Samsung ME21K7010DS/AA, ME21K7010DG/AA User Manual

Microwave Oven
User manual
ME21K7010DG/AA
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Important safety instructions 3
Contents
Setting up your new microwave oven 10
Checking the parts 10 Setting up your microwave oven 11 Installing the metal shelf 11 Checking the control panel 11 Setting the time 12 Using my setting feature 12
Using your microwave oven 13
Using the stop/clear button 13 Using the child lock 13 Using the kitchen timer 14 Using the microwave +30 sec. feature 14 Using the more/less feature 14 Using the eco mode 14 Turntable on/off feature 15 Turning on the light 15 Turning on the vent 15 Using the keep warm feature 16 Using the auto defrost button 16 Using the 1 pound defrost button 17 Using the sensor cooking buttons 18 Using the microwave setting cooking times & power levels 20 Power levels 20 One-stage cooking 20 Multi-stage cooking (maximum of 2 stages) 21 PowerGrill 21 Manual guide for PowerGrill 22 Grill+Microwave 23 Cookware for cooking with Grill+Microwave 23 Food suitable for Grill+Microwave 23 PowerGrill Auto 24 PowerGrill Auto cooking guide 24
Cookware guide 26
Recommended cooking utensils 26 Limited use items 26 Not recommended 26 Testing utensils 26
Cooking guide 27
Cooking techniques 27 General cooking recommendations 28 Guide for cooking eggs in your microwave 28 Guide for cooking vegetables in your microwave 28
Cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven 29
Cleaning the exterior 29 Cleaning under your microwave oven 29 Cleaning the control panel 29 Cleaning the door and door seals 29 Cleaning the interior 29 Cleaning the turntable and roller rings 29 Storing and repairing your microwave oven 30 Replacing the cooktop/night light 30 Replacing the oven light 30 Cleaning the grease lter 31 Replacing the charcoal lter 32
Troubleshooting 32
Check points 32 Information codes 36
Appendix 37
Specications 37
Warranty 37
Samsung over-the-range (otr) microwave oven 37
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Important safety instructions
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 benets 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 close properly and that there is no damage to the:
1. Door (bent),
2. Hinges and latches, (broken or loosened),
3. Door seals and sealing surface.
D. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly
qualied service personnel.
IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of re, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your microwave oven, follow these basic safety precautions.
Do NOT attempt.
Do NOT disassemble.
Do NOT touch. Call the service center for help.
Follow directions explicitly. 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.
Unplug the power plug from the wall socket. Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING US ONLY
WARNING : This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING
To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, re, personal injury or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
1. Read all safety instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specic PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY on page 3.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlets. See Important Grounding instructions on page 5 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, closed 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 specically 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. Keep children away from the door when opening or closing it as they may bump themselves on the door or catch their ngers in the door.
8. 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 or dropped.
9. This appliance should be repaired or serviced only by qualied 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 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 plug before cleaning.
17. To reduce the risk of re in the oven cavity: a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the 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 re may spread.
d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products,
cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when 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.
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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.
19. Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not inserted into the microwave oven as they may cause a re or risk of electric shock.
20. Do not clean the microwave with a metal scouring pad. A piece of metal could come off the pad, contact electrical parts, and cause an electric shock.
21. Do not put paper products into the oven when you are operating it in the toaster mode.
22. Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer’s recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use.
23. Do not cover the racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.
WARNING
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
Plug into a grounded, 3 pronged outlet. Do not remove the third (grounding) prong. Do not use an adaptor or otherwise thwart the safety function of the grounding plug.
Consult a qualied 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 qualied 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.
Important safety instructions
CAUTION
1. Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to
accumulate on the hood of the lter.
2. When aming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
3. Use care when cleaning the vent-hood lter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such
as lye-based oven cleaner, may damage the lter.
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.
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 an 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 icker and the speed of the blower may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer too.
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CRITICAL INSTALLATION WARNINGS
This appliance must be installed by a qualied technician or service company.
Failing to have a qualied technician install the oven may result in electric shock, re, 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 re.
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 re.
Do not use an electric transformer. It may result in electric shock or re.
Ensure that the voltage, frequency and current provided match the
product’s specications. Failing to do so may result in electric shock or re.
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 specic “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, re, 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 grounded 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 the 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 re.
Plug the power plug into the wall socket rmly. Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord, or loose wall socket.
This may result in electric shock or re.
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 re.
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 re.
If the power plug or power cord is damaged, contact your nearest service center for a replacement or repair.
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INSTALLATION CAUTIONS
Position the oven so that the plug is easily accessible.
Failing to do so may result in electric shock or re 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 re.
CRITICAL USAGE WARNINGS
If the microwave appliance is ooded, please contact your nearest Samsung service center. Failing to do so may result in electric shock or re. Read and follow the specic “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy”, found in the beginning of this Safety Information 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 re.
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 re.
Take care that the door or any of the other parts do not come into contact with your body while the microwave is cooking or just after cooking.
Failing to do so may result in burns.
In the event of a grease re on the surface units below the oven, smother the aming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet, or a at 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 re 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 re.
You may be exposed to electromagnetic waves.
If the oven requires repair, contact your nearest Samsung service center.
If any foreign substance such as water enters the microwave, unplug it, and then contact your nearest service center.
Failing to do so may result in electric shock or re.
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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 re.
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.
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 specically 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 re.
Do not use or place ammable sprays or objects near the oven.
Heat from the microwave can cause ammable 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.
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, re, 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, re 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.
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Do not put your face or body close to the appliance while it is 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 you open 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 cook without the glass tray in place on the oven oor. 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 the oven has been turned off.
CRITICAL CLEANING 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 re. Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance from the wall socket. Then, remove food waste from the door and cooking compartment.
Failing to do so may result in electric shock or re. 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 oor can cause paint damage and reduce the efciency of the oven.
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Setting up your new microwave oven
Setting up your new microwave oven
Be sure to follow these instructions closely so that your new microwave oven works properly.
Setting up your new microwave oven
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 the Samsung Call Center. (Refer to the WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION on page 37.)
Microwave oven
* Hot Plate * Glass Tray * Roller Guide Ring * Grease Filter (1 ea)
* Charcoal lter * Exhaust adaptor * Hardware kit
(Screws & Brackets)
Manuals
(User & Installation)
Templates
(Top & Wall)
NOTE
If you need an accessory marked with an * (asterisk), please contact the Samsung Call Center using the phone number listed on the last page of this manual or visit our on-line parts web site at www.samsungparts.com.
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Setting up your microwave oven
Checking the control panel
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.
damp cloth
3. Install the pre-assembled ring into
the indentation at the center of the
pre-assembled roller ring
indentation
microwave oven.
4. Place the glass tray securely in the
glass tray
center of the pre-assembled roller ring.
Installing the metal shelf
When you need to use the Metal Shelf, place it on the plastic hooks inside your oven and make sure it is positioned properly to avoid electrical arcing that can damage your oven.
CAUTION
Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the microwave to prevent damage to the oven from arcing.
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01 Turntable On/Off Button 02 Light Button (Hi/Low/Off) 03 Vent Button (3 Speed & On/Off) 04 Sensor Cooking Buttons 05 Microwave Button 06 Auto Defrost Button 07 PowerGrill Button 08 1 Pound Defrost Button 09 Grill+Microwave Button 10 PowerGrill Auto Button
11 Up & Down Buttons 12 Numeric Buttons 13 OK Button 14 Keep Warm Button 15 Kitchen Timer Button 16 Options Button 17 Eco Mode Button 18 +30 sec Button 19 Start Button 20 Child Lock Button
(Start Button for 3 sec)
21 Stop/Clear Button
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Setting the time
Your microwave oven is equipped with a built-in clock. Set the clock when rst installing your microwave oven and after a power failure. The time is displayed whenever the microwave oven is not being used.
1. Press the Options button.
2. Press the 9 button.
3. Press the OK button.
4. Use the numeric 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 5 : 00.
5. Press the OK button.
Using my setting feature
You can customize your new microwave oven to suit your preferences. To customize:
1. Press the Options button.
2. Press one of the numeric buttons to
select a function you want to customize.
3. Press the OK button.
4. Press one of the numeric buttons to
select a setting.
5. Press the OK button.
The functions, options, and corresponding numeric buttons are listed in the table below.
No. Function Description Options
1 Display Weight Weight options are
pounds and kilograms.
2 12 HR/24 HR The clock can display in
either the 12 HR or 24 HR
1 Lbs. 2 Kg.
1 12 HR 2 24 HR
time mode.
3 Sound Sound can be turned On
and Off.
4 Remind End
Signal
5 Daylight
Savings Time Adjustment
The Remind End Signal can be turned On and Off.
The time can be advanced one hour for DST without resetting the clock.
6 Demo Mode The Demo Mode can be
turned On and Off.
7 Filter Remind The Filter Remind function
can be turned On and Off.
8 Word Scroll
Speed
There are three speeds, Slow, Normal, and Fast. The default is Normal
1 Sound ON 2 Sound OFF
1 ON 2 OFF
1 ON (to advance one hour) 2 OFF (to go back one hour)
1 ON 2 OFF
1 ON 2 OFF
1 Slow speed 2 Normal speed 3 Fast speed
speed.
9 Clock The clock can be adjusted. Press the numeric buttons
to enter the current time. (First 2 digits are for hours, last 2 digits are for minutes.)
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NOTE
If you change your mind while adjusting a setting, press the STOP/CLEAR button to cancel, and then adjust the setting again.
NOTE
If there is a power interruption, you will need to reset these options.
NOTE
If the clock is set for standard time, the Daylight Savings Time Adjustment function allows you to change the time easily without needing to reset the clock. Daylight Saving Time begins for most of the United States at 2 a.m. on the rst Sunday of April and reverts to Standard time at 2 a.m. on the last Sunday of October.
Filter Reminder
If the Filter Remind function is ON, the microwave will remind you to clean or replace the grease lter every four months. When it is time to clean or replace the grease lter, the microwave displays the “Filter” message to remind you to clean or replace the grease lter. To remove the message, press the number 0 when the microwave is in standby mode. If you don`t want to receive this message, set the
Filter Remind function off in Options.
Using the stop/clear button
The STOP/CLEAR 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 the STOP/CLEAR button once. To restart, press the START button.
To stop cooking, erase instructions, and return the oven display to the time of day, press the STOP/CLEAR button twice.
To clear instructions you have just entered, press the STOP/CLEAR button once, and then re-enter the instructions.
To cancel a timer setting, press the STOP/CLEAR button once.
Using the child lock
The Child Lock function allows you to lock all buttons except Eco Mode so that the microwave oven cannot be operated by children accidentally. The oven can be locked at any time.
Activating / Deactivating
If you want to activate or deactivate the child lock function, press the START button for 3 seconds. The display will show ‘CHILD LOCK ON’ or ‘CHILD LOCK OFF’ when the oven is locked or unlocked, and then redisplay the time.
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Using the kitchen timer
Your microwave has a built-in timer function - the Kitchen Timer. Use the Kitchen Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
1. Press the Kitchen Timer button.
2. Use the numeric buttons to set the time
you want the timer to run. (Max time 99 minutes, 99 seconds.)
3. Press the OK 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.
Using the microwave +30 sec. feature
This feature offers a convenient way to heat food in set time increments at the High power level (100 % power).
1. Press the +30 sec button for each additional 30 seconds you want the food to be cooked for. (For example, press the button twice to cook for one minute.)
2. Press the START button.
NOTE
When the oven is operating, if you press the +30 sec button, the cooking time will be increased by 30 seconds.
Using the more/less feature
The More or Less feature allows you to adjust the pre-set cooking time. It works with 1 and 2 stage cooking, MW, PowerGrill, Grill+MW, and Keep Warm buttons.
Use the More or Less feature only after cooking has begun.
1. To ADD more time to a cooking
procedure, press the More button. Each time you press the More button, the cooking time will be increased by 10 seconds.
2. To REDUCE the time of a cooking procedure, press the Less button. Each time you press the Less button, the cooking time will be decreased by 10 seconds.
Using the 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 a 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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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.
NOTE
You can use this feature in following modes. Microwave, PowerGrill, Grill+Microwave, and Keep Warm Mode If the turntable does not rotate for an extended period of time, food may burn. Consequently, we recommend that you keep the turntable on when using the PowerGrill or Grill+Microwave mode.
CAUTION
The turntable may become too hot to touch. Use pot holders to handle the turntable during and after cooking.
Turning on the light
Press the Light button to turn the cooktop lamp on or off. Press the button once for high, twice for low, and three times to turn the cooktop lamp off.
Turning on the vent
The vent fan removes steam and other vapors that result from cooking on the rangetop below.
Press the Vent button once for boost fan speed, twice for high fan speed, three times for medium fan speed, and four times for low fan speed. Press the Vent button 5 times to turn the fan off.
NOTE
The exhaust fan’s speed will decrease when the oven’s cooking function is activated.
NOTE
The Vent Fan protects the microwave from excess heat. It automatically turns on if it senses too much heat. If you have turned the fan on, you may nd that you cannot turn it off. The fan will automatically turn off when the internal parts are cool. It may stay on for 30 minutes or more after the cooktop and microwave controls are turned off.
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Using the keep warm feature
You can keep cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
1. Press the Keep Warm button.
2. Enter the warm hold time by pressing
the numeric buttons. If you don`t set the time, your oven will maintain the Warm Hold function for 99 minutes.
3. Press the START button.
NOTE
Keep Warm operates for up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
Grill Heater Warnning
If the grill overheats, an alarm sounds when you open the door. – This alarm notication sounds automatically when the grill overheats. – The display will show : HEATER IS HOT
The Vent Fan protects the microwave from excess heat.
It automatically turns on if it senses the grill overheating. If you have turned the fan on, you may nd that you cannot turn it off. The fan will automatically turn off when the internal parts are cool. It may stay on for about 3 minutes.
NOTE
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 Hold function to by Food Type.
Food Type Recommended Quantity
Liquid 1-2 cups
Dry 5-10 oz.
Using the 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 the START button to start defrosting.
1. Press the Auto Defrost button. The display shows: ENTER WEIGHT.
2. Press the numeric buttons to directly enter the weight of the food. (0.1-6.0 lbs. See the table at the beginning of the next page.)
3. Press the START button.
4. The oven will beep and the display will
read TURN THE FOOD OVER during the defrosting process. Open the oven door, and turn the food over.
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Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food.
Food Amount Procedure
Roast Beef, Pork
2.5-6.0 lbs. Start with the food placed fat side down. After each stage, turn the food over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil. Let stand, covered for 10-20 minutes.
Steaks, Chops, Fish
0.5-3.0 lbs. After each stage, rearrange the food. If there are any warm or thawed portions of food, shield them with narrow, at pieces of aluminum foil. Remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted. Let stand, covered for 5-10 minutes.
Ground Meat
0.5-3.0 lbs. After each stage, remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted. Let stand, covered with foil for 5-10 minutes.
Whole Chicken
2.5-6.0 lbs. Remove giblets before freezing poultry. Start defrosting with the breast side down. After the rst stage, turn the chicken over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of 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 Pieces
0.5-3.0 lbs. After each stage, rearrange or remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted. Let stand for 10-20 minutes.
Using the 1 pound defrost button
To thaw 1.0 lbs of frozen food, press this button, and the microwave automatically sets the defrosting time, power level, and standing time.
1. Press the 1 Pound Defrost button. The display shows: 1.0 LB.
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2. Press the START button to start
defrosting.
3. The oven will beep and the display will read TURN THE FOOD OVER during the defrosting process. Open the oven door, and turn the food over.
4. If you do not turn the food over when TURN THE FOOD OVER is displayed, the oven will pause until you press the
START button.
NOTE
Check the food when you hear the oven signal. After the nal stage, small sections may still be icy; let them stand to continue the thawing process. The food is not defrosted until all ice crystals have thawed. Shielding 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, at, smooth strips of aluminum foil to cover edges and thinner sections of the food.
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Using the 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.
1. Put the food on the tray.
2. Press the category button that
corresponds to the food you want to cook.
3. Select the Cook Number designated for that food. To select, press the Up/Down buttons or the appropriate numeric button. For example, to reheat a casserole, after selecting Reheat, select
1. See the tables on this page and the following page for details.
4. Press the START button. The microwave oven will automatically operate for the preprogrammed time.
Category
Popcorn 1 Popcorn 3.0
Potato 1 Potato 1~6
Pizza 1 Pizza 1~4 slices Place 1-4 pizza slices on a
Cook
No.
Food Amount Directions
3.5 oz.
~
1 package
potatoes.
Cook only one microwave popcorn bag at a time. Be careful when removing the heated bag from the oven and opening it. Let the oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using it again.
Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Place on the turntable in a spoke-like fashion. After cooking, let the potatoes stand for 3-5 minutes. Let the oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using it again.
microwave-safe plate with the wide ends of the 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.
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Cook 1 Beverage 8 oz. Use a measuring cup or mug and
Cook
No.
2 Chicken
3 Frozen
4 Frozen
Food Amount Directions
Breast
Breakfast
Dinner
do not cover. Place the beverage in the oven. After heating, stir well. Let the oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using it again.
8~24 oz. Place the chicken breasts on a
microwave safe plate and cover with vented plastic wrap. Cook to an internal temperature of 170 °F. Let stand for 5 minutes.
4~8 oz. Follow the package instructions
for covering and letting stand. Use this button for frozen sandwiches, breakfast entrees, pancakes, wafes, etc. Let the oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using it again.
8~14 oz. Remove the food from its
wrapping and follow the instructions on the box for covering and letting stand. Let the oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using it again.
Category
Reheat 1 Casserole 1~4
Cook
No.
2 Dinner
3 Pasta 1~4
Food Amount Directions
servings
plate
servings
servings
1~4
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 Cooking Reheat” function, continue heating using additional time and power. Stir the food once before serving. Contents: Casserole, refrigerated foods.
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 Cooking Reheat” function, continue heating using additional time and power. Contents: 3-4 oz. meat, poultry or sh (up to 6 oz. with bone) ½ cup starch (potatoes, pasta, rice, etc.) ½ cup vegetables (about 3 - 4 oz.)
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 Cooking Reheat” function, continue heating using additional time and power. Stir the food once before serving. Contents: Pasta: canned spaghetti and ravioli
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Veggies 1 Fresh
Cook
No.
2 Frozen
Food Amount Directions
Vegetables
(Fresh
Veggies)
Vegetables
(Frozen
Veggies)
1~4 cups Place the fresh vegetables in a
microwave-safe ceramic, glass, or plastic dish and add 2-4 tbs. of water. Cover with a lid or vented plastic wrap. Stir before letting stand. Let the oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using it again.
1~4
servings
Place the frozen vegetables in a microwave-safe ceramic, glass, or plastic dish and add 2-4 tbs. of water. Cover with a lid or vented plastic wrap to cook. Stir before letting stand for 3-5 minutes. Let the oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using it again.
Using the microwave setting 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).
Power levels
The 10 power levels allow you to choose the optimal power level for your cooking needs.
No. Power Level Description No. Power Level Description
1 10 Warm 6 60 Simmer
2 20 Low 7 70 Medium high
3 30 Defrost 8 80 Reheat
4 40 Medium low 9 90 Sauté
5 50 Medium 10 100 High
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, press OK after entering the cooking time, and then use the numeric buttons to set the level.
1. Press the Microwave button. (You can skip this step and start at the next step.)
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2. Use the numeric 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.) If you do not need to set the power level, just press the START button. The microwave will automatically operate at the High power level. If you want to change the power level, go to Step 3.
3. If you want to set the power level to a level other than High, press the OK button.
4. Press the Up/Down button or numeric buttons that correspond to the power level you want to use.
5. Press the START button. If you want to add to or reduce the cooking time, use the Up/Down button. You can adjust the cooking time while the microwave oven is operating.
Multi-stage cooking (maximum of 2 stages)
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 to High.
1. Follow steps 1, 2, 3, and 4 from the “One-stage cooking” section.
2. Press the OK button to move to the second stage.
3. Follow steps 2, 3, 4, and 5 from the “One-stage cooking” section.
PowerGrill
Browning adds texture and taste to your food. When browning, use the rack accessory.
1. Press the PowerGrill button.
NOTE
For instructions on using the rack, see the tables beginning on page 22 and page 24.
2. Use the numeric buttons to set a cooking time.
NOTE
The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
3. Press the START button to begin Browning.
The vent fan operates at low
speed while the oven operates in Browning mode.
NOTE
Grill Heater Warnning
If the grill overheats, an alarm sounds when you open the door.
This alarm notication sounds automatically when the grill overheats.
The display will show : HEATER IS HOT
The Vent Fan protects the microwave from excess heat. It automatically turns on if it senses the grill overheating. If you have turned the
fan on, you may nd that you cannot turn it off. The fan will automatically turn off when the internal parts are cool. It may stay on for about 3 minutes. If the turntable does not rotate for an extended period of time, food may burn. Consequently, we recommend that you keep the turntable on when using the PowerGrill mode.
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Manual guide for PowerGrill
Food Quantity Mode Time (min) Instructions
Grilled Vegetables
Homemade Lasagna
Frozen Potato Wedges
9 oz PowerGrill 13-18
30 oz
(12 oz of
tomato sauce,
8 sheets
of lasagna
noodles, 7 oz
of mozzarella
cheese)
7 oz 1st : Gill+MW 1st : 6-10
14 oz 1st : Gill+MW 1st : 8-12
1st : Gill+MW 1st : 13-16
2nd : PowerGrill 2nd : 4-8
2nd : PowerGrill 2nd : 5-9
2nd : PowerGrill 2nd : 8-12
Rinse the vegetables (asparagus, carrot, eggplant, etc.). Cut them into the even pieces. Brush them with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Put veggies on the Hot Plate. Put the Hot Plate on the rack.
Cook lasagna noodles according to the package directions. Layer the lasagna noodles, tomato sauce, and cheese into a gratin dish. Evenly sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on the top layer of noodles. Put dish on the rack.
Place frozen potato wedges on greased Hot Plate. Place the Hot Plate on the rack.
Food Quantity Mode Time (min) Instructions
Frozen Mini Spring Rolls
Frozen Prawn (Breaded)
4 ea (5.6 oz) 1st : Gill+MW 1st : 3-7
2nd : PowerGrill 2nd : 3-7
8 ea (11.3 oz) 1st : Gill+MW 1st : 6-9
2nd : PowerGrill 2nd : 5-9
5 ea (5.3 oz) Gill+MW 7-11
10 ea (10.6 oz) Gill+MW 10-15
Place frozen spring rolls on the Hot Plate. Put the Hot Plate on the rack.
Place frozen prawns on the Hot Plate. Place the Hot Plate on the rack. When the oven beeps, turn prawns over, and then re-start the oven.
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The combination cooking feature allows you to cycle automatically between microwave and PowerGrill cooking. The food will be moist as well as brown.
To use combination cooking:
1. Press the Grill+Microwave button.
NOTE
For instructions on using the rack and Hot Plate, see the tables beginning on page 22 and page 24.
2. Use the numeric buttons to set a cooking time.
NOTE
The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
3. Press the START button. If you want to add or reduce the cooking time, use the Up & Down keys. You can adjust the cooking time while the microwave oven is operating.
NOTE
This mode combines microwave energy with grill heating. This combination reduces the cooking time while giving the food a brown surface. If the turntable does not rotate for an extended time, food may be burned. So it is not recommended to turn the turntable off with this mode. Use caution if turning the turntable off.
NOTE
Grill Heater Warnning
If the grill overheats, an alarm sounds when you open the door.
This alarm notication sounds automatically when the grill overheats.
The display will show : HEATER IS HOT
The Vent Fan protects the microwave from excess heat. It automatically turns on if it senses that the grill is overheating. If you have
turned the fan on, you may nd that you cannot turn it off. The fan will automatically turn off when the internal parts are cool. It may stay on for about 3 minutes.
Cookware for cooking with Grill+Microwave
Use only cookware that is specially manufactured for microwave ovens. Do not use metal cookware with this combination mode. Do not use any type of plastic cookware, as it can melt.
Food suitable for Grill+Microwave
Other food suitable for this combination mode cooking include all kinds of previously cooked food which needs reheating and browning (e.g. baked pasta), as well as food which requires a short cooking time to brown the top of the food. This mode can also be used for thick food portions that benet from a browned and crispy top (e.g. chicken pieces, which you turn over half way through cooking). Other food suitable for this cooking mode include a variety of meats and poultry as well as frozen snacks and pizza.
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PowerGrill Auto
The combination cooking feature allows you to cycle automatically between microwave and PowerGrill cooking. The food will be moist as well as brown.
1. Put the food on the tray. For instructions on using the rack and Hot Plate, see the tables on the this page and the following page.
2. Press the PowerGrill Auto button.
3. To select the number that corresponds
to the food, press the Up/Down button or the appropriate numeric buttons. For instructions, see the tables on this page and the following page.
4. Press the OK button.
5. To select the number that corresponds to the weight (if needed), press the Up/ Down button or one of the numeric
buttons. For instructions, see the tables on this page and the following page.
6. Press the START button. The microwave oven will automatically operate for the preprogrammed time.
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PowerGrill Auto cooking guide
Use the cooking mode, power levels, and times in this table as guides for PowerGrill Auto cooking.
NOTE
Always use oven gloves when taking the food out of the microwave oven.
No. Food
1 Hamburger
2 Bacon
3 Macaroni
Gratin
4 Beef Steak
Quantity
2 ea
4 ea
2 slices
4 slices
6 slices
1 serving
(14 oz)
2 servings
(28 oz)
10 oz
Instructions Accessory
Place hamburgers on the Hot Plate. Place the plate on the rack. When the oven beeps, turn over hamburgers and restart the oven.
Place 2 paper towels on plate and arrange bacon on towels. Do not overlap. Cover with additional paper towel. Remove paper towel immediately after cooking.
Cook macaroni according to package direction. Mix 9 oz (18 oz) macaroni, 0.3 oz (0.6 oz) melted butter, 2 oz (4 oz) milk, and 1 oz (2 oz) of beaten eggs. Pour mixture into an oven proof gratin bowl and sprinkle with 1.7 oz (2.4 oz) of Mozzarella cheese. Put gratin bowl containing mixture on the rack. * Numbers in parentheses show weights for 2 servings.
Season the beef with olive oil, rosemary, thyme and pepper. Put the beef on the Hot Plate. Put the Hot Plate on the rack. When the oven beeps, turn over steak and restart the oven.
Rack +
Hot Plate
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Hot Plate
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