset 1_
program. (See pages 14 and 15.) tq
10. NumberPods.Touch these pads to enter Time, fD
Temperature, Power Level, Cook Code and Roast fI]
Codecodes. 0
11.Clock. Touch this pad to enter time of day or
check time of day while microwaving. To set clock,
first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day. For
example, if time is 1:30, touch number pads 1, 3, and O
0 and 1:30 will appear in the readout display. "Start" 1_
will flash onreadout directing you totouch START tq
thus setting the clock. If you wish to reset or change
time, simply repeat the above process. I_
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12. Off/Reset. When touched, it stops the ovenand tJ.
erases all settings except for time of day.
13.Start.Must touch this pad for oven to begin any _"
function.
14.Vent Fan. Press HI, LO, or OFF for desired fan _'_
speed.
15. Light. Touch ON to illuminate counter,el-
AUTOMATIC FANFEATURE O
Cooking appliances installed under the oven might, I_
under some heavy usage conditions, cause temperatures
high enough to overheat some internal parts ofthe
microwave oven.
To prevent overheating from taking place, the vent t--.,
fan is designed to automatically turn on at low speed
if excessive temperaturesoccur. Should this happen,
the fan cannot be manually turned off, but it will
automatically turn off when the internal parts have
cooled. The fan may stay on up to approximately 30
minutes after the range and microwave oven controls
have been turned off.

Cooking byTime
The time cooking feature allows To Use Cook 'N Watch
you to preset the cooking time. Step1: Touch COOK 'NWATCH.
The oven shuts off automatically. "Start Cook 'N Watch" flashes on
PowerLevel 10 (HIGH) is display.
recommended for mostcooking, Step 2:Touch START. "Cook 'N "
but you may change this for moreWatch" andtime countingup to
cookingflexibility. See yourStep 4: Touch START. "Cook 3 minutes aredisplayed.Power
Cookbook.Time" andtimecounting downLevel 10is automatically set in
Tobecome betteracquainted with show ondisplay, oven butanotherpower levelcan be
time cooking, make a cup of coffee Step 5:When timeis up_ the oven selectedeither duringprogramming
by followingthe steps below, signals andflashes "End_'Oven, or duringcooking.
light, and fan shut off. Step 3: Open the door or touch the
Step 6: Open the door. OFF/RESET padtostop cooking.
The oven will automatically signal,
flash "End" andshut off at the end
Using the Time2 Featureof 3 minutes.
With the Time2feature, you can
set twotime cookingfunctions Questions andAnswers
withinone program. This would be Q.I set my oven for the time
ideal if youdesiredtochange powercalled for inthe recipe, but at the
Step 1: Fill a cup 2/3 full of levelsduringyourcooking operations. end of the time allowed, my dish
waterandadd I teaspoonof instant The following is an exampleof howwasn't done. Whathappened?
coffee andstir to dissolve. Use a
cup that has no metal decoration to change power levels using Tune 2. A. Since house power varies due to
and is microwave safe. Place cup Step 1: Repeat Steps 1,2 and 3. time or location many Time Cooking
in oven and close door. Step 2" Touch TIME 2. recipes give you a time range to
prevent overcooking. Set the oven
Step 3: Set your time as in Step 3. for minimum time, test the food for
Step 4: To change the power level, doneness, and cook your dish a
touch POWER pad and desired little longer, if necessary.
number pad for new power level. Q.Itouched the number pads
Step 5: Touch START. and selected mypower level. When
Step 6: Power Level 10isin useI touched START, however, my
and Time 1countsdown. oven didn't come on. Why not?
Step 2:Touch TIME 1.Display Step 7:At the end of Time 1the A. TheTIME 1 pad must be
shows :0. "Enter 1 Cook Time" next selected power level is in use touched before setting the number
flashes, and Tune 2 is shown counting down. pads or else your oven will not
Step 8: When time is up, the oven begin cooking.
signals and flashes "End7 Oven, Q. I want to cook on a power
light, and fan shutoff.level other than HIGH. What do
P- Step 9: Openthe door.I need to do?
A. Tochange the power level, touch
thePOWER pad. "P-10" appears
Cook 'N Watch on thedisplaypanel. Enter new
•The Cook 'N Watch feature is a number.
short term cooking program which Q.Can I interrupt my Time
Step 3: Select your time. Touch automatically turns theoven off Cooking function tocheck the food?
1,2 and Ofor a minuteand 20 after 3minutes. It's ideal for A. Yes. To resumecooking,
seconds. Displayshows 1:20. melting cheese on food or other simplyclosethe door and press
"1 Cook Time" flashes, quickcooking operations where theSTART pad. The timermust be
If another power level is desired, yon want to stop cooking at just reset forcooking to resumeunless
touch Powerpad and desired number,theright time. timeis remaining on timer.
although Power Level l0 (HIGH) is
preferred for this cup of coffee.

' Cooking byTemperature
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Internal temperature is the best How to TempCook a Rolled Questions and Answers
test of doneness for many foods. Beef Rib Roast to Medium Q. After I followed the steps
"TempCook" takes the guesswork Step 1: Insert temperature probe and touched the START pad,
out ofcooking because the oven and attach probesecurely inoven"EE EE" flashed in the display O
automatically switches to "Hold" O
setting after reaching the presetfood wall. Close the door. and a signalsounded. What's
wrong?
temperature and maintains that Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK. I=_.
temperature forup toone houroruntil "Enter Temp Cook" flashes. A. "EEEE" flashes if you set _l
the temperature either below 90°E
youtouch the OFF/RESET pad. Step 3: Touch 1,2, 5 for 125°E or above 199°E The oven tells you,
"Temp Cook" flashes and "125"between the flashing of "EE EEl' _,m
The Temperature Probe shows on display, what incorrect entry was made. To ¢_
HANDLE CABLE Step.4: Touch Power pad."P-" re-enter, touchOFF/RESET pad
and begin again.
El Dappears on display. Touch 5 for k_
medium power. "Temp Cook;' Q. Are there any foods Ican't _°
SENSORCLIPI "125"and "P-5" show on display. Temp Cook?
The temperature probe is afood Step 5: Touch START. If internalA. Yes. Delicate butter icings, ice
thermometer that gauges the temperature of the roast is less than cream, frozen whipped toppings,
internal temperature of your food; 90°E, display will show -90 or if etc. soften rapidly at warm
it must be used when using "Temp temperature is 9ff'F. or above, display temperatures. Batters, doughs and
Cook" or "RoastCode_' Toutilize shows temperaturecountingup. frozenfoods are also difficult to
your probe properly, follow directions cook precisely v;,iththe probe.It's
for use and insertion in this book Step 6: After approximately half of best to Time Cook these foods.
in the section entitled "Automatic cooking time, open door and turn
Roasting?roast over. Close door and touch Q. Why did "PROB" flash on
start. (Remember to re-insert probe.) thedisplay after I touched the
START pad?
Step7: When 125°E is reached, A. "PROB" will flash if you
the oven will sound and display don't seat the cable end of the probe
"Hold?The oven will then hold securely into the receptacle in the
the temperature. oven wall or if you touch the TEMP
Step 8: Touch the OFF/RESET COOK pad and forget to use the
pad to stop the cycle, probe.
Step 9: Remove probe and food Q. Can I leave my probe in the t_
from the oven. oven if it's not inserted in food?
A. No, if it touches the ovenwall,
Cooking Tips you may damage the oven. t_.
• Usealower power level; it will Q. Can I Temp Cook different
heat more evenly even though portions of foodat different UM
requiringmore time. temperatures?
• Be sure frozen food has been A. Yes. The temperature probe¢_
completely defrosted before inserting gives you the freedom to cook
probe. Probe may break off if used different portions of food at
in frozen foods, different temperatures to suit
individual eating styles. Simply [_
• Use the clip to keep the probe in place probe in food and change
place while heating, temperature setting as needed. I_
• Cover foods loosely for moisture ._.
control and quick, even heating. _'-_
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How to Use (Magic Codes) COOK CODE Control
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The COOK CODE Control oven can only beprogrammed to whole minutes only.If your recipe
provides a shortcut method for 99 minutes when using the COOK calls forpower level changes or
entering timeandthe power level CODE control andthe highest power different amounts of time needed
on your microwave oven.Cook level is 10whichis represented by between addition of ingredients,
Codes are only used for recipes"07When setting a 2digit Cook you may set one Code for the first
whichneed little or no attention, Code control entry,the first is partof the recipe, then after
andwhich requireno change of time,the second is power level.For completion,set anotherCode for
power level during cooking, example, 50 means 5minutes at that period of time and power level.
Recipes whichrequireadditional power level 10.Remember that Cook Codes are for
ingredients, attention or change of Onthe following page aye shown microwaving by time only. If you
power level during microwaving many frequently prepared foods are microwaving by temperature,
should be cooked in the usual and their codes.It'seasy,though, you must use the Temp Cook or
manner. Also,recipes withcooking to makeCodes for many other Roast Codefunction.
time of less than oneminuteor recipes.Just select oneor two When the oven completes Cook
morethan 99 minutes cannot usedigits representing the lengthof Codeprogram,it automatically
Codes.cooking time desired,and a final shuts off.It will then display
To understand the Cook Code digit forthe power level required. "End"andbeep once a minute
control,it is important to know The Codes given on the chart are until you either open the door or
what the numbers mean and what for the minimum time needed to touchthe OFF/RESET pad.
the sequence is.The first and avoid overcooking whichcan dry
second numbers,if setting a 3 digit out food and make it tasteless and
Code, indicate the amount of time tough. If you feel that more
you desire:the last control entry cooking is needed,add additional
number is always the power level,time by changing the first digit of
For example, 125 means 12minutes the Code.Youcannot add seconds
atpower level 5. NOTE: Your to the cycle time--Codesare for
ForExample: How to Set
COOK CODE Control
Programming your oven for Cook
COOK CODE Code Control operation is easy.
2 Digit Follow thesesimplesteps.
I101 -°
_Step 2: Enter the proper Code. For
Nexample, a recipe calling for 12
Time in PowerLevel minutes cooking time at power
Minutes High (10) level 10would be 120. 120appears
on the display panel.
COOK CODE Step 1: Touch COOK CODE.
3 Digit "Enter Code" flashes.
Step3. Touch START. Display will
Time in PowerLevel show time counting down and
Minutes Med (5) "Cook Time:'
10