Samsung MD800WC, MD800SC User Manual

Microwave Oven
Owner’s Manual
MD800WC/SC
Safety.................................................................2
Your New Microwave oven..............................5
Checking Parts....................................................... 5
Warranty and Service Information.. ........................5
Control Panel Buttons.............................................6
Operation...........................................................7
Setting the Clock .................................................... 7
Using the Pause/Cancel Button..............................7
Using the One Minute+ Button...............................8
Defrosting...............................................................8
Using the Instant Cook Buttons..............................9
Instant Cook Chart ..............................................9
Cooking Instructions......................................10
Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels ...............10
Cooking Utensils...................................................10
Testing Utensils....................................................11
Cooking Techniques.............................................12
Cooking Guide......................................................13
Recipes.................................................................16
Appendix.........................................................18
Troubleshooting Guide.........................................18
Care and Cleaning................................................18
Specifications ....................................................... 19
Warranty..........................................................19
Guía Rápida ....................................................23
Quick Reference.............................................23
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Safety

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When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
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(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open
since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to de feat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and
the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly
important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the
1) Door (bent or dented),
2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service personnel.
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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 b e repaired, call 1-800-SAMSUNG for the name of an authorized service center near you.
WARNING
To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal injury or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
• Read all safety instructions before using the appliance.
• Read and follow the specific “
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlets. See “ this manual.
• Install or place this appliance only in accordance with the installation instructions provided.
• Some items, like whole eggs and food in sealed containers, may explode if heated in this oven.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
• 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.
IMPORTANT GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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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 portio n of a hea ting or cook ing appliance.
• Do not mount over a sink.
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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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Safety
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 only to a 15A or greater dedicated circuit.
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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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.
Microwave oven
Glass tray
Instruction manual
Roller guide ring
Registration card
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 ____________________ 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 (1-800-726-7864), or go on-line to WWW.SAMSUNGSUPPORT.COM
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Your New Microwave oven
Setting Up Your Microwave Oven 1 Place the oven on a flat, sturdy surfa c e an d pl ug th e 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 sides of the oven.
2 Open the oven door by pulling the handle on the right side of the
door.
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 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. .
Control Panel Buttons
1. One Minute+ p.8
Press once for every minute of cooking at High power.
2. Defrost p.8
Press to set the defrosting time of the food to be defrosted.
3. Instant Cook Buttons p.9
Instant settings to cook popular foods.
4. Number buttons
Sets cooking times.
5. Power Level p.10
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 1 Press the Clock button. The display will show:
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 Press 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 i s in progress by pressing
Clock button.
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Using the Pause/Cancel Button

The
Pause/Cancel
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 restart, press
To stop cooking, erase instructions, and return the oven display to the time of day: press
To Correct a mistake you have just entered: press then re-enter the instructions.
button allows you to clear instructions you have entered.
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Using the One Minute+ Button

This button offers a convenient way to heat food in one-minute increments at the High power level.
1 Press the One Minute+ button once for each minute you wish to
cook the food. For example, press it twice for two minutes. The time will display, and the oven starts automatically.
Add minutes to a program in progress by pressing the One Minute+ button for each minute you want to add. You can only adjust the time during cooking when the time cook mode is selected.

Defrosting

The defrost setting is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of the microwave oven. (Power level of 30% is automatically set for defrosting)
1 Press the Defrost button. The display shows “0”.
2 Press the Number buttons to enter the desired defrosting time. 3 Press the Start button to begin defrosting.
• See page 15 for the Defrosting Guide.
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