Magic Chef MCO160S User Manual

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.

Magic Chef MCO160S Specifications

General

Type	Countertop
Capacity	1.6 cu. ft.
Power	1000 Watts
Control Type	Digital
Turntable	Yes
Weight	30.9 lbs
Display	LED
Power Output	1000 Watts
Color	Stainless Steel
Child Safety Lock	Yes

Summary

Introduction and Safety Precautions

Precautions to Avoid Excessive Microwave Energy

Essential safety measures to prevent exposure to microwave energy.

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Key safety rules covering operation, grounding, and appliance usage.

Installation and Setup

Grounding and Interference

Critical steps for safe grounding and avoiding radio frequency interference.

Operational Features (Fan, Tips)

Information on the automatic fan and tips for microwave-safe cookware.

Control Panel Overview

Control Panel Functions

Descriptions of each button and its corresponding function on the control panel.

Oven Features at a Glance

Component Identification

Detailed descriptions of each part of the microwave oven.

Operating Basics

Basic Operations (Clock, Time Cook, Power Level)

Setting the clock, manual cooking, and power level adjustments.

Cooking and Defrosting Features

Guides for using presets like Add Minute, Timer, Auto Defrost, and Defrost by Time.

Special Features and Presets

Preset Cooking Options

Using buttons for Popcorn, Pizza, Potatoes, Beverages, Dinner Plates, Vegetables.

Advanced Cooking Modes

Programming Two Stage Cooking, Favorite Choice, Auto Start, and Delay Start.

Control Lockout and Utilities

Control Lockout & Fan/Light Operation

Locking controls and operating the vent fan and cooktop light.

Care and Cleaning

Interior and Exterior Cleaning

Methods for cleaning oven interior, exterior, bottom, and control panel.

Component Maintenance (Filters, Bulbs)

Cleaning exhaust filters and replacing light bulbs.

Common Questions and Answers

Operational FAQs and Normal Conditions

Explanations for sounds, steam, and common operational questions.

Charcoal Filter Kit

Information regarding the recirculating charcoal filter kit.

Before You Call for Service

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Checks for oven malfunction, cooking problems, and display errors.

Microwave Oven Warranty

Warranty Coverage and Service

Information on parts, labor, magnetron warranty, and contact details.