Samsung ME18H704SFS Service manual

ME18H704SF

Microwave Oven

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safety information

Congratulations on your new Samsung microwave oven. This manual contains important information on the installation, use and care of your appliance. Please take time to read this manual to take full advantage of your microwave oven’s many benefits and features.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It is your responsibility to use common sense, caution, and care when installing, maintaining, and operating your microwave oven.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

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 defeat 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 the sealing surface.

C.Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that:

1.The door is not bent or damaged

2.The hinges and latches are not broken or loosened

3.The door seals and sealing surface are clean and operative.

D.Only properly qualified service personnel should adjust or repair the oven. Do not attempt to adjust or repair the oven yourself.

IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:

Hazards or unsafe practices that

may result in severe personal WARNING injury or death.

Hazards or unsafe practices that

may result in minor personal CAUTION injury or property damage.

To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or

personal injury when using your CAUTION microwave oven, follow these

basic safety precautions.

Do NOT attempt.

Do NOT disassemble.

Do NOT touch.

Follow directions explicitly.

Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.

Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.

Call the service center for help.

Note

These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others. Please follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING WARNING

To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal injury or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

1.Read all safety instructions before using the appliance.

2.Read and follow the specific “Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy” on this page.

3.This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlets. See Important “Grounding instructions” on page 4 of this manual.

4.Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

5.Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers (for example, sealed glass jars), can explode if heated rapidly. Never heat them in a microwave oven.

6.Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not put corrosive chemicals or vapors in or on this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

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

8.Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

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

10.Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

11.Do not tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door.

12.Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar locations.

13.Do not immerse the power cord or plug in water.

14.Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. (including the back of the oven).

15.Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.

16.When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven that come together when the door closes, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. Unplug the microwave before cleaning.

17.To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity.

a.Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

b.Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing the bags in the oven.

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

d.Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when it is not in use.

18.Liquids, such as water, milk, coffee, or tea can 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:

a.Do not overheat liquid.

b.Stir liquid both before and halfway through heating it.

c.Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

d.After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.

e.Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.

CAUTION CAUTION

1.Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter.

2.When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

3.Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaner, may damage the filter.

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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.

WARNING WARNING

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

•Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove the third (grounding) prong. Do not use an adaptor or otherwise defeat the grounding plug.

•Consult a qualified electrician or service person if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you are not sure if the appliance is properly grounded.

•We do not recommend using an extension cord with this appliance. If the power-supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance. However, if it is necessary to use an extension cord, read and follow the “Use of Extension Cords” section below.

Use of Extension Cords

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of your becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and you can use them if you exercise care. If you use a long cord or extension cord:

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 speed of the blower may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer too.

CRITICAL

WARNING INSTALLATION

WARNINGS

This appliance must be installed by a qualified technician or service company.

•Failing to have a qualified technician install the oven may result in electric shock, fire, an

explosion, problems with the product, or injury.

Unpack the oven, remove all packaging material and examine the oven for any damage such as dents

on the interior or exterior of the oven, broken door latches, cracks in the door, or a door that is not lined up correctly. If there is any damage, do not operate the oven and notify your dealer immediately.

Make sure to install your oven in a location with adequate space.

Remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the power plug terminals and contact points using a dry cloth on a regular basis.

•Unplug the power plug and clean it with a dry cloth.

•Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

Plug the power cord into a properly grounded 3 pronged outlet. Your oven should be the only appliance connected to this circuit.

•Sharing a wall socket with other appliances, using a power strip, or extending the power cord may result in electric shock or fire.

•Do not use an electric transformer. It may result in electric shock or fire.

•Ensure that the voltage, frequency and current provided match the product’s specifications. Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

Keep all packaging materials out of the reach of children. Children may use them for play.

This appliance must be properly grounded. Read and follow the specific “Grounding instructions” found in the beginning of this Section. Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water pipe, or telephone line.

•This may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, or problems with the product

•Never plug the power cord into a socket that is not grounded correctly and make sure that it is in accordance with local and national codes.

Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord under any circumstances.

Connect the oven to a 20A circuit. If you connect the oven to a 15A circuit, make sure that circuit breaker is operable.

Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily, or dusty location, or in a location exposed to direct sunlight or water (rain drops).

• This may result in electric shock or fire.

Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly. Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord, or loose wall socket.

• This may result in electric shock or fire. Do not mount over a sink.

Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord. Do not twist or tie the power cord.

Do not hook the power cord over a metal object, place a heavy object on the power cord, insert the power cord between objects, or push the power cord into the space behind the appliance.

• This may result in electric shock or fire.

Do not pull the power cord when you unplug the oven.

•Unplug the oven by pulling the plug only.

•Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

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When the power plug or power cord is damaged, contact your nearest service center for a replacement or repair.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION CAUTIONS

Position the oven so that the plug is easily accessible.

•Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire due to electric leakage.

Unplug the oven when it is not being used for long periods of time or during a thunder/lightning storm.

•Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

CRITICAL USAGE WARNING WARNINGS

If the microwave appliance is flooded please contact your nearest service center : Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy”, found in the beginning of this Section.

If the microwave generates a strange noise, a burning smell, or smoke, unplug it immediately and contact your nearest service center.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

In the event of a gas leak (propane gas, LP gas, etc.), ventilate the room immediately. Do not touch the microwave, power cord, or plug.

•Do not use a ventilating fan.

•A spark may result in an explosion or fire.

Take care that the door or any of the other parts do not come into contact with your body while cooking or just after cooking.

• Failing to do so may result in burns.

In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below the oven, smother the flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray.

Never leave surface units beneath your oven unattended at high heat settings. Boil overs cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if the vent fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use high heat on surface units only when necessary.

If materials inside the 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.

•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, contact an authorized service center near you.

Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself.

•Because a high voltage current enters the product chassis during operation, opening the chassis can result in electric shock or fire.

•You may be exposed to electromagnetic waves.

•When the oven requires repair, contact your nearest service center.

If any foreign substance such as water enters the

microwave, unplug it and contact your nearest service center.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.

• This may result in electric shock.

Do not turn the appliance off by unplugging the power plug while the appliance is in operation.

•Plugging the power plug into the wall socket again may cause a spark and result in electric shock or fire.

Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children. Packaging materials can be dangerous to children.

•If a child places a bag over its head, the child can suffocate

Do not let children or any person with reduced physical, sensory or, mental capabilities use this appliance unsupervised.

Make sure that the appliance is out of the reach of children.

•Failing to do so may result in electric shock, burns, or injury.

•Keep children away from the door when opening or closing it as they may bump themselves on the door or catch their fingers in the door.

Do not touch the inside of the appliance immediately after cooking. The inside of the appliance will be hot.

•The heat on the inside of the oven can cause burns.

Do not put aluminum foil (except as specifically directed in this manual), metal objects (such as containers, forks, etc.), or containers with golden or silver rims into the microwave.

• These objects can cause sparks or a fire.

Do not use or place flammable sprays or objects near the oven.

•Heat from the microwave can cause flammable sprays to explode or burn.

•Failing to do so may result in electric shock or injury.

Do not tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door. Under no circumstances should you remove the outer cabinet.

Do not store or use the oven outdoors.

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CAUTION USAGE CAUTIONS

If the surface of the microwave is cracked, turn it off.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock.

Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle with care.

Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Carefully remove container coverings, directing steam away from your hands and face.

Remove lids from baby food before heating. After heating baby food, stir well to distribute the heat evenly. Always test the temperature by tasting before feeding the baby. The glass jar or surface of the food may appear to be cooler than the food in the interior, which can be so hot that it will burn the infant’s mouth.

Make sure all cookware used in the oven is suitable for microwaving.

Use microwavable cookware in strict compliance with such manufacturer’s recommendations.

Do not stand on top of the microwave or place objects (such as laundry, oven covers, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance.

•Items, such as a cloth, may get caught in the door.

•This may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury.

Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.

• This may result in electric shock.

Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the appliance.

•As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in electric shock, fire, or problems with the product.

Do not place the appliance over a fragile object such as a sink or glass object.

•This may result in damage to the sink or glass object.

Do not put your face or body close to the appliance while cooking or when opening the door just after cooking.

•Take care that children do not come too close to the appliance.

•Failing to do so may result in children burning themselves.

Do not place food or heavy objects over the door when opening the door.

•The food or object may fall and this may result in burns or injury.

Do not abruptly cool the door, the inside of the appliance, or the dish by pouring water over it during or just after cooking.

•This may result in damage to the appliance. The steam or water spray may result in burns or injury.

Do not try to preheat the oven or operate it 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.

Do not scratch the glass of the oven door with a sharp object.

•This may result in the glass being damaged or broken.

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

Do not use sealed containers. Remove seals and lids before use. Sealed containers can explode due to buildup of pressure even after oven has been turned off.

CRITICAL CLEANING WARNING INSTRUCTIONS

Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it.

Do not use benzene, thinner, or alcohol to clean the appliance.

•This may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock, or fire.

Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance from the wall socket and remove food waste from the door and cooking compartment.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

Take care not to hurt yourself when cleaning the appliance (external/internal)

•You may hurt yourself on the sharp edges of the appliance.

Do not clean the appliance with a steam cleaner.

• This may result in corrosion.

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.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA WARNING PROPOSITION 65

WARNINGS:

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity.

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contents

SETTING UP YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

8	8	Checking the parts
	8	Warranty and service information
	8	Setting up your microwave oven
	9	Features
	9	Checking the control panel
	10	Setting the time
	10	Child lock
	10	Options

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

10 10 Kitchen timer button

10 Add 30 sec button

10Vent buttons (4 speed & on/off)

10Vent delay off button

10Light hi/lo/off button

11Set timer button

11Turntable on/off button

11Metal shelf

11Eco mode

12Sensor cooking buttons

12Reheat button

13Auto defrost button

14Fit choice button

15Soften/melt button

15Kids meals button

16Snacks button

16Microwave cooking times & Power levels

17Keep warm

COOKING GUIDE

18 18 General microwave tips

19Cooking meat

19Cooking poultry

20Cooking seafood

20Cooking eggs

20Cooking vegetables

20Recipes

CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

21	21	Cleaning the exterior
	21	Cleaning the interior
	22	Cleaning the turntable and roller
	22	rings
		Storing and repairing your
	22	microwave oven
		Replacing the cooktop/night light
	22	Replacing the oven light
	22	Cleaning the grease filter
	23	Replacing the charcoal filter

TROUBLESHOOTING

24

APPENDIX

24

WARRANTY (USA)

25

COOKWARE GUIDE

17 17 Microwave-safe utensils

WARRANTY (CANADA)

26

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setting up your microwave oven

Be sure to follow these instructions closely so that your new microwave oven works properly.

CHECKING THE PARTS

Carefully unpack your microwave oven, and make sure you’ve received all the parts shown below. If your

microwave oven was damaged during shipping, or if you do not have all the parts, contact Samsung Customer Service. (Refer to the “Warranty and service information” on page 8.)

Microwave oven (ME18H704SF)

* Shelf	* Glass Tray	* Roller Guide
		Ring
* Grease filter	* Charcoal filter * Exhaust adaptor
(Installed)

* Hardware kit	Manuals	Templates
(Screws &	(User &	(Top & Wall)
Brackets)	Installation)

If you need an accessory marked with a *, you can buy it from the Samsung Contact Center (1-800-726-

7864).

WARRANTY AND SERVICE

INFORMATION

To help us to serve you better, please complete the enclosed registration card and promptly return it by mail. If the registration card is missing, you can call Samsung Electronics, Inc., at

1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) or register online at www.samsung.com/register.

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 in the spaces provided 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. Also keep 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 (726-7864).

SETTING UP YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

1.Open the door by pulling the handle on the right side of the door.

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

3.Install the pre-assembled ring into the indentation at the center of the microwave oven.

4.Place the glass tray securely in the center of the preassembled roller ring.

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FEATURES

Door Handle	Window with	Cooking Guide	Wire Rack
	Metal Shield

Door Safety

Model and Serial

Glass

Oven Control

Lock System

Number Plate

Turntable

Panel

CHECKING THE CONTROL PANEL

Display

See page 12
	See page 15
See page 14	See page 16
See page 13	See page 17

See page 16

See page 10

See page 10

See page 11 See page 10 See page 11

See page 10-11

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SETTING THE TIME

Your microwave oven is equipped with a built-in clock. Set the clock when first installing your microwave oven and after a power failure. The time is displayed whenever the microwave oven is not being used.

1.Press the Clock button.

2.Use the number buttons to enter the current time. You need to press at least three numbers to set the clock. For example, if the current time is 5:00, press 5, 0, 0. The display will show: 500.

3.Press the Clock button.

4.Use the Clock button to select AM / PM.

5.Press the ENTER/START button.

6.A colon appears indicating that the time is set.

To check the time while cooking, press the Clock button.

CHILD LOCK

The Child Lock function allows you to lock the buttons so that the microwave oven cannot be operated accidentally. The oven can be locked at any time.

Activating/Deactivating

If you want to activate or deactivate the child lock function, press the STOP/CLEAR button for 3 seconds.

The display will show CHILD LOCK ON when the oven is locked, and then re-displays the time.

OPTIONS

You can customize your new microwave oven to suit your preferences. To customize:

1.Press the Options button.

2.Press the number button that corresponds to the function you want to customize.

3.Press the number that corresponds to the option you want to set.

4.Press the ENTER/START button to set the option.

The functions, options, and corresponding number buttons are listed in the table below.

	No.	Function		Options
	1	Weight mode selected	1	Lbs.
			2	Kg. (Gram)
	2	Clock display control	1	12HR
			2	24HR
	3	Sound on/off control	1	Sound ON
			2	Sound OFF
	4	Remind end signal	1	ON
			2	OFF
	5	Daylight Saving time	1	ON
			2	OFF
	6	Demo mode	1	ON
			2	OFF
	7	Filter Reminder	1	ON
			2	OFF

using your microwave oven

Cooking has never been easier than with your new Samsung microwave oven.

The following section describes everything you need to know about using your microwave oven.

KITCHEN TIMER BUTTON

Use the Kitchen Timer for timing up to 99 minutes,

99seconds.

1.Press the Kitchen Timer button.

2.Use the number buttons to set the length of time you want the timer to run.

3.Press the ENTER/START button

4.The display counts down and beeps when the time has elapsed.

5.To cancel the timer setting: Press the STOP/ CLEAR button once.

ADD 30 SEC BUTTON

This simplified control saves you time, letting you quickly start cooking at 100 % power.

1.Press the Add 30 sec button for each 30 seconds you want food to cook. For example, press it twice to cook for one minute, and then press the ENTER/ START button to start cooking.

2.Add 30 sec to a cooking program already in progress by pressing the Add 30 sec button for every additional 30 seconds you want to add.

VENT BUTTONS (4 SPEED & ON/OFF)

The vent removes steam and other vapors from the cooking surface. You can manually select the vent setting.

1.Press the Vent 4 Speed button to set the speed level.

2.Press the Vent On/Off button to turn the vent on.

3.Press the Vent On/Off button again to turn the vent off.

The exhaust fan’s speed will reduce when the oven’s cooking function is activated.

VENT DELAY OFF BUTTON

Press the Delay Off button once to turn the fan off after a certain number of minutes. The number of minutes depends on how many times you press the button.

Press (times)	1	2	3	4	5
Delay off (min)	1	3	5	10	30

	Filter Reminder	LIGHT HI/LO/OFF BUTTON
		The Light button allows you to select a light setting for
	The filter should be cleaned or replaced once every four
	months. When it is time to clean or replace the filter, the	your microwave.
	microwave displays the “Filter” message to remind you to
	clean or replace the filter. To remove the message, touch	Press (times)		1	2	3
	the number 0 when the microwave is in standby mode, or
		Light		High	Low	Off
	access Options.
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SET TIMER BUTTON

You can set the microwave so the light turns on and off automatically at a preset time. The light comes on at the same time every day until reset.

1.Press the Set Timer button.

2.Use the number buttons to set the light on time.

3.Press the Clock button to select AM or PM.

4.Press the ENTER/START button.

5.Use the number buttons to set the light off time.

6.Press the Clock button to select AM or PM.

7.Press the ENTER/START button.

TURNTABLE ON/OFF BUTTON

For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. However, for large dishes it can be turned off.

Press the Turntable On/Off button to turn the turntable on or off.

The turntable may become too hot to touch. Use

CAUTION pot holders to touch the turntable during and after cooking.

METAL SHELF

Use the metal shelf to cook more than one item at the same time.

	• Do not use a microwave browning dish on the
CAUTION	shelf. The shelf could overheat.

•Do not use the oven with the shelf on the microwave floor. This could damage the microwave.

•Use pot holders when handling the shelf as it may be hot.

•Do not use the metal shelf when cooking popcorn.

Food cooks best on the turntable.

The shelf gives you the option to reheat more than one dish at the same time.

Reheating food

To reheat food on 2 levels or to reheat food on the lower level:

•Multiply the reheating time by 1½.

•Switch places halfway through the reheating process.

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For best results

Uneven results

ECO MODE

Eco Mode reduces standby power usage.

When you press the Eco Mode button once, the display will go out and the microwave shifts to the mode which minimizes power usage.

To cancel the Eco Mode, press the Eco Mode button once again, or press any other button.

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SENSOR COOKING BUTTONS

The Sensor Cooking buttons let you cook favorite foods using preset power levels and times at the touch of a button. If the food is not thoroughly cooked or reheated when you use the auto cook feature, complete the cooking process by selecting a power level and cooking the food for an additional amount of time.

Do not use the Sensor Cooking buttons continuously. The oven must cool for 5 minutes between uses or the CAUTION food will overcook.

Sensor cooking utensils & covers

To obtain good cooking results using these functions, follow the directions for selecting the appropriate containers and covers in the Cookware section on page 16.

CAUTION

CAUTION

Always use microwave-safe containers and cover with a lid or plastic wrap. When using plastic wrap, turn back one corner to allow steam to escape.

Fill containers at least half full.

Foods that require stirring or rotating should be stirred or turned at the end of the Sensor Cook cycle, when the time has started to count down on the display.

Do not use the Auto Sensor cooking feature continuously. Wait 5 minutes before selecting another sensor cooking operation.

To avoid poor results, do not use the Auto Sensor when the room ambient temperature is too high or too low.

Sensor cooking table

	Food		Amount	Procedure
			3.0 - 3.5 oz.	Heat only one microwave popcorn bag at a time. Be careful when removing
Popcorn				the heated bag from the oven and opening it. Let the oven cool for at least
			1 package	5 minutes before using it again.
		Beverage		Use a measuring cup or mug and do not cover. Place the beverage in the
			8 oz.	oven. After heating, stir well. Let the oven cool for at least 5 minutes before
		(Co-1)
				using it again.
		Chicken		Place the chicken breasts on a microwave safe plate and cover with plastic
		breast	8 to 16 oz.
				wrap. Cook to an internal temperature of 170 °F. Let stand for 5 minutes.
		(Co-2)
Cook
		Frozen		Use this button for frozen sandwiches, breakfast entrees, pancakes, waffles,
		breakfast	4 to 8 oz.	etc. Follow the package instructions for covering and standing. Let the oven
		(Co-3)		cool for at least 5 minutes before using it again.
		Frozen		Remove the food from its wrapping and follow the instructions on the box
		dinner	8 to 14 oz.	for covering and letting stand. Let the oven cool for at least 5 minutes before
		(Co-4)		using it again.
		Fresh		Place the fresh vegetables in a microwave-safe ceramic, glass, or plastic dish
				and add 2-4 tbs. water. Cover with a lid or vented plastic wrap while cooking
		vegetables	1 to 4 cups
				and stir before letting stand. Let the oven cool for at least 5 minutes before
		(Fr-1)
				using it again.
Veggies
		Frozen		Place the frozen vegetables in a microwave-safe ceramic, glass, or plastic
			1 to 4	dish and add 2-4 tbs. water. Cover with a lid or vented plastic wrap to cook.
		vegetables
			servings	stir before letting stand for 3-5 minutes. Let the oven cool for at least 5
		(Fr-2)
				minutes before using it again.
			1 to 6	Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Place on the turntable in a
Potato				spoke-like fashion. After cooking, let the potatoes stand for 3-5 minutes. Let
			potatoes.
				the oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using it again.
				Place 1-3 pizza slices on a microwave-safe plate with the wide ends of the
Pizza			1 to 3 slices	slices towards the outside edge of the plate. Do not let the slices overlap. Do
				not cover. Let the oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using it again.

REHEAT BUTTON

Heating leftovers and precooked foods is easy with your new microwave. By actually sensing the humidity that escapes as the food is heated, the oven’s heating time is automatically adjusted depending on the type and amount of precooked food.

All food must already be precooked. Plates of food and casseroles should be stored at refrigerator temperature. Press the Reheat button and ENTER/START button to begin reheating your precooked food. If you want to check the current time while reheating, press the Clock button.

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Reheating table

Follow the instructions below when reheating different types of food.

	Food	Amount	Procedure
			Use only precooked, refrigerated foods.
			Cover the plate with vented plastic wrap or waxed paper tucked under the plate. If the
			food is not as hot as you would like after using the Sensor Reheat function, continue
	Dinner plate	1 serving	heating using additional time and power.
	(rh-2)	(1 plate)	Contents:
			3-4 oz. meat, poultry, or fish (up to to 6 oz. with bone)
			½ cup starch (potatoes, pasta, rice, etc.)
			½ cup vegetables (about 3 - 4 oz.)
	Casserole		Cover the plate with a lid or vented plastic wrap. If the food is not as hot as you would
			like after using the “Sensor Reheat” function, continue heating using additional time and
	(rh-1)
		1 to 4	power. Stir the food once before serving.
		servings	Contents:
	Pasta
			Casserole, refrigerated foods.
	(rh-3)
			Pasta: canned spaghetti and ravioli

AUTO DEFROST BUTTON

To thaw frozen foods, enter the weight of the food, and the microwave automatically sets the defrosting time, power level, and standing time. Press ENTER/START button to start defrosting.

1.Press the Auto Defrost button.

2.Press the number buttons to directly enter the weight of the food.

3.Press the ENTER/START button.

4.The oven will beep twice during the defrosting process. Open the oven door, and turn the food over.

Auto defrosting table

Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food.

	Food	Amount	Procedure
	Roast Beef,		Start with the food placed fat side down. After each stage, turn the food over and shield
		2.5-6.0 lbs.	any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil. Let stand, covered for 10-20
	Pork		minutes.
	Steaks,		After each stage, rearrange the food. If there are any warm or thawed portions of food,
	Chops,	0.5-3.0 lbs.	shield them with narrow, flat pieces of aluminum foil. Remove any pieces of food that are
	Fish		nearly defrosted. Let stand, covered for 5-10 minutes.
	Ground	0.5-3.0 lbs.	After each stage, remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted. Let stand, covered
	Meat		with foil for 5-10 minutes.
			Remove giblets before freezing poultry. Start defrosting with the breast side down. After
	Whole	2.5-6.0 lbs.	the first stage, turn the chicken over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of
	Chicken		aluminum foil. After the second stage, again shield any warm portions with narrow strips
			of aluminum foil. Let stand, covered for 30-60 minutes in the refrigerator.
	Chicken	0.5-3.0 lbs.	After each stage, rearrange or remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted. Let
	Pieces		stand for 10-20 minutes.

Check the food when you hear the oven signal. After the final stage, small sections may still be icy. Let the food stand to continue the thawing process. The food is not defrosted until all ice crystals have thawed. Shielding the edges of roasts and pieces of steak using small pieces of foil prevents the edges from being cooked before the center of the food has defrosted. Use narrow, flat, smooth strips of aluminum foil to cover edges and thinner sections of the food.

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FIT CHOICE BUTTON

1.Press the Fit Choice button. Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the available items. (Refer to the Fit Choice table below for a list of the items.)

2.Press the 1, 2, 3, or 4 button to select the amount.

3.Press the ENTER/START button to begin cooking.

Fit Choice table

		Menu / item				No. / Amount	Remarks
				1	1	Serving
							Wash and clean the spinach. Place the spinach in a microwave
				2	2	Servings
	FC-1		Spinach				safe bowl. Add 1-4 tablespoons of water (1 Tbsp per serving).
				3	3	Servings
							Cover during cooking and stir afterwards.
				4	4	Servings
				1	1-2LB		Slice the squash in half and remove the seeds. Place the squash
	FC-2		Squash				cut side down in a microwave safe dish and cover with the plastic
				2	2-3LB
							wrap. If needed, add a ¼ cup of water.
				1	1	Serving	Place 0.5 cup brown rice + 1 cup water for 2 servings or 1 cup
	FC-3		Brown rice				brown rice + 2 cups water for 4 servings in a microwave safe bowl.
				2	2	Servings	Stir well before and fluff with a fork afterwards. Let stand 5 minutes
							before serving.
	FC-4		Oatmeal	1	1	Package	Follow the package directions for the recommended amount of
				2	2	Packages	water needed. Stir well before and afterwards.
				1	1	Serving	Follow the package directions for the recommended amount of
	FC-5		Quinoa				water needed. When the microwave beeps, stir well, and then
				2	2	Servings
							restart the microwave.
				1	2	Servings	Brush the chicken pieces with oil and seasonings. Arrange chicken
	FC-6		Bone in chicken				pieces in dish with meatiest portions toward the outside edge of
			pieces				dish, and then cover with wax paper. Place the dish on the center
				2	4	Servings
							of the turntable.
	FC-7		Fresh fish fillet	1	1	Serving	Put the fillets (cod, pollack, etc.) in a dish, and then cover with
				2	2	Servings	plastic wrap. Place the dish on the center of the turntable.
	FC-8		Fresh salmon	1	1	Serving	Put the salmon fillets in a dish, and then cover with plastic wrap.
			fillet	2	2	Servings	Place the dish on the center of the turntable.
	FC-9		Fresh prawns	1	2	Servings	Put the prawns in a dish, and then cover with plastic wrap. Place
				2	4	Servings	the dish on the center of the turntable.

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SOFTEN/MELT BUTTON

1.Press the Soften/Melt button. Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the available items. (Refer to the Soften/Melt table below for a list of the items.)

2.Press the number 1 or 2 button to select the amount. You can cook only 1 serving for the Melt Chocolate, Soften Butter, and Soften Cream Cheese options. (Refer to the Soften/Melt table for the serving size.)

3.Press the ENTER/START button to begin cooking.

Soften / Melt table

	Menu / item			No. / Amount	Remarks
			1	1 stick (serving)	Remove the wrapping and cut the butter in half vertically.
St-1		Melt butter			Place the butter in a dish and cover with wax paper.
			2	2 sticks (serving)
					Stir well after finishing and let stand for 1-2 minutes.
					Place the chocolate chips or squares in a microwave-safe
St-2		Melt chocolate	1	1 cup chips	container.
				or 1 square	When the oven beeps, stir the chocolate and restart the oven.
					Stir and let stand for 1 minute.
St-3		Soften butter	1	1 stick	Remove wrapping and cut butter in half vertically.
				(1/4 lbs.)	Place butter in dish, cover with wax paper.
		Soften cream			Unwrap the cream cheese and place on a microwave-safe
St-4			1	1 Package (8-oz)	container.
		cheese
					Cut in half vertically. Let stand for 2 minutes.

KIDS MEALS BUTTON

1.Press the Kids Meals button. Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the available items. (Refer to the Kids meals table below for a list of the items.)

2.Press the number 1 or 2 button to select the amount. (Refer to the Kids meals table for the serving size.)

3.Press the ENTER/START button to begin cooking.

Kids meals table

	Menu / item			No. / Amount		Remarks
			1		1 serving	Place a paper towel on a plate and arrange the nuggets in a spoke-like
						fashion on the paper towel.
		Chicken
CH-1						Do not cover. Let stand for 1 minute after heating.
		nuggets (frozen)	2		2 servings	Refer to the package directions for the serving size and the
						amount of food.
			1		1 serving	Place two paper towels on a microwave-safe plate and arrange the
						French fries on the towels without letting them overlap.
CH-2		French fries				Blot the fries with additional paper towels after removing from the oven.
		(frozen)				Let stand for 1 minute.
			2		2 servings	Refer to the directions on the packaging for the serving size and
						the amount of food.
		Frozen	1		1 sandwich	Place the frozen sandwich in a susceptor “crisping sleeve” (which is in
		sandwiches (in
						the package) and place on a microwave-safe plate.
CH-3		crisping sleeve)
						Remove from the “crisping sleeve”.
		9-oz package	2		2 sandwiches
						Let stand for 2 minutes after heating.
		size
			1		2 hot dogs	Pierce the hot dogs and place them on a plate.
						When the oven beeps, add the buns and restart the oven.
CH-4		Hot dogs				Let stand for 1 minute after heating.
			2		4 hot dogs	For the best texture, the buns should be added to the hot dogs
						when the oven beeps.

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SNACKS BUTTON

1.Press the Snacks button. Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the available items. (Refer to the Snack bar table below for a list of the items.)

2.Press the number 1 or 2 button to select the serving size. You can cook only 1 serving for Nachos. (Refer to the Snack bar table for the serving size.)

3.Press the ENTER/START button to begin cooking.

Snack bar table

	Menu / item			No. / Amount		Remarks
Sn-1		Cheese sticks	1		5-6 pcs	Place the cheese sticks on a plate in a spoke-like fashion. Do not cover.
		(frozen)	2		7-10 pcs	Let stand for 1 to 2 minutes after heating.
			1		5-6 oz.	Use precooked, refrigerated chicken wings.
						Place the chicken wings around the plate in a spoke-like fashion and
Sn-2		Chicken wings
			2		7-8 oz.	cover with wax paper.
						Let stand for 1 to 2 minutes.
						Place the nachos on a plate without letting them overlap. Sprinkle cheese
						evenly over them.
Sn-3		Nachos	1		1 serving	Contents:
						2 cups tortilla chips
						1/3 cup grated cheese
			1		1 cooked	Cut the cooked potato into 4 even wedges. Scoop or cut out the potato
						flesh, leaving about a ¼ in. of skin.
					potato	Place the skins in a spoke-like fashion around the plate.
Sn-4		Potato skins
					2 cooked	Sprinkle with bacon, onions and cheese.
			2			Do not cover.
					potatoes	Let stand 1 to 2 minutes.

MICROWAVE COOKING TIMES & POWER LEVELS

Your oven allows you to set two different cooking stages, each with its own time length and power level. The power level lets you control the heating intensity from Warm (1) to High (10).

One-stage cooking

For simple, one-stage cooking, you only need to set the cooking time. The power level is automatically set to High. If you want to set the power level to any other level, use the Power Level button.

1.Use the number buttons to set a cooking time. You can enter a time from one second to 99 minutes and

99 seconds. To select a time greater than one minute, enter the seconds too. (For example, to set a cooking time of 20 minutes, enter 2, 0, 0, 0.)

2.If you want to set the power level to a level other than High, press the Power Level button, and then use the number buttons to enter the power level.

3.Press the ENTER/START button to begin cooking. If you want to change the power level, press the STOP/ CLEAR button before you press the ENTER/START button, and then enter all the instructions again.

Some recipes require different cooking stages at different temperatures. Your microwave allows you to set multiple cooking stages.

Multi-stage cooking

1. Follow steps 1 and 2 from the “One-stage cooking” section.

When selecting more than one cooking stage, you must press the Power Level button before you can enter the second cooking stage.

Press the Power Level button twice to set the power level to High for a cooking stage.

2.Use the number buttons to set a second cooking time.

3.Press the Power Level button, and then use the number buttons to set the power level for the second cooking stage.

4.Press the ENTER/START button to begin cooking.

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Power Levels

The 10 power levels allow you to choose the optimal power level for your cooking needs.

1	Warm	6	Simmer
2	Low	7	Medium high
3	Defrost	8	Reheat
4	Medium low	9	Sauté
5	Medium	10	High

KEEP WARM

You can keep cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds.

1.Press the Keep Warm button.

2.Enter the warming time.

3.Press the ENTER/START button.

Keep Warm operates for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds.

Food that is cooked covered should also be covered during Keep Warm.

Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be uncovered during Keep Warm.

Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate can be covered during Keep Warm.

Below are the amounts of food we recommend you apply the Warm and Hold function to by Food Type.

Food type	Recommended Quantity
Liquid	1-2 cups
Dry	5-10 oz.

cookware guide

For food to cook in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food without being reflected or absorbed by the dish.

It is important to choose the correct cookware, therefore, look for cookware that is marked microwave-safe.

The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates if and how they should be used in a microwave oven.

MICROWAVE-SAFE UTENSILS

If you are not sure whether an item is microwave-safe, you can perform the following simple test:

1.Place 1 cup of water (in a glass-measuring cup) inside your oven next to the item to be tested.

2.Press the Add 30 sec button twice to heat them both for one minute at high power.

After one minute, the water should be warm and the item you are testing should be cool. If the dish is warm, then it is absorbing microwave energy and is not microwave-safe.

Cookware				Comments
Aluminum foil				Can be used in small quantities
				to protect areas against
				overcooking. Arcing can occur
				if the foil is too close to the oven
				wall or you use too much foil.
Browning				Do not preheat for more than
plate				eight minutes.
Ceramic,				Porcelain, pottery, glazed
porcelain,				earthenware, and bone china are
and				usually suitable, unless decorated
stoneware				with a metal trim.
Disposable				Some frozen foods are packaged
polyester				in these materials.
cardboard
Fast-food
packaging
Polystyrene				Can be used to warm food.
cups/				Overheating may cause the
containers				polystyrene to melt.
Paper bags or				May catch fire.
newspaper
Recycled				May cause arcing.
paper or metal
trims
Glassware

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