Samsung MR6699GB, MR6698WB, MR6699SB User Manual

Microwave

Oven

Owner ’s Manual

CODE NO. : DE68-01069A-02

MR6698WB MR6699GB

MR6699SB

AFETY

PRECAUTIONS TO A

VOID 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

front face of the oven and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

aged. 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.

WARNING

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 1-800-SAMSUNG for the name of an authorized service center near you.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

• 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.

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 Possible 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 4 of this manual.

• Install or place this appliance only in accor-

dance with the installation instructions provided.

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

• 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 over a sink.

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

• This over-the-range oven was designed for use over ranges no wider than 42 inches. It may be installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment.

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• 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.

• 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 care-

fully 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.

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.

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Important 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 electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is porperly installed and grounded.

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.

Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet neat the appliance.

WARNING

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

THE VENT FAN

The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions (see page 14).Take care to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in use.

• Clean the underside of the microwave often. Do not allow grease to build up on the microwave or the fan filters.

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

• Use care when cleaning the vent fan filters. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filters.

• When preparing flaming foods under the microwave, turn the fan on.

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

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ONTENTS

Your New Microwave Oven . . . . . 6

Checking Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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

Optional Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Control Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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

Turning on the Power and Selecting a

Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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

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

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

Using the One Minute + . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Reheating Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Defrosting Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Setting and using the Custom Cook

Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using the Help System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels . . 12

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

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

Using the More/Less Button . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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

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

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

Using the Vent Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using the Cooktop light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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

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

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

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

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

Cooking Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 -18

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

Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 - 21

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

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

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

How to clean the outside . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Light bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Exhaust Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Charcoal Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Manual Block Warranty

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Back Cover

Quick Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .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.

Thank You for Choosing Samsung

Your new oven represents the latest in microwave cooking technology. This oven is a full-featured, easy-to-use appliance built to strict quality standards set by Samsung — the highest in the industry. We’re proud to offer you a product that will provide convenient, dependable service for years to come.

Please record the serial number from the inside or back of your Samsung microwave oven and the date of purchase in the space provided below. We recommend that you keep your purchase receipt with this manual for easy warranty service.

Model Number _________________________ Serial Number _________________________ Date Purchased _________________________ Dealer _________________________

Setting Up Your Microwave Oven

1 Plug the cord into a grounded outlet.

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

2 Open the oven door by pulling the handle

on the right side of the door.

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.

Optional Kit

Filter Kits

SMR-24-Recirculating charcoal Filter Kit

Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to the outside.

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One Minute + p. 10 Press once for every minute of cooking at High power.

Instant Cook Buttons p. 9 Instant settings to cook popular foods.

Auto Reheat p. 10 Sets type of food to be reheated.

Number Buttons

Sets cooking times or amounts.

More/Less Button p. 13 Increases or decreases cooking time.

Kitchen Timer p. 14

Start

Press to start cooking.

Auto Defrost p. 11 Sets weight of food to be defrosted.

Help Screen p. 12 Press to see help information about the feature you are using.

Power Level p. 12 Sets power to level other than high.

Clock p. 8 Sets current time.

Pause/Cancel p. 8 Press to pause oven or correct a mistake.

Control Panel Buttons

Fan on/off p. 14

Press to turn on the vent fan. Light on/off p. 14

Press to turn on the cooktop light.

Custom Cook p. 11 Press twice to program your favorite recipe. Press once to cook with that recipe.

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Turning on the Power and Selecting a Display Language

The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has been an interruption in power, the display shows “SAMSUNG SO SIMPLE.” At this point, you can select a language and weight system for the display. You can choose from English, French, Spanish and Portuguese and between pounds (LBS) or kilograms (KG). To do so,

1 Press START immediately after plugging in your

Microwave. The display shows “ENGLISH/LBS”. If the display does not show “ENGLISH/LBS”, you will need to unplug the Microwave and then plug it in again to change the language.

2 Press START repeatedly to select the lan-

guage and weight system you wish to

use:

• ENGLISH/LBS,

• ENGLISH/KG,

• FRENCH/KG,

• SPANISH/LBS, or SPANISH/KG

• PORTUGUESE/KG.

If you continue to press START, the settings

will cycle in the order shown here.

When you have selected the language and weight system you want to use, press the PAUSE/CANCEL button to end this procedure, or press CLOCK to set the clock.

Setting the Clock

1 Press the Clock button. The display will

show:

2 Use the number buttons to enter the cur-

rent time. You must press at least three numbers to set the clock. If the current time is 5:00 enter, 5,0,0.

3 Press Clock again. A colon will appear,

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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Item Weight Remarks

Popcorn 3.5 oz

• Use one microwave-only bag

3.0-

3.5 oz

of popcorn.

1.75 oz • Use caution when removing

1.5-

1.75 oz

and opening hot bag from oven.

Potato 1 EA

• Prick each potato several

2 EA

times with fork.

3 EA

• Place on turntable in spoke-

4 EA

like fashion.

5 EA

• Remove from oven, wrap in

6 EA

foil and let stand 3-5 min.

Fresh 1 cup

• Place the vegetables into a

Vegetable 2 cups

casserole and add a small

3 cups

amount of water(2-4 Tbsp).

4 cups

Cover during cooking and stir before standing.

Frozen 7-10 oz

• Remove package from outer

Dinner 10-12 oz wrapping and follow package

12-18 oz instructions for covering and

Diet Cook 7-10 oz

standing. After cooking, let (Low Calorie 10-12 oz stand 1-3 min. Frozen Dinner)

Frozen 2-4 oz

• Remove package from outer

Breakfast

4-6 oz

wrapping and follow package

6-8 oz

instructions for covering and

standing. After cooking, let

stand 1-3 min. Beverage 0.5 cup • Use a microwave-safe mug

1 cup of room temperature 2 cups

coffee, tea, instant soup, etc

• Stir before serving

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Using the Instant Cook Buttons

1 Press the Instant Cook button corre-

sponding 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. Once you select the correct serving size, the microwave will begin cooking automatically.

If you don’t need to read all the MENU options, simply press the Start button to begin cooking.

Instant Cook Chart

Using the One Minute+

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, and the oven

starts automatically.

Add minutes to a program in progress by pressing the One Minute+ button for each minute you want to add.

Reheating Automatically

To reheat food, select the type of dish and the number of servings you want to reheat, and the microwave automatically sets the reheating time.

1 Press the Auto Reheat button repeatedly

to select the type of dish you wish to reheat. The initial serving size for each dish is one serving.

You can select up to four servings for casseroles and soup. Only one serving is available for a plate of food

The display shows the dish and quantity you have chosen, then “PRESS START.”

2 Use the number buttons to increase the

serving size. For example, for three servings, press the“3” button(Refer to the Auto Reheat Chart below for the servings). The display shows the number

of servings you have selected:

3 Press the Start button. The display will

show “REHEAT.”

Auto Reheat Chart

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Item Weight Remarks

Plate of 1 serving

• Cover plate with vented

Food plastic wrap or wax paper

• Contents

- 3-4 oz. meat, poultry or fish (up to 6 oz. with bone)

- 1/2 cup starch (potatoes,

pasta, rice, etc.)

- 1/2 cup vegetables (about 3-4 oz.)

Casse- 1 to 4 servings

• Cover with lid or vented

role (8 oz./serving) plastic wrap. Soup/ 1 to 4 servings

• Stir foods once before

Sauce

(8 oz./serving) serving.

Plate of food

Casserole

Soup /Sauce

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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 dis-

play shows “0.5 LB.” (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 lb increments, up to 6.0 lbs (The Auto Defrost button will increase the weight by 0.2Kg if you are using metric measurement).

You can also use the number buttons to enter the weight of the food directly.

The oven calculates the defrosting time and starts automatically. Twice during defrosting, the oven will beep and the display will read “TURN THE FOOD OVER.”

3 Press the Pause/Cancel button, open the

oven door, and turn the food over.

4 Press the Start button to resume defrost-

ing.

• See page 19 for the Auto Defrosting Guide

Setting and Using the Custom Cook Button

The Custom Cook button memorizes the time and power setting for a particular food.

Programming the Custom Cook button

1 Press the Custom Cook button. Press the

button twice to delete the previous Custom setting. The display shows “ENTER COOKING TIME AND POWER.”

2 Use the Number buttons to enter the

amount of cooking time. The display will show the amount of time you have set.

3 Press Power Level and use the Number

buttons to enter the power level. The display will show the power level you have set. You can set the power level from 0

to 9. 1 = warm 2 = low 3 = defrost 4 = medium low 5 = medium 6 = simmer 7 = medium high 8 = reheat 9 = sauté 0 = high

4 Press the Custom Cook button again. The

display will read “CUSTOM RECIPE

SAVED.”

Using the Custom Cook button

Press the Custom button after memorizing a recipe, then press Start button.

You can check the power level while cooking is in progress by pressing the Power Level button.

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Adjusting the Volume

The Sound button on the microwave allows you to adjust the volume of the microwave’s chime sound. The sound is initially set to its highest setting. To change the volume:

1 Press the Sound button. The display

shows

“0-OFF 1-LOW 2-MED 3-HIGH”

2 Press “0” to turn the volume off, “1” for

low volume, “2” for medium volume, or “3” for high volume. The display will show the volume you have chosen, then shows “PRESS START”

3 Press Start :

The display returns to the time of day.

Using the Help system

Your microwave offers helpful instructions for many procedures.

1 When you need feature information and

helpful hints, press the Help Screen button and then press the button that you want to get information on. Help information is available in 4 languages (English, French, Spanish and Portuguese). The “HELP” indicator appears in the display while you are using this feature.

Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels

Your microwave allows you to set up to three different stages of cooking, each with its own time length and power level. The power level 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 at 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 = warm 6 = simmer 2 = low 7 = medium high 3 = defrost 8 = reheat 4 = medium low 9 = sauté 5 = medium 0 = high

The display shows “PRESS START OR ENTER NEXT STAGE COOKING TIME”

3 Press the Start button to begin cooking.

If you want to change the power level, press Pause/Cancel before you press Start, and re-enter all of the instructions.

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Setting Cooking Times, 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 12 page. The display shows “PRESS START OR ENTER NEXT STAGE COOKING TIME.”

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 Power Level button, then use

the number buttons to set the power level of the second stage of cooking. The display shows the power level you have set and then “PRESS START OR ENTER NEXT STAGE COOKING TIME.”

4 Press Start to begin cooking, or repeat

steps 2 and 3 to set a cooking time and power level for a third stage of cooking. When finished, press Start.

Using the More/Less Button

The More/Less button allows you to adjust pre-set cooking times. It only works with Auto Reheat and the Instant Cook buttons. Use the More/Less button only after you have already begun cooking with one of these procedures.

1 To ADD more time to an automatic cook-

ing procedure: Press the More/Less but-

ton once. The word “MORE” will appear

in the display.

2 To REDUCE the time of an automatic

cooking procedure: Press the More/Less

button twice. The word “LESS” will

appear in the display.

3 To return to the NORMAL time set for an

automatic cooking procedure: Press the

More/Less button until the word “NOR-

MAL” appears in the display.

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Using the Kitchen Timer

1 Use the Number buttons to set the length

of time you want the timer to run.

2 Press the Kitchen Timerbutton. 3 The display counts down and beeps

when the time has elapsed.

Setting the Child Protection Lock

You can lock your microwave oven so it can’t be used by unsupervised children.

1 Press the “0” button. The display shows

“PRESS 1-DEMO 2-CHILD LOCK.”

2 Press the “2” button. The display shows

“PRESS START.”

3 Press the Start button. The display shows

“LOCK” then returns to the time of day.

At this point, the microwave oven cannot be used until it is unlocked. To unlock it, repeat steps 1–3 above.

Demonstration Mode

You can use the Demonstration Mode to see how your microwave oven operates without the oven heating.

1 Press the “0” button. The display shows

“PRESS 1-DEMO 2-CHILD LOCK.”

2 Press the “1” button. The display shows

“PRESS START.”

3 Press the Start button. The display shows

“DEMO MODE ON” then “DEMO”.

To turn demo mode off, repeat steps 1–3 above.

Using the Vent Fan

The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from surface cooking on your regular oven. Press “Fan on/off” once for high fan speed, twice to turn the fan off.

Automatic Fan

An automatic fan feature protects the microwave from too much heat rising from the cooktop below it. If you have turned the fan on you may find that you cannot turn it off. The fan will automatically turn off when the internal parts are cool. If may stay on for 30 minutes or more after the cooktop and microwave controls are turned off.

Using the Cooktop Light

Press ”Light on/off” to turn the cooktop light on or off.

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Cooking Utensils

This section lists which utensils can be used in the microwave, which ones have limited use for short periods, and which ones should not be used in the microwave.

Recommended Use

• Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for heating or cooking.

• Microwave 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 pre-

vent 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 microwavesafe or not, you can perform this test:

1 Fill a 1 cup glass measuring 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.

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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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.

Cooking Techniques

Your microwave makes cooking easier than conventional cooking, provided you keep these considerations in mind:

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.

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GUIDE for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave

• Place meat on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish.

• Start meat fat-side down. Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or thin meat areas.

• Check the temperature in several places before letting the meat stand the recommended time.

• The following temperatures are removal temperatures. The temperature of the food will rise during the standing time.

Roast Beef Boneless

Up to 4 lbs.

Cook Time /Power Level Directions

Pork Boneless or

bone-in

Up to 4 lbs.

Bacon

2-6 slices

Food

Whole Chicken

Up to 4 lbs.

Cook Time /Power Level Directions

Chicken Pieces

Up to 2 lbs.

Cooking Time:

6-9 min. / lb. 170° -180°F

Power Level: Medium High(7).

Place chicken breast-side down on roasting rack. Cover with wax paper. Turn over when the cooking time is half up. Cook until juices run clear and meat near the bone is no longer pink. Let stand 5-10 min.

Food

Cooking Time:

6-9 min. / lb.

180°F dark meat 170°F light meat

Power Level: Medium High(7).

Place chicken bone-side down on dish, with the thickest portions towards the outside of the dish. Cover with wax paper. Turn over when the cooking time is half up. Cook until juices run clear and meat near the bone is no longer pink. Let stand 5-10 min.

GUIDE for Cooking Poultry in Your Microwave

• Place poultry on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish.

• Cover poultry with wax paper to prevent spattering.

• Use aluminum foil to shield bone tips, thin meat areas, or areas that start to overcook.

• Check the temperature in several places before letting the poultry stand the recommended time.

Cooking Time:

7-10 min. / lb. for 115° F - Rare 8-12 min. / lb. for 120° F - Medium 9-14 min. / lb. for 145° F - Well Done

Power Level: High(10) for first 5 min., then Medium(5).

Place roast fat-side down on roasting rack. Cover with wax paper. Turn over when cooking time is half up. Let stand 10 min.

Cooking Time:

10-14 min. / lb. for 160° F Well Done

Power Level: High(10) for first 5 min., then Medium(5).

Place roast fat-side down on roasting rack. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Turn over when cooking time is half up. Let stand 10 min.

Cooking Time:

2 slices: 1

1/2-2 min.

4 slices: 2

1/2- 31/2 min.

6 slices: 6-7

1/2 min.

Power Level: High(10).

Arrange slices on roasting rack or a dish lined with paper-towel. Cover with paper towel. Microwave until crisp.

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