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Microwave Oven
Owner’s Manual
MD1200
Code No.: DE68-02888A
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Safety
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID |
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS |
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When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions |
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EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE |
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To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal |
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(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open |
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injury or exposure to excessive microwave energy: |
since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to |
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• Read all safety instructions before using the appliance. |
microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper |
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• Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE |
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with the safety interlocks. |
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EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on this page. |
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(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the |
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• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded |
door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on |
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outlets. See “IMPORTANT GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page |
sealing surfaces. |
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(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly |
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• Install or place this appliance only in accordance with the installation |
important that the oven door close properly and that there is |
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instructions provided. |
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no damage to the |
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• Some items, like whole eggs and food in sealed containers, may |
1) Door (bent or dented), |
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explode if heated in this oven. |
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2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened), |
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• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the |
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manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. |
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3) Door seals and sealing surfaces. |
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This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It |
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(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone |
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is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. |
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except properly qualified service personnel. |
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• As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by |
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children. |
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not working properly, or if it has been damaged. |
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• Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is |
Always observe Safety Precautions when using your |
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• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service |
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oven. Never try to repair the oven on your own – there |
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personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for |
is dangerous voltage inside. If the oven needs to be |
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examination, repair, or adjustment. |
repaired, call 1-800-SAMSUNG for the name of an |
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• Do not cover or block any of the openings on this appliance. |
authorized service center near you. |
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• Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use near water – for |
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example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming |
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Safety
Important Safety Instructions, continued
•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 heating. 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.
•If materials inside oven should ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn
the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.
•Pre-caution for safe use to avoid possible exposure to excessive micro 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.
IMPORTANT GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electrical current. This appliance is equipped with a cord that includes a grounding wire and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. Plug the three-prong power cord into a properly grounded outlet of standard 115-120 voltage, 60 Hz. Your oven should be the only appliance on this circuit.
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WARNING
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or servicer if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you are not sure if the appliance is properly grounded.
Use of Extension Cords
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 if care is exercised in their use. If a long cord or extension cord is used:
1.The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
2.The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and 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 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 longer, too.
WARNING
Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord under any circumstances.
Note
Connect the oven to a 20A circuit.
When connecting the oven to a 15A circuit, make sure that circuit breaker is operable.
Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT
IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN
THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
1.Do not overheat the liquid.
2.Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
3.Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
4. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.
5.Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.
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Table of Contents |
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Safety ........................................................................................... |
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Your New Microwave oven......................................................... |
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Table of Contents ...................................................................... |
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Checking Parts .......................................................................... |
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Warranty and Service Information ............................................. |
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Warranty and Service Information ............................................. |
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Setting Up Your Microwave Oven ............................................. |
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Control Panel Buttons ............................................................... |
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Operation ..................................................................................... |
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Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight .......................... |
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Setting the Clock ....................................................................... |
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Using the Pause/Cancel Button ................................................ |
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Using the Instant Cook Buttons ................................................. |
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Using the Handy Helper Button ................................................. |
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Using the Kids Meals Button ................................................... |
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Using the Snack Bar Button .................................................... |
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Using the One Minute + Button ............................................... |
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Defrosting Automatically .......................................................... |
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Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels .................................. |
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One-stage Cooking ................................................................. |
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Reheating Automatically .......................................................... |
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Multi-stage Cooking ................................................................. |
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Using the More/Less Buttons .................................................. |
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Switching the Beeper On/Off................................................... |
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Using the Kitchen Timer .......................................................... |
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Demonstration Mode ............................................................... |
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Setting the Child Protection Lock ............................................ |
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Cooking Instructions ................................................................ |
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Cooking Utensils ..................................................................... |
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Testing Utensils ....................................................................... |
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Cooking Techniques ................................................................ |
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General Tips ............................................................................ |
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Cooking Guide ......................................................................... |
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Auto Defrosting Guide ............................................................. |
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Recipes ................................................................................... |
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Appendix.................................................................................... |
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Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................ |
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Care and Cleaning .................................................................. |
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Specifications .......................................................................... |
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Warranty .................................................................................... |
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Warranty Information ............................................................... |
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Guía Rápida(Spanish)............................................................... |
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Quick Reference(English) ........................................................ |
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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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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 (1-800-726-7864), 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 |
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SERIAL NUMBER |
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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 (1-800-726-7864), or go on-line to WWW.SAMSUNGSUPPORT.COM
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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 (1-800-726- 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 |
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SERIAL NUMBER |
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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 (1-800-726-7864), or go on-line to WWW.SAMSUNGSUPPORT.COM
Setting Up Your Microwave Oven
1 Place the oven on a flat, sturdy surface and plug the cord into a grounded outlet.
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.
2 Open the oven door by pressing the button below the control panel.
3 Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp cloth.
4 Place the pre-assembled ring in the indentation in the center of the oven.
5 Place the glass tray secerely in the center of the pre-assembled roller guide.
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Control Panel Buttons
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Press to pause oven or correct a mistake. |
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Auto Defrost |
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Sets weight of food to be defrosted. |
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Press to start cooking. |
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Instant Cook Buttons |
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11. Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar |
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Instant settings to cook popular foods. |
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Selects type of dish to be reheated. |
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Sets cooking times or amounts and power levels other than high. |
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Shows type and quantity of food to be reheated. |
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Press this pad to set a power level other than high. |
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Sets kitchen or convenience timer. |
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Sets current time. |
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Sets sound on or off. |
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Operation
Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight
The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has been an interruption in power, the display shows “ ” At this point, you can select the weight system for the display. You can choose between pounds (LBS) or kilograms (KG). To do so,
1 Press 0 immediately after plugging in your microwave. The display will show “Kg”.
If the display does not shows “Kg”, you will need to unplug the microwave and then plug it in again in order to change to the weight selection.
2 Press 0 repeatedly to select the weight system you wish to use:
When you have selected the weight system you want to use, press the PAUSE/CANCEL button to end this procedure.
Setting the Clock
1 Press the Clock button. The “ENTER” and “TIME” indicators flash.
2 Use 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.
3 When 5 seconds has elapsed, “ENTER” indicator flash and “Clock” will be displayed.
4 Press Clock or Start again. A colon will blink, indicating that the time is set.
5 If there is a power interruption, you will need to reset the clock.
6 You can check the current time while cooking is in progress by pressing the Clock button.
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.
Using the Instant Cook Buttons
1 Press the Instant Cook button corresponding to the food you are cooking (Popcorn, for example). The display shows the first serving size. (“ENTER” and “QTY.” will flash)
2 Press 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.
When the cooking times is over, the oven will beep. The oven will then beep every minute.
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