Samsung 5TH731 Users Manual

Microwave Oven

Owner’s Manual

MW731

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Safety......................................................................................	2
Your New Microwave oven ...................................................	5
Checking Parts ....................................................................	5
Warranty and Service Information .......................................	5
Setting Up Your Microwave Oven .......................................	5
Control Panel Buttons..........................................................	6
Operation ...............................................................................	7
Setting the Clock .................................................................	7
Using the Pause/Cancel Button...........................................	7
Using the Instant Cook Buttons ...........................................	7
Instant Cook Chart...............................................................	8
Using the One Minute+ Button ............................................	9
Defrosting ............................................................................	9
Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels ..............................	9
Cooking Instructions ..........................................................	10
Cooking Utensils................................................................	10
Testing Utensils .................................................................	10
Cooking Techniques..........................................................	11
General Tips ......................................................................	11
Cooking Guide...................................................................	12
Defrosting Guide................................................................	14
Recipes..............................................................................	15
Appendix ..............................................................................	17
Troubleshooting Guide ......................................................	17
Care and Cleaning.............................................................	18
Specifications ....................................................................	18
Warranty...............................................................................	19
Guía Rápida .........................................................	Back Cover
Quick Reference .................................................	Back Cover

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Safety

	PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID		IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
	POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO		When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions
			should be followed, including the following:
	EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE		WARNING
	ENERGY:		To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal
			injury or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door			• Read all safety instructions before using the appliance.
open since open-door operation can result in
			• Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is
			to Excessive Microwave Energy” on this page.
important not to defeat or tamper with the safety
			• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded
interlocks.
			outlets. See “Important Grounding Instructions” on page 4 of this
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front			manual.
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to			• Install or place this appliance only in accordance with the installation
accumulate on sealing surfaces.			instructions provided.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is			• Some items, like whole eggs and food in sealed containers, may
particularly important that the oven door close			explode if heated in this oven.
properly and that there is no damage to the			• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the
1)	Door (bent or dented),		manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance.
2)	Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),		This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It
3)	Door seals and sealing surfaces.
			is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.

WARNING

Always observe Safety Precautions when using your oven. Never try to repair the oven on your own – there is dangerous voltage inside. If the oven needs to be repaired, call 1-800-SASUNG for the name of an authorized service center near you.

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Safety

Important Safety Instructions, continued

•As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

•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.

•This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

•Do not cover or block any of the openings on this appliance.

•Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use near water – for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

•Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles or spattered oils stuck to the oven walls or floor can cause paint damage and reduce the efficiency of the oven.

•Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

•Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

•Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

•When cleaning door and oven surfaces, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

•To reduce the risk of fire in the oven:

a.Do not overcook food. Watch appliance carefully if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are inside.

b.Remove wire twist-ties from plastic cooking bags before placing bags in oven.

c.If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off, disconnect the power cord, or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

d.Do not use the oven compartment for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the oven when not in use.

•Do not try to preheat oven or operate while empty.

•Do not cook without the glass tray in place on the oven floor. Food will not cook properly without the tray.

•Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles. The containers can break.

•Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle with care.

•Carefully remove container coverings, directing steam away from hands and face.

•Remove lids from baby food before reheating. After heating baby food, stir well and test temperature by tasting before serving.

•A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used with caution.

•Do not operate any other heating or cooking appliance beneath this appliance.

•Do not mount unit over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance.

•Do not mount over a sink.

•Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance when it is in operation.

•Precaution for safe use to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave oven energy:

Do not attempt to pull any part of the door by hand to open the door. Open the door only utilizing the push button located at front-right- bottom side.

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Safety

	IMPORTANT GROUNDING	Use of Extension Cords
	INSTRUCTIONS
		A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of
	This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical
		becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer
	short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by
		cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if
	providing an escape wire for the electrical current. This
		care is exercised in their use. If a long cord or extension cord is
	appliance is equipped with a cord that includes a grounding wire
		used:
	and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet

that is properly installed and grounded. Plug the three-prong		1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord
power cord into a properly grounded outlet of standard 115-120		should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the
		appliance.
voltage, 60 Hz. Your oven should be the only appliance on this		2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and
circuit.		it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet.
		3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape
		over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by
WARNING		children or tripped over accidentally. If you use an extension
		cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower may vary
		when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk		longer, too.
of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or		WARNING
servicer if you do not understand the grounding
instructions or if you are not sure if the appliance is
properly grounded.		Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the
		power cord under any circumstances.

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Your New Microwave oven

Checking Parts

Unpack your microwave oven and check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. If any part is missing or broken, call your dealer.

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microwave oven

	instruction	registration
	manual	card

	glass tray	roller guide ring

Warranty and Service Information

To help us better serve you, please complete the enclosed registration card and promptly return it by mail. If the registration card is missing, you can call Samsung Electronics America, Inc., at 1-800-SAMSUNG (800-726-7864), or register on-line at WWW.SAMSUNGUSA.COM

When contacting Samsung, please provide the specific model and serial number information which is usually located on the back or bottom of the product. Please record these numbers below, along with the other requested information. Keep this information in a safe place as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in case of theft or loss, and a copy of your sales receipt as a proof of purchase if warranty service is needed.

MODEL NUMBER ____________________

SERIAL NUMBER ____________________

DATE PURCHASED____________________

PURCHASED FROM____________________

Warranty service can only be performed by a Samsung Authorized Service Center. If you should require warranty service, provide the above information with a copy of your sales receipt to the Samsung Authorized Service Center.

For service assistance and the location of the nearest service center, please call 1-800-SAMSUNG (800-726-7864), or go on-line to WWW.SAMSUNGSUPPORT.COM

Setting Up Your Microwave Oven

1Place the oven on a flat, sturdy surface and plug the cord into a grounded outlet. Once plugged in, the display on your oven will show:

Make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least four inches of space behind, above, and to the side of the oven.

2Open the oven door by pressing the button below the control panel.

3Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp cloth.

4Place the pre-assembled ring in the indentation in the center of the oven.

5Place the glass tray on top of the ring so that the three glass tabs in the center of the tray fit securely into the tabs on the floor of the oven.

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Your New Microwave oven

Control Panel Buttons

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1.	Instant Cook Buttons	p.7
	Instant settings to cook popular foods.
2.	One Minute+	p.9
	Press once for every minute of cooking at High power.
3.	Number buttons
	Sets cooking times.
4.	Defrost	p.9
	Press to set the defrosting time of the food to be defrosted.
5.	Power Level	p.9
	Sets power to level other than high.
6.	Clock	p.7
	Sets current time.
7.	Pause/Cancel	p.7

Press to pause oven or correct a mistake.

8.Start

Press to start cooking.

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Operation

Setting the Clock

1Press the Clock button. The display will show:

2Use the Number buttons to enter the current time. You must press at least three numbers to set the clock. If the current time is 5:00 enter, 5,0,0

3Press Clock again. A colon will appear, indicating that the time is set.

If there is a power interruption, you will need to reset the clock.

You can check the current time while cooking is in progress by pressing the Clock button.

Using the Instant Cook Buttons

1Press the Instant Cook button corresponding to the food you are cooking (Popcorn, for example). The display shows the first serving size:

2Press the button repeatedly to select the serving size you want. The display will cycle through all available serving sizes. Once you select the correct serving size, the microwave will begin cooking automatically.

•See next page for Instant Cook Guide.

Using the Pause/Cancel Button

The Pause/Cancel button allows you to clear instructions you have entered. It also allows you to pause the oven’s cooking cycle, so that you can check the food.

•To pause the oven during cooking: press Pause/Cancel once. To restart, press Start.

•To stop cooking, erase instructions, and return the oven display to the time of day: press Pause/Cancel twice.

•To Correct a mistake you have just entered: press Pause/Cancel once, then re-enter the instructions.

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Operation

Instant Cook Chart

Item	Weight		Remarks
Popcorn	3.5 oz	•	Use one microwave-only bag of popcorn.
	3.0-3.5 oz	• Use caution when removing and opening
			hot bag from oven
		• To help prevent the popcorn bag from
			getting stuck in the oven, fold each end of
			the bag up one inch (		) before placing
			the bag in the center	of the	oven.
		• If it still gets stuck, open the door and
			reposition the bag, close the door and
			press start.
Fresh	1 cup	•	Place the vegetable into a		casserole and
Vegetable	2 cups		add some water.
	3 cups	• Cover during cooking and stir before
	4 cups
			standing.
Frozen	8-10 oz	•	Remove package from outerwrapping and
Dinner	10-12 oz		follow package instructions for covering
			and standing. After cooking, let stand 1-3
			min.
Potato	1 EA	•	Prick each potato several times with fork.
	2 EA	• Place on turntable in spoke-like fashion.
	3 EA
		• Remove from oven, wrap in foil and let
	4 EA
			stand 3-5 min.
		• Once during cooking, the oven will beep to
			let you know to turn the food over.
Boil Water	½ cup	•	Measure liquid; pour into microwave-safe
	1 cup		container that is 2 times larger than amount
	2 cups		of liquid. Example: For 1 cup liquid use a 2
			cup or larger dish.
		• Stir well before and after heating to prevent
			erupting.
Pizza Reheat	1 Slice	•	Put the pizza on a microwave-safe plate
	2 Slices		with wide end of slice towards the outside
	3 Slices		edge of the plate.
		•	Do not let slices overlap. Do not cover.
		• Before serving, let stand 1-2 min.

Note

The cooking time of 3.0 oz. microwave-popcorn depends on the contents of butter and brands.

Cooking time is adjustable for desired taste with numeric pads following package instructions.

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