Samsung MR1031UWC/XAA, MR1352BB/XAA, MR1351WB/XAA, MR1032UBC/XAA Owner’s Manual

"crowave Oven

Owner's Manual

MR1031 UWC/M R1032U BC/MR1033USC MR1351WB/M R1352 B B/M R1353SB

Code No.: DE68-02702A

Safety

PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY:

(a) Donot 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) Donotplace any object between the oven frontface and the

door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the

1) Door (bent or dented),

2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

3) Doorseals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone

except properly qualified service personnel.

WARNING

Always observe Safety Precautions when using your oven. Never try to repair the oven on your own - there is dangerous voltage inside. Ifthe oven needs to be repaired, call 1-800-SAMSUNG for the name of an authorized service center near you.

IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

WARNING

To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal

injury or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

• Read all safety instructions before usingthe appliance.

• Read and followthe specific "PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY"onthispage.

• This appliance mustbe grounded. Connectonly to properlygrounded

outlets. See "IMPORTANT GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS"on page

3 of this manual.

• Install or place this appliance only in accordance with the installation instructions provided.

• Some items, like whole eggs and food in sealed containers, may explode if heated in this oven.

• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in thisappliance.

This type of oven is specifically designedto heat, cook, or dry food. It

is not designed for industrialor laboratory use.

• As with any appliance, closesupervision is necessarywhen used by children.

• Do not operatethis appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is notworking properly, or if it has been damaged.

• This appliance should beserviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for

examination, repair, or adjustment.

• Do not coveror block any of the openings on this appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Safety

Important Safety Instructions, continued

• Donot store thisappliance outdoors. Do not use near water - for example, neara kitchensink, in awet basement, or neara swimming

pool,etc.

• Keep the inside of theoven clean.Food particles or spattered oils stuck to the oven walls or floor can causepaint damage and reduce

the efficiency of the oven.

• Donot immerse cord or plug inwater.

• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Donot let cord hang over edgeof table or counter.

• When cleaning door andoven surfaces, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven: a. Do not overcookfood. Watch appliance carefully if paper, plastic,

or other combustible materialsare inside.

b. Remove wire twist-ties from plastic cookingbags before placing

bags inoven.

c. Ifmaterials inside the oven ignite,keep the oven door closed,turn

the oven off, disconnectthe power cord, or shutoff the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

d. Do not usethe oven compartmentfor storage purposes. Do not

leave paperproducts, cooking utensils, or food in the oven when not inuse.

• Donot try to preheat ovenor operate while empty.

• Donotcookwithout the glass trayinplace ontheoven floor. Foodwill

notcook properly without the tray.

• Donot defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles. The containers can break.

• Dishesand containers can become hot. Handlewith care.

• Carefully removecontainer coverings, directing steam away from

handsand face.

• Remove lidsfrom babyfood before heating.After heating babyfood, stir well andtest temperature by tasting before serving.

A short power-supplycord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming

entangled inor tripping over alongercord. Longer cord sets or extension cordsare availableand may be used with caution. Do not operate any other heating or cooking appliance beneaththis appliance. Do not mount unit over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance.

Do not mount over a sink.

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

If materials insideoven should ignite, keep the oven doorclosed, turn

the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door isopened, the fire may

spread.

IMPORTANTGROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be to a grounded, metallic permanent wiring system, oran equipment grounding conductor should be

run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment

grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.

Plugthe three-prong power cord into a properly grounded outlet of standard 115-120voltage, 60 Hz. Your oven should bethe only appliance on this circuit.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Safety

WARNING

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or servicer if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you are not sure if the appliance is properly grounded.

Use of Extension Cords

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If along cord or extension cord is

used:

Note

Connect the oven to a20A circuit. When connecting

the oven to a 15A circuit, make sure that circuit

breaker is operable.

Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be

overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to

be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS

SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

1. The marked electrical rating of thecord setor extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical ratingof 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 bearranged so that it will notdrape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally. Ifyou use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker andthe blower may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too.

WARNING

Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the

power cord under any circumstances.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

1. Do not overheat the liquid.

2. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.

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

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

the container.

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

Your New Microwave oven

Table of Contents

Safety ............................................................................................ 2

Your New Microwave oven .......................................................... 5

Checking Parts ........................................................................... 5

Warranty and Service Information .............................................. 5

Setting Up Your Microwave Oven .............................................. 6

Control Panel Buttons ................................................................ 6

Operation ...................................................................................... 8

Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight ........................... 8

Setting the Clock ........................................................................ 8

Using the Pause/Cancel Button ................................................. 8

Using the Instant Cook Buttons .................................................. 9

Using the Handy Helper Button ................................................ 10

Using the Easy Meals Button ................................................... 10

Using the Snack Bar Button ..................................................... 11

Using the One Minute + Button ................................................ 11

Defrosting Automatically ........................................................... 12

Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels ................................... 12

One-stage Cooking .................................................................. 12

Multi-stage Cooking .................................................................. 13

Using the More/Less Buttons ................................................... 13

Switching the Beeper On/Off .................................................... 13

Using the Kitchen Timer ........................................................... 14

Demonstration Mode ................................................................ 14

Setting the Child Protection Lock ............................................. 14

Cooking Instructions ................................................................. 15

Cooking Utensils ...................................................................... 15

Testing Utensils ........................................................................ 15

Cooking Techniques ................................................................. 16

General Tips ............................................................................. 16

Cooking Guide .......................................................................... 17

Auto Defrosting Guide .............................................................. 19

Recipes .................................................................................... 20

Appendix ..................................................................................... 22

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................. 22

Care and Cleaning ................................................................... 22

Specifications ........................................................................... 23

Warranty ..................................................................................... 24

Warranty Information ................................................................ 24

Guia R_pida(Spanish) ................................................................ 25

Quick Reference ......................................................... Back Cover

Checking Parts

Unpack your microwave oven and check to make sure that you have all

the parts shown here. If any part is missing or broken, call your dealer.

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microwave oven

Installation instruction registration card instruction manual

Warranty and Service Information

To help us 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 America, Inc., at 1-800- SAMSUNG

(1-800-726-7864), or register on-line at WWW.SAMSUNGUSA.COM

When contacting Samsung, please provide the specific model and serial

number information which is usually located on the side of control panel of

the product. Please record these numbers below, along with the other

requested information. Keep this information in a safe place as a perma- nent record of your purchase to aid in identification in case of theft or loss,

and a copy of your sales receipt as a proof of purchase if warranty service

is needed. MODEL NUMBER

SERIALNUMBER DATE PURCHASED PURCHASED FROM

Warranty service can only be performed by a Samsung Authorized

Service Center. If you should require warranty service, provide the above information with a copy of your sales receipt to the Samsung Authorized Service Center.

For service assistance and the location of the nearest service center, please call 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864).

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Your New Microwave oven

Setting Up Your Microwave Oven

,4 / Place the oven on a flat, sturdy surface and plug the cord into a

grounded outlet. Once plugged in, the display on your oven will show:

Make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at

least four inches of space behind, above, and to the side of the

oven.

2 Open the oven door by pressing the button below the control panel.

3 Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp cloth. 5

4 Place the pre-assembled ring in the indentation in the center of the

oven. 4

5 Place the glass tray on top of the ring so that the three glass tabs in

the center of the tray fit securely into the tabs on the floor of the oven.

Control Panel Buttons

MR1031UWC/MR1032UBC/MR1033USC

Auto One

Defrost Minute +

Pofato Beverage

Popcorn Fresh Pizza

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Pause Start

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Your New Microwave oven

MR1351WB/MR1352BB/MR1353SB

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One Minute+ p.ll

Press once for every minute of cooking at High Power

Clock p.8

Sets current time.

Sound Button p.13

Sets sound on or off.

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Instant Cook Buttons p.9

Instant settings to cook popular foods.

Auto Defrost p.12

Sets weight of food to be defrosted.

Handy Helper, Easy Meals, Snack Bar p.10

Selects type of dish to be reheated.

Number Buttons

Sets cooking times or amounts and power levels other than high.

More/Less p. 13

Increase or decrease cooking time.

Power Level p.12

Press this pad to set a power level other than high.

10.

Kitchen Timer p.14

Sets kitchen or convenience timer.

11.

Pause/Cancel p.8

Press to pause oven or correct a mistake.

Start

Press to start cooking.

Operation

Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight

The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has been an interruption in power, the display shows " BB:iqB " At this point, you can select the weight system for the display. You can choose between pounds (LBS) or kilograms (KG). To do so,

1 Press "0" immediately after plugging in your microwave. The

display will show:

If the display does not shows "Kg", you will need to unplug the microwave and then plug it in again in order to change to the weight

selection.

Press "0" repeatedly to select the weight system you wish to use:

When you have selected the weight system you want to use, press the PAUSE/CANCEL button to end this procedure.

Setting the Clock

1 Press the Clock button. The "ENTER" and "TIME" indicators flash.

Use the number buttons to enter the current time. You must press at least three numbers to set the clock. If the current time is 5:00

enter, 5,0,0.

3 When 5 seconds has elapsed, "ENTER" indicator flash and "Cloc"

will be displayed.

Press Clock again. A colon will blink, indicating that the time is set.

If there is a power interruption, you will need to reset the clock.

You can check the current time while cooking is in progress by

pressing the Clock button.

Using the Pause/Cancel Button

® The Pause/Cancel button allows you to clear instructions you have

entered. It also allows you to pause the oven's cooking cycle, so that you can check the food.

To pause the oven during cooking: press Pause/Cancel once. To

restart, press Start.

To stop cooking, erase instructions, and return the oven display to the time of day: press Pause/Cancel twice.

To correct a mistake you have just entered: press Pause/Cancel once, then re-enter the instructions.

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