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Microwave Oven

Owner’s Manual

MW1025WB/BB/SB MW1225WB/BB/SB

Code No.: DE68-01937A

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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 oven front face 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) 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 1-800-SAMSUNG for the name of an authorized service center near you.

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 “

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• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlets. See “ 4 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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• 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.

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.

• 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 with caution.

• 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.

• If materials inside 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 fire may spread.

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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 115-120 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

should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.

2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord

and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet.

3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape

over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally. If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too.

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

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

Thank You for Cooosing Samsung ............................................5

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

Control Panel Buttons ............................................................ 6-7

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 Kids 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 .....................................................................................27

Warranty Information................................................................ 27

Quick Reference.................................................................. 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.

glass tray

microwave oven

roller guide ring

registration card

instruction manual

Thank You for Cooosing 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 ________________________________

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

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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

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1. One Minute+ p.11

Press once for every minute of cooking at High Power

2. Clock p.8

Sets current time.

3. Sound Button p.13

Sets sound on or off.

4. Instant Cook Buttons p.9

Instant settings to cook popular foods.

5. Auto Defrost p.12

Sets weight of food to be defrosted.

6. Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar p.10

Selects type of dish to be reheated.

7. Number Buttons

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

8. More/Less p.13

Increase or decrease cooking time.

9. 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.

12. 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:

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.

2 Press “0” repeatedly to select the weight system you wish to use:

kg g oz

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

Lbs

cup

Setting the Clock

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

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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.

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

will be displayed.

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4 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.

Operation

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. (“ENTER” and “QTY.” will flash):

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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.

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When the cooking times 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)

• Use one microwave-only bag of popcorn. Pop only one bag at a time.

• Use caution when removing and opening hot bag from oven.

Fresh vegetables

Frozen dinner 7-10 oz

Pizza reheat 1 Slice

Boil water

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Bacon

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1 serving 2 servings 3 servings 4 servings

10-12 oz 12-18 oz

2 Slices 3 Slices 4 Slices

½ cup 1 cup 2 cups

2 Slices 4 Slices 6 Slices

• Place the vegetables into a casserole bowl and add a small amount of water (2-4Tbsp).

• Cover during cooking and stir 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

• Measure liquid; pour into microwave-safe container that is 2 times larger than amount of liquid. Example: For 1 cup liquid use a 2 cup or larger dish.

• Stir well before and after heating to prevent boil over.

• 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.

minutes

Potato 1 EA, 2 EA

3 EA, 4 EA 5 EA, 6 EA

Beverage ½ cup

1 cup 2 cups

• 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.

Operation

Using the Handy Helper Button

1. Press the Handy Helper button corresponding to the food you are cooking. The display show “A-1” (code of item). Press the Handy Helper button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer to the Handy Helper Chart below)

2. Press the number button to select the serving size you want. You can press “1” or “2” button for selecting serving size. Only “1” button(serving) is available for Soften Cream Cheese and Melt Chocolate.(Refer to the Handy Helper Chart below for the serving)

3. Press Start button to begin cooking.

Handy Helper Chart

Item Code Weight Remarks

Melt Chocolate

Soften Cream Cheese

Melt Butter A-3 1 stick

A-1 2 squares

or 1 cup chips

A-2 1

package (8 oz.)

(1/4 lbs.) 2 sticks (1/2 lbs.)

• Place chocolate chips or square in a microwave-safe dish.

• Stir well at half time when the oven beeps, and re-start the oven.

• Unless stirred, the chocolate keeps its shape even when heating time is over.

• Unwrap cream cheese and place on microwave-safe dish.

• Let stand 1-2 minutes.

• Remove wrapping and cut butter in half vertically.

• Place butter in dish, cover with wax paper.

• Stir well after finishing and let stand 1-2 minutes.

Using the Kids Meals Button

1. Press the Kids Meals button corresponding to the food you are cooking. The display shows “A-1”(Code of item). Press the Kids Meals button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer to the Kids Meals Chart below)

2. Press the number button to select the serving size you want. You can Press “1” or “2” button for selecting serving size.(Refer to the

Kids Meals Chart below for the serving.)

3. Press Start button to begin cooking.

Kids Meals Chart

Item Code Weight Remarks

Chicken Nuggets

Hot Dogs A-2 2 EA

French Fries A-3 4-5 oz

Frozen Sandwich

A-1 4-5 oz

6-7 oz

4 EA

6-7 oz

A-4 1 EA

2 EA

• Put a paper towel on top of plate and arrange nuggets in spoke fashion on paper towel.

• Do not cover. Let stand 1 minutes.

• Prick hot dogs, place on plate. When the oven beeps, add buns and re-start the oven.

• Place 2 paper towels on plate and arrange french fries on towels, do not overlap.

• Blot with additional paper towel after removal from oven.

• Place frozen sandwich in susceptor "sleeve" (which is in package) and put on plate.

Note:

Melt chocolate

Chocolate keeps its shape even when heating time is over.

- Unless stirred at half time, the

Note

Hot Dogs

added to hot dogs when the oven beeps.

- For the best texture of buns should be

Operation

Using the Snack Bar Button

1. Press the Snack Bar button corresponding to the food you are cooking. The display shows “A-1”(Code of item). Press the Snack Bar button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer to the Snack Bar Chart below)

2. Press the Number button to select the serving size you want. You can press “1” or “2” button for selecting serving size. Only “1” button(serving) is available for Nachos. (Refer to the Snack Bar Chart below for the serving)

3. Press Start button to begin cooking.

Snack Bar Chart

Item Code Weight Remarks

Nachos A-1 1 serving

Chicken Wings A-2 5-6 oz

7-8 oz

Potato Skins A-3 1 cooked

potato 2 cooked potatoes

Cheese Sticks A-4 5-6 pcs

7-10 pcs

• Place tortilla chips on plate without overl

apping.

• Sprinkle evenly with cheese.

Contents

•

- 2 cups tortilla chips

- 1/3 cup grated cheese

• Use pre-cooked, refrigerated chicken wings.

• Place chicken wings around plate in spoke fashion and cover with wax paper.

• Cut cooked potato into 4 even wedges. Scoop or cut out potato flesh, leaving about 1/4" of skin.

• Place skins in spoke fashion around plate.

• Sprinkle with bacon, onions and cheese. Do not cover.

• Place cheese sticks on plate in spoke fashion.

• Do not cover.

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, 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.

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). (“ENTER” and “ Lbs.” will flash).

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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.

The oven calculates the defrosting time and starts automatically. Twice during defrosting, the oven will beep to let you know to 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 defrosting.

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)

• See page 19 for the Auto Defrosting Guide.

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.

Operation

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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 Power Level button, then use the number buttons to set

the power level of the second stage of cooking.

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 More/Less Buttons

The More/Less buttons allow you to adjust pre-set cooking times. They only work in the Instant, Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar or Time Cook modes. Use the More/Less button only after you have already begun cooking with one of these procedures.

The More/Less feature cannot be used with the Baby Food button.

1 To ADD more time to an automatic cooking procedure: Press the

More(9) button.

2 To REDUCE the time of an automatic cooking procedure: Press the

Less(1) button.

If you wish to increase/decrease in Time Cook mode by 10sec, press the More(9) or Less(1) button.

Switching the Beeper On/Off

You can switch the beeper off whenever you want.

1 Press the Sound button. The display shows “ON”.

(“START” will flash)

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2 Press the Sound button to turn the volume off. The display shows:

“OFF”.(“START” will flash)

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3 Press Start.

The display returns to the time of day.

Operation

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 begin 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.”

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Cooking Instructions

Cooking Guide

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.

Food Cook Time/Power Level Directions

Roast Beef Boneless

Up to 4 lbs.

Pork Boneless or bone-in

Up to 4 lbs.

Cooking Time:

7-11 min. / lbs. for 115° F Rare 8-12 min. / lbs. for 120° F Medium 9-14 minutes. / lbs. for 145° F - Well Done Power Level: High(Hi) for first 5 minutes, then Medium(50).

Cooking Time:

11-15 minutes. / lbs. for 160° F Well Done Power Level: High(Hi) for first 5 minutes, then Medium(50).

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

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

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.

Food Cook Time/Power Level Directions

Whole Chicken

Up to 4 lbs.

Chicken Pieces

Up to 2 lbs.

Cooking Time:

6-9 min. / lbs. 170° -180°F

Power Level: Medium High(70).

Cooking Time:

6-9 min. / lbs. 180°F dark meat 170°F light meat Power Level: Medium High(70).

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 minutes.

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 minutes.

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