Samsung ME21H706MQS-AA User Manual

Microwave Oven

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ME21H706MQ*

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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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS
AND PRECAUTIONS

What the icons and signs in this user
manual mean:

Hazards or unsafe practices that

WARNING

CAUTION

CAUTION

may result in severe personal
injury or death.

Hazards or unsafe practices that
may result in minor personal

injury or property damage.

To reduce the risk of fire,
explosion, electric shock, or
personal injury when using your
microwave oven, follow these
basic safety precautions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

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

WARNING

1. Read all safety instructions before using the appliance.

2. Read and follow the specific “Precautions to avoid

3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to

4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with

5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed

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.

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.

6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as

7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary

8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged

9. This appliance should be repaired or serviced only

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

11. Do not tamper with or make any adjustments or

12. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this

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

14. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. (including

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

16. When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven that

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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 o, and disconnect the
power cord, or shut o 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, coee, 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.

CAUTION

WARNING

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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.

• 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.

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 o, and disconnect
the power cord, or shut o power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire
may spread.

Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.

• This may result in electric shock.

Do not turn the appliance o 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
suocate

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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USAGE CAUTIONS

CAUTION

If the surface of the microwave is cracked, turn it o.

• 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
o.

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 eciency 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.

contents

SETTING UP YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

COOKWARE GUIDE

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contents

SETTING UP YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

COOKWARE GUIDE

8 Checking the parts

8

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

10 Kitchen timer button

10

10 Add 30 sec button
10 Vent buttons
10 Vent delay o button
10 Light hi/lo/o button
11 Set timer button
11 Turntable on/o button
11 Metal shelf
11 Eco mode
12 Smart multi sensor cooking

buttons

13 Smart defrost button
14 Fit choice button
15 1 Pound defrost button
15 Soften/melt button
15 Kids meals button
16 Snacks button
16 Microwave cooking times &

Power levels

17 Keep warm
17 Favorite cook button

17 Microwave-safe utensils

17

(4 speed & on/o)

COOKING GUIDE

CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR MICROWAVE
OVEN

TROUBLESHOOTING

18 General microwave tips

18

19 Cooking meat
19 Cooking poultry
20 Cooking seafood
20 Cooking eggs
20 Cooking vegetables
20 Recipes

21 Cleaning the exterior

21

21 Cleaning the interior
22 Cleaning the turntable and roller

rings

22 Storing and repairing your

microwave oven

22 Replacing the cooktop/night light
22 Replacing the oven light
22 Cleaning the grease filter
23 Replacing the charcoal filter

24

APPENDIX

24

WARRANTY (USA)

25

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 (ME21H706MQ*)

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).

FEATURES

THE CONTROL PANEL

* Shelf * Glass Tray * Roller Guide

* Grease filter

(Installed)

* Hardware kit

(Screws &
Brackets)

Manual Guide

(For IR Sensor)

If you need an accessory marked with a *, you can
buy it from the Samsung Contact Center (1-800­726-7864).

* Charcoal filter * Exhaust adaptor

Manuals

(User &

Installation)

Ring

Templates

(Top & Wall)

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 pre-

assembled roller ring.

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FEATURES

Door Handle

Window with

Wire Rack

Metal Shield

01 SETTING UP YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Door Safety

Lock System

Model and Serial

Number Plate

Glass

Turntable

Cooking

Guide

THE CONTROL PANEL

See page 12-13

See page 10-11

.

See page 14

See page 15

See page 16

Display

See page 16

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See page 10

See page 17

See page 10

See page 10-11

See page 13-14

See page 15See page 17

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