IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.
23. To avoid exposure to dangerous high voltage, DO NOT REMOVE THE SPLATTER SHIELD inside the oven eaviD,. 24. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is renaoved from the microwave oven is not ahvays present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQI_ffDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons: (1 Do not oxerheat the liquid. :_ Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it :3":,Donot use straight-sided containers with

nalTow necks.

31. Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwavingunless the thennometer is &signed or *_colmnendedfor use inthe microwaveoven. 32. Plasticcookware designedformicrowavecooking 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,hi longerexposures to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. For these reasons:l) Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the eookware manufacturer's recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty cookware to micmwaving. 3) Do not permit childrento use plastic cookware without completesupervision. 33. Do not store anythig directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the oven is in operation. 34. TV dinners may be microwaved in lbil trays less than 3/4" deep;remove top foil cover and return tray to box. When using metal inmicrowave oven, keep metal at least 1 inch away from the sides of the
':_ After heating, allov_the container to stand in the nricrowave oven for a short time before removing the container. :5) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container. 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 ibr use in the microwave and specifically described in thismanual. 27. Microwave oven manufacturers do not recommend deep Iht frying or fiY'ingin a microwave oven. Hot oil can damage oven parts and utensils and even result inskin bums. 28. Plastic wrap : Use only those _,pes designed lbr microwave oven use and avoid ibnning an air-tight seal. Fold back a small comer or cut a small slit to allow steamto escape. 29. Stay near the appliance while it is in use and check cooking progress fi'equently.Leavingthe appliance unattended may reslut in overcooked food and possiblya fire inyour oven. 30. Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend to boil over more rapidly than ibods containingless moisture. Should this occur, refer to the (are and Cleaningsection for insturctionson how to cleanthe inside of the oxen.

35. Do not defrost frozen beverages in nan'ow necked bottles. 36. Cookware may become hot because of heat transfen'edfrom the heated food. Potholdersmay be neededto handlethe cookware. 37. Do not try to melt paraffinwax in the oven.Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allowsmicrowaves topass through it. 38. Never use shaq>cdgedmensils inor near the oven. 39. Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be careful when opening containers of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent possible injnU direct steam away from hands and face. 40. Clean the veto hood often. Do not allow grease to build up on the hood or the filter. 41. Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter. Con'osive cleaning agems, such as lye-based oven cleaners,may damagethe filter. 42. "_\Nen flaming foods are under the hood, turn the fan off. The fan,if operatingmay spread the flame.

SAVE THESE

Installation

Recommendations

Do not under any circumstance cut or remove the third (gound) prong from the power cord. Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance. See pages 1 and 2 of the Installation Mamml for acceptable extension cord specifications.
Remove all packing materials both omside and inside the oven before using the oven. The oven requires free movement of air for proper operation. Do NOT block air vents located by the top air gill galdunderneath the oven.

Grounding

Instructions

Interference

This appliance must be grounded, hi the event of an electrical short circuit, gounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire Ibr the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a _ounding wire with a gn'ounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a 120v, 15amp. outlet that is properly installed and gounded.
Microwave ovens generate radio frequency energy during operation and if not installed properly may cause interference to radio and television reception. You can detemline if this unit is causing interference by turning it on and off while the interference is occurring. If interference occurs, it may be corrected by one or more of the following measures: iD.clean door and seal surfaces of the oven; reorient the television or radio receiving antemm; the oven with respect to the television or radio receiver, and or Plug the oven into a different oulet so that it and the television or radio receiver are on different circuits. If the interference persists, you may want to consult an experienced radio/television technician for additional infomlation.

WARNING. Improper use of the grounding / plug cgmresult in a risk of electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or service techilician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Where standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is your personal reponsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly _ounded tllree-prong wall receptacle.

Automatic

Protection

feature

Cooking appliancesinstalled underthe microwaveoven may, under some heavy usage conditions, cause temperatures high enough to overheat some internal parts of the microwaveoven. To prevent overheating from taking place, the exhaust fan is designedto automaticallyturn on at a low speedif
excessive temperatures occur. 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 lbr up to an hour after the range and microwave oven controls have been aimed off.

Microwaving

Microwave 1 minnte at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe. Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam egul escape.
I_ Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dimlerware, which &es not have metallic trim or glaze with metallic sheen, can be used. I_ If you are not sure ifa dish is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven the dish you m'e testing and a glass measuring cup filled with one cup of water. Set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish.

Control

with the touch of a finger.
The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls It's designed to be easy to use and understand. 1. DISPLAY - Displays time of day, time or temperature during cooking flmctions, power level being used, cooldng mode and instructions.
2. POPCORN - Touch this pad to cook prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.5 ounces. The oven will start automatically. (Page 12)
3. BEVERAGE - Touch this pad to reheat a beverage. The oven will start automatically. (Page 13) 4. FAVORITE CHOICE - Touch this pad to recall three cooking instructions placed in memo_ T and to program sound level of si_lals, scroll speed and disable clock display. (Page 13) 5. BAKED POTATO - Touch this pad to cook i-4 potatoes. The oven will start automatically. (Page 13) 6. D1N_'ER PLATE - Touch this pad to reheat a dimler plate full of chilled leftovers. (Page 13) 7. FROZEN PIZZA - Touch this pad to heat frozen pizza. The oven will start automatically. (Page 13) 8. FROZEN VEGETABLE cook frozen vegetables. automatically. (Page 14) - Touch this pad to The oven will start

11. AI;TO DEFROST - Touch this pad and enter food weight, then START. The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time. (Page i0) 12. ADD MLNUTE -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 off' for i minute. (Page 9) 13. POX_R LEVEL - Touch this pad if you want to change fi'om antomatic Power Level 10 (High) for cooking. (Page 8-9) 14. NUMBER PADS - Touch these pads to enter cooking time, defrosting time, time of day, power level or food weights for Auto Defrost. 15. WARM - Touch this pad and safely keep food wama for up to 30 minutes. (Page 13) 16. TIMER - This feature uses no microwave
energy. It functions as a kitchen timer, as a holding period arier defi'ost or as a delay timer before time cooking. (Page 9) 17. CANCEL/OFF - When touched once, it pauses the oven operation. When touched twice, it shuts off the oven and erases all settings (except time of day). 18. CLOCK - Touch this pad to enter time of day or (Page 8) touch
9. AUTO COOK - Will automatically compute the microwave power and cook time. Refer to Auto Cool< Guide. (Page 14) 10. TIME COOK amount of time. - Microwave for a selected
check time of day while microwaving.
19. START - After all selections are made, this pad to start the oven or timer.
I_ Power Level 10 (High) is automatic but lower heat levels may be progannned. (Page 8)
20. VENT FAN - Touch this pad if you want to know the feature of key pad on the control panel. (Page 16)
21. LIGHT - Touch this pad to turn on or off the light. (Page 16)

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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 proga'ammed inlbrmation is retained. To clear all information, touch the CANCEL/OFF Pad again.

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Features

a Glance

1. DOOR HANDLE - Pull to open door. Door must be securely latched fbr oven to operate.
2. DOOR LATCHES with METAL SHIELD -
5. HOOD CONTROLS Vent Fan - Press High, Low or Off Light - Press On or Off 6. GREASE FILTERS

7. COOKTOP LIGHT

3. WINDOW
Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in oven. 4. TOUCH CONTROL PANEL and DIGITAL DISPLAY - For detailed information on each feature, see Touch Control Panel section, page5.
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 PLATE - Located on the inside wall of the microwave oven.

Time.of.Day

Basic Instructions the CLOCK Pad. by

Basics

Clock Time Cook/Power Level
Basic Instructions 1. Touch touching the the TIME COOK time Pad. by using the

1. Touch

2. Set the time of day appropriate numbers. 3. Touch the CLOCK
2. Enter the cooking number pads. For example, 3. Touch 5,0,0. The selected

lbr 5 minutes

touch number
time will be displayed. Pad again. will appear in the
After plugging m the oven or after a power outage, "88:88" will be displayed. Touch the CANCEL/OFF PAD and set the clock following the directions above.

the START

The cooking time Display window.
The "time-of-day"
clock is a 12 hour clock.
The oven will start cooking countdown will begin.

and time

If set, the time of day will ahvays be displayed when no other cooking function is being used. The time of day remms to the cun'ent time when the oven turns of
The oven will stop automatically when the time is done and beep three times. When the cook time ends, "End" in the Display. appears
Start with the shortest recommended time and add more time as needed. Check the food as it cooks.
The oven door can be opened any time during operation. It will automatically stop and maintain the time setting until the door is 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 obstructions. The oven will not start until the door is completely closed.

Fu/lpower is automatic. If)'ou wish to use a differentpower level touch the POWER LEVEL Pad befot'e touch#_g STAR T Pad. Enter the power level des#'ed hy touching the appropriate number pad. The selected power level will be disp/m'ed. (See Cooking Guide on page 9).

The power

Cooking Guide

oven can

levels

Minute

Pad provides a convenient

on your microwave

The ADD MINUTE
be compared to the surface units on a range. High (power level 10) or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100% power. Each power level gives you microwave energy for a certain percent of time, for example, power level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the time. Most of your cooking will be done on High (Power Level 10). a lower setting will cook more evenly and with less attention given to stirring or rotating the food. Some foods may have better flavor, texmre or of the lower settings is used. use a lower power level when have a tendency to boil over, potatoes. Cooking times will level decreases. Power Level Best Uses Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids. 7 Gentle cooking of meat and Pouhry, baking casseroles and reheating. Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and less tender cuts of meat. Defrosting, simmering, delicate sauces. 1 Keeping food warm without overcooking, softening butter. appearance if one You may wish to cooking foods that such as scalloped increase as power
way to heat foods at full power with one touch of a pad or add an extra minute to your cooking cycle while in progress. The microwave starts automatically after the pad is touched. ADD MINUTE cannot be used with ONE
TOUCH COOKING FUNCTIONS, AUTO DEFROST, TIMER, FAVORITE CHOICE or WARM. Each time the pad is touched the oven will minutes. add 1 minute to the time up to 99

"rimer

Basic Instructions 1. Touch the TIMER Pad. will show

High 10

2. Enter desired time. The Display the selected time. 3. Touch the START Pad.

Medium

I_ The timer can be programmed minutes and 99 seconds. I_ Three beeps operation.

up to 99

signal the end of the timing
I_ To stop the timer once it has started, touch the CLEAR pad. Display will retum to the time of day. I_ The timer cannot be set while cooking. I_ The door must be shut for the timer to operate.

Defrost

setting for defrosting meats,

Conversion

If weight is in ounces1 to 2-oz. 3 to 4-oz. 5-oz. 6 to 7-oz. 8-oz. 9 to 10-oz. 11 to 12-oz. 13-oz. 14 to 15-oz.
then weight is converted to tenths-of-a-pound. 0.l 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9

cup (7 oz.)/mug. The Display "1 CUP". 2. Touch the BEVERAGE Pad
cups (14 oz.)/mugs. The Display show "2CUP". 3. Touch the BEVERAGE Pad three for 3 cups (21 oz.)/mugs. show "3CUP". The Display
To Use Favorite Choice: 1. Put food in oven and close door. 2. Touch FAVORITE CHOICE

"FC-t"

will appear in the Display. To select program 2 or 3 press FAVORITE CHOICE Pad until desired program appears m the Display. 3. Touch the START Pad. mmaber
To Program Favorite Choice and Clock Display:
Touch "OPt" FAVORITE CHOICE

Signal Sound,

COOK Pad until the

four times

Basic Instructions 1. Touch the AlTO
will be displayed. Signal Sound: pad 1. "On" will be displayed.

To Change Touch

desired food is displayed. * 2. Touch the number pad indicated on the Cooking Guide for the cooking weight desired.* 3. Touch the START Pad. * See the following chart or tke Cooking Label on the front of the oven caviiy. Guide

number

Touch number pad 2. "OFF" will be displayed and "MUTE" indicator will be lighted. The buzzer will not be operated. To Turn Clock Display On/Off:
Touch number pad 3. After "On" is displayed lbr 2 seconds, the time of day will be displayed. Touch number pad 4. After "OFF" is displayed for 2 seconds, the display will go blank.
Auto Cook has preset times and power levels for *bur food categories: Soup, Fresh Vegetables, Muffins and Fish Fillets. The DISPLAY counts down the cooking time.
TOUCH AUTOCOOK NUMBER PAD PAD I 4 I 4
QUANTITY 8 oz. 16 oz. 24 oz. 32 oz. 4 oz. 8 oz. 12 oz. 16 oz. 2 ea. 4 ca. {3 ea. 8 ea. 4 oz. 8 oz. 12oz. 16 oz.

Vegetable

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Basic Instructions 1. Touch the FROZEN VEGETABLE for 8 oz. frozen vegetable. show "8" 2. Touch the FROZEN Pad once will Pad

The Display

VEGETABLE

Fresh Vegetables

twice for 10 oz. fi'ozen vegetable. The Display will show "10'2 3. Touch the FROZEN VEGETABLE Pad three

Muffins

times for 16 oz. fi'ozen vegetable. The Display will show "16". 4. Touch the FROZEN VEGETABLE Pad four

Three Tilnes Four Times

Fish Fillets
times for 20 oz. l?ozen vegetable. The Display will show "20".

Allow to cool before removing and cleaning. Wash in soapy water or dishwasher.

Roller

noise.
Clean frequently to prevent excessive Wash in soapy water or dishwasher.

Exterior

Do not spray or pour liquid cleansers directly onto a surl:ace. Spray or pour cleanser onto a cloth or sponge and then clean. Do not use abrasive cleaners, oven
Wipe the outside of your oven with a soapy cloth, rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners. They may scratch the surface.

Compartment

cleaners, abrasive cleaning pads or steel wool, as they can scratch or dull oven

Sl.lr faces.

Clean off the grease and dust on the light compartment cover on the bottom side of the microwave oven often with warm water and detergent.

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.

Bottom

Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry. Do not spray cleaners directly on panel. Spray cleaners on cloth and then wipe.
Wash oven bottom with hot sudsy water, rinse and &y. Do not use excessive amounts of water when cleaning the oven, especially around the turntable. Do not allow water or cleaning agents to seep into turntable gears located underneath.

The Exhaust

Feature

To Remove

Grease

Filter

The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with two metal filters which collect grease. When the tan is operationg, air is drawn up through the filters and is then discharged tln'ough the venting to the outside or through the charcoal filters if not vented to the outside.
To remove grease filter, grasp the "finger hold" on the filter and slide to the rear. Then pull filter downward and to the left. The filter will &op out.

METAL FILTER

COOKTOP LIGHT

To clean

Reusable

The reusable least once

Filters
grease filters should be cleaned at a month. Never operate the
To clean grease filters, soak and then agitate filter in solution of hot water and detergent. Do not use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal. Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt. Rinse, shake and remove moisture beibre replacing.
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 unit.

To Replace

To replace grease filter, slide the filter in the frame slot on the right of the opening. Pull filter upward and to the left to lock into place.

Light Bulb

Replacement Light Oven

cooktop fuse light/

To replace night light:

fuse or circuit

the combination
1. Disconnect power at main breaker or pull plug.

or circuit

To replace oven light: 1. Disconnect power at main breaker or pull plug.
2. Remove screw on right side of light compartment cover and lower cover until it stops. (See Figures 1 and 2.) 3. Gently unscrew the bulb(s). Be sure bulb(s) to be replaced are cool before removing. 4. Replace with 30-watt incandescent bulb(s) available from your authorized dealer. High intensity 30-watt bulb(s) which are available in supermarkets and hardware stores, may also be used for replacements. 5. Raise

screwY.

2. Remove the top grill by taking out the 2 screws that hold it in place. (See Figures 3.) 3. Remove Figure 4.) 4. Pull out the Lamp cover. (See Figure 4.) 5. Replace 6. Replace the light bulb with a 30-watt bulb. light housing cover to original and secure position it with the a screw (_])) for lamp over.(See
7. Replace lamp screw ((]). 8. Replace 9. Connect
top grill and secure with screws. electrical power.

compartment

and replace oven.

6. Connect

electrical

power to microwave

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Common

Questions

and Answers

Q.Can I open operating? the door when the oven is Q. What do the various beeps mean? A. Short beep any pad is touched. incorrect oven plugged entry. in. of cooking A.The door can be opened anytime during the cooking operation. The oven will automatically stop cooking and the time setting will maintain until the door is closed and the START Pad is touched. Q.What causes the oven interior light and display to dim when using a Variable Power Level? A. This is normal operating and indicates properly. the oven is Three short beeps One long beep Three long beeps end (microwave will turn of_). Series of three short beeps see if tuming or rearranging

check food to is needed.

Q.Can the oven be used with the glass tray or roller guide removed? A.No. Both the glass tray and roller nmst always be used in the oven cooking. guide when

and cycling

Q.Why does steam and/or vapor escape around the door and moisture droplets form on the inside of the oven door?
A. This in normal occurrence - as food cooks, steam is given off.

All these

things

are normal

microwave
Steam o1"vapor escaping Light reflection

l_com around the door.

around the door or outer case. in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other
Dimming oven light and change than high. Dull thumping
sound while oven is operating.

Charcoal

filter kit included for models that are not vented to the outside. See
There is a recirculating charcoal installation guide for details.

Check the

following

to be sure a service

If the interior

call is necessary:

of oven collects moisture:
If noting on the oven operates: check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker.
check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit in honse.
check that controls are set properly. time is set.
this is normal. Food gives off moisture when cooking and the steam collects on the door and the oven surihce. Wipe offexcess moisture from oven after each use.
If food cooks unevenly: refer to your recipe fbr proper procedures. See be sure food is evenly shaped. defrosted before cooking

check that the cooking

If the oven interior

light does not work:

The light bulb may be loose or defective. page 20 or call a qualified servicer.
be sure food is completely cooking.
If oven will not cook: check that control con'ectly. check that door is firmly closed. check that START Auto Start Pad was touched. panel was programmed
check placement of aluminum prevent overcooking.

strips used to

If food is undercooked: check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time, and power levels) were correctly followed. check household voltage. on a before
may have been set. Lockout may have been set the door and seal for

the Control

check the area between obstructions.
try plugging the oven into an outlet separate electrical circuit. be sure food was completely cooking.
If oven takes longer cooks too rapidly: be sure the Power properly. cheek instructions veri_ that voltage not low.

normal

to cook

defi'osted

Level is programmed on food density, to the microwave etc. oven is
If food is overcooked: check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time, and power levels) were correctly followed. the initial temperature higher than normal. occur: dishes were used. of food may have been

clock does not always keep into
If the time-of-day correct time:

If arcing (sparks)

check that the power cord is fully inserted the outlet receptacle. check that the oven is properly grounded.

be sure microwave-safe

be sure wire twist ties were not used. be sure oven was not operated when empty. down but
try plugging the oven into an outlet on a separate electrical circuit.
If the display shows a time counting the oven is not cooking: check that door is firmly closed.
If oven floor or glass tray are hot: this is normal. The floor is absorbing fi'om the food. heat

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SO RIGHT AT HOME,

Microwave Oven Warranty

Daewoo Electronics America,inc. warrants each new Microwave Oven to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect or to furnish a new part(s) (at the company's option) for any part(s) of the unit that has failed during the warranty period. Parts and labor expenses are covered on this unit for a period of one year after the date of purchase. In addition Daewoo Electronics America,inc. warrants the Magnetron (parts only) to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 8 years. The consumer is responsible for all labor and transportation expenses related to the diagnosis and replacement of the Magnetron after the initial one- year warranty expires. If in the event the unit requires replacement or refund under the terms of this warranty the consumer is responsible for all transportation expenses to return the unit to our factory prior to receiving a replacement unit or refund. A copy of the dated sales receipt / invoice is required to receive warranty service. This warranty covers appliances in use within the continental and Hawaii. The warranty does not cover the following: Damages due to shipping damage or improper Damages due to misuse or abuse. Content losses due to failure of the unit. installation. United States, Puerto Rico

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 product if used for other then its intended purpose. Disposal cost of failed units not returned to our factory. Any delivery / installation costs incurred as the result of a unit that fails to perform as specified. This warranty is in lieu of all warranties expressed or implied and no representative or person is authorized to assume for us any other liability in connection with the sale of this product. Under no circumstances is the consumer permitted to return this unit to the factory without prior written consent from MC Appliance corp. Model MCO160UW MCO16OUB MCO16OUQ MCO160S Parts One-Year Labor One-Year Magnetron (Part Only) Eight Years Type of Service In- Home
For Service or Assistance please call 800 553-4355 or 888 775-0202 Or visit us on the web at www.rnagicchef-ewave.corn