Samsung MR1034CBD User Manual

Microwave Oven

Owner’s Manual
MR1034
Code No.: DE68-02981A

Safety

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When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
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(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open
since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the front face of the oven
and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly
important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the
1) Door (bent or dented),
2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service personnel.
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Always observe Safety Precautions when using your oven. Never try to repair the oven on your own – there is dangerous voltage inside. If the oven needs to be repaired, call
CANADA for the name of an authorized service center near you.
1-800-843-0304 U. S. A, 1-866-587-2002
WARNING
To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal injury or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
• Read all safety instructions before using the appliance.
• Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” on this page.
• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlets. See “Important Grounding Instructions” on page 2 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 this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
• As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
• Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged.
• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
• Do not cover or block any of the openings on this appliance.
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Safety
Important Safety Instructions, continued
• Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use near water – for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
• Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles or spattered oils stuck to the oven walls or floor can cause paint damage and reduce the efficiency of the oven.
• Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
• When cleaning door and oven surfaces, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven: a. Do not overcook food. Watch appliance carefully if paper, plastic,
or other combustible materials are inside.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from plastic cooking bags before placing
bags in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn
the oven off, disconnect the power cord, or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.
d. Do not use the oven compartment for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the oven when not in use.
• Do not try to preheat oven or operate while empty.
• Do not cook without the glass tray in place on the oven floor. Food will not cook properly without the tray.
• Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles. The containers can break.
• Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle with care.
• Carefully remove container coverings, directing steam away from hands and face.
• Remove lids from baby food before heating. After heating baby food, stir well and test temperature by tasting before serving.
• Do not operate any other heating or cooking appliance beneath this appliance.
• Do not mount unit over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance.
• Do not mount over a sink.
• Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance when it is in operation.
• Do not attempt to pull any part of the door by hand to open the door. Open the door only utilizing the push button located at front-right­bottom side.
• Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
1. Do not overheat the liquid.
2. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
3. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
4. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave
oven for a short time before removing the container.
5. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil
into the container.
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Safety
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This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electrical current. This appliance is equipped with a cord that includes a grounding wire and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. Plug the three-prong power cord into a properly grounded outlet of standard 115­120 voltage, 60 Hz. Your oven should be the only appliance on this circuit
WARNING
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or servicer if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you are not sure if the appliance is properly grounded.
Use of Extension Cords
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a long cord or extension cord is used:
1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord
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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 countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally. If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too.
WARNING
Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord under any circumstances.
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Note:
Connect the oven to a 20A circuit. When connecting the oven to a 15A circuit, make sure that circuit breaker is operable.
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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......................................................................................7
Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight...........................7
Setting the Clock........................................................................7
Using the Pause/Cancel Button .................................................7
Using the Instant Cook Buttons..................................................8
Defrosting Automatically.............................................................9
Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels.....................................9
One-stage Cooking ....................................................................9
Multi-stage Cooking..................................................................10
Using the One Minute +Button ................................................10
Using the Kitchen Timer...........................................................10
Setting the Child Protection Lock .............................................10
Demonstration Mode................................................................10
Cooking Instructions.................................................................11
Cooking Utensils ......................................................................11
Testing Utensils........................................................................11
Cooking Techniques.................................................................12
General Tips.............................................................................12
Cooking Guide..........................................................................13
Auto Defrosting Guide..............................................................15
Recipes ....................................................................................15
Appendix.....................................................................................17
Troubleshooting Guide.............................................................17
Care and Cleaning ...................................................................17
Warranty .....................................................................................18
Warranty Information................................................................18
Appendix.....................................................................................19
Specifications...........................................................................19
Guía Rápida(Spanish)................................................................19
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.
roller guide ring
microwave oven
Installation
registration card
glass tray
instruction manual
instructions
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 perma­nent record of your purchase to aid in identification in case of theft or loss, and a copy of your sales receipt as a proof of purchase if warranty service is needed.
MODEL NUMBER ____________________ SERIAL NUMBER ____________________ DATE PURCHASED ____________________ PURCHASED FROM ____________________
Warranty service can only be performed by a Samsung Authorized Service Center. If you should require warranty service, provide the above information with a copy of your sales receipt to the Samsung Authorized Service Center.
For service assistance and the location of the nearest service center, please call 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864).
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Your New Microwave oven
Setting Up Your Microwave Oven
1 Place the oven on a flat, sturdy surface and plug the cord into a
grounded outlet. 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. 4 Place the pre-assembled ring in the indentation in the center of the
oven.
5 Place the glass tray on top of the ring so that the three glass tabs in
the center of the tray fit securely into the tabs on the floor of the oven.
Control Panel Buttons
1. One Minute+ p.10
Press once for every minute of cooking at High Power
2. Clock p.7
Sets current time.
3. Instant Cook Buttons p.8
Instant settings to cook popular foods.
4. Auto Defrost p.9
Sets weight of food to be defrosted.
5. Number Buttons
Sets cooking times or amounts and power levels other than high.
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6. Power Level p.9
Press this pad to set a power level other than high.
7. Kitchen Timer p.10
Sets kitchen or convenience timer.
8. Pause/Cancel p.7
Press to pause oven or correct a mistake.
9. 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 “ ” 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 “Gr”. If the display does not shows “Gr”, you will need to unplug the
microwave and then plug it in again in order to change to the weight selection.
2 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. 2 Use the number buttons to enter the current time. You must press
at least three numbers to set the clock. If the current time is 5:00 enter, 5,0,0.
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.
3 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.
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Using the Instant Cook Buttons
1 Press the Instant Cook button corresponding to the food you are
cooking (Popcorn, for example). The display shows the first serving size.
2 Press the button repeatedly to select the serving size you want.
The display will cycle through all available serving sizes. Select the correct serving size.
3 Press start to begin cooking.
When the cooking time is over, the oven will beep. The oven will then beep every minute.
Instant Cook Chart
Item Weight Remarks
Popcorn Regular
(3.5 oz), Light Regular (3.0-3.5 oz)
Potato 1 EA, 2 EA
3 EA, 4 EA 5 EA, 6 EA
Beverage ½ cup
1 cup 2 cups
Use one microwave-only bag of popcorn. Pop only one bag at a time.
Use caution when removing and opening hot bag from oven.
Prick each potato several times with fork.
Place on turntable in spoke-like fashion.
Remove from oven, wrap in foil and let stand 3-5 minutes.
Use measuring cup or mug ; do not cover.
Place the beverage in the oven.
After heating, stir well.
Frozen breakfast
Fresh vegetables
Frozen vegetables
Frozen dinner 8-10 oz
Pizza reheat 1 Slice
Bacon
Soften ice cream
4-6 oz 6-8 oz
1 serving 2 servings 3 servings 4 servings
1 serving 2 servings 3 servings 4 servings
10-12 oz 12-18 oz
2 Slices 3 Slices
2 Slices 4 Slices
6 Slices
1 pint ½ gallon
Remove package from outer wrapping and follow package instructions for covering and standing.
After cooking, let stand 1-3 minutes.
Place the vegetables into a casserole bowl and add a small amount of water (2-4Tbsp).
Cover during cooking and stir before standing.
Remove from Package.
Place the vegetables into a casserole bowl and add a small amount a water(2-4Tbsp).
Cover during cooking and sir before standing.
Remove package from outer wrapping and follow package instructions for covering and standing.
After cooking, let stand 1-3 minutes.
Put the pizza on a microwave-safe plate with wide end of slice towards the outside edge of the plate.
Do not let slices overlap. Do not cover.
Before serving, let stand 1-2 minutes.
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.
Use More or Less button for desired crispness.
Remove top of carton. Place carton in center of microwave oven.
Let stand 2 minutes after microwaving.
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Operation
Defrosting Automatically
To thaw frozen food, set the weight of the food and the microwave automatically sets the defrosting time, power level and standing time.
1 Press the Auto Defrost button. The display shows “0.5 lbs.” (0.2Kg
if you have set your oven for metric measure).
2 To set the weight of your food, press the Auto Defrost button
repeatedly. This increases the weight by 0.5 lbs increments, up to
6.0 lbs (The Auto Defrost button will increase the weight by 0.2Kg up to 2.6kg if you are using metric measurement).
You can also use the number buttons to enter the weight of the food directly. Select the correct amount.
3 Press Start to begin cooking.
Halfway during defrosting, the oven will beep to let you know to turn the food over.
4 Press the Pause/Cancel button, open the oven door, and turn the
food over.
5 Press the Start button to resume defrosting.
See page 15 for the Auto Defrosting Guide.
Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels
Your microwave allows you to set up to two different stages of cooking, each with its own time length and power level. The power level button lets you control the heating intensity from Warm (1) to High (0).
One-stage Cooking
For simple one-stage cooking, you only need to set a cooking time. The power level is automatically set to High. If you want to set the power to any other level, you must set it using the Power Level button.
1 Use the Number buttons to set a cooking time. You can set a time
from one second to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. To set a time over one minute, enter the seconds too. For example, to set 20 minutes,
enter 2, 0, 0, 0 .
2 If you want to set the power level to something other than High,
press the Power Level button, then use the number buttons to enter a power level.
Power Levels:
1 = PL:10 (Warm) 6 = PL:60 (Simmer) 2 = PL:20 (Low) 7 = PL:70 (Medium High) 3 = PL:30 (Defrost) 8 = PL:80 (Reheat) 4 = PL:40 (Medium Low) 9 = PL:90 (Sauté) 5 = PL:50 (Medium) 0 = PL:Hi (High)
3 Press the Start button to begin cooking. If you want to change the
power level, press Pause/Cancel before you press Start, and re­enter all of the instructions.
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Operation
Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels, continued
Some recipes require different stages of cooking at different temperatures. You can set multiple stages of cooking with your microwave.
Multi-stage Cooking
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in the “One-Stage Cooking” section on the
previous page.
When entering more than one cooking stage, the Power Level button must be pressed before the second cooking stage can be entered.
To set the power level at High for a stage of cooking, press the
Power Level button twice.
2 Use the Number buttons to set a second cooking time. 3 Press the
the power level of the second stage of cooking.
Power Level
button, then use the number buttons to set
4 Press Start to begin cooking.
You can check the Power Level while cooking is in progress by pressing the Power Level button.
Using the One Minute + Button
This button offers a convenient way to heat food in one-minute increments at the High power level.
1 Press the One Minute + button once for each minute you wish to
cook the food. For example, press it twice for two minutes. The time will display. press Start button to begin cooking.
Add minutes to a program in progress by pressing the One Minute + button for each minute you want to add.
Using the Kitchen Timer
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 Start to start the Kitchen Timer. 4 The display counts down and beeps when the time has elapsed.
“Note: The microwave does not turn on when the Kitchen timer is used.
Setting the Child Protection Lock
You can lock your microwave oven so it can’t be used by unsupervised children.
1 Hold the “0” button and then press the “2” button..
At this point, the microwave oven cannot be used until it is unlocked. To unlock it, repeat step 1 above.
Demonstration Mode
You can use the Demonstration Mode to see how your microwave oven operates without the oven heating.
1 Hold the “0” button and then press the “1” button.
To turn demo mode off, repeat step 1 above.
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Cooking Instructions

Cooking Utensils
Recommended Use
Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for heating or
cooking.
Microwavable browning dish — Use to brown the exterior of small
items such as steaks, chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions provided with your browning dish.
Microwavable plastic wrap — Use to retain steam. Leave a small
opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food.
Wax paper — Use as a cover to prevent spattering.
Paper towels and napkins — Use for short-term heating and
covering; they absorb excess moisture and prevent spattering. Do not use recycled paper towels, which may contain metal and can catch fire.
Paper plates and cups — Use for short-term heating at low
temperatures. Do not use recycled paper, which may contain metal and can catch fire.
Thermometers — Use only those labeled “Microwave Safe” and
follow all directions. Check the food in several places. Conventional thermometers may be used once the food has been removed from the oven.
Limited Use
Aluminum foil — Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of
exposed areas. Using too much foil can damage your oven, so be careful.
Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware — Use these if they are
labeled “Microwave Safe”. If they are not labeled, test them to make sure they can be used safely. Never use dishes with metallic trim.
Plastic — Use only if labeled “Microwave Safe”. Other plastics can
melt.
Straw, wicker, and wood — Use only for short-term heating, as
they can be flammable.
Not Recommended
Glass jars and bottles — Regular glass is too thin to be used in a
microwave, and can shatter.
Paper bags — These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that
are designed for microwave use.
Styrofoam plates and cups — These can melt and leave an
unhealthy residue on food.
Plastic storage and food containers — Containers such as
margarine tubs can melt in the microwave.
Metal utensils — These can damage your oven. Remove all metal
before cooking.
Testing Utensils
If you are not sure whether a dish is microwave-safe or not, you can perform this test:
1 Fill a cup with water and put it inside your oven, next to the dish you
want to test.
2 Press the One Minute + button once to heat them for one minute at
High power. Press Start button.
The water should be warm and the dish you are testing should be cool. If the dish is warm, then it is absorbing microwave energy and is not acceptable for use in the microwave.
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Cooking Instructions
Cooking Techniques
Stirring
Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly. Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats more quickly, so stir from the outside to the center. The oven will turn off when you open the door to stir your food.
Arrangement
Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or chops, with the thicker, meatier parts toward the outside of the turntable where they receive more microwave energy. To prevent overcooking, place thin or delicate parts toward the center of the turntable.
Shielding
Shield food with narrow strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Areas that need shielding include poultry wing-tips, the ends of poultry legs, and corners of square baking dishes. Use only small amounts of aluminum foil. Larger amounts can damage your oven.
Turning
Turn foods over midway through cooking to expose all parts to microwave energy. This is especially important with large items such as roasts.
Standing
Foods cooked in the microwave build up internal heat and continue to cook for a few minutes after the oven stops. Let foods stand to complete cooking, especially foods such as roasts and whole vegetables. Roasts need this time to complete cooking in the center without overcooking the outer areas. All liquids, such as soup or hot chocolate, should be shaken or stirred when cooking is complete. Let liquids stand a moment before serving. When heating baby food, stir well and test the temperature before serving.
Adding Moisture
Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in moisture content should be covered or allowed to stand so that the heat disperses evenly. Add a small amount of water to dry food to help it cook.
General Tips
Dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to heat than lighter foods. Foods with a delicate texture should be heated at a low power level to avoid becoming tough.
Altitude and the type of cookware you are using can affect cooking time. When using a new recipe, use the minimum cooking time and check the food occasionally to prevent overcooking.
Foods with a non-porous skin or shell, such as potatoes, eggs, or hot dogs, should be pierced to prevent bursting.
Frying with heating oil or fat is not recommended. Fat and oil can suddenly boil over and cause severe burns.
Some ingredients heat faster than others. For example, the jelly inside a jelly doughnut will be hotter than the dough. Keep this in mind to avoid burns.
Home canning in the microwave oven is not recommended because all harmful bacteria may not be destroyed by the microwave heating process.
Although microwaves do not heat the cookware, the heat is often transferred to the cookware. Always use pot holders when removing food from the microwave and instruct children to do the same.
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